Geol
301 - Introduction to Petrology
Pre-requisite: Geol 201
Microscopic
study of rocks with emphasis on constituent minerals, as well as textural and
structural features. Classification and nomenclature. The laboratory work includes
introduction to petrographic methods.
Credit:
3 credits (3-4)
Geol
302 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Pre-requisite: Geol 301
Study
of igneous and metamorphic processes and concepts. Petrographic examination including
microscopic studies of rock suits from representative metamorphic zones and facies.
Interpretation of igneous and metamorphic history.
Credit:
3 credits (3-3)
Geol
306- Field Geology
Pre-requisites: Geol 205, 301 and Geng 203
Introduction
to basic methods of field geology. Study of out-crops and field correlation; occurrences
and recognition of geological structures. Evaluation of field notes; preparation
of geological maps and interpretation by reports.
Credit:
5 credits (0-30)
Geol
401 -Sedimentology
Pre-requisites: Geol 301, 304
Sedimentary
source materials and transport processes. Sedimentary textures and structures;
depositional environments and facies models, tectonic control. Application of
petrological methods in sedi-mentology; mineral separation methods, grain size
analysis. Microscopic study of sedimentary rocks.
Credit;
3 credits (3-3)
Geol
402 - Geology of Africa
Pre-requisite: Geol 102 and Junior Standing
Stratigraphy
of Africa in a world context. Major structural units of Africa. Mineral resources.
Special reference is given to West Africa.
Credit:
3 credits (3-0)
Geol
403 - Introduction to Paleontology
Pre-requisite: Geol 102
Principles
of biostratigraphy. Study of the history and development of invertebrates; identification
of the most important invertebrate guide fossils.
Credit:
3 credits (2-2)
Geol
404 - Principles of Geochemistry
Pre-requisite: Geol 302
Composition
of the Earth's crust. Frequency distribution of chemical elements in igneous rocks
and interpretation; Magma differentiations of economic interest. Chemical processes
in weathering and formation of sedimentary rocks. Chemical reactions during metamor-phism
are discussed in selected examples of mineral assemblages. The practical application
of isotopes.
Credit:
3 credits (3-0)
Geol
405-406 - Hydrogeology I and II
Pre-requisites: Math 202. Phys202
Theory
and engineering concepts of groundwater flow and development. The relation of
groundwater to surface water; study of potential distribution by graphical, analytical
and analogy methods, theory of aquifer tests, water quality development of basin
supplies, occurrence of water in crystalline and volcanic terrains.
Credit:
3 credits (3-0)
Geol
407-408 - Mineral Deposits I and II
Pre-requisite: Geol 302
Composition,
structure, occurrence origin and economic investigation of the more important
groups of mineral deposits. Discussion of genesis. Uses of metals, non-metallic
minerals and other geological Resources.
Credit:
3 credits (3-3)
Geol
501-502 - Prospecting and Exploration I and II
Pre-requistte: Geol 408
Basic
principles of the geochemistry of ore deposits, structural geology, stratigraphy
as applied to exploration and mining geology. Scope: Case histories. Prospecting
possibilities, the exploration approach and specific exploration methods and techniques
applicable to each type of deposit are reviewed as well as the economic aspects
of exploration with emphasis on environmental factors controlling their development.
Credit:
3 credits (3-0)
Geol
503-504 - Exploration Geophysics I and II
Pre-requisites: Phys202, Math
202
General
survey of the elementary theory, basic field practice, computation fundamentals,
interpretation techniques and economic consideration of the methods of exploration
geophysics. Magnetic, gravimetric, seismic, and electrical survey; stratigraphic
section measurements.
Credit:
3 credits (3-0)
Geol
506 - Geology of Liberia
Pre-requisite: Geol 408, Senior Standing
The
geology of Liberia and methods suitable to conduct research are discussed in selected
topics. Special reference is given to the Precam-brian of Liberia and neighbouring
countries, its sub-division, and the mineral deposits derived from this period.
Credit:
3 credits (3-0)
Geol
508 - Geology Seminar
Pre-requisites: Geol 302, 401, Senior Standing
Discussion
of geological topics of current interest. Each student will be required to present
orally at least one paper which will require approximately six (6) hours of preparation.
(Literature Survey), and to prepare an abstract of one page.
Credit:
3 credits (3-0)
