GEOL 101 Fundamentals of Geology -- 6 hrs (3 lec, 3 lab), 4.5 cr. GER 2/E.
Plate tectonic theory; volcanism, earthquakes, continental drift, mountain-building. Mineral deposits, fossil fuels. Erosional processes, agents. Hazards. Lab: study of minerals, rocks, maps. Field trips may be required; transportation fee.

GEOL 102 Plate Tectonics and the Earth's Evolution -- 5 hrs. (3 lec, 2 lab), 4 cr. Prereq: GEOL 101. GER 2/E.
Study of earth from solar system's inception to present. Evolution of its crust, atmosphere, hydrosphere. Record of life. Lab: study of fossils, sedimentary facies, cross-sections, maps. Field trips may be required; transportation fee.

GEOL 105 Introduction to Environmental Geoscience -- 3 hrs, 3 cr. Prereq: ENGL 120.
Introduction to environmental geoscience focusing on aspects of global change and the interrelationship of earth systems. Review of the evolution of the earth from its origins to potential future developments; environmental problems and issues.

GEOL 180 Introduction to Oceanography -- 3 hrs, 3 cr. GER 2/E.
Properties of sea water, description of the state and biology of the oceans, ocean floor topography, basic ocean currents and general circulation, methods of exploration and research. No lab component.

GEOL 205 Environmental Geology -- 3 hrs, 3 cr. Prereq: GEOL 101. GER 3/B.
Geology's role in understanding and solving such problems as hazards, water supply, drainage, construction, waste disposal, and health. Land use analysis and planning.

GEOL 211 Field Geology of New York City and Vicinity -- 90 hrs field and lab work, 3 cr. Prereq: GEOL 101 or equivalent. Not offered during 2007-2010.
Basic field methods. Field study and geologic mapping of local features. Brunton compass. Introduction to plane table and alidade. Transportation fee required.

GEOL 231 Principles of Geomorphology -- 4 hrs (2 lec, 2 lab), 3 cr. Prereq: PGEOG 130 or GEOL 101. GER 2/E or 3/B.
Study of landforms and their evolution. Emphasis is placed on topographic expression of geologic structures and features.

GEOL 233 Geology of North America -- 4 hrs (2 lec, 2 lab), 3 cr. Prereq: GEOL 102. Not offered during 2007-2010.
Regional study of principal structural units and geomorphic features of continent with emphasis on US.

GEOL 244 Sedimentology -- 4 hrs (2 lec, 2 lab), 3 cr. Prereq: GEOL 102. Not offered during 2007-2010.
The origin, dispersal, deposition, and burial of natural physical, chemical, and biochemical sediments and the rocks that formed them.

GEOL 248 Principles of Stratigraphy -- 4 hrs (2 lec, 2 lab), 3 cr. Prereq: GEOL 102. Not offered during 2007-2010.
The study of layered rocks and their distribution in space and time with the objective of reconstruction of earth history; stratigraphic data; sedimentary environmental models; litho-, magneto-, seismic, bio-, and chronostratigraphy; stratigraphic methods; plate tectonics and stratigraphy.

GEOL 280 Marine Geology -- 3 hrs, 3 cr. Prereq: GEOL 102 or permission of instructor. GER 3/B.
Morphology of ocean floor. Genesis and distribution of marine sediments. Use of geophysical and oceanographic data.

GEOL 332 Hydrology -- 3 hrs, 3 cr. Prereq: GEOL 101, PGEOG 130 or permission of instructor. GER 3/B.
Examination of the storage and flux of water on and near the earth's surface; problems of water supply, quality, and management. Credit may be earned for either GEOL or PGEOG 332, but not both.

GEOL 334 Coastal Geomorphology -- 3 hrs, 3 cr. Prereq: GEOL 231 or PGEOG 231 or equivalent or permission of department. GER 3/B.
A study of the basic processes shaping the coast and the resulting form; surficial morphology and internal geometry of such forms as cliffs, dunes, beaches and near shore bars. Map exercise and a one-day field trip.

GEOL 380 Advanced Oceanography: Chemistry and Physics of the Oceans -- 3 hrs, 3 cr. Prereq: one semester CHEM or PHYS, MATH 150 or equivalent. GER 3/B.
Examination of the physics and chemistry of oceans. Completion of GEOL 180 prior to enrollment is strongly recommended.

GEOL 381, 382, 383 Special Topics in Geology and Oceanography -- 1-4 hrs (lec or lec/lab), 1-3 cr. GER 3/B. Prereq: 200-level course of which special topic is logical outgrowth, permission of instructor.
Intensive course in various aspects of geology or oceanography. Topics to be announced.

GEOL 391, 392, 393 Individual Study in Geology -- 1-3 cr. Prereq: 2 semesters of geology, permission of department.
Individual studies and readings, with lab or fieldwork where appropriate, carried out under faculty guidance.