Courses
Geology
0402-X-ray Mineralogy 4 s.h.
Principles of symmetry and powder X-ray diffraction techniques used in the study of mineral systems.
Prerequisite: Geology 201-202 or equivalent
0410-Advanced Hydrogeology 4 s.h.
An introduction to water resources and management. The hydraulic characteristics of rocks and aquifers, transmissibility, storage, and the effect of the environment.
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: Geology 211-212 and Geology 301-302 or permission of instructor
0421-Groundwater Modeling 3 s.h.
An introduction to the analytical and numerical modeling of groundwater flow and contaminant transfer processes, including governing equations and computer applications.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
0454-Geophysics 4 s.h.
An introduction to gravity, magnetic, electromagnetic, and seismic exploration methods. Applications include environmental characterization, oil and mineral exploration, geotechnical engineering, and archeology.
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: one year each of physics and calculus
0461-Low-Temperature Geochemistry 4 s.h.
Principles of aqueous geochemistry discussed within the framework of geologic processes. One or two field trips.
Prerequisite: inorganic chemistry, mineralogy or permission of instructor
0462-Geochemical Systems 3 s.h.
Study and discussion of topics in aqueous and sedimentary geochemistry.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
0600-Stratigraphic Dynamics 3 s.h.
Theories of stratigraphic accumulation: emphasis on causes of cyclic sedimentation; field application to rock sections.
Prerequisite: Geology 211-212 or equivalent
0602-Stratigraphy Seminar 3 s.h.
Applications of principles of sedimentology, stratigraphy, and paleoecology to problems in reconstruction of paleogeography.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
0700-High Temperature Reactions 4 s.h.
Thermodynamic laws and theory are used to discuss igneous and metamorphic processes. Exact field relationships are combined with thermodynamics to solve applied petrologic problems.
Prerequisite: Geology 301 or equivalent
0701-Igneous Petrology 4 s.h.
Classic reasons for the diversity of igneous rocks, such as liquid immiscibility, pressure divides, fractional crystallization, redox equilibria, and liquid polymerization are examined in the light of 50 years of development in the field of petrology. Lab/recitation and field trips.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
0706-Regional Geology 3 s.h.
0725-Geologic Instrumentation 3 s.h.
A survey of instrumental methods of analysis and computer methods of statistical data reduction and presentation.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
0800-Advanced Structure 4 s.h.
Principles of deformation, including stress and strain, fracture theory, and plastic deformation processes, and the natural rock fabrics and structures that result.
Prerequisite: Geology 302 or equivalent
0802-Tectonics 3 s.h.
Plate tectonic theory, with emphasis on the fundamental physical processes involved in formation and deformation of ocean basins, continents, and orogenic belts.
Prerequisite: Geology 301-302 or equivalent, or permission of instructor
0803-Metamorphic Geology 3 s.h.
A study of metamorphic rocks and the interpretation of metamorphic terranes, with emphasis on the processes of metamorphism and high-temperature deformation.
Prerequisite: Geology 301-302 or equivalent
0901-Independent Study Program 1-3 s.h.
Limited to Geology graduate students with permission from the department.
0902-Independent Study Program 1-3 s.h.
Limited to Geology graduate students with permission from the department.
0910-Teaching of Geology 0-1 s.h.
Required of all teaching assistants in their first semester of teaching. Instruction and evaluation of teaching laboratory, or discussion sections.
0925-Geology Seminar 1 s.h.
Required of M.A. students. Visiting specialists in a wide variety of geologic fields will lecture and discuss their research.
0951-Master's Research and Thesis 1-6 s.h.
The research topic and plan must be approved by the graduate adviser and the instructor who is to supervise the thesis, at least two months before the research is to begin.