Departmental Advisors
Director, Graduate Affairs
Lauren Birgenheier
383 FASB
Director, Undergraduate
Pete Lippert
383 FASB
Geological Engr
Jeff Moore
383 FASB
Undergraduate Academic Advising
Sean Meyer
104 FASB
Graduate Academic Advising
Shanna Futral
383 FASB
Departmental Notes

For course descriptions and pre-requisite information click on the subject column next to the appropriate catalog number.

GEO 3900 - 001 Undergrad Research

GEO 3900 - 001 Undergrad Research

  • Class Number: 1584
  • Instructor: LIPPERT, PETER C
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 2

GEO 4510 - 001 Field Geology


First Half Field Camp will meet from May 15, 2022-May 26, 2022. This class will also meet in FASB 206 on some days. Please refer to Canvas for specific meeting instructions.

GEO 4510 - 001 Field Geology

  • Class Number: 1586
  • Instructor: Bowen, BRENDA
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $500.00
  • Seats Available: 6

First Half Field Camp will meet from May 15, 2022-May 26, 2022. This class will also meet in FASB 206 on some days. Please refer to Canvas for specific meeting instructions.

GEO 4520 - 001 Field Geology - Part 2


Second Half Field Camp will meet from June 12, 2023 - June 23, 2023. This class will also meet in FASB 206 on some days. Please refer to Canvas for specific meeting instructions.

GEO 4520 - 001 Field Geology - Part 2

  • Class Number: 4637
  • Instructor: IRMIS, RANDALL B
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $500.00
  • Seats Available: 18

Second Half Field Camp will meet from June 12, 2023 - June 23, 2023. This class will also meet in FASB 206 on some days. Please refer to Canvas for specific meeting instructions.

GEO 4970 - 001 Senior Thesis

GEO 4970 - 001 Senior Thesis

  • Class Number: 1585
  • Instructor: LIPPERT, PETER C
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

GEO 4999 - 001 Honors Thesis/Project

GEO 4999 - 001 Honors Thesis/Project

  • Class Number: 7520
  • Instructor: LIPPERT, PETER C
  • Component: Honors Thesis Project
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 1

GEO 5665 - 001 Comp. Paleobiology


This course is by Instructor Permission. Please email farmer@biology.utah.edu for more information on the course and to request a permission code. This course has a field trip June 24 - July 3 at the Bonderman Field Station.

GEO 5665 - 001 Comp. Paleobiology

  • Class Number: 8959
  • Instructor: FARMER, COLLEEN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: Hybrid & IVC
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $315.00
  • Seats Available: 1

This course is by Instructor Permission. Please email farmer@biology.utah.edu for more information on the course and to request a permission code. This course has a field trip June 24 - July 3 at the Bonderman Field Station.

GEO 5900 - 001 Internship

GEO 5900 - 001 Internship

  • Class Number: 1587
  • Instructor: LIPPERT, PETER C
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 8

GEO 6474 - 001 Isoscapes


Class meets 7/31/2023-8/11/2023 (includes Saturday, 8/5/2023)

GEO 6474 - 001 Isoscapes

  • Class Number: 6407
  • Instructor: BOWEN, GABRIEL
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9

Class meets 7/31/2023-8/11/2023 (includes Saturday, 8/5/2023)

GEO 6970 - 001 Thesis Research-Masters

GEO 6970 - 001 Thesis Research-Masters

  • Class Number: 1588
  • Instructor: Allabush, KATHLEEN A
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

GEO 6980 - 001 Faculty Consultation

GEO 6980 - 001 Faculty Consultation

  • Class Number: 1597
  • Instructor: JOHNSON, WILLIAM
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

GEO 7474 - 001 Isoscapes


Class meets 7/31/2023-8/11/2023 (includes Saturday, 8/5/2023)

GEO 7474 - 001 Isoscapes

  • Class Number: 6408
  • Instructor: BOWEN, GABRIEL
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

Class meets 7/31/2023-8/11/2023 (includes Saturday, 8/5/2023)

GEO 7476 - 001 Isoscapes Lab


Class meets 7/31/2023-8/11/2023 (includes Saturday, 8/5/2023)

GEO 7476 - 001 Isoscapes Lab

  • Class Number: 6409
  • Instructor: BOWEN, GABRIEL
  • Component: Laboratory
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 20

Class meets 7/31/2023-8/11/2023 (includes Saturday, 8/5/2023)

GEO 7970 - 001 Thesis Research-Ph D

GEO 7970 - 001 Thesis Research-Ph D

  • Class Number: 1598
  • Instructor: Allabush, KATHLEEN A
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

GEO 7980 - 001 Faculty Consultation

GEO 7980 - 001 Faculty Consultation

  • Class Number: 1603
  • Instructor: JOHNSON, WILLIAM
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

GEO 7990 - 001 Cont Reg-Ph D

GEO 7990 - 001 Cont Reg-Ph D

  • Class Number: 1604
  • Instructor: JOHNSON, WILLIAM
  • Component: Continuing Registration
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5