Upcoming Courses - Summer 2023

GEOL 100: Earth in Action (Credits: 3)

If you ever found a rock and wondered, what it was, or how it was formed or where it came from, this class is perfect for you. This class is a 3-credit hour introductory geology lecture that covers a variety of topics (topics may differ depending on instructor). In this class you will learn about: the scientific method, different spheres of the Earth and their interactions, theory of plate tectonics, basics of earthquake and volcanoes and the science of climate change. Various techniques of active learning and student engagement such as virtual reality field trips (and real field trips for First Year Seminar section) are used.

GEOL 103 (Geology Laboratory) may be taken with this course to make it an elective with a lab section. It is offered online through Global Campus. K-State 8 tags Historical Perspectives, Natural & Physical Sciences

GEOL 102: Earth through Time (Credits: 3)

The purpose of this course is to tell you the story about how the Earth came to be, how the planet and life on it evolved from its formation 4.5 billion years ago to the present, and to discuss the interconnectedness of the physical and biological realms. You will also learn how scientists know all that! By the end of the course, you should be able to (1) understand the internal and external processes in the Earth, (2) have a general notion of the techniques applied to historical geology, and (3) have an overall view of the history of the Earth, understanding the interrelationship between major events and the evolution of life, geologic time; plate tectonics and the evolution of continents, oceans; history of life as revealed in the geologic record; and past climates.

GEOL 103: Geology Laboratory (Credits: 1)

This class is a 1 credit hour introductory geology laboratory that meets once a week for 2 hours. In this lab you will learn about basic geology topics in a hands-on active session. The topics include identification of rocks and minerals, geologic maps, topographic maps, streams and groundwater, and landforms. During the lab session you will use an augmented-reality sandbox to learn about topographic maps, virtual reality field trips to learn about different landforms, a stream table to learn about evolution of riverbeds over time and many other hands-on activities involving mineral and rock specimens, and different maps.

Prerequisite or co-requisite: GEOL 100, GEOL 102, or GEOL 125. It is offered online through Global Campus. K-State 8 tag Natural & Physical Sciences

GEOL 125: Natural Disasters (Credits: 3)

This introductory lecture course introduces you to geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods, with particular emphasis on their causes, effects, and significance as hazards. By enrolling in this course, you will learn about Earth's processes, gain an appreciation for natural forces that impact our lives in very significant ways, and become a better-informed citizen. This course meets natural and physical science and social science requirements of K-State 8.

Geology 103 (Geology Laboratory) may be taken with this course to make it an elective with a lab section. It is offered online through Global Campus. K-State 8 tag Natural & Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences.

GEOL 315: Geology of the National Parks (Credits: 3)

Stratigraphy, structure, and geological history that produced the scenery of the national parks and national monuments.

Geology 315 is offered online through Global Campus during Summer 2023.

GEOL 501: Independent Study in Geology (Credits: 1-3)

Independent reading; field or laboratory investigations, or both, of geologic problems.

GEOL 510: Geology of Planets (Credits: 3)

Origin, evolution, and surficial geology of the extraterrestrial planets and satellites.

Geology 510 is offered online through Global Campus during Summer 2023.

GEOL 680: Field Geology (Credits: 3)

Field projects in the Rocky Mountains designed to give students practical experience in applying geologic knowledge and skills.

GEOL 790: Problems in Geology (Credits: 0-18)

Work is offered in mineralogy; paleobiology; paleoecology; stratigraphy; structural geology; igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary petrology; geomorphology; planetary geology; hydrogeology; geochemistry; and isotope geology.

GEOL 899: Master’s Theses Research (Credits: 1-6)

Research in geology culminating in a master’s thesis.