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Graduate Programs
Three degrees are offered in Geology and Geological Engineering (GGE) –
• M.S., Master of Science
• M.A., Master of Arts
• Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy
Degrees Studies with a Focus on Paleontology
(See GGE Web site for other course work and requirements related to degree programs) -
www.geology.und.nodak.edu
Note that the numbering system is flexible to offer special courses on demand.
GRADUATE COURSES
Geol 500 Sedimentary Geology (1–4 Credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
A sequence of courses emphasizing the following topics:
A. Sedimentary Processes and Deposits
B. Carbonate Petrology
C. Clastic Petrology
D. Analysis of Depositional Systems
Geol 505 Isotope Geochemistry (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: Geol 321 or consent.
Geochemistry and cosmochemistry or radioactive and stable isotopes; isotope equilibria; applications in paleoclimatology,
environmental isotope geochemistry, igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary petrology.
Geol 515 Advanced Paleontology (3–4 Credits)
Prerequisite: Geol 415, Biol 101 or consent.
A sequence of courses emphasizing the following topics:
A. Invertebrate Paleontology (4 Credits)
Prerequisite: Geol 415. Fall.
Major invertebrate groups preserved as fossils and their stratigraphic and paleoecologic use; invertebrate relationships;
independent study of faunas. Includes field trip and laboratory.
B. Evolution and the Fossil Record (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: G102. On Demand.
Analysis of the evolutionary history of selected phyla.
C. Paleoecology (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: G102. On Demand (Spring).
The principles of paleoecology and the interpretation of specific modern and paleoecological systems.
D. Paleontological Procedures (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: G102. On Demand.
Practical laboratory and field procedures in paleontology are studied and practiced.
Geol 518 Topics in Advanced Stratigraphy (2–4 Credits)
Prerequisite: Geol 411, 415.
Selected topics in lithostratigraphy and biostratigraphy.
Geol 520 Statistical Applications in Geology (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: An introductory statistics course, such as CTL 515 or Psy 241 and consent.
The application of statistical techniques to geologic data and problems, with emphasis on analysis of geologic data.
Geol 522 History and Philosophy of Geology (3 Credits; Prerequisite: Consent of instructor)
Historical and philosophical development of the science of geology.
Geol 525 Weathering and Soils (3 Credits)
Prerequisite: Geol 311 and 411 or consent.
Properties and classifications of soils; the factors and processes of weathering and soil formation.
Geol 590 Research (1–4 Credits)
Laboratory, field, or library research on problems in interest (may be repeated).
Geol 591 Directed Studies (1–4 Credits)
Directed advanced research in a specialized field of geologic study (may be repeated).
A course taught under this heading is:
Paleontological Museum Methods.
Other possible course topics include:
Vertebrate Paleontology
Micropaleontology
Geol 998 Thesis (4–9 Credits)
S/U grading.
Geol 999 Dissertation (2–12 Credits)
S/U grading.
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