GEOLOGY 408      Archaeological Field Survey Methods
This class offers instruction in the basic skills required to conduct field surveys in archaeology and other geosciences disciplines. In the classroom, students learn about the development of archaeology as a scientific discipline and how to recognize some of the basic field data sought by archaeologists. Students learn about mapping and land navigation techniques, The field phase of instruction includes visits to archaeological sites in the region.
Credits: 3 hours
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GEOLOGY 409      Field School in Archaeology
This class offers students an opportunity to attend a field school in archaeology. Students will be taught how to: design archaeological research, set-up excavation, keep a wide range of excavation records, make maps and drawings, take photographs related to excavation problems, identify and receiver a broad spectrum if artifact and faunal remains, collect samples for specialized analysis and use a wide range of excavation tools. This course will also introduce students to recording and analyzing excavated materials in the archaeological laboratory.Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.Restrictions: Class size limited to 20 students.
Credits: 1-5 hours
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GEOLOGY 411      Mineral Deposits
Distribution, origin and environmental implications of extractable resources including non-metallic deposits, ores, and selected energy resources. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission Offered: On Demand
Credits: 3 hours
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GEOLOGY 412      Geology And Hazardous Waste Management
Nature sources and characterization of hazardous waste; collection, transportation and disposal of hazardous wastes. Fundamentals of toxicology and risk assessment. Application of geologic principles and methods in the assessments and remediation of abandoned hazardous waste sites and contaminated aquifers. Review of selected case histories. Experts from government and private organizations will be invited to deliver guest lectures. An out-of-town field trip to a hazardous waste site is required. Prerequisites: GEOLOGY 325, GEOLOGY 342, and GEOLOGY 350 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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GEOLOGY 417      Special Topics
Individual research and study of a selected topic in geology or earth science. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and departmental sanction. On demand.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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GEOLOGY 417A      Special Topics: Common Rocks, Minerals & Fossils Of The K C Area
Credits: 1-3 hours
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GEOLOGY 417C      Special Topics
Special Topics
Credits: 1-3 hours
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GEOLOGY 425      Engineering Geology
Review of engineering properties of rock and soils. Evaluation of geologic materials for civil engineering construction projects. Techniques of engineering geologic investigations; special problems in urban areas. Data evaluation, analyses, and preparation of engineering geologic reports. Application of geologic factors in design and construction of dams, tunnels, power plants, highways and waste disposal facilities. Review of engineering geologic case histories. A field trip is required. Prerequisite: GEOLOGY 325, GEOLOGY 342, and GEOLOGY 350, and permission of instructor. On demand.
Credits: 3 hours
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GEOLOGY 434      Hazardous Waste Operations Management
Overview of federal regulations dealing with hazardous waste management, toxicology, hazard communication, site management, air monitoring, operating procedures, and health and safety. The course includes hands-on training on spill control, equipment use and emergency response. Practical training involves physical stress and participants must be in good physical health. This course satisfies OSHA's 40 hour training requirement for hazardous waste personnel. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor Offered: On demand
Credits: 2 hours
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GEOLOGY 435      Hazardous Waste Operation Management
Review of federal regulations governing hazardous waste management, operations procedures, and health and safety issues. Hands-on training on spill control, equipment use, and emergency response will be included. The course satisfies OSHA's 40-hour training requirement for hazardous waste personnel. Practical training involves physical stress and participants must be in good health. Prerequistes: GEOLOGY 302, GEOLOGY / GEOG 335, GEOLOGY 412 or permission of instructor Restrictions: Must be in good health to withstand physical stress during training Offered: Winter
Credits: 2 hours
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GEOLOGY 441      Environmental Geophysics
Fundamental theory and near-surface applications of the geophysical methods; (1) seismic refraction, (2) seismic reflection, (3) gravity, and (4) magnetics. Emphasis will be placed on the use of these methods in environmental and engineering investigations, addressing such issues as water resources, contaminant transport, geotechnical properties and archaeological protection. Course will include a field component illustrating application of selected techniques to local environmental problem. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor Offered: On demand
Credits: 3 hours
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GEOLOGY 442R      Optical Crystallography
Theory and practical application of polarized light microscopy in the identification and characterization of crstalline and non-crystalline materials. Special emphasis is given to use of refractive index oils and thin sections. Two hours of lecture and discussion, one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: GEOLOGY 312, Mineralogy or consent of instructor Offered: Winter bi-annually
Credits: 3 hours
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GEOLOGY 446      Petroleum Geology
Study of the origin, concentration, exploration for and recovery of petroleum. Prerequisite: Geology 220. On demand.
Credits: 3 hours
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GEOLOGY 451      Geology's Role In Land Use Planning
Examination of principles and techniques of geology as related to land use planning. Lecture and discussion periods devoted to topics such as physical features of soils in an urban setting, geophysical surveying, photo interpretation, engineering geology, mineral and water resources, and multiple-tier planning. Lecture, discussion and laboratory. Prerequisite: GEOLOGY 220 or ENV-SCI 110R Offered: On demand.
Credits: 3 hours
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GEOLOGY 460      Introduction To Geochemistry
Basic principles governing the origin, distribution and migration of the elements and the geochemical cycles operating in the earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere. Prerequisite: GEOLOGY 312, CHEM 212. On demand.
Credits: 3 hours
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GEOLOGY 470      Geological Development Of North America
A detailed inquiry into the stratigraphic framework of North America with special emphasis on orogenic and epirogenic events reflected in Phanerozoic rock associations. Through lectures, discussion and outside readings, the student is afforded a working knowledge of the continent's major tectonic provinces and their evolution. Prerequisite: Geology 325, 342, 350. On demand.
Credits: 3 hours
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GEOLOGY 471      Tectonics
A detailed inquiry into plate tectonics and the geophysical and geological data that define the motion of lithospheric plates. Global examples of divergent, convergent, and transform plate boundaries will be studied through lectures, discussions, problem sets, and term papers. Prerequisite: GEOLOGY 325 and GEOLOGY 350. Offered: On demand.
Credits: 3 hours
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GEOLOGY 472      Earthquake Geology
A detailed inquiry into the study of present and past earthquakes as they are preserved in the seismological, geophysical, and geologic record. Global examples of earthquakes will be studied through lectures, discussions, problem sets, term papers, field trips and field projects.
Credits: 3 hours
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GEOLOGY 490      Geology Field Camp
Study and practical involvement in the methods of geological mapping. The six-week course is conducted during the summer, partially in a field camp away from the Kansas City area. Students pay their own travel expenses to and from the field. Participation in the course involves individual mapping in the field area and field reports. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Summer.
Credits: 6 hours
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GEOLOGY 496      Geology Internship
Students gain directed practical experience working with non-profits, governments, or private enterprises. Duties will vary based on contractual agreement between the student, host organization, and the professor. Students should have junior standing or higher, or the instructor's permission. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. Offered: Summer, Fall or Winter as available
Credits: 1-6 hours
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