HANDBOOK FOR GEOLOGY MAJORS · HANDBOOK FOR GEOLOGY MAJORS 2015 - 2016 Department of Geology...

HANDBOOK FOR GEOLOGY MAJORS

2015 - 2016

Department of Geology University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54902

Telephone: 920-424-4460 Fax: 920-424-0240

uwosh.edu/geology

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GEOLOGY AS A PROFESSION ................................................................................................... 1

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES IN GEOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OSHKOSH .............. 1

THE GEOLOGY FACULTY OF UW OSHKOSH ............................................................................... 2

TEACHING ACADEMIC STAFF ................................................................................................... 6

SUPPORT STAFF ..................................................................................................................... 7

EMERITI FACULTY .................................................................................................................. 8

REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN GEOLOGY…………………11

GEOLOGY MAJOR’S COURSES TO BE OFFERED IN 2015-2016 AND 2016-2017………………12 REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GEOLOGY & RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLANS FOR GEOLOGY MAJORS AND EMPHASES…………………………………………………………………………………..…13 A. PROFESSIONAL EMPHASIS IN GEOLOGY………………………………..…………………………………………….13

1. RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGY EMPHASIS (Includes USP Requirements)………………………………………………………………………………………………………15 2. RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGY EMPHASIS (Includes General Education requirements that ended spring semester, 2013)………………………..…17

B. PROFESSIONAL EMPHASIS IN HYDROGEOLOGY………………………………………………………………..…19

1. RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN FOR EMPHASIS IN HYDROGEOLOGY (Includes USP Requirements)……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….20

2. RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN FOR HYDROGEOLOGY

(Includes General Education requirements that ended spring semester, 2013)……………22

C. LIBERAL ARTS EMPHASIS IN GEOLOGY………………………………………………………………………………25

1. RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN IN GEOLOGY LIBERAL ARTS (Includes USP Requirements).…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...26

2. RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN IN GEOLOGY LIBERAL ARTS (Includes General Education requirements that ended spring semester, 2013)………………………….……………28

REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN SECONDARY EARTH SCIENCE EDUCATION……………………………………………………………………………………31

1. RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN IN EDUCATION – SECONDARY EARTH SCIENCE ED. (Includes USP Requirements)…..……………………………………………………………………………………………..33

2. RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN IN EDUCATION – SECONDARY EARTH SCIENCE ED. (Includes General Education requirements that ended spring semester, 2013)….……………..……35

UNDERGRADUATE COURSE OFFERINGS IN GEOLOGY .............................................................. 38

WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE? ............................................................................................... 39

SOME EXAMPLES OF GEOLOGY CAREERS OF GRADUATES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN

OSHKOSH ............................................................................................................................ 42

GRADUATE SCHOOLS ATTENDED BY UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-OSHKOSH GEOLOGY GRADUATES

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GEOLOGY AS A PROFESSION

If you are curious about the natural world and like to be out-of-doors, you might find a career as a geologist interesting and rewarding. Geologists study rocks, fossils, soils, waters, and the Earth’s deep interior in order to learn the history of the Earth and to discover valuable resources such as oil, minerals, and safe water supplies. Geologists also work with engineers in making geologic studies of sites for such things as power plants, bridges, landfills, or radioactive waste disposal. If our present lifestyle is to continue, geologists must find ever-increasing amounts of energy and metallic mineral resources. Geologists are employed by energy and resource companies, consulting firms, state and federal agencies, schools and universities.

Many jobs in geology require a Master’s degree, so if you are planning a career in geology you should anticipate four years of undergraduate study and two years in graduate school. Most graduate students have a part-time university job that pays for their schooling, and many find summer jobs in geology that enhance their education as well as provide additional income. A degree in geology prepares students well for a variety of paths in life because of the broad exposure to the sciences and mathematics that is required. Though most of our departmental alumni have jobs in geology, a large number also are employed in a diverse range of jobs related and unrelated to geology.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES IN GEOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OSHKOSH

The faculty of the Department of Geology at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is proud of its reputation for offering an excellent undergraduate program. The success of UW Oshkosh graduates reflects this excellence, which has been further verified by formal expert evaluation. The seven faculty members, all of whom hold the Ph.D. degree, were carefully chosen to represent a wide range of geological specialties. Each is actively engaged in research as well as teaching. Approximately thirty undergraduate courses are offered, and each is taught by a faculty member with special expertise developed by graduate study and research. There are presently about 60 geology majors. The Department Web site (uwosh.edu/geology/) provides a good deal of information about us. The Department of Geology has excellent facilities and equipment. It occupies a remodeled building with specialized laboratories and space for student research.

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Students have the opportunity for “hands-on” experience with scientific equipment that at many schools is available only to graduate students. Instrumentation includes a state-of-the-art, computerized Rigaku X-ray diffractometer and an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer for rock and mineral study, water-well monitoring and logging systems, two water wells adjacent to Harrington Hall, and geophysical equipment such as Global Positioning System receivers, gravity meter, 48-channel seismograph, proton precession magnetometer, and earth resistivity instruments. More than ten computers are specifically designated for student use.

The Department offers majors in Geology and in Secondary Earth Science Education. There are three emphases within the Geology major. Most students select either the Professional Emphasis in Geology or the Professional Emphasis in Hydrogeology. Both emphases require credits in chemistry, mathematics, physics, and computer skills in addition to those in geology. Either of these emphases is recommended for students planning graduate school. Former students with these emphases have told us they were very well prepared for graduate school. The Professional Emphasis in Hydrogeology also is suitable for students who will seek employment as a hydrogeologist following graduation. The Liberal Arts Emphasis in Geology is for students who want a general, non-professional liberal arts education leading to either a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. The Secondary Earth Science Education major is designed for education majors who want to teach Earth Science at the junior or senior high school level.

Geology faculty members want to help students through the program and guide them toward graduation. Because of this we ask all majors to see their geology advisor each semester before they register. This is an opportunity for students to make sure they are taking the right courses, have the proper prerequisites, get recommendations about courses, or ask questions and seek guidance about their life after graduation.

Students may request a specific advisor or be assigned an advisor-- it’s up to the individual. New majors may do either by going to the Geology Department office. Students may also ask to change advisors at any time.

For additional information on advising and geology as a career, and other helpful links, visit uwosh.edu/geology/advising/advising.php.

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THE GEOLOGY FACULTY OF UW OSHKOSH Dr. Ben Hallett Dr. Hallett teaches Physical Geology, Lithology, Geochemistry, and Mineral Deposits. He is a metamorphic petrologist whose research addresses the tectonic evolution of continental crust during mountain building events. He uses the geochemistry of metamorphic minerals to track the record of burial, heating, and exhumation of ancient mountain belt systems. Ben’s research has involved fieldwork in Nevada, New Mexico, British Columbia, Greenland, and New England. Recently he has studied the burial and exhumation history of metamorphic core complexes in the North American Cordillera. His current research with students is focused on the Proterozoic development and growth of North America and the dynamics of trace element partitioning between garnet and metamorphic accessory minerals. He has also worked on pioneering projects that address the digital stewardship of geologic samples and geochemical datasets. Ben received a B.S. from Bucknell University, an M.S. from the University of Idaho, and a Ph.D. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He joined the UWO Geology Department in 2014.

Dr. Eric Hiatt Eric teaches Sedimentology, Oceanography, Sedimentary Petrology, and Physical Geology. He also teaches field courses in Bermuda and the Florida Keys that involve study of modern coral reefs, sedimentology, oceanography, carbonate geochemistry, the Pleistocene record of sea-level change, and limestone formation. Eric has advised many undergraduate students on a wide range of research topics including early marine life (bacteria), oceanography of Earth's early oceans, analysis of ancient sedimentary basins in the western U.S., northern Canada, South America and Australia, lead contamination in Wisconsin lakes, and the evolution of Canadian alpine lakes. He is currently collaborating on research with colleagues in Western Australia, Canada and Brazil. He earned his undergraduate Geology degree at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, received his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and was a visiting scientist at the USGS in Denver (isotope geochemist) and Texaco in Houston (petroleum geologist). Eric completed a post-doctoral research fellowship (sedimentology, stratigraphy and sedimentary geochemistry) at Queen’s University in Ontario, and then was appointed to the Geology faculty at Queen’s University before coming to UW Oshkosh in 2000. He is an adjunct faculty member at Queen’s and Acadia Universities in Canada where he co-supervises graduate students and post-doctoral researchers.

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Dr. William N. Mode Bill’s research on glacial geology, palynology, and climatic change has taken him to Baffin Island, Alaska, Russia, and the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The glacial geology of Wisconsin is also of interest as he is a native of Wisconsin. Currently he is collaborating with geologists at the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey on mapping Columbia, Green Lake, and Marquette Counties. Bill admits that research on surficial geology is actually easier to do in arctic areas than in Wisconsin, because the trees don’t get in the way in the Arctic. While he is Department Chair, Glacial Geology, Geomorphology, and Honors Geology are his teaching responsibilities. He earned his B.A. in Geology at Augustana College, M.S. in Geology and Water Resources Management at UW Madison, Ph.D. from the University of Colorado, and spent one year at Ohio State University as a post-doctoral fellow before coming to Oshkosh in 1981.

Dr. Maureen A. Muldoon Dr. Muldoon teaches three hydrogeology courses (Physical, Chemical and Field Methods), as well as Environmental Geology. She also teaches a geology field trip to the Colorado Plateau, a field trip to Yellowstone, and an Environmental Studies field course in Belize. Maureen's research focuses on applied groundwater questions throughout Wisconsin and all of her projects at UW Oshkosh have involved undergraduate research assistants. Her research includes investigation of groundwater quality and flow in carbonate rocks, relationship between carbonate stratigraphy and hydraulic properties, land-use impacts on groundwater quality, and delineation of wellhead protection zones in fractured rock. Dr. Muldoon is a licensed professional geologist and hydrologist in Wisconsin and she occasionally consults on projects that address the hydrogeology of fractured carbonate aquifers. Before joining the staff at UW Oshkosh, she worked as a hydrogeologist with the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey for almost 11 years where she conducted groundwater research throughout Wisconsin, worked with several counties on inventories of their groundwater resources, and taught several short courses. Maureen received her A.B. degree in Earth and Planetary Science from Washington University in St. Louis, and both M.S. in Glacial Geology and Hydrogeology and Ph.D. in Hydrogeology with a minor in Civil and Environmental Engineering degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Timothy S. Paulsen Tim teaches Structural Geology and Tectonics, Geophysics and Geotectonics, Introduction to Field Methods, Applied Field Methods, and Field Geology (i.e., field

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camp in Park City, Utah). Tim is a structural geologist and his research focuses on understanding mountain building in North America, India, and Antarctica. Prior to joining the Geology Department faculty in the fall of 1999, he did a three-year post-doctoral study at the Byrd Polar Research Center at The Ohio State University. Tim received his B.S. in Geology from UW Madison, and his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in 1997, where he studied fold-thrust belt deformation in the Wasatch Range of Utah. He is currently working with students on projects focused on understanding the Tertiary structural evolution of Antarctica and the North America Cordillera.

Dr. Joseph Peterson Dr. Peterson teaches Evolution of the Earth, Paleontology, and Stratigraphy and Basin Analysis. He also teaches a field course in Utah that involves looking at Mesozoic stratigraphy and paleontology. Joe’s research interests include vertebrate paleontology, focusing on the behavior and paleobiology of predatory dinosaurs, such as allosaurus and tyrannosaurs. He is also investigating aspects of vertebrate taphonomy, such as the accumulation of bone beds and the role of microorganisms in the preservation of soft tissues in dinosaur fossils. Joe received his B.S. in Geology from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, IL, and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Geology from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL. Dr. Peterson joined the UWO Geology Department in 2011.

Tom Suszek Tom joined the UW Oshkosh Department of Geology as their Instrumentation Specialist in 2000. He has been involved in procuring and cataloguing rock and mineral specimens, maintenance of field equipment, rock preparation equipment and laboratory instruments, creating new hall displays, and establishing EPA compliance throughout Harrington Hall. In addition, Tom trains and supervises students as tutors, proctors, and outreach presenters, and in the use of instruments and laboratories. He is also part of the permanent summer Field Camp faculty. Tom is a native of Wisconsin and a UW Oshkosh geology Alum. He received his M.S. degree from the University of Minnesota-Duluth with emphasis in sedimentary and economic geology. Tom has been involved in exploration for precious and base metals throughout the upper Great Lakes region for over 15 years. His area of expertise is recognition of environments of deposition conductive to formation of sediment-hosted stratiform copper deposits, and sedimentary and volcanic rocks associated with intracontinental rifting.

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Dr. Jennifer Wenner Dr. Wenner teaches Physical Geology, Mineralogy, Optical Mineralogy, X-ray Techniques, and Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology. She also leads a field course to Hawaii focused on the evolution of volcanoes from active to extinct, and another to Death Valley and the Sierra Nevada focused on the geologic history of the American West. Prior to joining the Geology Department in 2000, Jen received a B.A. from Carleton College (1992) and a Ph.D. from Boston University (2001). Dr. Wenner is an igneous petrologist and geochemist by training and her research is focused on the evolution of (mainly continental) arcs and the mantle beneath them. She has studied ophiolites (and archaeology) in Greece, intermediate rocks from Argentina, high-silica granites in the Sierra Nevada and is currently working with primitive mafic rocks in the southern Cascades. In addition to her geologic interests, Jen also pursues her passion for teaching through development of faculty and student resources focused on increased quantitative learning in introductory geoscience courses. In the past 14 years, dozens of students actively participated in projects that have included fieldwork in remote places, geochemical and isotopic analysis, petrographic investigations, and studies in geoscience education. Jen guides each student in designing his / her individual project and students write (and almost always) receive outside funding through GSA, Sigma Xi and/or UW Oshkosh and present their project results at national or regional meetings. Jen’s current funding from the National Science Foundation includes funding for undergraduate research (travel to California and other sites), so contact her if you’re interested in volcanoes!!

TEACHING ACADEMIC STAFF

Most years there are one or more people on the staff of the Geology Department who are here for only one to three years. These people may be hired to teach laboratories in the freshman courses or may be filling in for faculty who has a sabbatical leave. The Department values them highly because of the job they perform, and because they provide new ideas and insights. Christie Demosthenous This is Christie’s 17th year with the UW Oshkosh Department of Geology. Her teaching responsibilities currently include labs and lecture for both Environmental Geology and Physical Geology. She received an A.B. in Geology from Colgate University and an M.S. in Geology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she specialized in

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clay mineralogy. Her research at Illinois focused on determining the alteration history of volcanic rocks from the island of Ischia in Italy. Christie served as a teaching assistant for a variety of geology classes while at the University of Illinois and Colgate University. Prior to coming to Oshkosh, she worked at the Byrd Polar Research Center at The Ohio State University, using radar imagery to study the structural architecture of the Transantarctic Mountains and the distribution of volcanic cones in Antarctica. Mary Jo Pankratz Mary Jo started out teaching one Environmental Geology laboratory section 17 years ago, and just kept going - adding Physical Geology, and Historical Geology labs as well as Lithology, Sedimentology, and Oceanography. She has also helped out in the Geography Department with Physical Geography - Landforms and Soils, and Weather and Climate labs. Mary Jo received her B.S.S degree from Cornell College and her M.S. in Geology from Washington State University, working on a stratigraphic/structural thesis in the Lewiston basin, Idaho and Washington. She was fortunate to spend 17 years in exploration geology with several major mining companies in the western U.S. and Alaska, specializing in porphyry molybdenum, sedimentary base metal, and placer gold deposits. She developed an early exploration model for the western porphyry belt which led to a number of prospects. While with BHP Minerals, she was able to work on international gold, platinum, iron ore and diamond deposits. She returned to Wisconsin to work on the Crandon copper deposit, but switched to environmental consulting when the deposit was sold. She currently works as a consultant for a local engineering company as their environmental geologist. Her passion is sharing hands-on activities (Play Doh structures, chocolate chip cookie mining, stratigraphic cupcakes, M&M magma chambers!) with students to illustrate the remarkable synthesis of earth systems. SUPPORT STAFF The Geology Department has an administrative associate that you can contact with any questions you have during your years of studies here on campus. If they do not have the answers you’re looking for, they will find them for you. Please stop by Harrington Hall 215 any time. Diane Lloyd is the custodian for Harrington Hall. She works very hard at keeping the labs and overall building clean, and we appreciate it.

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EMERITI FACULTY Dr. C.W. Fetter Dr. C. W. Fetter, Jr. passed away on September 10, 2011. His many contributions to this department and the profession are memorialized by the C. W. Fetter Endowed Research Fund for undergraduate geology research which he created several years ago. Dr. Fetter served on the UW Oshkosh faculty for 27 years from 1971 to 1998, serving as Department Chair from 1979 to 1981 and from 1984 to 1996. He was named a John McNaughton Rosebush Professor in 1983. Dr. Fetter taught environmental geology, hydrogeology, engineering geology, and glacial geology and authored several hydrogeology textbooks. In recognition of his important contributions in the field of hydrogeology, he received the Excellence in Science and Engineering Award in 1996 and the Life Member Award in 2006, both from the National Ground Water Association. In 1998 the Wisconsin Ground Water Association awarded him their Distinguished Professional Award. Dr. Norris W. Jones Professor Jones (Norrie) retired in 2000, the same year he married Carol. Both had lost their spouses a few years before and Norrie liked the idea of getting married and retiring in 2000 because the year number would be easy to remember. Since that time his geological activities have diminished. He coauthored two papers, one in 2001, the other in 2005. His only remaining connection to geology is his Laboratory Manual for Physical Geology, which he coauthors with his son, Charlie. Charlie is a geology professor at the University of Pittsburgh (a chip off the old block). He has been a coauthor since the 4th edition, which came out in 2003. The Manual is now in its 8th edition, published in 2013. Prof. Jones may have retired from UWO, but the Manual is still working there. He has 2 sons but only one is in geology. The other son, Peter, is a farmer in upstate New York. He raises goats and chickens, and makes goat cheeses and gelato from cow's milk. His farm is near the town of Herkimer -- ever heard of the Herkimer diamond? Between the two sons, they have gifted Norrie and Carol with 5 granddaughters, 2 of whom are twins. The girls range in age from 8 to 13 (in 2014) and Norrie is sure you have never seen such smart and beautiful little girls! Given 5 granddaughters, you can probably guess where most of Norrie and Carol's travels lead them. The Joneses still live in the same place west of Oshkosh, the old (early 1880s) farm house on 5 acres. (Some of you may remember the Halloween parties.) It seems to get harder and harder every year to do all the outdoor chores -- wonder why that is?

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Dr. Gene L. LaBerge Gene has been involved in the production of an exhibit on the Flambeau Mine at Ladysmith, WI (his hometown). The exhibit is primarily mineral specimens that illustrate features of the Flambeau Mine that, in turn, illustrate how the ore in the mine was formed. Fortunately he had made many trips to the mine site before, during and after the mining occurred (1993-1997). The old samples, photos and other information helped in selecting rock and mineral specimens for the display. Along with the display, Gene was asked to create a pamphlet explaining when and how the ore formed. With the help of Dr. Joanne Kluessendorf from the Weis Earth Science Museum in Menasha, and Dr. William Cordova of UW-River Falls, the pamphlet was completed. It included maps, diagrams and numerous photos of the mine, before and during mining, as well as during back-fill of the pit and reclamation of the site. Aside from that, Gene has been working on the reprint of a book about his mother, Travels with Sophie, which he and his daughter, Michelle, published in about 2000. In June of 2014, Gene and his wife, Sally, enjoyed a trip to Stavanger, Norway to visit their daughter Rene and her family. Rene’s husband, Craig, is working on the petroleum beneath the North Sea. He is a 3-D seismic specialist. The area in southwestern Norway has spectacular scenery in the fjords. Other than that, Sally and I, along with our children and grandchildren got another year older. Dr. Thomas S. Laudon Sue and Tom continue to enjoy being retired, mainly at their homes on Picacho Hills Golf Course in Las Cruces, New Mexico in the winter, and on Lake Winnebago in Oshkosh the rest of the year. Their travels consist mostly of visits to their children and their families, with stops along the way to visit with old friends. They are always delighted when old friends stop in to visit with them, and go for a boat ride or a round of golf. Dr. James W. McKee Professor McKee, who retired in 1996, continued his geological research in Mexico while pursuing his new career as a farmer. Before he retired, he taught Paleontology and Stratigraphy, led several Spring Field Trips to Mexico, and taught field camp with Dr. Laudon for many years. Research in Mexico ended in 2005 with GSA Special Paper 393, and publications therein. Further research dropped due to knees and brain becoming unserviceable; steers all sold or eaten; growing beans more work than I had planned; I quit selling erratics in favor of becoming one.

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Dr. Brian K. McKnight Professor McKnight retired in 1999. Brian received the Distinguished Teaching Award in 1984 and the Rosebush Professorship in 1987. He used to teach honors geology, structural geology, sedimentology, and oceanography.

After retiring from the University, Brian had been an owner and wine buyer for two wine stores, one in Oshkosh and the other in Appleton under the name of McKnight & Carlson. This had taken him to Australia, New Zealand, France, Italy and Germany as well as numerous U.S. locations to taste and learn about wine. He has recently sold his interest in McKnight & Carlson and retired from the wine business. Brian lost his wife, Carole, in June 2010 after a sixteen year battle with cancer.

Brian is writing stories that are being published in his hometown newspaper. They are mostly about growing up in a "Huckleberry Finn" existence in the Kickapoo River Valley but in the future will include articles about the local geology of Southwestern Wisconsin.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN GEOLOGY

There are three emphases in the Geology major: (1) Professional Emphasis in Geology; (2) Professional Emphasis in Hydrogeology; and (3) Liberal Arts Emphasis. Students who wish to pursue a double major (e.g., Geology and Biology) may want to consider formulating an Individually Planned Major and should consult with the Department Chairperson. Students can pursue either a B.S. or a B.A. degree in Geology. The information that follows is designed for a B.S. degree.

All emphases require completion of the core courses (Geology 102, 110, or 150; 109; 205; and 206). Many geology courses have prerequisites and you should pay attention to these. Note that Chemistry (105) must be taken before or concurrently with Mineralogy (205), and that chemistry courses have math prerequisites. Many geology courses are offered beyond the required ones listed below. Geology students should consider taking some of those courses, especially 444 (Research in Geology) and 446 (Independent Study), to gain research experience, and 445 (Geology Internship), to gain pre-professional experience.

RECOMMENDED FLOW SCHEMES FOR MAJORS IN GEOLOGY

PREREQUISITES

Planning your class schedule in advance is important. One reason for planning in advance is that some junior-senior courses are only offered every other year. Further, note the following prerequisites of chemistry, math, physics, or computer science: Geology Course Prerequisite

Mineralogy, 51-205 Chemistry, 32-105 (or co-requisite) Structural Geology & Tectonics, 51-331 Math, 67-106 OR 67-108

Physical Hydrogeology, 51-365 Math, 67-106 OR 67-108 Geochemistry, 51-369 Chemistry, 32-106

COURSE SCHEDULING

Because the Department of Geology is a relatively small program, several upper-level courses are taught every other year. When you are planning your class schedule, it is important to anticipate when a course will be taught. The list that follows is our current plan for offering geology courses for the next two years.

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GEOLOGY MAJOR’S COURSES TO BE OFFERED IN 2015-2016 AND 2016-2017

FALL 2015 205 Mineralogy

309 Paleontology

314 Sedimentology

322 Mineral Deposits

335 Glacial Geology

365 Physical Hydrogeology

SPRING 2016 206 Lithology

326 Geophysics & Geotectonics

328 Oceanography

331 Structural Geology & Tectonics

360 Field Course in Geology –

Colorado (Spring Interim)

366 Chemical Plateau Hydrology

SUMMER 2016 344 Field Geology – Utah

FALL 2016 205 Mineralogy

309 Paleontology

314 Sedimentology

320 Geomorphology

369 Geochemistry

370 Field Hydrogeology I

SPRING 2017 140 Intro. To Geologic Field Methods

206 Lithology

308 Petrology

311 Stratigraphy & Basin Analysis

315 Sedimentary Petrology

328 Oceanography

331 Structural Geology & Tectonics

342 Applied Geologic Field Methods

(Spring Interim)

SUMMER 2017

344 Field Geology - Utah

360 Field Course in Geology - Bermuda

NOTE: Class schedules are tentative and may change due to availability of faculty and number of students who enroll.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GEOLOGY & RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLANS FOR GEOLOGY

MAJORS AND EMPHASES

PROFESSIONAL EMPHASIS IN GEOLOGY

This emphasis stresses courses traditionally taken in an undergraduate major in Geology. It is designed for students who plan graduate study in Geology or who will ultimately seek professional employment in a mineral or energy resource field. Geology Requirements (Professional Emphasis in Geology) Credits *Physical Geology, 51-102 OR Honors: Geology, 51-110

OR Environmental Geology, 51-150 4-5 Evolution of the Earth, 51-109 4 Mineralogy, 51-205 4 Lithology, 51-206 4 Paleontology, 51-309 3 Sedimentology, 51-314 3 Geophysics & Geotectonics, 51-326 OR Geochemistry, 51-369 3 Structural Geology & Tectonics, 51-331 3 Field Geology, 51-344 or equivalent 6

Two of the following: Petrology, 51-308; Stratigraphy and Basin Analysis, 51-311; Geomorphology, 51-320; Mineral Deposits, 51-322; Physical

Hydrogeology, 51-365; Geophysics & Geotectonics, 51-326 or Geochemistry, 51-369 6

Total Credits in Geology 40-41 *51-102 OR 51-110 is recommended.

Requirements Outside Geology Credits 1. Chemistry, 32-105 and 32-106 10

2. Physics/Astronomy, 82-107 and 82-108 OR Physics/Astronomy 82-109 and 82-110 (recommended) 10

3. Calculus, 67-171 and 67-172 8 4. Computer Science, 34-142 or 34-221, or Geography, 50-371 or 50-391 or 50-471, or Mathematics, 67-201 3-4

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Electives For students who would like to take additional courses in science or math, these are recommended. 1. Biology, 26-105, 26-230 or 26-231 2. Chemistry, 32-221 3. Mathematics, 67-273 or 67-301

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RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGY EMPHASIS (Includes USP Requirements) FRESHMEN YEAR

FALL SEMESTER COURSE CREDITS

Geology … 102 (Physical Geology) or 150 (Environmental Geology) (EXPLORE: Nature)

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Chemistry 105 (General Chemistry) (EXPLORE: Nature) 5

English 188 (WBIS) (QUEST I: Writing) 3

Mathematics 104 (College Algebra) (EXPLORE: Nature) 3

EXPLORE … (QUEST I: Culture or Society course paired w/WBIS 188)

3

Total Credits 18

SPRING SEMESTER

Geology 109 (Evolution of the Earth) 4

Geology 140 (Intro to Geologic Field Methods) 1

Chemistry 106 (General Chemistry) 5

Mathematics 106 (Trigonometry) 2

Communication 111 (QUEST II: Speaking) 3

EXPLORE … (QUEST II: Culture or Society course paired w/Comm 111) (COLS: Humanities, Area 1: Fine Arts)

3

Total Credits 18

SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL SEMESTER COURSE CREDITS

Geology 205 (Mineralogy) 4

Mathematics 171 (Calculus I) (COLS: Mathematics Level 2) 4

Computer Skills … Computer Science 142 or 221; OR Geography 371, 391, or 471; OR Mathematics 201

3-4

QUEST III … (EXPLORE Culture or Society course (unpaired) 3

EXPLORE … (EXPLORE Society course) 3

Total Credits 17-18

SPRING SEMESTER

Geology 206 (Lithology) 4

Mathematics 172 (Calculus II) 4

English 300 (Connect course) 3

EXPLORE … (EXPLORE: Culture - Non-Western Culture OR Society - Ethnic Studies)

3

EXPLORE … (EXPLORE Culture) (COLS Humanities, Area 2: Philosophy/Religious Studies)

3

Total Credits 17

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JUNIOR YEAR FALL SEMESTER COURSE CREDITS

Geology 309 (Paleontology) 3

Geology 314 (Sedimentology) 3

Geology … 320 (Geomorphology), 322 (Mineral Deposits), or 369 (Geochemistry)

3

Physics/Astronomy … 107 or 109 (General Physics) 5

Geology … 444 (Research in Geology) or 446 (Independent Study)

3

Total Credits 17

SPRING SEMESTER

Geology … 308 (Petrology) or 311 (Stratigraphy & Basin Analysis)

3

Geology 331 (Structural Geology & Tectonics) 3

Geology 360 (Field Course in Geology) 2


History … (COLS: Social Science) 3

Geology 342 (Applied Geologic Field Methods-Interim) (Not Req.) 2

Total Credits 16

SUMMER

Geology 344 (Field Geology) 6

SENIOR YEAR FALL SEMESTER COURSE CREDITS

Geology … 320 (Geomorphology), 322 (Mineral Deposits), 333 (Advanced Mineralogy), 365 (Physical Hydrogeology), or 369 (Geochemistry)

3

Literature … (COLS: Humanities) 3

Geology ... 444 (Research in Geology) or 446 (Independent Study)

3

Elective ... 3

Total Credits 12

SPRING SEMESTER

Geology … 308 (Petrology), 311 (Stratigraphy & Basin Analysis), or 326 (Geophysics & Geotectonics)

3


3

Electives … 3

Total Credits 12

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RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGY EMPHASIS (Includes General Education requirements that ended spring semester, 2013)

FRESHMEN YEAR FALL SEMESTER COURSE CREDITS

Geology … 102 (Physical Geology) or 150 (Environmental Geology)

4

Chemistry 105 (General Chemistry) (GEN ED: Nat Sci Lab) 5

English 101 (College English I) or 188 (WBIS) (GEN ED) 3

Mathematics 104 (College Algebra) (GEN ED: Mathematics) 3

History … (GEN ED: Social Science) 3

Total Credits 18

SPRING SEMESTER

Geology 109 (Evolution of the Earth) (GEN ED: Nat Sci Lab) 4



Mathematics 106 (Trigonometry) (GEN ED: Mathematics) 2

Humanities … (GEN ED: Humanities) 3

Geology 360 (Field Course in Geology) (Interim) 2

Total Credits 17



Mathematics 171 (Calculus I) (GEN ED: Mathematics) 4

Computer Skills 142 or 221 (Computer Science); 371, 391, or 471 (Geography); or 201 (Mathematics) (choose one)

3-4

Communication 111 (Fundamental of Speech Communication) (GEN ED) 3

Social Science … (GEN ED) 3

Total Credits 17-18

SPRING SEMESTER



Humanities … (GEN ED) 3

Non-Western Culture & Social Science

… (GEN EDs: One course can fulfill both) 3

English Literature … (GEN EDs: One course can fulfill both Humanities and Ethnic Studies)

3

Total Credits 17

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Geology 320 (Geomorphology), 322 (Mineral Deposits), 365 (Physical Hydrogeology), or 369 (Geochemistry)

3

Physics … 107 or 109 (General Physics) 5


3

Total Credits 17

SPRING SEMESTER

Geology … 308 (Petrology) or 311 (Stratigraphy & Basin Analysis)

3


Geology 360 (Field Course in Geology) 2

Physics/Astronomy 108 or 110 (General Physics) 5

English 318 (Advanced Comp: Writing About the Sciences) 3

Physical Education 105 (The Active Lifestyle) (GEN ED) 2

Geology 342 (Applied Geologic Field Methods-Interim) (Not Required)

2

Total Credits 20

SUMMER



Geology … 320 (Geomorphology), 322 (Mineral Deposits), 333 (Advanced Mineralogy), 365 (Physical Hydrogeology), or 369 (Geochemistry)

3



3

Elective … 3

Total Credits 12

SPRING SEMESTER

Geology … 308 (Petrology), 311 (Stratigraphy & Basin Analysis), or 326 (Geophysics & Geotectonics)

3



3

Elective … 3

Total Credits 12

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PROFESSIONAL EMPHASIS IN HYDROGEOLOGY

This emphasis is designed to prepare students for graduate studies in Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Environmental Geology, or Water Resources Management programs. The curriculum is also suitable for students seeking employment in these areas without a graduate degree. At present, there are employment opportunities for hydrogeologists with a Bachelor's degree. However, because employment conditions change, we urge students to seriously consider graduate studies before beginning a career in this area.

Geology Requirements (Professional Emphasis in Hydrogeology) Credits Physical Geology, 51-102, Honors: Geology, 51-110, or Environmental Geology, 51-150 4-5 Evolution of the Earth, 51-109 4 Mineralogy, 51-205 4 Lithology, 51-206 4 Sedimentology, 51-314 3 Geomorphology, 51-320 or Glacial Geology, 51-335 3 Geophysics & Geotectonics, 51-326 or Geochemistry, 51-369 3 Structural Geology & Tectonics, 51-331 3 Physical Hydrogeology, 51-365 3 Chemical Hydrology, 51-366 3 Field Geology, 51-344 or equivalent 6 Total Credits in Geology 40-41 Requirements Outside Geology 1. Chemistry, 32-105 and 32-106 10 2. Physics/Astronomy, 82-107 and 82-108 or 82-109 and 82-110 (recommended) 10 3. Calculus, 67-171 and 67-172 8 4. Computer Science, 34-142, 34-221; Geography, 50-371, 50-391, 50-471, Mathematics, 67-201 (choose one) 3-4 For students who would like to take additional courses, these are recommended. 1. Geology, 370 & 371 (Field Methods in Hydrogeology I & II) 2. Economics, 36-204 and 36-206 3. Mathematics, 67-273, 67-301, 67-371 4. Biology, 26-105, 26-106, 26-233 5. Chemistry, 32-221, 32-235, 32-320

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RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN FOR EMPHASIS IN HYDROGEOLOGY (Includes USP Requirements)

FRESHMEN YEAR


Geology … 102 (Physical Geology) OR 150 (Environmental Geology) (EXPLORE: Nature)

4


English 188 (QUEST I: Writing) (WBIS) 3



3

Total Credits 18

SPRING SEMESTER






EXPLORE … (QUEST II: Culture or Society course paired w/Comm 111) (COLS Humanities, Area 1: Fine Arts)

3

Total Credits 18



Mathematics 171 (Calculus I) (COLS: Mathematics Level 2) 4

Computer Skills … Computer Science 142, 221, Geography 371, 391, 471, Mathematics 201 (choose one)

3-4

QUEST III … (EXPLORE: Culture or Society course (unpaired) 3

EXPLORE … (EXPLORE: Society course) 3

Total Credits 17-18

SPRING SEMESTER




EXPLORE … (EXPLORE: Culture - Non-Western Culture OR Society - Ethnic Studies)

3

EXPLORE … (EXPLORE: Culture) (COLS: Humanities, Area 2: Philosophy/Religious Studies)

3

Total Credits 17

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JUNIOR YEAR



Geology … 320 (Geomorphology) or 335 (Glacial Geology) 3

Geology 365 (Physical Hydrogeology) 3

Geology 369 (Geochemistry) 3

Geology 370 (Field Methods in Hydrogeology I) 2

Physics/Astronomy … 107 or109 (General Physics) 5

Total Credits 19

SPRING SEMESTER


Geology 326 (Geophysics & Geotectonics) 3

Geology 366 (Chemical Hydrogeology) 3



Total Credits 17

SUMMER






3


Elective … 3

Total Credits 15

SPRING SEMESTER

Geology 326 Geophysics & Geotectonics) 3

Geology … 444 (Research in Geology) OR 446 (Independent Study)

3

Elective … 3

Elective … 3

Total Credits 12

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RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN FOR HYDROGEOLOGY (Includes General Education requirements that ended spring semester, 2013) FRESHMEN YEAR


Geology … 102 (Physical Geology) or 150 (Environmental Geology)

4


English 101 (College English I) or 188 (WBIS) (GEN ED) 3

Mathematics 104 (College Algebra) (GEN ED: Mathematics) 3


Total Credits 18

SPRING SEMESTER




Mathematics 106 (Trigonometry) (GEN ED: Mathematics) 2

Humanities … (GEN ED: Humanities) 3


Total Credits 17



Mathematics 171 (Calculus I) (GEN ED: Mathematics) 4

Computer Skills 142, 221 (Computer Science), 371, 391, or 471 (Geography), 201 (Mathematics) (choose one)

3-4

Communication 111 (Fundamental of Speech Communication) (GEN ED) 3


Total Credits 17-18

SPRING SEMESTER







3

Total Credits 17

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Geology … 320 (Geomorphology) OR 335 (Glacial Geology) 3



Geology 370 (Field Methods in Hydrogeology I) 2

Physics/Astronomy 107 OR 109 (General Physics) 5

Total Credits 19

SPRING SEMESTER

Geology … 331 (Structural Geology & Tectonics) or 326 (Geophysics & Geotectonics)

3


Geology 371 (Field Methods in Hydrogeology II) (Interim) 1

Physics/Astronomy ... 108 or 110 (General Physics) 5

Humanities (GEN ED) 3

Total Credits 15

SUMMER



Geology ... 320 (Geomorphology) or 335 (Glacial Geology) 3


Geology ... 444 (Research in Geology) or 446 (Independent Study)

3

Humanities ... (GEN ED) 3


Elective … 3

Total Credits 17

SPRING SEMESTER

Geology 326 (Geophysics & Geotectonics) 3



3

Electives … 6

Total Credits 15

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LIBERAL ARTS EMPHASIS IN GEOLOGY

This emphasis is for students who may not plan to work as geologists or who have goals that are not compatible with the other emphases. Geology Requirements (Liberal Arts Emphasis) Credits Physical Geology, 51-102, Honors Geology, 51-110, Environmental Geology, 51-150 (choose one) 4-5 Evolution of the Earth, 51-109 4 Mineralogy, 51-205 4 Lithology, 51-206 4 Electives in Geology 18 Total Credits in Geology 34-35 Requirements Outside Geology Two semesters of Chemistry (105 and 106) or Physics/Astronomy 10 (107 and 108 or 109 and 110) are required. Because Chemistry 105 is a pre- or co-requisite for Mineralogy (Geology 205), Chemistry is recommended.

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RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN IN GEOLOGY LIBERAL ARTS (Includes USP Requirements) FRESHMEN YEAR


Geology … 102 (Physical Geology) OR 150 (Environmental Geology) (EXPLORE: Nature)

4



Mathematics 104 (College Algebra) (EXPLORE Nature) 3


3

Total Credits 18

SPRING SEMESTER






EXPLORE … (QUEST II: Culture or Society course paired w/Comm 111) (COLS: Humanities, Area 1: Fine Arts)

3

Total Credits 18



QUEST III … (EXPLORE: Culture or Society) (unpaired) 3

EXPLORE … (EXPLORE: Society) 3

EXPLORE … (EXPLORE: Culture) (COLS: Humanities, Area 2: Philosophy/Religious Studies)

3

Mathematics 201 (Applied Statistics) (COLS: Mathematics Level 2) 3

Total Credits 16

SPRING SEMESTER



EXPLORE … (Non-Western Culture or Ethnic Studies) (EXPLORE: Culture or Society)

3


Geology 342 (Applied Geologic Field Methods) (Interim) 2

Total Credits 15

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3

Electives … 6

Total Credits 18

SPRING SEMESTER




Electives … 6

Total Credits 15

SUMMER




Geology 320 (Geomorphology) 3



3

Elective … 3

Total Credits 15

SPRING SEMESTER

Geology … 444 (Research in Geology) OR 446 (Independent Study)

3

Electives … 9

Total Credits 12

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RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN IN GEOLOGY LIBERAL ARTS (Includes General Education requirements that ended spring semester, 2013) FRESHMEN YEAR


Geology 102 (Physical Geology) or 150 (Environmental Geology) (GEN ED: Natural Science Lab)

4

Chemistry 105 (General Chemistry) (GEN ED: Natural Science Lab) 5

English … 101 (College English I) or 188 (WBIS) (GEN ED) 3

Mathematics 104 (College Algebra) (GEN ED) 3


Total Credits 18

SPRING SEMESTER

Geology 109 (Evolution of the Earth) (GEN ED: Natural Science Lab)

4


Chemistry 106 (General Chemistry) (GEN ED: Natural Science Lab) 5

Mathematics 106 (Trigonometry) (GEN ED) 2



Total Credits 17



Communication 111 (Fundamentals of Speech Communication) (GEN ED) 3



Mathematics 201 (Applied Statistics) (GEN ED) 3

Total Credits 15

SPRING SEMESTER


English 318 (Advanced Comp: Writing About the Sciences) 3


3



Elective … 3

Geology 342 (Applied Geologic Field Methods) (Interim) 2

Total Credits 18

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3

Electives … 6

Total Credits 15

SPRING SEMESTER




Electives … 6

Total Credits 15

SUMMER




Geology 320 (Geomorphology) 3




3

Elective … 3

Total Credits 18

SPRING SEMESTER



3

Electives … 9

Total Credits 15

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REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN SECONDARY EARTH SCIENCE EDUCATION

Students who want to teach Earth Science in middle and high school should complete the requirements for this major. These requirements are intended to prepare you to teach concepts from astronomy and climatology or meteorology, as well as geology. Earth Science majors should consult the College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) in their freshman year and frequently thereafter in order to plan their schooling as efficiently as possible. The requirements in COEHS are complex and changeable and are best explained by a COEHS advisor. To be able to teach in Wisconsin, you must be admitted to the COEHS and complete the requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) and for licensure. Admission to the COEHS can be sought after completing 40 credits, but most students will have many more than this. Admission then occurs in two steps, each with its own GPA and other requirements. Licensure in Secondary Education requires completion of the requirements for the BSE plus the major in Earth Science and a minor. The BSE requires some specific General Education courses as well as specific education courses. You should consult the Undergraduate Bulletin and the COEHS advisor for details.

Geology Requirements (Secondary Earth Science) Credits Environmental Geology, 51-150 4 Evolution of the Earth, 51-109 4 Mineralogy, 51-205 4 Lithology, 51-206 4 Paleontology, 51-309 3 Geomorphology, 51-320 or Glacial Geology, 51-335 3 Oceanography, 51-328 3 Field Geology, 51-344 or equivalent 6

Total Credits in Geology 31 Other Science and Math Requirements Credits 1. Physics/Astronomy, 82-103 4 2. Geography, 50-121 4 3. Mathematics, 67-108 or 67-104 3-5 4. Two semesters of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics 8-10

(Note: Chemistry, 32-105 is a prerequisite for Mineralogy, 51-205.)

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Education Requirements Education courses are specified by the College of Education and Human Services. See the University Bulletin. Prerequisites Note that Structural Geology & Tectonics, 51-331, is a prerequisite for Field Geology (51-344).

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RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN IN EDUCATION – SECONDARY EARTH SCIENCE ED. (Includes USP Requirements) FRESHMEN YEAR


Geology 150 (Environmental Geology) (EXPLORE: Nature) 4




EXPLORE … (EXPLORE: Culture OR Society w/WBIS 188) 3

Total Credits 18

SPRING SEMESTER




Communication 111 (Fundamentals of Speech Comm) (QUEST II: Speaking)

3

EXPLORE … (EXPLORE: Culture or Society paired w/Comm. 111) 3

Total Credits 17



Geography 121 (Weather and Climate) 4

Physics/Astronomy 103 (The Solar System) 4

Culture … (EXPLORE: Culture) (QUEST III) 3

Total Credits 15

SPRING SEMESTER


Geology 328 (Oceanography) 3

English 300 (Connect) 3

Culture … (Non-Western Culture OR Ethnic Studies) (EXPLORE: Culture)

3

Total Credits 13

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Geology … 335 (Glacial Geology) or 320 (Geomorphology) 3

Educational Foundations

235 (Child and Adolescent Development) (EXPLORE: Society)

3

Educational Leadership

205 (Intro To Computers in Education) 1

Biology … 104 (Ecosphere in Crisis) or 105 (Biological Concepts – Unity)

4

Total Credits 17

SPRING SEMESTER



380 (Educational Psychology) 3

Secondary Education 201 (Individual, School, and Society) (EXPLORE: Society) 3

Special Education 352 (Children & Youth with Disabilities in General Education)

3

Total Credits 12

SUMMER



Secondary Education 339 (Teaching of Science) 3

Secondary Education 432 (Middle School Education) 2


406 (Foundations of Multicultural Education) 3


325 (Instructional Technology) 3

Reading 408 (Adolescent Literacy Methods) 4

Total Credits 15

SPRING SEMESTER

Secondary Education 340 (Teaching of Science II) 3

Secondary Education 358 (Clinical) 3


408 (Foundations of American Education) 4

Elective … 3

Total Credits 13

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RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN IN EDUCATION – SECONDARY EARTH SCIENCE ED. (Includes General Education requirements that ended spring semester, 2013) FRESHMEN YEAR


Geology 150 (Environmental Geology) (GEN ED: Nat Sci Lab) 4


English 188 (WBIS) (GEN ED) 3

Mathematics 104 (College Algebra) (GEN ED) 3

Total Credits 15

SPRING SEMESTER



Mathematics 106 (Trigonometry) (GEN ED) 2

Communication 111 (Fundamentals of Speech Communication) (GEN ED) 3


Total Credits 16





Physics/Astronomy 103 (The Solar System) 4

Total Credits 16

SPRING SEMESTER




English Literature … (GEN ED: Humanities) 3

Geography 121 (Weather and Climate) 4


Total Credits 17

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235 (Child and Adolescent Development) 3


205 (Into to Computers in Education) 1

Biology … 104 (Ecosphere in Crisis) or 105 (Biological Concepts – Unity) (GEN ED: Nat Sci Lab)

4

Total Credits 17

SPRING SEMESTER

Geology 328 (Oceanography) 3



380 (Educational Psychology) 3

Secondary Education 201 (Individual, School, and Society) (GEN ED) 3

English 318 (Advanced Comp: Writing About the Sciences) (GEN ED)

3

Special Education 352 (Children & Youth with Disabilities in General Education)

3

Total Credits 18

SUMMER



Secondary Education 339 (Teaching of Science) 3

Secondary Education 432 (Middle School Education) 2


406 (Foundations of Multicultural Education) 3


325 (Instructional Technology) 3

Reading 435 (Adolescent Literacy Methods) 4

Total Credits 18

SPRING SEMESTER

Secondary Education 340 (Teaching of Science II) 3

Secondary Education 358 (Clinical) 3


408 (Foundations of American Education) 4

History … 101, 102, 201, or 202 (GEN ED: Social Science) 3

Total Credits 13

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FIFTH YEAR FALL SEMESTER COURSE CREDITS

Student Teaching

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UNDERGRADUATE COURSE OFFERINGS IN GEOLOGY

Course No. Course Name Credit Offerings

51-102 Physical Geology 4 Every semester

51-109 Evolution of the Earth 4 Every semester

51-110 Honors: Geology 5 Spring

51-140 Introduction to Field Methods 1 Spring (odd years)

51-150 Environmental Geology 4 Every semester

51-205 Mineralogy 4 Fall

51-206 Lithology 4 Spring

51-306 X-ray Mineralogy 1 (As scheduled)

51-308 Petrology 3 Spring (odd years)

51-309 Paleontology 3 Fall

51-311 Stratigraphy & Basin Analysis 3 Spring (odd years)

51-314 Sedimentology 3 Fall

51-315 Sedimentary Petrology 1 Spring (odd years)

51-320 Geomorphology 3 Fall (even years)

51-322 Mineral Deposits 3 Fall (odd years)

51-326 Geophysics & Geotectonics 3 Spring (even years)

51-328 Oceanography 3 Spring

51-331 Structural Geology & Tectonics 3 Spring

51-333 Advanced Mineralogy 3 (As scheduled)

51-335 Glacial Geology 3 Fall (odd years)

51-342 Applied Geologic Field Methods 2 Spring Interim (odd years)

51-344 Field Geology 6 Summer

51-360 Field Course in Geology 2 Fall Interim, Spring Break, Spring Interim, Summer

51-365 Physical Hydrogeology 3 Fall (odd years)

51-366 Chemical Hydrogeology 3 Spring (even years)

51-369 Geochemistry 3 Fall (even years)

51-370 Field Methods in Hydrogeology I 2 Fall (odd years)

51-371 Field Methods in Hydrogeology II

1 (As scheduled)

51-444 Research in Geology 1-3 Every semester

51-445 Geology Internship 1-3 Every semester

51-446 Independent Study 1-3 Every semester

51-456 Related Readings 1-3 Every semester

51-460 Topics in Geology 1-3 (As scheduled.)

51-474 Honors: Thesis 1-6 Every semester

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WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE?

Even though you may be just beginning your geology studies, now is the time to start thinking about what you will do after graduation. If you are planning a career in geology and hope to advance in the profession, you should seriously consider going to graduate school. Graduates from our department have been admitted to graduate programs in many schools, including some of the most prestigious ones. In order to get into a graduate program, you have to apply to a particular school, and it must accept your application. Graduate schools consider a number of things in determining whether they will accept an applicant. One of the more important considerations is the grade point average that you have earned as an undergraduate at Oshkosh. In general, a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B) is necessary to gain admission to a graduate program. This means that you must be conscientious and consistent in your approach to your studies. Some graduate schools and many prospective employers also may look at the number of courses that you started, but did not complete. Such courses are indicated on your transcript with a W for Withdrawal. Too many withdrawals suggest that you give up easily when the going gets difficult. Most graduate schools require an undergraduate major in geology or a related science, as well as specific courses in supporting sciences. Most also require that you complete a summer field course in geology. One thing that many students do not realize is that graduate schools ask for a minimum of three letters of recommendation from professors. In order for a professor to write a fair assessment of your abilities, they need to know you. Talk to them. Go on field trips. If you don’t make an effort to get to know your faculty, then they are not going to know enough about you to write a good letter of recommendation. Faculty members are available to students during the day and on some evening social occasions. Many of our better students undertake research projects during their junior or senior years. These projects are extremely valuable to have on your record when you apply for admission to a graduate school. A number of our students have done a research project and then given a presentation of the information at a professional meeting. While that is not going to make up for a C average, it may well be the determining factor in receiving financial aid for graduate school. Most of our graduates with a good grade point average, a B+ or better, get partial or full financial aid to attend a graduate school. This may take the form of a teaching or research assistantship from the graduate school, or it could be a fellowship or grant. In most cases, there is no financial reason why a good geology graduate should not attend graduate school. You should start thinking about where you want to go to graduate school in your junior year. Consultation with members of the faculty is the first step. Very often they know of specific programs and perhaps even what kind of financial aid might be available at

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certain schools. You should write directly to six or more graduate schools requesting information. Another very useful source of information is the book, Directory of Geoscience Departments published by the American Geosciences Institute. It is available for short-term loan in the Department Office. It gives the name, address (snail-mail and e-mail), phone and FAX numbers, and degrees offered of nearly all schools in North America that offer more than a few courses in geology. Faculty and their specialties are also listed. You will also need to take the Graduate Record Examination. Most graduate schools require both the verbal and quantitative aptitude parts of the Graduate Record Exam. It is especially important that you do well on the verbal and quantitative aptitude tests. You can begin preparing for the verbal test immediately by getting into the habit of reading good books for recreation. Look up words you don’t know, build your vocabulary and general reading skills. Take writing and literature courses beyond those required. There are published study guides which help prepare you for the GRE. Use them. Visit the GRE Web site at gre.org/index.html for information about the exam, including sample questions. The GRE should be taken early in the Fall of your senior year so that you can have your scores sent to graduate schools along with your application, which should be submitted during December and January. While it is possible to apply much later in the year, financial aid may already be committed. Ultimately, whether or not you get into a graduate school of your choice depends upon you — the grades you have earned, courses taken, score on the Graduate Record Exam, and how favorably you impressed the faculty members here who will be providing written evaluations of your abilities to the graduate school. Remember, the faculty is on your side, and they will do all we can to help you further your education or get a job. If you are not thinking about graduate school, then you’re probably going to try to find a job. Many of our graduates have been successful in finding employment immediately upon graduation. However, it is not easy. You have to be prepared to move, possibly anywhere in the United States. Some of our graduates have accepted the challenge of an overseas position. Successful job seekers have to do much of the looking on their own. The geology faculty may be able to help you and give you some leads, but for the most part you will need to do a lot of writing, telephoning, or traveling. Names and addresses of some employers of geologists, career descriptions, and a list of UW Oshkosh graduates with geology jobs in Wisconsin are available in the Geology Department Office. Advertisements for jobs are a regular feature in several magazines available in the Geology Department. For students planning to take a job after graduation, taking an internship during their studies at UW Oshkosh is recommended. Faculty members can provide advice about internship possibilities.

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There is a lot of information about a career in geoscience and job availability on the World-Wide Web. Our Departmental Web page has some information. In addition, you may want to try the following for career information:

· American Geosciences Institute: http://www.americangeosciences.org/ · American Geophysical Union: http://education.agu.org/, find Career Center

The following web sites offer help in searching for jobs:

· UWO Careers: http://www.uwosh.edu/career/ · Nation Job Online: nationjob.com · Recruiters Online Network: www.recruitersonline.com · Internet Career Connection: http://www.iccweb.com/ · O*NET: http://www.onetonline.org/ · Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ · Career Locker (formerly WisCareers): https://wiscareers.wisc.edu/

Employers, in general, are partial to the preparation that UW Oshkosh Geology graduates have had. However, it also helps to have had some summer employment in geology so that you have some actual experience. Every year a few of our students find summer jobs in geology, either between their junior and senior year, or after they graduate and before graduate school. Not only does this give students a chance to gain practical experience and learn what is entailed in being a geologist, but it also helps pay part of the college expenses.

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EXAMPLES OF GEOLOGY CAREERS OF GRADUATES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OSHKOSH

Year

Alumni

Further Education and Last Known Position Held

1967 Timothy Duex M.S. Rice University, Ph.D. University of Texas, Austin. Faculty – University of S.W. Louisiana

1967 Dave Hanselman Ph.D. Nomeco Oil & Gas Co., Clark Lake, MI

1968 Joel Grunwaldt Environmental Geologist - City of Anchorage, Alaska

1968 Thomas Vehrs M.A., Ph.D. Syracuse University. Consulting Vice President-Exploration - Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.

1969 Thomas Hendricksen Ph.D. Oregon State. Senior Geologist - U.S. Borax, Spokane, WA

1970 James Crane M.S. University Of Alaska; Ph.D. University of Miami. Geologist (groundwater) - State of Florida

1970 Tom Kalk Consulting Geologist - Reno, Nevada. Outstanding Young UW Oshkosh Alumnus Award

1970 Phil Schweitzer Earth Science Teacher, Shawano, WI. (Retired.)

1971 Klaus Schulz M.S. University of Minnesota-Duluth, Ph.D. University of Minnesota. Geologist - U.S. Geological Survey

1972 Daniel Hall M.S. Geology, UW-Milwaukee. Hydrogeologist - Senior Client Executive - RMT, Inc., Madison, WI

1972 Julian Isham M.S. Geochemistry, Michigan State. Geology Manager - Emcon Associates, CA.

1973 Arno Morton M.E.P.D. (Education Masters), UW-Stevens Point. Earth Science Teacher – Stevens Point, WI

1973 Daniel Viste M.S., Wright State University. Hydrogeologist - President, Warzyn, Inc., Madison, WI

1974 Michael Richter M.S. Geophysics, UW-Milwaukee. Oil and Gas Exploration -Michael Richter Exploration Consulting, LLC

1974 Michael Senn Exploration Geologist - Kennecott-RTZ, Crystal Falls, MI

1975

Mark Thompson M.S. Geology, UW Milwaukee. President - Oshkosh Oil, Inc., an independent oil company in San Antonio, TX

1976

Steven Hendrick M.S. Geology, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Senior V.P.-Exploration and Land - Sanchez Oil and Gas Corp., Houston, TX

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1976 Beverly Herzog M.S. Hydrogeology, Leland Stanford Jr. University. Assistant to the Chief for Environmental Initiatives - Illinois State Geological Survey, Champaign, IL (Retired.)

1976 Kathy (Kelar) Hart Geologist - Homestake Mining Co., Lead, SD

1977

William Seno Director - Remediation Environmental Construction for Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc, Butler, WI

1978 David Bratberg M.S. Hydrogeology, University of Nevada Reno. President - Applied Earth Sciences, Houston, TX

1978 Timothy Flood M.S., University of Minnesota-Duluth; Ph.D., Michigan State University. Geology Professor - St. Norbert College, DePere, WI

1978 Barbara (Gottfried) Duval

Senior Geologist-Fugro, GeoServices Inc., Lafayette, LA

1978 Gerald Gutoski M.S., M.E.; Professional Development - UW La-Crosse

1978 Larry Martin M.S. Hydrology, University of Idaho. Hydrogeologist - National Park Service

1978 Joseph McGrath M.B.A., Touro University International. Consultant - CoalDigm, LLC.

1978 Joan Underwood M.S. University of Idaho. Senior Associate - Quantum Management Group, Portland, OR

1979 Terry Blair M.S. Geology, University of Texas at Arlington; Ph.D. Geology, University of Colorado-Boulder. Geological Consultant - Blair & Assoc. LLC, CO

1979 Mark Osterberg M.S., University of Minnesota-Duluth; Ph.D. University of Arizona. Geologist - BHP Minerals, Tucson, AZ

1980 Katherine Laudon M.S. University of Idaho. Hydrogeologist - Lidstone & Anderson, Fort Collins, CO

1980 Dana Christensen Vice President - Exploration Capitol Oil Corporation, CA

1980 Richard Manser M.S. Hydrogeology, UW-Madison. Environmental Consultant - Mac Tec Engineering and Consulting, CA

1980

Keith Smith M.S. Water Resources Management, UW- Madison. Deputy Director - Water Supply Dept., South Florida Water Management District

1981 Gary Henningsen M.S. Geology, Texas Tech University. Department Manager - Environmental Services, Terracon, Tempe, AZ

1981 Steve Kornder M.S., Ph.D., University of South Carolina. Geochemist - STS Consultants, Ltd., Vernon Hill, IL

1981 Nancy (Parduhn) Jackson

Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines. WESTEC, Reno, NV. Outstanding Young UW Oshkosh Alumnus Award

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1982 Robert Brinkman Ph.D. Geography, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Assistant Professor of Geography - University of South Florida in Tampa

1982 Steve Osterberg M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota-Duluth. Self-employed - Consulting Geologist to the mining industry.

1982 Tom Verstegen Hydrogeologist - Wisconsin Department of Commerce, Oshkosh, WI

1982 Cynthia (Weeden) Cruciani

M.S. Geological and Geophysical Sciences. Environmental Geologist - CH2M Hill, Inc., Milwaukee, WI

1983 Doug Perry Senior Geoscientist, Weston Solutions, Inc.

1983 Chris Skirius Ph.D., University of Chicago. Amoco research.

1984 Greg Kientop M.S. Geology, Texas A&M University. Engineering Geologist - Illinois State Geological Survey

1984 Steve LoDuca M.S., UW-Milwaukee; Ph.D., University of Rochester. Professor - Eastern Michigan University

1984 David O’Bright M.S. (Geology), UW-Milwaukee. Geologist -Devon Energy

1984 Peter H. Thompson Department of Defense, Defense Nuclear Agency, NM. Outstanding UW Oshkosh Young Alumni Award, 1993

1985 Liz Victor M.S., University of Akron. Contract - M.K. Adkins & Assoc.; Project Manager - Environmental Consulting

1986 Jeff Fischer Fischer Environmental, Inc., Ripon, WI

1986 Joe Laudon M.S., Kansas. Environmental Geologist, Bozeman, MT

1986 Daniel Lehrmann Ph.D., University of Kansas. Professor - Department of Geosciences, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX

1987 Herb Berger Hydrogeologist - Division of Waste Management, State of North Carolina

1987 David Egerton Grade Control Geologist - Teck Resources, WA

1987 Amy (Kumershek) Nebel

Consulting Geologist, Rhinelander, WI

1987 Robert J. Meller Environmental Consultant, Lead Environmental Scientist - Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC.

1989 Chris Ewald Geologist, Hydrogeologist, Environmental Consultant - A&E Geosciences, LLC.

1989 Robert Genau M.S. Geology, University of Delaware. Project Director – Dupont

1989 Steven Hannula M.E. Geological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines. Hydrogeologist - ERO Resources, Boise, ID

1989 Greg Tilkens Hydrogeologist - Wisconsin DNR, Madison, WI

1990 Susan Courter President - Courter Resource Group

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1990 Candice (Huntsman) Lindstrom

Environmental Engineer/ Hydrogeologist - Briggs & Stratton, Milwaukee, WI

1990 Robert Klein M.S. Geochemistry; Ph.D., University of Michigan. Geologist - BP, Houston, TX

1990 Rene LaBerge M.S., Oregon State University. Geologist - Homestake Mining Co., Reno, NV

1990 Mark Uhen M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan.

1991 David Maher M.S., Oregon State University; Ph.D. University of Arizona. Geologist Consultant in mineral deposits - Tucson, AZ

1992 Marty Koopman District Director - Northern Environmental, Waupun, WI

1993 Bryan Bergmann M.S. Geology, University of Kansas. Hydrogeologist - AECOM, Inc.

1993 Mark Foht Hydrogeologist - Northern Environmental, Green Bay, WI

1993 John Luczaj Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University. Assistant Professor in Earth Science - UW-Green Bay

1993 Jennifer (Pelczar) Easterly

M.S., UW Green Bay. Hydrogeologist - WI Department of Natural Resources

1993 Paul Timm Hydrogeologist, WI Department of Natural Resources

1995 Patrick Lehrmann B.S. Geology, UW Oshkosh. Geophysicist/Business Owner - SouthWest Geophysics, Inc., CA

1995 Barbara J. (Richter) Flietner

B & J Northern Enterprises, ENV. Property Solutions, self-employed

1995 Jennifer J. Ronk Hydrogeologist - Tetra Tech EM, Inc., Milwaukee, WI

1996 Dee K. (Alsteen) Zoellner

Hydrogeologist - PECFA Site Reviewer, Wisconsin Department of Commerce

1996 James E. Catalano High School Physical Science Teacher, Germantown, WI

1996 Mark A. Rivera Hydrologist - Lidstone & Associates, CO

1996 Erick J. Staley M.S. Geology, University of California-Berkeley

1997 Gary M. Braun M.S. Geology, Bowling Green State University

1997 Michelle M. (McGee) Thompson

Ph.D., University of Alaska-Fairbanks. Geologist - Core Laboratories, IRS Division, Houston, TX

1997 Lori J. (Shallow) Clarke M.S. Economic Geology, Mackay School of Mines-University of Nevada, Reno

1997 Erika Wilder M.S. Civil Engineering, Arizona State University

1998 David A. Melum Manager - Environmental Resource Group - Michels Corp.

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1998 Koreen M. Mielke M.S. Geochemical Paleoceanography, University of California - Davis. Tall ship captain, Schooner Adventuress Sound Experience, Port Townsend, WA

1998 Steven R. Schubring M.S. Volcanology, Indiana State University

1999 Beth Erdman Senior Hydrogeologist - Wisconsin Dept. Of Commerce

1999 John A. Meyer Eighth Grade Science Teacher - Neenah Joint School District

2000 Matthew Dahlem M.S., University of Kentucky, M.E. candidate Environmental Engineering, UW-Madison. Geologist - GaiaTech, Inc.

2000 Nicole L. (Young) Kaminski

M.S., University of Minnesota-Duluth. High school Earth Science Teacher - Waukesha, WI

2000 David J. Zolp Geologist - Geosyntec Consultants

2001 Peter Dillett M.S., University of Kansas. Earth Scientist with Chevron, CA

2001 Jennifer Pollard High School Earth Science Teacher, Paddock Lake, WI

2001 Erin (Hensel) Schneider Geology & Astronomy High School Teacher - Anchorage, AK

2001 Andrew Turner M.S. Geology, University of Missouri-Rolla. Geologist - Kleinfelder Inc., Redlands, CA

2002 Dominic Druke M.S., New Mexico State - Las Cruces. Geologist-Shell Exploration Co., TX

2002 Jane (Gustavson) Spear M.S., University of Florida.

2002 William R. Jacobson M.S. Glaciology, Emporia State University; Ph.D. candidate, UW Milwaukee.

2002 Jason Odette M.S., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

2002 Keith Pari Hydrogeologist - Southern Nevada Water Authority, Las Vegas

2002 Kelley (Steffen) Braaksma

M.S., University of Miami. Employed at Exxon Mobil, Houston, TX

2002 Eric Swanson Construction Project Inspector, Denver Water

2003 Stephanie (Hocker) Finamore

M.S. Economic Geology/Vocanology, Laurentian University, Ontario. Environmental Director, Project Scientist, CWE, Inc.

2003 Ben Kessel M.S. Carbonate Stratigraphy, Utah State University. Geologist - Anadarko Petroleum Corp., TX

2003 Jon Koenig M.S. Geology, Baylor University. Exploration Geologist - Anadarko Petro. Co., TX

2003 Jared Leisner M.S., Ph.D., Univ. of Southern California-Los Angeles. Researcher - University of Iowa

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2004 Nicholas Geboy M.S., University of Maryland.

2004 Jordayna (Gross) Druke M.S., New Mexico State-Las Cruces.

2004 Andrew Wendt Engineering Assistant - Braun Intertec, MN

2004 Susan Mickiewicz M.S., Central Washington State University

2005 Kim Kramer Science Teacher - Oshkosh Area School District

2006 Gabe Graf M.S., New Mexico Tech-Socorro. Employed at Newmont Mining Corp., Winnemucca, NV

2006 Kate Kramer M.S., Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis. Professor - McHenry College, IL

2006 Kyle Kutcher Field Tech/Project Manager – Alpha Terra Science

2006 Michael Tappa M.S., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Research Scientist – Aerodyne Industries

2007 Waneta Kratz M.S. candidate, UW Stevens Point.

2007 Margaret Seibel M.S. Geology, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Stratigrapher - Chevron

2008 Cole Edwards M.S. Geology, Acadia University, Nova Scotia, Canada; Ph.D. candidate, Ohio State University-Columbus.

2008 Holly Gertz Science Teacher – St. Alphonsus School, Greendale, WI Director of Education – Reflo-Sustainable Water Solutions

2008 Brad Jeffrey M.S. Geology, Wichita State University, KS; Ph.D. candidate, University of New Mexico.

2008 Rachelle A. Kernen M.S. Geology, New Mexico State University. Exploration Geologist - Shell, Houston, TX

2008 Kelsey Putman M.S., University of Missouri-Columbia; Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia. Geologist – Samson Resources

2008 Kevin Stack M.S. candidate, University of Alaska-Fairbanks

2008 Heather Van Strydonk Geologist – Teck Washington Inc.

2009 Ryan Dhillon M.S., Baylor University, TX; Ph.D. candidate, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

2009 Andrew C. Jansen M.S. Isotope Geochemistry, Washington State University. Exploration Geologist - Newmont Mining Corp., Winnemucca, NV.

2009 David Ju M.S. candidate, Baylor University, TX

2009 Eric Martin Employed at Avalon Development Corp., Fairbanks, AK

2009 Derrick L. Wagner M.S. Hydrogeology, Portland State University, OR

2010 Sara Akin M.S., Acadia University, Nova Scotia Employed at Exxon Mobil, Houston, TX

2010 Eric Hobbs Underground Mine Geologist – Klondex Gold and Silver Mines

2010 Taylor Ness Geosteerer – Chesapeake Energy

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2012 Jack Borski M.S. Geology candidate, Montana State University.

2011 Nicole M. Duhamel M.S. candidate, University of Georgia-Athens.

2011 Sarah Jeffrey M.S. Earth Sciences candidate, Montana State University.

2011 David Mills M.S. candidate, Northern Illinois University.

2011 Paula D. Richter M.S. candidate, University of Kansas.

2011 Benjamin Rosandick M.S. candidate, New Mexico Tech-Socorro.

2012 Brenna Bellmer Staff Geologist – Environmental Resources Management (ERM)

2012 Bryan Ernst Employed at Arcadis U.S., Inc, Milwaukee, WI.

2012 Adam Mitchell Field Geologist I – Nomak Services LLC. a subsidiary of Chesapeake Oilfield Services

2012 Peter Wheiland M.S. candidate, Wichita State University.

2013 Jason Coenen M.S. candidate, Northern Illinois University.

2013 Kylie Larson-Robl M.S. Mining/Engineering candidate, University of Kentucky.

2013 Benjamin Sanderfoot Oceanography Teacher – Berlin High School

2014 Peter DeVries M.S. candidate, New Mexico Institute of Mining Technology.

2014 Matthew Hiebing M.S. candidate, University of Texas–El Paso.

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GRADUATE SCHOOLS ATTENDED BY UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-OSHKOSH GEOLOGY GRADUATES

UW-Green Bay UW-Madison UW-Milwaukee Acadia University University of Alabama University of Alaska-Fairbanks Arizona State University University of Arizona Northern Arizona University Baylor University Bowling Green State University Brigham Young University University of California-Berkeley University of California-Davis University of California-Los Angeles University of Chicago Colorado School of Mines University of Colorado University of Delaware Emporia State University University of Florida Florida State University Georgia Tech University of Georgia-Athens University of Idaho Northern Illinois University Southern Illinois University Indiana State University University of Iowa Iowa State University The Johns Hopkins University University of Kansas University of Kentucky University of Kentucky at Richmond Louisiana State University Southwestern Louisiana State University University of Maryland McGill University University of Miami University of Michigan Michigan State University Michigan Technological University University of Minnesota-Duluth

University of Missouri-Columbia University of Missouri-Rolla Montana State University New Mexico State University New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology University of Nevada-Las Vegas University of Nevada-Reno University of New Orleans University of North Carolina Ohio State University Ohio University Oregon State University Queens University, Kingston, Ontario University of Pittsburgh Portland State University Rice University University of South Carolina Stanford University South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Sul Ross University Syracuse University University of Tennessee Texas A & M University University of Texas-Arlington University of Texas-Austin University of Texas-El Paso Utah State University University of Vermont Virginia Institute of Marine Science Virginia Polytech. Inst. & State Univ. Washington State University University of Washington Central Washington State University Eastern Washington State University Wichita State University Wright State University

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