2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Geology Department
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Bowers Hall, Room 342
(607) 753-2815
E-mail: geologydept@cortland.edu
www.cortland.edu/geology/
School
Arts and Sciences
Faculty
Christopher P. Cirmo (Chair), David Barclay, Julie Barclay, Robert Darling, Gayle Gleason, Christopher McRoberts
Adjunct Faculty
For a listing of adjunct faculty see the Faculty and Administration section.
Programs Offered
Bachelor of Arts in Geology
Bachelor of Science in Geology
Bachelor of Science in Adolescence Education: Earth Science (7-12)
Majors Offered
Geology
Adolescence Education: Earth Science (7-12)
Concentrations Offered
Environmental Science
Water Resources
Minors Offered
Geology
Description
Students who major in geology may earn a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science. They may complete a program of traditional geology courses, choose to concentrate in environmental science, or combine courses in the major leading to qualification for initial certification as secondary school teachers of earth science. Depending on the major or concentration, geology graduates choose to either begin master’s level graduate studies or find employment as geologists, hydrogeologists or earth science teachers in grades 7-12.
Special Features
- Opportunities for research
- Geology Club
- Internships
- Fossil, mineral, and rock collections
- Field trips
- Brauer Education Center
- Hoxie Gorge Nature Preserve
- Field and analytical instrumentation
Requirements
- Degree Requirements listed here apply to the majors offered by this department.
- Liberal Arts Requirements: B.A. – 90 credit hours; B.S. – 75 credit hours
I. Major
III. Minor
AED 391 - Introduction to Adolescence Education (A)Students will develop a coherent and comprehensive personal educational philosophy; analyze the role of education and teachers in society; demonstrate an understanding of teacher certification standards and requirements; evaluate teaching, lesson planning and implementation and cooperative skills; and develop a portfolio. The course includes 25 hours of field observation/teaching experience.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
AED 442 - Methods I: Teaching the Sciences in the Middle and Secondary Schools (GLY) (S)The course examines history and foundations of education, especially science education; explores disciplinary models and their application to classroom management; examines tools for measurement and evaluation of performance and achievement of diverse learners; develops criteria for curriculum development and lesson planning aligned with state and national standards; examines federal and state laws governing education of students with disabilities; develops strategies for collaborating with administrators, faculty, staff, parents/guardians, and community members. Includes 25 hours of field experience in middle or secondary schools. Open only to majors who have been formally admitted to adolescence education: biology, chemistry, earth science or physics.Prerequisites: PSY 232 and AED 391.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
AED 443 - Methods II: Teaching the Sciences in the Middle and Secondary Schools (GLY) (F)Introduction to aspects of teaching laboratory-based science to a diverse population of students through the development of a course syllabus, a comprehensive plan for laboratory safety, and lesson plans aligned with state and national learning standards and state science core curriculum guides. Twenty-five hours of field experience in middle and secondary schools.Prerequisite: AED 442. Corequisite: AED 444.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
AED 444 - Laboratory Practicum (GLY) (A)Opportunity to work with an experienced teacher in the planning, preparation and implementation of laboratory exercises in an introductory, college-level lab course through one-on-one and small group activities. Fulfills 25 hours of field experience requirement.Corequisite: AED 443.(1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
AED 445 - Student Teaching: Adolescence Education - Science (GLY) (A)Full-time supervised student teaching in two public school placements: one, eight-week placement at the seventh or eighth grade level and one, eight-week placement at the ninth, tenth, eleventh or twelfth grade level. A discipline-specific student teaching seminar is held on campus once during the semester.Prerequisites: PSY 232; AED 443 and 444. See major department for eligibility criteria.Grading: S, U grades are assigned.(14 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 118 - Laboratory in Earth Science (A)Identification and classification of common geologic materials; use, compilation and interpretation of topographic and weather maps; demonstrations, computations and problem solving. Two-hour session weekly. Fulfills education program laboratory requirement.Prerequisite: Concurrent or following a nonlaboratory introductory earth science/geology course.(1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 129 - Special Topics in Geology (O)Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes.Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit.(1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 160 - Environmental Geology (A)Integrated study of physical resources, processes of land, ocean, atmosphere, in terms of man-environment relationship. Not open to geology majors or those having credit for GLY 171 or 261.Lecture/Lab Hours: Three one-hour lectures and/or demonstrations.Fulfills: GE 2 and GE 13;LASR.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 171 - Earth Science (A)Basic concepts and principles of geology, meteorology and oceanography. Not open to geography, mathematics or science majors or to students with credit for GLY 160 or 261.Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week.Fulfills: GE 2 and GE 13;LASR.(4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 172 - Earth History (A)Origin and historical development of the Earth and life based on geologic and paleontologic evidence. Not open to students with credit for GLY 262 or majors in geography, mathematics or science.Prerequisite: GLY 171.Fulfills: GE 2 and GE 13;LASR.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 229 - Special Topics in Geology (O)Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes.Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit.(1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 261 - Physical Geology (A)Principles of physical geology. Earth materials, intracrustal forces and products, agents of gradation and their physiographic expression. Laboratory study includes minerals, rocks, topographic and geologic maps, simple geologic structures. Primarily for science, math and geography majors. Not open to students with credit for GLY 160 or 171.Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory, field trips.Fulfills: GE 2 and GE 13;LASR.(4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 262 - Historical Geology (S)Study of the changes of Earth and life through geologic time. Evolution of the continents, ocean basins and major life forms throughout Earth's history with an emphasis on stratigraphic and fossil record. Not open to students with credit for GLY 172.Prerequisite: GLY 261.Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory, student presentations, required field trip.Fulfills: GE 2 and GE 13;LASR;PRES.(4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 281 - Data Analysis in Natural Science (F)Analysis and interpretation of geologic and biologic data using modern quantitative techniques with discipline-specific applications. Basis methodologies and interpretation of descriptive, comparative and classificatory statistics. Topics include sampling, probability, univariate and bivariate analysis.Lecture/Lab Hours: Two one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Not open to students with credit for MAT/PSY 201, ECO 221 or COM 230.Fulfills GE 1;LASR.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 292 - Land Use and Planning (O)Land as a natural resource; emphasis on geologic aspects that determine natural potentialities, restrictive conditions of land use.Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lecture hours; field trips.Also listed as ENS 292.Fulfills: LASR.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 301 - Mineralogy (F)Principles of physical and optical crystallography and crystal chemistry; descriptive mineralogy; identification of minerals using physical, chemical and optical methods.Prerequisite: GLY 261, CHE 221. GLY 301 and CHE 221 may be taken concurrently.Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lecture hours and a three-hour laboratory; required all-day field trip.Fulfills: LASR.(4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 302 - Petrology (S)Petrogenesis of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks; description, classification and interpretation based on hand specimens and thin-sections.Prerequisite: GLY 301.Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lecture hours and a three-hour laboratory; required all-day field trip.Fulfills: LASR.(4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 310 - Wetlands Analysis (F)Investigation of the hydrology, biogeochemistry, soils, classification, delineation and functional assessment of freshwater wetlands.Prerequisites: Completion of GE 2 and junior status.Lecture/Lab Hours: Two lecture hours, one three-hour laboratory.Also listed as ENS 310.Fulfills: LASR.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 329 - Special Topics in Geology (O)Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes.Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit.(1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 363 - Invertebrate Paleontology (S)Important invertebrates in fossil record. Laboratory study of morphology, identification and preparation procedures. Two lectures, one three-hour laboratory, required field trip.Prerequisite: GLY 172 or 262.Fulfills: LASR.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 367 - Geomorphology (F)Processes of glaciers, rivers, mass wasting, wind and weathering, and their resulting landforms. Methods of geomorphic analysis and the evolution of landscapes.Prerequisite: GLY 261.Lecture/Lab Hours: Two lectures, one three-hour laboratory, field trips.Fulfills: LASR.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 371 - Meteorology (S)Atmospheric processes, weather and climate. Application to weather forecasting, severe weather phenomena, atmospheric pollution and global climate change.Prerequisite: Six credit hours of mathematics or science.Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory.Fulfills: LASR.(4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 396 - Aqueous Geochemistry (S)Detection, analysis, distribution, significance of chemical elements in soils, rocks, water, organic matter.Prerequisites: GLY 301 and CHE 221, 222.Lecture/Lab Hours: Two one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.Fulfills: LASR.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 397 - Physical Oceanography (S)Physical features of the ocean; origin of ocean basins; waves; currents and tides; shoreline processes; ocean sediments; effect on world climates and environmental problems.Prerequisites: Six credit hours of mathematics or science.Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lecture hours per week.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 400 - Supplemental Field Studies (A)Extended field study or field trips designed to complement classroom instruction. May be repeated as subtitle changes.Prerequisite: Consent of department.Grading: H, S, U grades are assigned.(1-3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 410 - Hydrogeology (F)Examination of the source, distribution, movement and disturbance of surface, vadose zone and groundwater in a geologic and environmental context. Includes aquifer testing, watershed hydrology and some advanced groundwater and water quality modeling. Field trips to well fields, treatment facilities and a local watershed.Prerequisite: GLY 261.Lecture/Lab Hours: Two lectures and one laboratory/field trip session.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 429 - Special Topics in Geology (O)Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes.Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit.(1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 430 - Field Hydrology (M)Methods used in the characterization of the quantity, quality and flow characteristics of surface, vadose zone and groundwater. Field projects with local streams, wetlands and aquifers, and field trips to active research sites in the Catskill and Adirondack region.Prerequisites: GLY 261 and junior status or permission of instructor.(2-3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code M = offered in summer
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 469 - Structural Geology (S)Deformation of rocks and the resulting structures, including stress and strain, faults, folds and rock fabrics. Two lectures, one three-hour laboratory. One required field trip.Prerequisite: GLY 301.Fulfills: LASR.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 471 - Stratigraphy (F)Principles of correlation, nomenclature, facies interpretation, classification of sedimentary rock units. Laboratory methods of facies and correlation analysis.Prerequisites: GLY 262 and GLY 302.Lecture/Lab Hours: Two lectures, one three-hour laboratory, required weekend field trip.Fulfills: LASR.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 476 - Geologic Field Methods (M)Instruments and methods of basic geologic fieldwork: measurement and description of stratigraphic sections; use of survey instrumentation and GPS; elementary bedrock mapping. Compilation of stratigraphic sections, geologic maps and structure sections. Taught at the Brauer Education Center beginning in late May. Can be taken as a three-week course for three credit hours or as a four-week course for four credit hours.Prerequisite: GLY 302.Fulfills: LASR.(3-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code M = offered in summer
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 481 - Field Geology (M)Intensive study of field methods and techniques; reconnaissance and detailed areal geology mapping; preparation of geologic maps and sections. Offered summers at the Brauer Education Center.Prerequisites: GLY 302, GLY 469, junior standing.Fulfills: LASR.(5-6 cr. hr.)
Frequency code M = offered in summer
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 487 - Internship in Applied Geology (A)A project-oriented internship with a government agency, industry, or other private or public enterprise, supervised application of geologic skills and knowledge.Prerequisites: Senior-year status, consent of department.(3-12 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 494 - Geology Laboratory Experience (A)Service as assistant in laboratory sections of a geology course. Includes meetings with course instructor, advanced preparation for lab meetings, weekly attendance in the laboratory section while serving as instructional assistant in laboratory activities. May be taken twice for credit. Can not be applied to any state teacher education requirement.Prerequisite: Permission of department.Grading: S, U grades are assigned.(1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 499 - Independent Investigations (A)Limited to qualified seniors.Prerequisite: Consent of chair. May be taken twice for credit. H, S, U grades are assigned.(1-3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 529 - Special Topics in Geology (O)Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes.Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit.(1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 550 - Geology of New York State (M)Geologic history of New York State as interpreted from the rock record. Special emphasis on: Paleozoic stratigraphy and depositional environments; metamorphism, magmatism and deformation of the Adirondack and Hudson Highlands; Grenville, Taconic, Acadian, and Alleghanian orogenic events; Pleistocene continental glaciation. One all-day Saturday field trip required.Prerequisite: GLY 261 or equivalent.Lecture/Lab Hours: Seven-and-a-half lecture hours per week; four weeks.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code M = offered in summer
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 563 - Advanced Studies in Paleontology (O)Examination of paleontological theory through reading scientific papers and study of fossil specimens. Subtitles may include: Mass extinctions, paleoecology biostratigraphy.Prerequisite: GLY 363.Lecture/Lab Hours: One three-hour lecture and/or discussion. May be repeated as subtitle changes.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 570 - Plate Tectonics (O)Examination of the theory of plate tectonics, including critique of refereed scientific papers. Topics include geometry and driving forces of plate motions, and the geological and geophysical implications.Prerequisites: GLY 261 and twelve credit hours of geology, biology, chemistry and/or physics at the 300 level or above.Lecture/Lab Hours: One three-hour lecture/discussion.Fulfills: LASR.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 573 - History of Geology (O)Development, evolution of major concepts in geological sciences. Read peer-review scientific articles; class presentation, research paper.Prerequisite: GLY 261.Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures per week.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 576 - Glacial Geology (C)Glacial processes, landforms and deposits; Quaternary chronologies and dating methods; analysis and interpretation of glacial sediments and sequences. Emphasis on glaciation of New York State.Prerequisite: GLY 261.Lecture/Lab Hours: One two-hour lecture, one two-hour laboratory, field trips.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 579 - Paleoclimatology (C)History and causes of natural climate change. Emphasis on events and environments of the last two million years. Includes analytical methods used to reconstruct paleoclimate.Prerequisites: GLY 261 and 12 cedit hours of geology, biology, chemistry and/or physics at 300 level or above.Lecture/Lab Hours: One three-hour lecture.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 581 - Advanced Field Geology (M)Field investigations involving detailed geologic mapping and analysis of specific area(s) by an individual or small group; written report. Offered summers at the Brauer Education Center.Prerequisite: GLY 469.(3-8 cr. hr.)
Frequency code M = offered in summer
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
GLY 595 - Geophysical Methods (O)Principles and instrumentation of geophysical methods used to collect and interpret data from the Earth's interior.Prerequisites: GLY 261 and either PHY 105 and PHY 106, or PHY 201 and PHY 202.Lecture/Lab Hours: Two lectures, one three-hour laboratory.Also listed as PHY 595.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
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