300
Application of geologic processes and quantitative methods to analyze engineering problems involving soils, rocks, surface water and groundwater. Prerequisites: One of:
GEL 280 or
ENS 401 or junior standing with a signed major in EGR;
PHY 145QR. Recommended:
PHY 146.
Credits
3(2-2)
Study of water on Earth; includes atmosphere, surface, and subsurface. Explore interactions between the hydrosphere, biosphere, earth system, and human processes. Prerequisites:
GEL 101 or 105 or 100 or 130 or
MET 140 or
MET 260 or ENS 101;
MTH 105 or higher; Recommended:
GEL 280; familiarity with spreadsheet software (i.e., Microsoft Excel or similar) is expected.
Credits
3(3-0)
Introduction to mineral science and rock-forming processes. Characterization, identification, and classification of minerals, igneous rocks, and metamorphic rocks. Earth materials in context of plate tectonics. Field trip fee required. Prerequisites:
GEL 101, 102; or
GEL 100; or
GEL 130QR. Pre/corequisites:
GEL 270, 280;
CHM 131.
Credits
4(2-5)
Interpretation and identification of natural materials including minerals, rocks, and various energy resources, their geological origin, extraction, and environmental impact of their usage. For nongeology majors. This course may be offered in a hybrid format with 33% or more of the class time being online rather than face-to-face. Prerequisites: One of:
GEL 100; or
GEL 101, 102; or
GEL 105, 102; or
GEL 130QR. Pre/Co- requisites:
GEL 201 or 230.
Credits
3(2-3)
Production, transport, and deposition of sediments. Emphasis on fundamentals of fluid flow, transport, mineral processes, physical properties, formation of sedimentary structures, and depositional environments. Field trip fee required. Pre/Co-requisites: One of:
GEL 310; or
GEL 320; or
ENS 307.
Credits
4(3-3)
Theoretical and applied study of structures developed by deformation of the Earth’s crust and their tectonic environment. Field trip fee required. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
GEL 277. Pre/Co-requisites:
GEL 340.
Credits
3(2-3)
Students learn about geophysical techniques used to study physical properties and structure of the Earth. Field trip fee required. Prerequisites:
GEL 280 or
ENS 401;
PHY 145QR. Recommended:
PHY 146.
Credits
3(2-3)
Various special topics in geology that are not included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student’s transcript. Repeatable up to 6 credits when content previously studied is not duplicated. Prerequisite: See course search and registration.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Introduction to the study of groundwater: groundwater occurrence and flow, groundwater in the hydrological cycle, groundwater quality and pollution, groundwater exploration, evaluation, and management. Field trip fee required. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: One of:
GEL 100; or
GEL 101, 102; or GEL 130; or ENS 101;
MTH 132 with a C- or better. Recommended:
GEL 280.
Credits
4(3-3)
Petroleum deposits of the earth: location, origin, and occurrence. Technical aspects of exploration and production, emphasizing petroleum and natural gas formations of Michigan. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Pre/Co-requisites:
GEL 340 or 380WI.
Credits
3(2-2)
Protocols for design and construction of groundwater monitoring and production wells in accordance with ASTM standards and national guidelines. Identical to
ENS 389. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite:
GEL 380WI.
Credits
1(1-0)
Cross Listed Courses
ENS 389
Self-directed students explore special topics and/or conduct a research project with instructor’s guidance. Laboratory and/or field safety training may be required. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
GEL 277 and permission of instructor.
Credits
1-3(Spec)