Geology (GEOL)
GEOL 1073 - Physical Geology: Surface Processes (3 Credits)
This survey course develops a basic understanding of surface processes and landforms in geology. It includes one all-day field trip. Students must also take the accompanying laboratory GEOL 1074. No co-credit with GEOL 1072.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Prereq or Co-req: GEOL 1074
Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, Biol Phys Sci - Lec.
GEOL 1074 - Physical Geology: Surface Processes Laboratory (1 Credit)
Introduces the basic scientific approach through investigations, observations, and experiments in surface processes and landforms in geology. Students must also take the accompanying lecture GEOL 1073.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Prereq or co-req: GEOL 1073
Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, Biol Phys Sci - Lab.
GEOL 1083 - Physical Geology: Internal Processes (3 Credits)
This survey course develops a basic understanding of physical geology emphasizing the earth's interior, covering internal processes and properties, with plate tectonics as the underlying theme, Includes one all-day field trip. Students must also take the accompanying laboratory GEOL 1084. No co-credit with GEOL 1082.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Prereq or co-req: GEOL 1084
Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, Biol Phys Sci - Lec.
GEOL 1084 - Physical Geology: Internal Processes Laboratory (1 Credit)
Introduces the basic scientific approach through investigations, observations, and experiments in internal geologic processes and properties of the earth's interior with plate tectonics as the underlying theme.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Prereq or co-req: GEOL 1083
Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, Biol Phys Sci - Lab.
GEOL 3032 - Geology of Colorado (3 Credits)
Introductory course focused on the geology of Colorado. The course is divided into two parts: the first half covers general principles of geology, and the second is devoted to the observation of rock types, structures, and geologic relationships in the field. Discussion of plate tectonics, rock formation, construction and interpretation of geologic maps, the geologic time scale, geologic provinces of Colorado, evolution of major landforms, formation and development of mineral resources of Colorado, and current topics in environmental geology.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
GEOL 3840 - Independent Study: GEOL (1-3 Credits)
Department consent required. Repeatable.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Repeatable. Max Credits: 6.
GEOL 3939 - Internship (1-3 Credits)
Designed experiences involving application of specific, relevant concepts and skills in supervised employment situations. Note: students must work with the Experiential Learning Center advising to complete a course contract and gain approval. Department consent required. Repeatable.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.
Prereq: junior standing or higher
GEOL 4010 - Landscape Biogeochemistry (3 Credits)
A holistic approach to studying the role chemical elements play in synthesis/decomposition cycles, and the resultant environment from interaction of the lithosphere with the hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and pedosphere during geological, and ecological timeframes, together with anthropogenic activities. Cross-listed with GEOG 4010 and ENVS 5010.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Typically Offered: Spring.
GEOL 4240 - Applied Geomorphology (3 Credits)
Uses hands-on tasks and field trips to investigate processes behind Earth's changing landforms in a variety of physical landscapes(aeolian, volcanic, coastal, fluvial, karst, glacial and periglacial) as related to rock decay, soils and climatic forcings. Cross-listed with GEOG 4240, 5240 and GEOL 5240.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Typically Offered: Fall.
GEOL 4251 - Fluvial Geomorphology (3 Credits)
Examines interactions between Earth's surface and flowing water across spatial and temporal scales. Considers structure and function of the major components of fluvial systems, with particular attention to the variety of fluvial systems to hydrologic, geologic and anthropogenic controls. Cross-listed with GEOG 4251, GEOG 5251 and GEOL 5251. GEOG 3232 is strongly recommended, though not required.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Typically Offered: Fall.
GEOL 4270 - Glacial Geomorphology (3 Credits)
Provides an in-depth view of the processes and systems found in glacial environments. Topics include: evidence of past glaciation; present-day glacial extent; glacier dynamics; glacial erosional processes and landforms; glacial depositional processes and landforms. Cross-listed with GEOG 4270, GEOG 5270 and GEOL 5270.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Requires prerequisite courses of (GEOL 1073 and GEOL 1074) OR GEOL 1072 or GEOL 1202 (all minimum grade C-).
Typically Offered: Fall.
GEOL 4840 - Independent Study: GEOL (1-3 Credits)
Department consent required. Repeatable.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Repeatable. Max Credits: 12.
GEOL 4880 - Directed Research (1-6 Credits)
Students will engage in original research projects supervised and mentored by faculty. Students must work with faculty prior to registration to develop a proposal for their project and receive permission to take this course. Repeatable.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Repeatable. Max Credits: 6.
GEOL 4995 - Global Study Topics (3-9 Credits)
This course is reserved for CU Denver faculty-led study abroad experiences. The course topic will vary based on the location and course content. Students register through the Office of Global Education. Cross-listed with GEOL 5995. Repeatable.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Repeatable. Max Credits: 12.