DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHY
1997-1998 Bulletin Information |
For current bulletin information see www.southalabama.edu/bulletin |
Chair: Glenn R. Sebastian (460-6381)
Professors: Dilsaver, Isphording, Lamb (Emeritus) Associate Professors: Clark, Rivizzigno,
Ryder, Sebastian, Williams, Haywick
Assistant Professors: Allison, Blackwell, Fearn
Instructor: Davis Adjunct Professor: Mueller, Sheldon
Geology is the study of the earth, its composition, and the forces
that form and change it. As such, it encompasses a broad spectrum of studies and draws
largely from the other basic sciences: chemistry, physics, and biology.
Geography is the study of the location, spatial arrangement, and spatial interaction of
the earth's physical and human environments. Special attention is given to meteorology,
climatology, conservation, cultural geography, historical geography, and urban geography.
A concentration in meteorology is offered in the geography program.
The programs of the Department of Geology and Geography are designed to give the non-major
a background in earth science and the human impact on the landscape as part of a general
education.
A student may receive a major or minor in either geology or
geography. Alternatively, a student may receive a major in geography with a concentration
in meteorology.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN GEOLOGY
Students should complete a minimum of 55 quarter hours in geology.
The core requirements for a degree in Geology are listed below.
| Core requirements for a geology major GY 101 Earth Materials GY 102 Earth Processes GY 103 Earth History GY 231 Crystallography GY 232 Mineralogy GY 233 Petrology GY 323/340 Stratigraphy/Sedimentation GY 360 Structural Geology I GY 361 Structural Geology II GY 371 Invertebrate Paleontology GY 372 Invertebrate Paleontology 6 hours of geology electives Additional requirements from other departments CH 114 General Chemistry CH 115 General Chemistry PH 111 General Physics PH 112 General Physics Mathematics through beginning calculus. |
Hours 4 4 4 5 5 4 5 5 5 4 4 6 55 |
The Mathematics requirement may be satisfied by any of the
following programs: MA 120, 121, 131, 132. Students who qualify to take calculus without
maximum prerequisites should add courses to chemistry or physics or should take the
eighteen-hour Technical Physics course instead of General Physics. Other science courses
may be substituted if sufficient cause exists. Courses in statistics and computer science
are strongly recommended for all geology majors.
A program in related sciences has been approved as an acceptable
minor for geology majors; however, it is recommended that the student seek a traditional
minor. The completion of this program includes: Biology 101 and 102 or Biology 141 and
142; Physics 111 and 112; Chemistry 114 and 115; mathematics through MA 132. Students
seeking a minor in related sciences should be aware of the University requirement that all
students must complete 48 resident hours in 300/400 level courses.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN GEOLOGY
A minimum of 27 quarter hours of Geology, including GY 101, GY 102,
and GY 103.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN GEOGRAPHY
A student with a major in geography must take a group of required
geography courses and elective geography courses for a total of 60 hours. Students must
select three courses from physical geography and three courses from human geography. Geography
111 is prerequisite to all other physical geography courses and Geography
114 is prerequisite to all other human geography courses as listed below.
Geography majors must also take Statistics 175 and 275, Geology 102 or 412, and CIS 150.
| Core requirements for a geography major: GEO 111 Introduction to Physical Geography GEO 113 World Regional Geography (Variable Topic) GEO 114 Introduction to Human Geography GEO 230 Map and Aerial Photo Interpretation GEO 232 Cartography GEO 332 Introduction to Remote Sensing GEO 335 Quantitative Methods in Geography GEO 380 Field Work in Geography GEO 490 Special Topics or GEO 492 Seminar Physical Geography Courses - Majors select three courses GEO 241 Meteorology GEO 311 Conservation GEO 341 Climatology GEO 342 Severe Weather GEO 412 Geomorphology GEO 441 Coastal Climatology Human Geography Courses - Majors select three courses GEO 270 Geography of Tourism GEO 312 Economic Geography GEO 351 Cultural Geography GEO 365 Urban Geography GEO 371 Historical Geography GEO 465 Urban Planning and the Environment |
Hours 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 36 12 12 |
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN GEOGRAPHY: METEOROLOGY
CONCENTRATION
A student with a major in geography and a concentration in
meteorology must take a group of required meteorology, geography, and geography elective
courses totaling 64 hours. Meteorology students must take 8 hours of geography electives
from one of the following specialty areas: Urban-Economic (GEO 312, 365),
Historical-Cultural (GEO 351, 371), or Resource Geography (GEO 270, 311). The meteorology
concentration also requires MA 131, 132, 233, 234, 331, 215, 316; PH 215, 216, 217; ST 315
and CIS 150. Students may specialize in industrial meteorology by taking the required
meteorology and geography courses and the Industrial Meteorology Track.
| Required Meteorology Courses: GEO 341 Climatology GEO 343 General Meteorology GEO 344 Dynamic Meteorology I GEO 345 Dynamic Meteorology II GEO 346 Physical Meteorology GEO 444 Synoptic Meteorology I GEO 445 Synoptic Meteorology II Required Geography Courses: GEO 111 Introduction to Geography GEO 114 Introduction to Human Geography GEO 230 Map and Aerial Photo Interpretation GEO 332 Remote Sensing GEO Electives Industrial Meteorology Track Hours: MGT 322 Management Theory & Practice MKT 371 Principles of Marketing GEO 492 Seminar: Industrial Meteorology GY 475 Hydrology |
Hours 4 4 4 4 4 9 9 38 4 4 4 4 8 24 4 4 2 5 15 |
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN GEOGRAPHY
A student must take 32 hours of Geography, including 111, 114, 230,
and a minimum of 16 hours above the 100 level.
GRADUATE STUDIES
Although the Department of Geology and Geography has no graduate
degree program, courses are offered at the graduate level for students enrolled in Marine
Sciences and others who need such course work. Contact the Department.
DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL GEOLOGY (GY) COURSES BEGIN ON PAGE
243. DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL GEOGRAPHY (GEO) COURSES BEGIN
ON PAGE 241.