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Principles of stratigraphy with examples of stratigraphic successions from various sedimentary basins around the world. Course emphasizes techniques of basin analysis and mechanisms of basin formation. The writing and peer review of abstracts are stressed in the course. In addition, students are required to submit a written report describing their results of a field stratigraphic study of the Devonian section of western New York.

Independent study and research in areas beyond formal courses. Permission of department.

An introduction to descriptive crystallography and to chemical, physical, deteminative and descriptive mineralogy. Areas covered include: crystal symmetry, classification, morphology, crystal chemistry, physical properties, geologic occurrence, significance, and characteristic properties of minerals. Lectures and laboratory supplemented with one field trip.

Lecture emphasis on problems and hypotheses involved with the origin of rocks. Laboratory stresses use of the petrographic microscope for identification, description, and analysis of rock materials. A well-written research paper, which may include computer, lab, and library research, is required. Course includes a weekend trip to study classic rock terrains in the Adirondack Mountains.

Scope, literature, and history of geochemistry. Principles and applications of geochemistry, including the elements; isotope geology; thermodynamics; water chemistry; crystal chemistry; organic geochemistry; geochemistry of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks. Lab work emphasizes instrumental methods of analysis.

Approved work-training experience with state or federal agency, museum, or industrial firm. Permission of department.

Hydrologic problems are analyzed by organizing information into a water budget and then quantifying the variables in the water budget equation. Common hydrologic variables include precipitation, evaporation, transpiration, stream flow, infiltration and groundwater. Groundwater is emphasized. Lectures supplemented by field work, lab measurements, and computer modeling.

Students serve as laboratory assistants under supervision of faculty member. Four hours of work per week expected for each hour of credit elected; may be taken more than once. Does not count toward major requirements. Permission of the chairperson.

Individual student presentation of two 20-minute seminars pertaining to the geology and geologic evolution of different provinces of the North American continent. Students are required to prepare an abstract and bibliography of their presentations. Permission of department.

Two-week geologic mapping course immediately following end of spring semester (Summer Session I). Held at Catskill, N.Y.

Research leading to a comprehensive report reviewed and evaluated by faculty. Open to B.S. Geology majors in Honors Track only. Permission of department/enrollment in B.S. Geology Honors track.

Special area of geosciences not covered by regular courses.

Special area of geosciences not covered by regular courses.

Special area of geosciences not covered by regular courses.

Special area of geosciences not covered by regular courses.

Special area of geosciences not covered by regular courses.

Special area of geosciences not covered by regular courses.

Special area of geosciences not covered by regular courses.

Special area of geosciences not covered by regular courses.

Special area of geosciences not covered by regular courses.

Special area of geosciences not covered by regular courses. Permission of the department.