Field Geology
Overview of Field Geology23Geological Maps and Cross-Sections24Field Equipment and Safety24Igneous Rocks26Metamorphic Rocks29Petrographic Techniques26Folds and Faults25Joints and Fractures24Stereographic Projections27Sedimentary Processes and Environments24Stratigraphic Principles and Correlation26Biostratigraphy and Paleontology22Landforms and Processes23Quaternary Environments and Climate Change29Remote Sensing and GIS in Field Geology24
Geologic Mapping
Definition and Purpose of Geologic Mapping24Basic Principles of Geologic Mapping28Types of Geologic Maps27Field Equipment and Safety23Field Observations and Data Collection24Structural Analysis in the Field23Map Symbols and Conventions28Interpreting Geologic Structures23Geologic Cross-Sections29Geochemical and Geophysical Techniques27Remote Sensing and GIS in Geologic Mapping22Applications of Geologic Mapping23
Environmental Geology
Definition and Scope of Environmental Geology22Earth Systems and Environmental Processes23Human Impact on the Environment24Hydrologic Cycle and Water Resources31Water Quality and Pollution22Water Resources Management29Soil Formation and Properties27Soil Degradation and Conservation29Land Use Planning and Management25Conventional and Renewable Energy Sources22Environmental Impacts of Energy Production28Energy Conservation and Sustainability23Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment29Environmental Management Systems25Environmental Policy and Regulation25
Mineralogy
Introduction to Crystallography23Crystal Structures23Crystal Defects24Chemical Bonding in Minerals27Crystal Chemistry26Mineral Identification24Introduction to Optical Mineralogy25Optical Properties of Minerals27Mineral Identification Using Optical Microscopy27Principles of X-ray Crystallography29X-ray Diffraction Techniques30Crystal Structure Determination25
Petrology
Definition and Scope of Petrology27The Rock Cycle23Plate Tectonics and Petrology23Magma and Lava23Igneous Rock Classification22Igneous Rock Genesis30Sedimentary Processes23Sedimentary Rock Classification23Sedimentary Rock Genesis24Metamorphism24Metamorphic Rock Classification29Metamorphic Rock Genesis29The Importance of Rocks31Petrology and Environmental Issues27Petrology and the Future29
Economic Geology
Definition and Scope of Economic Geology24The Geological Cycle and Mineral Deposits22Plate Tectonics and Mineral Deposits31Iron Ore Deposits23Copper Deposits24Gold Deposits24Coal Deposits28Industrial Mineral Deposits25Gemstone Deposits22Origin and Accumulation of Petroleum28Petroleum Exploration and Production22Environmental Impacts of Petroleum Exploration and Production28Mining Methods29Mineral Processing24Environmental Impacts of Mining and Mineral Processing23Mineral Economics28Mineral Deposit Evaluation22Risk Assessment in Mineral Exploration and Mining22
Geologic Hazards
Definition and Classification of Geologic Hazards30Hazard Assessment and Mapping29Risk Analysis and Management25Earthquake Processes and Characteristics22Earthquake Hazards and Impacts28Earthquake Mitigation and Preparedness26Volcanic Processes and Eruptions30Volcanic Hazards and Impacts28Volcanic Mitigation and Preparedness24Landslide Processes and Types23Landslide Hazards and Impacts22Landslide Mitigation and Preparedness15Tsunami Processes and Generation27Tsunami Hazards and Impacts24Tsunami Mitigation and Preparedness28Flood Processes and Types23Flood Hazards and Impacts26Flood Mitigation and Preparedness30
Structural Geology
Definition and Scope of Structural Geology30Basic Concepts in Structural Geology27Geological Structures and Maps22Faults and Faulting Mechanisms26Joints and Fractures26Applications of Brittle Deformation Studies23Folds and Folding Mechanisms25Foliations and Lineations26Applications of Ductile Deformation Studies28Strain Analysis22Tectonic Regimes and Structural Styles25Current Research in Structural Geology26
Geochemistry
Definition and Scope of Geochemistry23Chemical Composition of the Earth25Geochemical Cycles23Radioactive Decay and Isotopes24Stable Isotope Geochemistry23Water-Rock Interactions25Groundwater Geochemistry24Surface Water Geochemistry31Biogeochemical Cycles23Petroleum Geochemistry24Environmental Organic Geochemistry23Analytical Techniques in Geochemistry27Geochemical Modeling24Geostatistics22
Hydrogeology
Definition and Occurrence of Groundwater29Groundwater Flow and Darcy s Law23Groundwater Recharge and Discharge24Physical and Chemical Properties of Groundwater22Groundwater Contamination and Remediation26Groundwater Exploration Techniques27Groundwater Well Design and Construction28Groundwater Management and Sustainability26
Geophysics
Introduction to Seismic Waves23Wave Propagation24Seismic Sources26Seismic Hazard Assessment27Gravity Exploration24Magnetic Exploration22Integrated Geophysical Interpretation24Electrical Resistivity Methods30Electromagnetic Methods29Induced Polarization and Complex Resistivity29Seismic Data Processing22Gravity and Magnetic Data Processing25Electrical and Electromagnetic Data Processing24Seismic Anisotropy28Seismic Tomography20Ground Penetrating Radar22