GEOSC 402Y
(IL)
Natural Disasters (3) Case studies of the causes and consequences of natural disasters; analysis of disaster impact in different economic, cultural, and social conditions.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
fourth-semester standing
GEOSC 405
(SOILS 405)
Hydropedology (3) Soil and water interactions across scales, integrated studies of landscape- soil-water relationships, fundamental processes of water flow and chemical transport.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
SOILS 101
GEOSC 409W
Geomicrobiology (3) Investigation of modern and ancient microbial interactions with soils, sediments, the atmosphere, minerals, rocks, nutrients, and pollutants.
Effective: Summer 2008
Prerequisite:
CHEM 112;GEOSC 001, GEOSC 020, GEOSC 040, EARTH 002, BIOL 110 orMICRB 201
GEOSC 410
Marine Biogeochemistry (3) Exploration of the ways in which life influences and is influenced by chemical, physical, and geological processes in the ocean.
Effective: Summer 2012
Prerequisite:
CHEM 112;EARTH 002 orGEOSC 001, GEOSC 020, GEOSC 040
GEOSC 412
Water Resources Geochemistry (3) Aqueous geochemistry of silica, alumina, carbonate minerals, and selected metals; organic species in water; isotope geochemistry applied to water.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
CHEM 110, CHEM 112
GEOSC 413W
Techniques in Environmental Geochemistry (3) This course teaches techniques needed for the collection, chemical analysis, and data analysis of environmental geochemical measurements. This course has one or more required field trips for which a fee is charged to the student.
Effective: Spring 2002
Prerequisite:
one of the following:C E 475, CHEM 402, GEOSC 202, GEOSC 412, SOILS 419
GEOSC 415
Geochemistry (3) Element abundance and genesis, application of chemical principles to earth materials, element fractionation in geologic processes.
Effective: Spring 2011
Prerequisite:
CHEM 112, GEOSC 201
GEOSC 416
Stable and Radioactive Isotopes in Geosciences: Introduction (3) Discussions on theories for natural isotopic and element variations and their applications to the solution of geologic and cosmologic problems.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
CHEM 110, CHEM 112, CHEM 111, CHEM 113;GEOSC 001 orGEOSC 020
GEOSC 418
(SOILS 419)
Soil Environmental Chemistry (3) Introduction to chemical constituents and processes occurring in soils. Topics include mineral weathering, soil solution chemistry and adsorption of solutes.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
CHEM 112, SOILS 101
GEOSC 419
The Organic Geochemistry of Natural Waters and Sediments (3) Composition, sources, and fates of particulate and dissolved organic matter in natural environments; biogeochemical processes; organic geochemistry of anthropogenic contaminants.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
CHEM 110, CHEM 112
GEOSC 420
(BIOL 420)
Paleobotany (3) Classification, morphology, phylogeny, and stratigraphic occurrence of fossil plants; practicum includes field trips and study of paleobotanical techniques and specimens.
Effective: Spring 2005
Prerequisite:
any 3-credit introductory course in historical geology or plant biology
GEOSC 422
Vertebrate Paleontology (3) Course covers scientific thinking and skills in scientific writing, the history of vertebrates, and modern evolutionary theory applied to vertebrates.
1
Effective: Spring 2009
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 001 andBIOL 110
GEOSC 424
Paleontology and Fossils (3) Concepts and precedures using fossils to solve problems in systematics, evolution, biostratigraphy, correlation, sedimentation, paleoecology, and global change.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 001 orGEOSC 020
GEOSC 428
Micropaleontology (4) Biology and ecology of microfaunas and microfloras (e.g., foraminifera, coccolithophores, radiolaria, diatoms, dinoflagellates) and applications in biostratigraphy and paleoenvironmental reconstruction.
Effective: Summer 2004
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 204
GEOSC 434
Volcanology (3) Phenomena and products of volcanic eruptions; physical characteristics of lava and pyroclastic material.
Effective: Spring 2011
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 201
GEOSC 439
Principles of Stratigraphy (3) An introduction to the description and genesis of sedimentary rock bodies, the determination of their stratal geometries, and their correlation. (This course includes from one to several field trips for which an additional charge will be made to cover transportation.)
1
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 201
GEOSC 440
Marine Geology (3) Chemical and physical processes affecting the topography and sediments of the sea floor.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
fourth-semester standing
GEOSC 444
Matlab Applications for Geoscience (2) An introduction to Matlab: m-file development, descriptive statistics, bootstrapping, Fourier transforms, regression, interpolation, least-squares, differentiation, integration, differential equations, signal analysis, graphics.
Effective: Spring 2009
Prerequisite:
MATH 110 orMATH 140
GEOSC 450
Risk Analysis in the Earth Sciences (3) An introduction to concepts and methods of quantitative risk anlaysis with focus on water, climate, and energy related risks.
Effective: Spring 2010
Prerequisite:
MATH 140 orMATH 110 Introductory Earth Science or Geoscience class Introductory Statistics class (e.g. STATS 200 or STATS 301 or ENNEC 473) or permission of program
GEOSC 451
Natural Resources: Origins, Economics and Environmental Impact (3) Geologic, economic and environmental issues related to exploitation of non-renewable natural resources (metals, minerals, rocks, and fossil fuels).
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 001 orGEOSC 020
GEOSC 452
Hydrogeology (3) Hydrologic cycle: occurrence, movement, quality, and quantity of groundwater; solute transport; quantitative hydrogeologic methods; role of water in geologic processes. This course has one or more required field trips for which a fee may be charged to the student.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
CHEM 112;GEOSC 001, GEOSC 020 orGEOSC 071;MATH 140 orMATH 110
GEOSC 454
Geology of Oil and Gas (3) Properties, origin, migration, and occurrence of oil and gas. This course has one or more required field trips for which a fee is charged to the student.
Effective: Spring 2002
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 001
GEOSC 461
Geology of North America (3) Evolution of structural-stratigraphic framework of continent; interpretation of relevant data obtained from field, experimental, and geophysical observation.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 001, GEOSC 020 orGEOSC 071
GEOSC 465
Structural Geology (4) Effects and mechanics of deformation of the earth's crust; practicum includes field trips and studies of maps and structural problems. This course has one or more field trips for which a fee is charged to the student.
Effective: Spring 2002
Prerequisite:
or concurrent:GEOSC 203, GEOSC 310
GEOSC 470W
Introduction to Field Geology (3) Field interpretation of geologic features; principles and techniques of geologic mapping; interpretation of geologic maps and diagrams. This course has one or more required field trips for which a fee is charged to the student.
Effective: Spring 2002
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 001 ; fifth-semester standing
GEOSC 472A
Field Geology I (Introduction to Field Methods (3) Introduction to geologic field methods and the 3-D characterization of earth structure and the reconstruction of geologic histories. This course includes travel outside the University for which an additional charge will be made to cover transportation, food, and lodging.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 310
GEOSC 472B
Field Geology II (Advanced Field Methods) (3) Advanced application of geologic field methods to the 3-D characterization of earth structure and the reconstruction of geologic histories. This course includes travel outside the University for which an additional charge will be made to cover transportation, food, and lodging.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 310, GEOSC 465 . Prerequisite or concurrent:GEOSC 472A
GEOSC 474
(BIOL 474)
Astrobiology (3) In depth treatment of principles/concepts of biochemical evolution, the origin/evolution of life; evaluation of distribution of life in the universe.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
BIOL 110, CHEM 110
GEOSC 479
Advanced Stratigraphy (3) Modern topics of sequence stratigraphy are addressed, with a heavy emphasis on field and laboratory data analysis and interpretation.
Effective: Spring 1999
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 439
GEOSC 483
Environmental Geophysics (3) This course presents the principles and applications of the variety of techniques geophysicists use to address environmental problems.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite:
PHYS 211, PHYS 212
GEOSC 487
Analysis of Time Series (3) Nonstatistical approach to data analysis; spectral and correlation analysis; filter theory; signal-to-noise improvement applied to geoscience data.
Effective: Fall 2010
Prerequisite:
MATH 140 andMATH 141
GEOSC 488
An Introduction to Seismology (4) An overview of the observations, methods, and frameworks used in seismogram analysis for earthquake and earth-structure investigations (includes laboratory).
Effective: Spring 2003
Prerequisite:
MATH 140, MATH 141
GEOSC 489
Dynamics of the Earth (4) Constitution and dynamics of the solid earth; mechanics and consequences of Plate Tectonic processes.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 203, GEOSC 310, PHYS 211
GEOSC 494M
Senior Thesis (1-4) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small group basis.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
seventh-semester standing
GEOSC 494W
Senior Thesis (1-4) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small group basis.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
seventh-semester standing
GEOSC 495
Internship (1-18) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Effective: Spring 2001
GEOSC 496
Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 1983
GEOSC 497
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1983
GEOSC 497A
Geoscience Scholarship (3) Intended for geoscience majors seeking research careers. Major focus on core skills: writing, speaking, discussion, scientific literature, professionalism.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
GEOSC 497A
Geologic Maps in ARCGIS (1) This course provides an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their use in making geologic maps.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
GEOSC 498
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 1997
GEOSC 499
(IL)
Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Summer 2005
GEOSC 500
Issues in Geosciences (3) Introduction of first year graduate students to issues in geosciences.
Effective: Summer 2003
Prerequisite:
admission to the Geosciences Graduate Program
GEOSC 502
Evolution of the Biosphere (4) The geologic history of the co-evolution of life and the surface environment is examined from a systems perspective.
Effective: Spring 1999
Prerequisite:
undergraduate-level coursework in biology and geology
GEOSC 505
Quantitative Physical Sedimentology (3) Principles of fluid mechanics and mathematical modeling; their use in describing sediment transport, sedimentary structures, and sedimentary environments.
Effective: Summer 1996
GEOSC 508
Mechanics of Earthquakes and Faulting (3) An in-depth treatment of fundamental concepts in brittle faulting and earthquake mechanics with emphasis on physical processes.
Effective: Spring 2005
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 465, GEOSC 489, MATH 251
GEOSC 511B
(MATSE 511B)
Transmission Electron Microscopy (1) Principles and practice of transmission electron microscope operation. Students undertake individual projects.
Effective: Spring 2005
GEOSC 512
(MATSE 512)
Principles of Crystal Chemistry (3) Relation of structure to ionic size and nature; influence of pressure and temperature on structure; chemical-structural defects, crystalline solutions, phase-transitions.
Effective: Spring 2003
GEOSC 514
Data Inversion in the Earth Sciences (3) This course focuses on how one finds theoretical parameters to explain observed data using discrete inverse theory.
Effective: Spring 1999
Prerequisite:
MATH 220
GEOSC 518
Stable Isotope Geochemistry (3) Theory of isotope fractionation mechanisms; its application to a wide range of problems in the earth and planetary sciences.
Effective: Fall 1989
GEOSC 519
Mineral Equilibria (3) A thermodynamic treatment of minerals and their reactions under geochemically important conditions of temperature and pressure.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
CHEM 450
GEOSC 521
Thermal State of the Earth (2-3) Analytical and numerical solutions to earth-related heat conduction and convection problems; geothermal energy; earth's heat flow and temperature.
Effective: Spring 1998
GEOSC 522
Geochemistry of Aqueous Systems (2-3) Ionic and molecular equilibria related to stabilities and solubilities of minerals, with applications to ground water, sea water, and hydrothermal fluids.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
CHEM 450, CHEM 452
GEOSC 523
Sedimentary Geochemistry (2) Kinetics and thermodynamics of low-temperature processes in sediments. Applications to weathering processes, natural waters, deposition of sediments, and diagenesis.
Effective: Summer 1996
GEOSC 529
Paleontology (1-6 per semester/maximum of 9) Morphology and distribution of significant fossil groups; sampling, preparation, and applications to biostatigraphy, evolution, paleoecology, sedimentation, and petrography.
Effective: Fall 1989
GEOSC 533
Principles of Geochemistry (3) A comprehensive treatment of the principles of geochemistry applied to a wide variety of geologic settings and scales.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
CHEM 450
GEOSC 540
Ore Deposits I (3) Geochemistry and geology of ore deposits formed by igneous and high- temperature hydrothermal processes.
Effective: Fall 1989
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 451
GEOSC 541
Ore Deposits II (3) Geochemistry and geology of ore deposits formed by low-temperature hydrothermal, sedimentary, and metamorphic processes; continuation of GEOSC 540.
Effective: Fall 1989
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 540
GEOSC 542
Quantitative Methods in Hydrogeology (1-4) Investigation of groundwater systems and resources, emphasizing both the practical use and limitations of modeling techniques.
Effective: Fall 1989
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 452
GEOSC 545
Glacial Geology (3) Glaciers: their characteristics, causes, deposits, landforms, effects in periglacial regions.
Effective: Fall 1989
GEOSC 548
Surface Processes (3) Principles, application, and interpretation of Quaternary geochronology, surface process studies, and landscape evolution.
Effective: Spring 1999
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 340
GEOSC 555
Advanced Structure and Petrofabrics (1-3) Macroscopic and mesoscopic recognition, measurement, and interpretation of small-scale rock structures and mineral orientation patterns in deformed rocks.
Effective: Fall 1989
GEOSC 558
Multi-channel Seismic Processing and Interpretation (4) This course covers the basics of seismic energy propagation, modern 2- and 3-D multi-channel seismic data acquisition methods, and data processing.
Effective: Spring 1999
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 454
GEOSC 559
Seismology II (3) Rigorously covers the methods of computing wave fields for point and distributed seismic sources in vertically inhomogeneous elastic media.
Effective: Spring 2005
Prerequisite:
E MCH 524A, E MCH 524B orMATH 405, MATH 406
GEOSC 560
Kinetics of Geological Processes (3) General development of the kinetic theory of crystal growth, diffusion, irreversible thermodynamics, and heterogeneous reactions needed for geosciences and related fields with applications to current problems.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
CHEM 450, GEOSC 519
GEOSC 561
Mathematical Modeling in the Geosciences (4) The process of transforming a conceptual geoscience model into a numerical model is presented; students create and solve numerical models.
Effective: Spring 2000
Prerequisite:
undergraduate-level calculus and geology coursework is required; experience in computer programming and coursework in differential equations is recommended; or consent of instructor
GEOSC 565
Tectonic Geomorphology (3) Tectonic geomorphology examines interactions between tectonic and surface processes, paleosceismology, geodesy, structure, active deformation, and landform evolution.
Effective: Summer 1998
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 340, GEOSC 465
GEOSC 572
Field Stratigraphy (1-2) This course introduces students to field techniques used by stratigraphers, with the capstone experience being a field trip during May.
Effective: Fall 2005
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 439, GEOSC 472A, GEOSC 472B, GEOSC 479
GEOSC 584
Clastic Depositional Environments (3) Readings, group discussions, and field work on processes and sedimentary responses of common rock-forming environments.
Effective: Fall 1989
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 439
GEOSC 585
Sedimentary Geology (3) An integrated approach to the study of modern and ancient sedimentary environments and their deposits.
Effective: Spring 2000
Prerequisite:
undergraduate coursework in sedimentology or consent of instructor
GEOSC 587
Preparing for an Academic Career in the Geosciences (3) The course focuses on successful strategies for the academic job market and for launching an academic career.
Effective: Spring 2009
Prerequisite:
Students must have passed their comprehensive exam and be within a year from receiving their Ph.D. degree.
GEOSC 589
Seminar in Aqueous Geochemistry (1) A seminar aimed at reading current articles in aqueous geochemistry and biogeochemistry.
Effective: Fall 2001
Prerequisite:
GEOSC 522
GEOSC 590
Colloquium (1-3) Continuing seminars which consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students, or outside speakers.
Effective: Spring 1989
GEOSC 596
Individual Studies (1-9) Creative projects, including nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 1989
GEOSC 597
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently; several different topics may be taught in one year or semester.
Effective: Spring 1988
GEOSC 597A
Paleobiology Seminar (1) Discussion of foundational papers and current, including student, research in palebiology.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
GEOSC 597A
Topics in Earth Systems Science (2) EarthTalks is an interdisciplinary seminar series that meets weekly and seeks to examine complex environmental challenges facing our world today.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
GEOSC 597B
Multivariate Analysis in Geosciences (3) Introduction of multivariate analytical methods with application to student research data.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
GEOSC 597B
AAPG Imperial Barrel Award Competition (3) A team of five graduate will compete in AAPG's annual Imperial Barrel Award competition. (IBA). This class provides practical hands-on experience for students.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
GEOSC 597C
Topics in Earth Systems Science (2) EarthTalks is an interdisciplinary seminar series that meets weekly and seeks to examine complex environmental challenges facing our world today.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
GEOSC 597E
Topics in Biogeochemistry (2) This seminar addresses chemical interactions between the biosphere and the physical environment over Earth's history and as impacted by humans.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
GEOSC 598
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently; several different topics may be taught in one year or semester.
Effective: Fall 1999
GEOSC 600
Thesis Research (1-15) No description.
Effective: Spring 1989
GEOSC 601
Ph.D. Dissertation Full-Time (0) No description.
Effective: Spring 1989
GEOSC 602
Supervised Experience in College Teaching (1-3 per semester/maximum of 6) Supervised experience in teaching geosciences courses.
Effective: Fall 1983
GEOSC 610
Thesis Research Off Campus (1-15) No description.
Effective: Spring 1989
GEOSC 611
Ph.D. Dissertation Part-Time (0) No description.
Effective: Spring 1989
GEOSC 897
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently; several different topics may be taught in one year or semester.
Effective: Summer 2008
1 This course contains from one to several field trips for which an additional charge will be made to cover transportation.
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