James (Jim) H. Knapp

Professor

Geology

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Work toward doctoral dissertation in Geology.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Work toward doctoral dissertation in Geology.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Thesis
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Work toward master's thesis in geology.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Approval of graduate committee.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Plate Tectonics
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Earth's evolution within the framework of plate tectonics. Examination of structural associations in relation to tectonic plate boundaries. Mechanisms for plate tectonics and implication for resources and the environment. May not be used for degree credit with GEOL 6213.Prerequisite(s): GEOL 3014 or concurrent enrollment.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Work toward doctoral dissertation in Geology.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Thesis
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Work toward master's thesis in geology.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Approval of graduate committee.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Structural and Stratigraphic Studies in the SE Coastal Plain
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Individual library, laboratory and/or field projects on facets of geology not covered by existing courses. Field trips may be required. Course previously offered as GEOL 5710.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Structural Geology
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Behavior of earth materials during various deformational processes and analysis of the resulting structural features such as folds, faults and fractures. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of 'C' in: GEOL 2464 and (PHYS 1114 or PHYS 2014 or acceptable AP credit).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Work toward doctoral dissertation in Geology.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Studies in Geology
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Individual library, laboratory and/or field projects on facets of geology not covered by existing courses. Field trips may be required. Course previously offered as GEOL 5710.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Work toward doctoral dissertation in Geology.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Field and Laboratory Studies in Tectonics
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Individually designed study projects involving assigned reading, library work, field work, laboratory work or a combination of these. Field trips may be required. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Thesis
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Work toward master's thesis in geology.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Approval of graduate committee.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Physical Geology (LN)
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Composition and structure of the earth and the modification of its surface by internal and external processes. Mineral resources, sources of energy, and environmental aspects of geology. Recommended introductory course for science majors. Field trip required.Prerequisite(s): MATH 1483 or MATH 1513 or higher; or an acceptable math placement score or AP credit (see http://placement.okstate.edu).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Physical Geology (LN)
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Composition and structure of the earth and the modification of its surface by internal and external processes. Mineral resources, sources of energy, and environmental aspects of geology. Recommended introductory course for science majors. Field trip required.Prerequisite(s): MATH 1483 or MATH 1513 or higher; or an acceptable math placement score or AP credit (see http://placement.okstate.edu).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Physical Geology (LN)
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Composition and structure of the earth and the modification of its surface by internal and external processes. Mineral resources, sources of energy, and environmental aspects of geology. Recommended introductory course for science majors. Field trip required.Prerequisite(s): MATH 1483 or MATH 1513 or higher; or an acceptable math placement score or AP credit (see http://placement.okstate.edu).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Studies in Geology
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Individual library, laboratory and/or field projects on facets of geology not covered by existing courses. Field trips may be required. Course previously offered as GEOL 5710.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Work toward doctoral dissertation in Geology.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Geochemical and Geophysical Research in Tectonics
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Individually designed study projects involving assigned reading, library work, field work, laboratory work or a combination of these. Field trips may be required. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Thesis
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Work toward master's thesis in geology.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Approval of graduate committee.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Physical Geology (LN)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Composition and structure of the earth and the modification of its surface by internal and external processes. Mineral resources, sources of energy, and environmental aspects of geology. Recommended introductory course for science majors. Field trip required.Prerequisite(s): MATH 1483 or MATH 1513 or higher; or an acceptable math placement score or AP credit (see http://placement.okstate.edu).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Physical Geology (LN)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Composition and structure of the earth and the modification of its surface by internal and external processes. Mineral resources, sources of energy, and environmental aspects of geology. Recommended introductory course for science majors. Field trip required.Prerequisite(s): MATH 1483 or MATH 1513 or higher; or an acceptable math placement score or AP credit (see http://placement.okstate.edu).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Physical Geology (LN)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Composition and structure of the earth and the modification of its surface by internal and external processes. Mineral resources, sources of energy, and environmental aspects of geology. Recommended introductory course for science majors. Field trip required.Prerequisite(s): MATH 1483 or MATH 1513 or higher; or an acceptable math placement score or AP credit (see http://placement.okstate.edu).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Tectonic Evolution of Suwannee Basin
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Individual library, laboratory and/or field projects on facets of geology not covered by existing courses. Field trips may be required. Course previously offered as GEOL 5710.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Studies in Geology
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Individual library, laboratory and/or field projects on facets of geology not covered by existing courses. Field trips may be required. Course previously offered as GEOL 5710.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.