GEOL 593

Fall 2026 All Classes

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Advanced Studies in Geology

Credit: 1 TO 8 hours.

Work may be taken in the following fields: (a) general geology; Field trip fee may be required for this section. (b) engineering geology; (c) geomorphology and glacial geology; (d) clay mineralogy; (e) ground-water geology; (f) geomicrobiology; (g) geological fluid dynamics; (h) mineralogy and crystallography; (i) paleontology; (j) geochemistry: (k) geophysics; (l) petrography and petrology; (m) sedimentology; (n) stratigraphy; (o) oceanography; (p) submarine geology; (q) structural geology and geotectonics; (r) mathematical geology; (s) sedimentary petrography; (t) petroleum geology; (u) coal geology; (v) isotope geology and geochronology; (w) electron beam analysis; (x) vulcanology; (y) environmental geology; and (z) planetology.

Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. Approved for both letter and S/U grading. May be repeated.

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GEOL 593 class schedule data for fall 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
10267	Independent Study		ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending		Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required
53499	Lecture-Discussion	C8	2:00PM -4:50PM	T	Location Pending	Buckley, E	Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Ice & the Climate System Section Info: Explores the principles of the cryosphere and its interaction with the climate system. This course will cover glaciers, ice sheets, permafrost, sea ice, snow, and their response to climate change. Students will work with data to understand changes in the cryosphere. The course format will be a combination of lectures, journal article discussions, and project work. 3 credit hours. Standard Letter Graded Class will meeting in room 4041 Natural History Building.
46081	Lecture	K9	1:00PM -2:20PM	MW	Location Pending	Maguire, R	Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Seismology & Earth Structure Section Info: In this course, we will cover a variety of methods that seismologists use to probe the structure and dynamics of the interior of Earth and other planetary bodies. A wide range of topics will be explored including the fundamentals of seismic wave propagation, seismic imaging, and earthquake source inversion. The course will consist of lectures and computer-based assignments aimed at giving practical experience with seismic analysis methods used in modern research. 4 credit hours. Standard Letter Graded. Class will meet in room 4041 Natural History Building.
18955	Lecture-Discussion	M1	ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending	Best, J	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Sedimentary Architecture NM TX
54872	Lecture	U	1:00PM -3:20PM	F	122 Davenport Hall	Conroy, J	Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Coal Ball Geology Section Info: Coal Ball Geology - This course introduces students to coal balls, carbonate-cemented concretions that preserve permineralized plant and animal fossils within Carboniferous coal seams. The class emphasizes critical discussion of the scientific literature on coal balls, including both classic papers from the heyday of coal ball research and more recent studies. Topics will include hypotheses for coal ball formation, their geochemistry, and the floral and faunal fossils they preserve. Students will also visit the Phillips coal ball collection on campus. 3 credit hours. Standard Letter Graded.
78120	Online	Y4	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Pettijohn, C	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Foundations Environmtl Geology Section Info: Foundations of Environmental Geology is a cornerstone course for the Environmental Geology online graduate program (https://igeology.illinois.edu). It covers a range of topics in environmental geology, including field methods, geologic hazards, environmental policy, and site assessment and remedial best practices. Students will also learn Python programming and apply their knowledge and skills to a final project. Through a combination of readings, discussions, seminars, and hands-on exercises, students will build a foundation for their studies and interact with industry partners. 4 Credit hours. Standard letter graded. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Earth Sci & Environmental Chng department. Not intended for MS:Environ Geology ONL-UIUC or NDEG:Environ Geology ONL-UIUC.
80540	Online	Y5	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Pettijohn, C	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Foundations Environmtl Geology Section Info: Foundations of Environmental Geology is a cornerstone course for the Environmental Geology online graduate program (https://igeology.illinois.edu). It covers a range of topics in environmental geology, including field methods, geologic hazards, environmental policy, and site assessment and remedial best practices. Students will also learn Python programming and apply their knowledge and skills to a final project. Through a combination of readings, discussions, seminars, and hands-on exercises, students will build a foundation for their studies and interact with industry partners. 4 Credit hours. Standard letter graded. Restriction(s): Restricted to NDEG:WeatherClimteRA ONL-UIUC, MS:WeatherClimteRA ONL-UIUC, MS:Environ Geology ONL-UIUC, NDEG:Environ Geology ONL-UIUC, MS:GIS & Data Sci ONL - UIUC, or NDEG:GIS & Data Sci ONL -UIUC.
30428	Online	Y6	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Pettijohn, C	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Foundations Environmtl Geology Section Info: Foundations of Environmental Geology is a cornerstone course for the Environmental Geology online graduate program (https://igeology.illinois.edu). It covers a range of topics in environmental geology, including field methods, geologic hazards, environmental policy, and site assessment and remedial best practices. Students will also learn Python programming and apply their knowledge and skills to a final project. Through a combination of readings, discussions, seminars, and hands-on exercises, students will build a foundation for their studies and interact with industry partners. 4 Credit hours. Standard letter graded. Restriction(s): Restricted to MS:Crop Sciences -UIUC, MS: Civil Engr - Online - UIUC, MCS: Computer Sci OFF - UIUC, MS:Nat Res Env Sci -UIUC, MS:Env Engr Civil Engr -UIUC, NDEG:Graduate OR - UIUC, MENG:Mech Engineering Onl-UIUC, MENG:Elec & Comp Eng ONL -UIUC, MENG:Engr:Energy Sys Onl-UIUC, MENG:Bioeng:Gen Bioeng On-UIUC, or MENG:Bioeng:Bioinstr Onl -UIUC.