Courses Taught

SM 101 Concepts of Science (5)

Interdisciplinary course which presents major scientific concepts in a way that demonstrates the interdependence of chemistry, physics, biology and geology. Stresses the interaction between the sciences and the humanities and impact of sciences on everyday life. Credit will not be allowed for both SM 101 and either BI 101 or BI 105.

GL 305 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (5)

LEC. 4, LAB. 2. Pr., GL 302 and CH 105, junior standing. Spring. Principles and processes of intrusive and extrusive igneous activity and metamorphism. Description and classification of igneous and metamorphic rocks.

GL 421 Economic Geology (5)

LEC. 4, LAB. 2. Pr., GL 240, 305 and 401, junior standing. Spring. The origin, distribution and classification of mineral deposits formed by igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary (or secondary) processes. Introduction of methods of exploration and development.

GL 641 Coal Technology (5)

LEC. 4, LAB. 2. Pr., GL 110 or departmental approval. Introduction to origin, occurrence, exploration, development and benefication of coal. Emphasis on coal petrology as applied to rank, maceral and utilization parameters

GL Advanced Economic Geology (4)

LEC. 3, LAB. 2. Pr., GL 421 or dept. approval. The practical and theoretical aspects of economic geology as applied to exploration and development of natural resources, particularly fuels, base metals and precious metals. Emphasis on specific case histories, preparation of maps and reports and the analysis of drill-recovered, geochemical and geophysical data.