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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog Progression Plans are for planning purposesonly; see the catalog for official details.
Geology, Bachelor of Science
Four Year Progression Plan Paleontology - EmphasisCampus Availibility
- Flagstaff
Year 1
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | GLG101 | Physical Geology | 3 | ||
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Description: Fundamental physical aspects of the earth's crust; rocks and minerals, structures, landforms and their origin. Letter grade only. Corequisite: GLG 103 Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | GLG103 | Physical Geology Lab | 1 | ||
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Description: 3 hrs. lab plus field trips. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Corequisite: GLG 101 or GLG 101H Requirement Designation: Lab Science Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | CHM151 | General Chemistry I | 4 | ||
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Description: Fundamental chemistry principles presented at a level appropriate for preprofessional, science, and engineering majors, including students proceeding to CHM 235 and 238. Prerequisites: high school chemistry or CHM 100 plus intermediate algebra; recommended: CHM 151L. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (MAT 102X or higher or Math Placement Test Results (ALEKS/MATHA 35+; MATHC 35+; PLACE 43+)) or International Exchange Student Group Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | CHM151L | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 | ||
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Description: Introduces important lab practices, stoichiometry, and the analysis of chemical unknowns. 2 hrs. lab including lecture time when appropriate. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHM 130 or CHM 151 Requirement Designation: Lab Science Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| MAT125 | Precalculus Mathematics | 4 |
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Description: Concept of function; graphs; absolute value, linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, systems of equations, analytic geometry. Please note that if you have credit in the previous courses MAT 112, MAT 120 or MAT 135, you may not receive credit for MAT 125. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: (MAT 108 or MAT 110 with a grade of C or better) or Math Placement Test Results (ALEKS/MATHA 50+; MATHC 50+; PLACE 55+) or International Exchange Student Group Requirement Designation: Foundation Requirement Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 Notes: * If you are not prepared to take MAT 136 in term 2, MAT 125 will take the place of the general elective in term 1. |
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| GECOURSE | General Elective Course | 4 | |||
| 6. | NAU100 | Transition To College | 1 | ||
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Description: Interactive course designed to facilitate student success through exploration of academic, navigation, and life skills, familiarize students with campus resources and services, and assist students in forming a support network. Letter grade only. Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 1. | GLG102 | Historical Geology | 3 | ||
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Description: Chronological sequence of events in the history of the earth and its inhabitants. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Corequisite: GLG 104 Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | GLG104 | Historical Geology Lab | 1 | ||
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Description: Must be taken concurrently with GLG 102. 3 hrs. lab plus field trips. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: (GLG 101 and GLG 103) or GLG 110 or GLG 112 Requirement Designation: Lab Science Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | CHM152 | General Chemistry II | 3 | ||
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Description: Continuation of CHM 151. Recommended: CHM 152L. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: CHM 151 Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | CHM152L | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 | ||
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Description: Lab introduction to analytical chemistry, thermochemistry, pH and buffers, chemical kinetics, and spectrophotometry. 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: CHM 151L and (CHM 130 or CHM 151) and Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHM 152 Requirement Designation: Lab Science Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 5. | MAT136 | Calculus I | 4 | ||
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Description: Calculus of one variable; basic concepts, interpretations, techniques, and applications of differentiation and integration. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (MAT 125 or MAT 125H with a grade of C or better) or Math Placement Test Results (ALEKS/MATHA 65+; MATHC 65+; PLACE 70+) or International Exchange Student Group Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science Grade Required: Grade of "C" or better Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 6. | ENG105 | Critical Read/Writng In Univ | 4 | ||
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Description: Writing skills for completing university coursework. Fulfills the liberal studies requirement for English composition. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ((English Placement Test Results (ACT 17+; Accuplacer WR 4-7; IELTS 6+; PLACE 30+; SATI 340+, TOEFL PB 525+/CB 193+/IB 70+)) or (Test Results (ACT < 7; AccuplacerWR < 4; PLACE 10; SATI < 340) and Corequisite: ENG 100)) Requirement Designation: Foundation Requirement Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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Year 2
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | GLG240 | Intro Field Mthds & Rprt Wrtg | 3 | ||
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Description: Introduces geological field methods; emphasis on sedimentary and volcanic rocks, faults, and folds through lectures, labs, and field trips. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (GLG 100 or GLG 110 or GLG 112 with grade of B or better) or GLG 101 or 101H Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| PHY161 | University Physics I | 4 |
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Description: First course in the three-semester, calculus-based, introductory physics sequence. Classical mechanics. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MAT 136 or MAT 136H or higher with a grade of C or better Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 Notes: ** PHY 161 and 262 are recommended. |
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| PHY111 | General Physics I | 4 | |||
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Description: First course in the two-semester, algebra-based, introductory physics sequence. Classical mechanics, heat, and sound. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MAT 125 or MAT 125H or higher Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | MAT137 | Calculus II | 4 | ||
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Description: Concepts, techniques, and applications of integration, differential equations, Taylor polynomials, infinite series. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MAT 136 or MAT 136H with a grade of C or better Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | BIO181 | Unity Of Life I: Cell Life | 3 | ||
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Description: Introductory course for biology majors. Emphasizes the unifying molecular and cellular principles of all life on earth. 3 hrs. lecture. Letter grade only. Prerequisites: high school algebra, biology, and chemistry. Corequisite: BIO 181L Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 5. | BIO181L | Unity Of Life I Lab | 1 | ||
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Description: Introduces experimental techniques in cellular and molecular biological sciences. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIO 181 or BIO 181H Requirement Designation: Lab Science Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 6. | GECOURSE | General Elective Course | 1 | ||
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| PHY262 | University Physics II | 3 |
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Description: Second course in the three-semester, calculus-based, introductory physics sequence. Electricity, magnetism, and thermodynamics. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: PHY 161 and Prerequisite or Corequisite: MAT 137 or higher Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 Notes: ** PHY 161 and 262 are recommended. |
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| PHY112 | General Physics II | 4 | |||
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Description: Second course in the two-semester, algebra-based, introductory physics sequence. Electricity, magnetism, and optics. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PHY 111 Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | BIO182 | Unity/Life II: Multicellular | 3 | ||
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Description: Introductory course for biology majors. Emphasizes the unifying organismal principles of life on earth. 3 hrs. lecture. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: BIO 181 Corequisite: BIO 182L Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | BIO182L | Bio 182 Lab | 1 | ||
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Description: Hands on experience with concepts introduced in BIO 182. Letter grade only. Corequisite: BIO 182 or 182H Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | DIVELECTIVE | Diversity Elective | 3 | ||
| 5. | LIBSTCOURSE | Liberal Studies Course | 3 | ||
| 6. | GECOURSE | General Elective Course | 3 | ||
Year 3
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | GLG225 | Paleontology | 4 | ||
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Description: Principles and methods of invertebrate paleontology including classification, morphology, evolution, and distribution in time and space of fossil organisms. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab, plus field trips. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: GLG 100 or GLG 101 or 101H or GLG 110 or GLG 112 or BIO 100 Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | GLG309 | Mineralogy: Intro Earth Matls | 4 | ||
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Description: Overview of the origin, occurrence, and chemical and physical properties of common rock-forming minerals; mineral determination using hand specimen, microscopic, and other analytical methods. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: GLG 101 or (GLG 100 or 110 or 112 w/ B or better) and GLG 103 or (GLG 100L or 110L or 112L w/ B or better) and CHM 151 and 151L and (MAT 125 or Math Placement Test Results (ALEKS/MATHA 50+; MATHC 50+; PLACE 55+)) & CUM GPA 2.5 or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | MAJORELECTIVE | Major Elective | 3 |
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| Notes: *** Complete one course, with your advisors approval, from BIO 221, 223, 373, and 415 and GLG 530 and 535 (3 units). | |||||
| 4. | LIBSTCOURSE | Liberal Studies Course | 3 | ||
| 5. | GECOURSE | General Elective Course | 1 |
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| Notes: General electives are needed to reach the 120 units total. You may need more or less than 1 unit depending on previously taken courses. | |||||
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| 1. | GLG315 | Petrology | 4 | ||
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Description: Origins of igneous and metamorphic rocks; analysis in hand specimen and thin section. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab, plus field trips. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: GLG 309 with grade of C or better |
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| 2. | GLG324 | Sedimentology And Stratigraphy | 4 | ||
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Description: Macroscopic study of sediments and sedimentary rocks, including origin, facies analysis, and basic stratigraphic principles and practices. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab, plus field trips. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: GLG 240 and GLG 309 |
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| 3. | GLG350W | Geologic Communicatn & Topics | 3 | ||
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Description: Scientific writing, critical reading, and effective oral communication centered around a topic of broad interest in earth science. Emphasizes conveying scientific data proficiently in writing and orally, with effective visuals. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisites: ENG 105, admission to the geology program, and completion of 17 hours of geology coursework, or instructor's consent. Prerequisite: GLG 309 and (ENG 105 or HON 190 or English Placement Test Results (PLACE 60+)) Requirement Designation: Junior Writing Requirement |
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| 4. | LIBSTCOURSE | Liberal Studies Course | 3 | ||
Year 4
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | GLG435 | Structural Geology | 4 | ||
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Description: Principles of deformation of solids; recognition, interpretation, and representation of geologic structures. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab, plus field trips. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: GLG 240 and GLG 309 and (PHY 111 or PHY 161) Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | GLG470 | Physics And Chemistry Of Earth | 3 | ||
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Description: Global synthesis of the physics and chemistry of Earth in the context of modern principles and methods. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to Eng-Geology (BS) or Envn-Geology (BS) or Gen-Geology (BS) or Geochm-Geology (BS) or Geophysics-Geology (BS) or Hydrogeology- Geology (BS) or Paleontology-Geology (BS) or Geology-GeoInfoSys (BS) and Senior Status or higher Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | MAJORELECTIVE | Major Elective | 4 |
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| Notes: *** Complete one course from GLG 360, GLG 430 or GLG 451 (4 units) | |||||
| 4. | LIBSTCOURSE | Liberal Studies Course | 3 | ||
| Submit graduation application this term. | |||||
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| 1. | GLG440C | Adv Geologic Field Methods | 6 | ||
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Description: Gathering and interpreting geologic data in the field in complex sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks and in surficial deposits. Explores relationship between bedrock structure and hydrogeology. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: GLG 315, 324, 350W and 435 Requirement Designation: Senior Capstone |
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| 2. | DIVELECTIVE | Diversity Elective | 3 | ||
| 3. | LIBSTCOURSE | Liberal Studies Course | 3 | ||
| 4. | LIBSTCOURSE | Liberal Studies Course | 3 | ||
University Requirements Specified by Major
| University requirements includes 35 units of liberal studies and 6 units of diversity coursework. The courses listed below are required for the major, but may also be used to satisfy liberal studies and/or diversity. Know that if a course is used to satisfy more than one requirement it is only counted once in the cumulative totals. The sections that are blank can be satisfied with any course from the approved list of liberal studies or diversity. | |
| Foundation Requirements:English (FNRQ:ENG) (4 units) | ENG 105 (4) |
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| Foundation Requirements:Math (FNRQ:MAT) (3 units) | MAT 137 (4) |
| Aesthetic and Humanistic Inquiry (AHI) (6 units) | Student Choice (6) |
| Social and Political Worlds (SPW) (6 units) | Student Choice (6) |
| Cultural Understanding (CU) (6 units) | Student Choice (6) |
| Science/Applied Science (SAS/LAB) (7 units) | CHM 151 (4), CHM 151L (1), CHM 152 (3) |
| Liberal Studies Elective (3 units) | MAT 136 (4) |
| Diversity:U.S. Ethnic (DIV:ETHN) (3 units) | Student Choice (3) |
| Diversity:Global (DIV:GLBL) (3 units) | Student Choice (3) |
Program Information
PROGRAM INFORMATION
A minimum of 120 units are required for this degree.
Recitations are available and strongly encouraged for CHM 151, CHM 152, PHY 111, PHY 112, PHY 161, PHY 262, BIO 181 & BIO 182; however they are not required.
* If you are not prepared to take MAT 136 in term 2, MAT 125 will take the place of the general elective in term 1.
**PHY 161 and 262 are recommended.
*** Major electives include at least 7 units from:
- Select one course from GLG 360, GLG 430 or GLG 451 (4 units).
- Select one course, with your advisor¿s approval, from BIO 221, 223, 373, and 415 and GLG 530 and 535 (3 units).
CONTACT INFORMATION
Geology Department
Building 12, Room 100
Phone: 928-523-4561
http://www.cefns.nau.edu/Academic/Geology/
Debbie Wildermuth
Academic Services Coordinator
College of Engineering, Forestry & Natural Sciences
Building 21, Room 132
Phone: 928-523-3842
EMAIL: cefnsacademic@nau.edu
General Information
Progression Plans are intended to provide a general road map related to the sequencing of courses.
For a full description of degree requirements, review the university catalog. To determine what requirements you may have already met through transfer credits, AP/IB courses, or test credits review your degree progress report.
Some courses may have pre-requisites and/or require appropriate placement scores in Mathematics and English. If you do not have the appropriate placement or pre-requisite courses, you may have to take more courses than are presented on the Progression Plan.
Not all classes are offered every term so use caution when changing the sequencing of courses.
For further clarification, refer to the catalog (link provided at the top of this page) or speak with an academic advisor.
