USC Schedule of Classes

Geological Sciences (GEOL)

• D class assignments for undergraduates available in ZHS; phone (213) 740-6106.
• D class assignments for graduate students available in ZHS117; phone (213) 740-6106.
• NOTE: Proof of insurance is mandatory when participating in field trips for credit in any Earth Sciences class. Email address to request D clearance: Earthsci@usc.edu.

GEOL 107Lg: Oceanography (4.0 units)

Physical, chemical, and geological character of the oceans andocean basins. Origin of the oceans. Ocean processes and agents.Economic value of the oceans. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. One all-day field trip required.

• General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
• Note: Register for lecture and one lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
24828R	050	Lecture	10:00-12:05pm	MTuWTh	8 of 60	Steve Lund	ZHS159	PDF (626332 KB)
24830R	050	Lab	1:00-2:50pm	MTuWTh	5 of 15		ZHSB63
24832R	050	Lab	3:00-4:50pm	MTuWTh	2 of 15		ZHSB63
24834R	050	Lab	5:00-6:50pm	MTuWTh	1 of 15		ZHSB63
24836R	050	Lab	7:00-8:50pm	MTuWTh	0 of 15		ZHSB63

GEOL 290L: Special Laboratory (1.0 unit)

Laboratory component for GEOL 105Lg, 107Lxg, 108Lg, 125Lxg, 130Lxg, 150Lxg, or 240Lxg for students with equivalent lecture credit from another institution.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Oceanography
24945D	051	Lecture-Lab	TBA	TBA	0 of 15	Frank Corsetti	OFFICE

GEOL 490x: Directed Research (1.0-8.0 units, max 12)

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
24900D	052	2.0-8.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 25	David Bottjer	OFFICE
24902D	051	1.0-8.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 25	David Bottjer	OFFICE

GEOL 494x: Senior Thesis (2.0 units)

Writing of a thesis under individual faculty supervision. Not available for graduate credit.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
24906R	051	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	David Bottjer	OFFICE

GEOL 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
25100D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 20	Frank Corsetti	OFFICE

GEOL 594a: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Thesis.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
25102D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 20		OFFICE
25107D	051	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5		OFFICE

GEOL 594b: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Thesis.

• Prerequisite: GEOL 594A
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
25104D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 20		OFFICE
25108D	051	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5		OFFICE

GEOL 594z: Master's Thesis (0.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.

• Prerequisite: GEOL 594B
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
25106D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 20		OFFICE
25109D	051	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5		OFFICE

GEOL 790: Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
25110D	051	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 20	Frank Corsetti	OFFICE
25113D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	2 of 60	Frank Corsetti	OFFICE

GEOL 794a: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
25114D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 20		OFFICE

GEOL 794b: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.

• Prerequisite: GEOL 794A
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
25116D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 20		OFFICE

GEOL 794c: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.

• Prerequisite: GEOL 794B
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
25118D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 20		OFFICE

GEOL 794d: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.

• Prerequisite: GEOL 794C
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
25120D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 20		OFFICE

GEOL 794z: Doctoral Dissertation (0.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.

• Prerequisite: GEOL 794D
• Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
25122D	059	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 20		OFFICE