National Institute of Geological Sciences Course Offering

GEOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE COURSE OFFERINGS

Geology 11. PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGY
Earth materials, nature and consequences of geologic processes
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs lect,)

Geology 11.1 LABORATORY IN PRINCIPLES OF GEOLOGY
Mineral and rock specimens, interpretation of geologic maps and section
Credit: 1 unit (3 hrs. lab.)
Co-requisite: Geology 11

Geology 40. ELEMENTARY MINERALOGY
Introduction to crystallography and to the physics and chemistry of minerals
Credit: 4 units (2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisites: E.S.1, Math 17, Chem. 16 and Geol 11.1

Geology 50. ELEMENTARY PETROLOGY.
Megascopic examination and classification of rocks; concepts of rock origin
Credit: 4 units (2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisite: Geol 40

Geology 60. HISTORICAL GEOLOGY
Earth history and ancient life as recorded in rocks.
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisite: Geol 50

Geology 70. FIELD METHODS IN GEOLOGY
Introduction to techniques in geologic mapping, map reading, brunton tape traverse, recognition and recording of geologic features. Writing of geologic reports. Field trips
Credit: 1 unit (3 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisites: G.E. 11 and Geol 11.1

Geology 105. INTRODUCTION TO GEOCHEMISTRY
Chemistry in the study of geological problems
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite: Geol 50 and Chem. 26 and 26.1 or equivalent

Geology 112. STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
Mechanics of rock deformation, nature, origin, types, and field examples of primary and secondary rock structures.
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisites: Physics 71 and 71.1, Geol 50 and Geol 70

Geology 120. PRINCIPLES OF STRATIGRAPH
Concepts and procedures in the classification and correlation of rock units. Field trips.
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisites: Geol 60 and Geol 70

Geology 122. PRINCIPLES OF GEOMORPHOLOGY
Land forms, their origin, and modification. Introduction to aerial photo interpretation.
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Geol 11.1

Geology 130 ELEMENTARY PALEONTOLOGY
Biology of animal and plant fossils based on living representatives. Stratigraphic distribution.
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs’ lect., 3 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisite: Geol 60

Geology 131 MICROPALEONTOLOGY.
Introduction to animal and plant microfossils. Emphasis on Foraminifera.
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisite: Geol 130

Geology 140 OPTICAL MINERALOGY.
Principles of crystal optics, identification of mineral in grain and thin section
Credit: 4 units (2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisite: Geol 40

Geology 150 PETROGRAPHY AND PETROLOGY.
Microscopic examination and classification of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Genesis.
Credit: 5 units (3 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisite: Geol 50 and Geol 140

Geology 170 FIELD GEOLOGY.
An introduction to dependent geologic mapping, field research and preparation of a formal geologic report.
Credit: 6 units (4 weeks field, 2 weeks lab.)
Prerequisite: Geol 112 and Geol 120

Geology 171 MINERAL DATA ANALYSIS.
Statistical techniques in the analysis and interpretation of mineral and geologic data.
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite: Math 101 or consent

Geology 172 INTRODUCTION TO GEOSTATISTICS.
Principles, concepts and models in Geostatistics. Examination of the bases, implications, uses and limitations of prevailing geostatistical models.
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite: Math 101 or consent

Geology 173 INTRODUCTION TO EARTH RESOURCE ECONOMICS.
Principles of economics necessary for understanding the behavior and characteristics of earth resource-based industries.
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite: Econ. 11 or junior standing

Geology 174 INTRODUCTION TO EARTH RESOURCES PROJECT EVALUATION.
Principles of earth resources project evaluation including environmental impact assessment; application to exploration projects. Case studies.
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisite: Geol 173

Geology 175 COMPUTER METHODS IN GEOLOGY.
Application of Computer Methods to various fields of Geology
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: senior standing

Geology 177 GEOLOGY OF THE PHILIPPINES AND SOUTHEAST ASIA.
Geologic evaluation of the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite: Senior standing

Geology 181 ELEMENTARY GEOPHYSICS.
Fundamentals of physics of the earth and their application
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisite: Geol 190, Geol 194, Math 55 and Physics 73 & 73.1)

Geology 190 PETROLEUM GEOLOGY.
The occurrence, origin, and accumulation of petroleum; exploration methods.
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite: Geol 112 and Geol 120

Geology 192 NON-METALLIC ORE DEPOSITS.
Nature, occurrences, and origin of coal and certain industrial minerals and rocks.
Credit: 4 units (3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. Lab)
Prerequisite: Chem. 26 & 26.1, or equivalent, Geol 122 and Geol 120

Geology 194 METALLIFEROUS ORE DEPOSITS.
Nature, occurrences, and origin of metalliferous deposits.
Credit: 5 units (3 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.)
Prerequisite: Chem. 26 & 26.1, or equivalent, Geol 112 and Geol 150 or consent)

Geology 196 SEMINAR.
Discussion of important topics in geology from current literature.
Credit: 2 units
Prerequisite: Senior standing

GEOLOGY GRADUATE COURSE OFFERINGS

Geology 203. GEOCHEMICAL EXPLORATION
Geochemical principles, techniques interpretation, and procedures in geochemical exploration for mineral deposits
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs lect, 6 days field per semester)
Prerequisite: Geol. 182 or consent

Geology 205. GEOCHEMISTRY
Distribution of chemical elements and isotopes in geologic environments; acquisition and interpretation of geochemical data
Credit: 3 units (5 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab)
Prerequisite: Geol. 105 or consent

Geology 207. MINERAL EQUILIBRIA
Phase equilibria in multi-component systems
Credit: 2 units (2 hrs. lect)
Prerequisite: Geol. 182 or consent

Geology 208. GEOCHEMISTRY OF HYDROCARBONS
Geochemistry of coal petroleum, and natural gas in relation to other genesis
Credit: 3 units (3hrs. lect)
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing

Geology 212 ADVANCED STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
Tectonic elements and their patterns; theories of orogenesis
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect)
Prerequisite: Geol. 112, 120, and 150 or consent

Geology 213 PHOTOGEOLOGY AND REMOTE SENSING
Concepts of remote sensing and geological interpretation of remote sensing imagery
Credit: (4 hrs. = 1 hr. lect and 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Geol. 112 and 122

Geology 214 GEOTECTONICS
Structural evolution of the crust, continents, island arcs, and oceans using East and Southeast Asian among the models.
Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs. lect)
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing

Geology 215. ADVANCED FIELD GEOLOGY
Mapping in complex geologic terranes
Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs. lab., 2 wks field per semester)
Prerequisite: Geol. 170

Geology 216 GEOLOGY FOR LARGE INFRASTRUCTURES
Principles and practice of geology in relation to the construction of large infrastructure projects
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab or field)
Prerequisite: Consent

Geology 217 HYDROGEOLOGY.
Principles and practice of groundwater exploration and development
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Consent

Geology 218 URBAN GEOLOGY
Concepts and techniques of geology as applied to planning development and construction of public and private structure in urban communities.
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect)
Prerequisite: Consent

Geology 230 MARINE GEOLOGY
Geologic structure of ocean basin and continental margin; geologic processes marine regimes.
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Graduate study

Geology 232 SYSTEMATIC INVERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY
Selected phyla of fossils
Credit: 4 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs lab)
Prerequisite: Geol. 135 or consent

Geology 237. ADVANCED MICROPALEONTOLOGY
Study of large and small foraminifera with emphasis on Philippine materials.
Credit: 4 units (2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Geol. 162

Geology 241 X-RAY CRYSTALLOGRAPHY AND PETROGRAPHY
X-ray methods for the characterization of crystal structure and determination of chemical composition
Credit: 4 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Consent

Geology 243 CRYSTAL CHEMISTRY AND CRYSTAL PHYSICS
Physical and chemical properties, structure, types, and stability of common rock-forming minerals
Credit: 2 units (2 hrs. lect)
Prerequisite: Consent

Geology 250 IGNEOUS PETROLOGY
Igneous rock associations and their origins, with emphasis on Philippine rocks; microscopic study of igneous rocks including mineral examination with the use of universal stage .
Credit: 4 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab., 6 days field per semester)
Prerequisite : Geol. 150 or consent

Geology 251 METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY
Properties and origin of metamorphic rocks; techniques applied to the study of metamorphic rocks.
Credit: 4 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab., 6 days field per semester)
Prerequisite: Geol. 150 or consent

Geology 252 SEDIMENTOLOGY
Processes and materials in sedimentary environments; application to selected Philippine examples
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 6 days field per semester)
Prerequisite: Geol. 120 or consent

Geology 253 SEDIMENTARY PETROLOGY
Genesis and classification of common sediments and sedimentary rocks, analysis and interpretation of fabric and composition of sedimentary rocks.
Credit: 4 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Geol.150 or consent

Geology 254 VOLCANISM
Causes of volcanic activity; geochemistry and experimental petrology relating to the generation of lavas
Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs. lect)
Prerequisite : Geol. 182 or consent

Geology 255 GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
Geology, geochemistry, and geophysics of geothermal resources; techniques of exploration, evaluation, and development
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite : Geol. 181 or consent

Geology 260 STRATIGRAPHIC ANALYSIS
Application of stratigraphic principles to local and regional problems, techniques in stratigraphic analysis Credit: 4 units ( 2hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab., 6 days field per semester)
Prerequisite: Geol. 120 or consent

Geology 261 PALEOGEOLOGY
Regional studies of geologic history by use of isopach, paleogeologic, and facies maps
Credit: 3 units ( 1 hr.lect., 6 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Consent

Geology 270 ORE MICROSCOPY
Advanced microscopic techniques in ore mineral identification, interpretation of their textures, and relationships with respect to the origin of a deposit; application to mineral processing
Credit: 4 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Geol. 194 or consent

Geology 271 MINING GEOLOGY
Application of geology to the search for, and the exploration, development, and exploitation of mineral deposits
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect. 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite : Geodetic Engineering 14 or consent

Geology 272. ADVANCED PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
Problems in the occurrence and accumulation of petroleum
Credit: 2 units ( 2 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite : Geol. 190

Geology 273 ADVANCED MINERAL DEPOSITS
Ore deposit types and origin of mineral deposits with emphasis on Philippine examples
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. class, 6 days field per semester)
Prerequisite : Geol. 194

Geology 274 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY
The application of geologic principles and concepts in environmental and resource assessment and management
Credit: 4 units ( 3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite : Geol. 174 or consent

Geology 275 MINERAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS
Geologic and economic bases of mineral resources, basic issues in resource extraction, analytical models
Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs. lect)
Prerequisite: Geol. 173 or consent

Geology 276.2 METALLIC MINERAL RESOURCES
Analysis of major metallic mineral resources behavior and implication to Philippine and world economies
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab or field)
Prerequisite: Geol. 275 or consent

Geology 276.3 NONMETALLIC MINERAL RESOURCES
Analysis of major non-metallic mineral resources, behavior and implication to Philippine and world economies
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect. 3 hrs. lab or field)
Prerequisite : Geol. 275 or consent

Geology 276.4 ENERGY RESOURCES
Analysis of major energy resources; behavior and implication to Philippine and world economies
Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite: Geol. 275 or consent

Geology 277.1 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN MINERAL ECONOMICS I
Linear stochastic modeling; application to mineral problems
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Geol. 171, 275 or consent

Geology 277.2 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN MINERAL ECONOMICS II
Principles of linear programming, input-output and related models, application to mineral industry problems
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Geol. 171, 275 or consent

Geology 278 QUANTITATIVE METHODS APPLIED TO EXPLORATION
Statistical and computer programming approach to mineral exploration. Problems of optimum search and efficient sampling schemes, ore reserve calculations, and evaluation
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite: Geol. 172, 181, 194 or consent

Geology 279 ENERGY AND MINERAL POLICIES
Concepts, principles and constraints relevant to the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of energy and mineral development policies
Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite: Consent

Geology 281 GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION I
Theory and application of gravity and magnetic methods of exploration
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Geol. 181 and Math 121

Geology 282 GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION II
Theory and application of refraction and reflection seismic methods of exploration
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab)
Prerequisite: Geol. 181(maybe taken concurrently), Math 121

Geology 283 GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION III
Theory and application of electrical and electromagnetic methods of exploration
Credit: 3 units (2 hrs. lect., 3 hrs.lab)
Prerequisite: Geol. 181 and Math 121

Geology 284 SOLID EARTH GEOPHYSICS
Seismology; the structure and the composition of the earth's interior
Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs. lect.,)
Prerequisite: Geol. 181

Geology 285 GEOPHYSICAL PROSPECTING
Use of geophysical instruments in mineral exploration
Credit: 3 units ( 2 hrs.lect., 6 days field per semester)
Prerequisite: Geol. 181

Geology 289 ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT OF MINERAL EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Models, approaches, and practices commonly used in the mineral industries
Credit:3 units ( 3 hrs. lect.)
Prerequisite: Consent

Geology 290 FUNDAMENTAL PROBLEMS IN GEOLOGY
Selected fundamental problems in geology, their relationship to each other; integration of the different branches of geology and of other sciences towards the solution of these problems
Credit: 3 units ( 3 hrs.lect.)
Prerequisite: Consent

Geology 296 GRADUATE SEMINAR. TITLE
Credit: 2 units (2 hrs.lect.); maybe repeated for a maximum of 4 units provided the titles are different and shall be indicated for a record purposes.
Prerequisite: Consent

Geology 297 SPECIAL TOPICS. TITLE
Credit: 3 units (3 hrs.lect); maybe repeated for a maximum of 6 units, provided the titles are different and shall be indicated for record purposes.
Prerequisite : Consent

Geology 298 SEMINAR IN MINERAL ECONOMICS. TITLE
Credit: 2 units

Geology 300 MASTER'S THESIS

Geology 331 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY
Conservation and management of earth resources and application of geologic data for urban, rural, and regional development projects
Prerequisite:
Class hours:
Credit: 3 units

Geology 339 RESEARCH TITLE
(Maybe taken twice, topic to be indicated for record purposes)
Class Hours:
Credit: 3 units

Geology 400 Ph.D. DISSERTATION
Prerequisite:
Credit: 12 units