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| Geoscience
Graduate Courses |
Geosc
500 - Issues in Geoscience
Introduction of first year graduate students
to issues in geosciences. Prerequisite: admission
to the Geosciences Graduate Program
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Geosc 501 - Frontiers in
Geosciences
Current research problems and activities in the
geosciences. Pass-fail grades are used for
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502 - Evolution of the Biosphere
The geologic history of the co-evolution of life
and the surface environment is examined from a
systems perspective. Prerequisite: undergraduate-level
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Contact: Mike
Arthur
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| Geosc
503 - (MATSC) Kinetics of Materials
Processes
Introduction to application of transition state
theory and mass transfer to the kinetics of materials
and mineral processesPrerequisite: MATH
250, CHEM 451; GEOSC 519 or MATSC 501.
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504 - Advanced Geochemistry
A comprehensive treatment of the principles of
geochemistry applied to a wide variety of geologic
settings and scales. Prerequisite: CHEM
451.
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505 - Quantitative Physical Sedimentology
Principles of fluid mechanics and mathematical
modeling; their use in describing sediment transport,
sedimentary structure, and sedimentary environments.
GEOSC 330.
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506 - Material Properties and the
Constitution of Earth
Application of the properties of materials to
the composition and physical state of Earth's
crust, mantle, and core.
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Geosc
507 - Seismology
Basic theory; seismic methods for inferring structure
of planetary interiors; observational techniques;
seismic event location, magnitude, and damage
potential.
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508 - Mechanics of Earthquakes and
Faulting
Principles of brittle faulting and earthquake
source mechanics with emphasis on physical processes.
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Contact:
Chris Marone
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509 - (ECEEM) Geology and Economics
of the Construction Materials
Occurrence, origin, and marketing of the mineral
materials used by the construction industry. Economic
and geologic evaluation of actual deposits.
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510 - (ECEEM 542) Geology and Economics of the
Industrial Minerals
Occurrence, origin, and marketing of the industrial
minerals and evaluation of deposits. Chemical
and ceramic raw materials emphasized.
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| Geosc
512 - (MATSC) Principles of Crystal
Chemistry
Relation of structure to ionic size and nature;
influence of pressure and temperature on structure;
chemical-structural defects, crystalline solutions,
phase-transitions.
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513 - (SOILS) Soil Physical Chemistry
Surface and colloid chemistry of soils including
sorption processes and kinetics, dissolution reactions,
particle interactions, and associated modeling
techniques. Prerequisites: CHEM 451,
SOILS 419
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Geosc
514 - Data Inversion
This course focuses on how one finds
theoretical parameters to explain observed data
using discrete inverse theory. Prerequisite: MATH
220
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515 - Ore Petrology
Optical and hardness measurements and phase equilibria
as used in identification and interpretation of
texture of ore minerals. Offered alternate
years.
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516 - Advanced Exploration Geophysics
Special topics and new developments in exploration
geophysics; coverage (2 credits each) in gravity
and magnetic, electrical, electromagnetic, or
seismic methods.
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Geosc 518 -
Stable Isotope Geochemistry
Theory of isotope fractionation mechanisms; its
application to a wide range of problems in theEarth
and planetary sciences
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Geosc 519 -
Mineral Equilibria
A thermodynamic treatment of minerals and their reactions under geochemically important conditions of temperature and pressure. Prerequisite: CHEM 450
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Geosc 520 -
Phase Equilibria
Thermodynamic and geometrical analysis of phase
equilibria in oxide and mineral systems at atmospheric
and elevated pressures
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521 - Thermal State of the Earth
Analytical and numerical solutions to Earth-related
heat conduction and convection problems;geothermal
energy; Earth's heat flow and temperature.
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Geosc 522 -
Geochemistry of Aqueous Systems
Ionic and molecular equilibria related to stabilities
and solubilities of minerals, with applications
to ground water, sea water, and hydrothermal fluids.
Prerequisites: CHEM 451, 452.
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Geosc 523 -
Sedimentary Geochemistry
Kinetics and thermodynamics of low-temperature
processes in sediments. Applications to
weathering processes, natural waters, deposition
of sediments, and diagenesis. Prerequisites:GEOSC
430.
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Geosc
524 - (MATSC) Vibrational Spectra
of Materials and Minerals
Infrared and Raman spectroscopy of materials,
with applications of mineralogy, geochemistry,
ceramics, and glass research. Offered alternate
years
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Geosc
525 - Electronic Properties of Minerals
Application of spectroscropy to mineralogyNcrystal
field, E.P.R., N.M.R., and Mossbauer spectral
evidence of ordering, element distribution, and
stabilities. Offered alternate years.
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Geosc
526 - (BIOL) Problems in Palynology
Individual research projects in various aspects
of palynology, especially palynostratigraphy and
paleoecological palynology. Prerequisite:
BIOL 423.
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528 - Coal Petrology
Microscopy, source materials, coalification, constitution,
classification of peats, lignites, bituminous
coal, anthracite.
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Geosc
529 - Paleontology
Morphology and distribution of significant fossil
groups; sampling, preparation, and applications
to biostatigraphy, evolution, paleoecology, sedimentation,
and petrography.
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530 - Topics in Hydrothermal Geochemistry
Methods of obtaining data; their evaluation and
use in the quantitative treatment of hydrothermal
systems, primarily by thermodynamic methods.
Prerequisites: GEOSC 519, 522.
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Geosc
531 - Origin of Earth and Moon
This course will be part lecture, part seminar;
each student is required to prepare and presentone
of two lecture topics during the course of the
semester.
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Geosc 533 -
Principles of Geochemistry
A comprehensive treatment of the principles
of geochemistry applied to a wide variety of geologic
settings and scales. Prerequisite: CHEM
451
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535 - (MATSC) Geometrical Crystallography
Derivation of lattices, types, point groups, and
space groups; and group theory applied to crystallography
and spectroscopy. Offered alternate years.
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540 - Ore Deposits I
Geochemistry and geology of ore deposits formed
by igneous and high-temperature hydro- thermal
processes. Prerequisite: GEOSC 451.
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541 - Ore Deposits II
Geochemistry and geology of ore deposits formed
by low-temperature hydrothermal, sedimentary,metamorphic
processes; continuation of GEOSC 540. Prerequisite:
GEOSC 540
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542 - Quantitative Methods in Hydrogeology
Investigation of groundwater systems and resources,
emphasizing both the practical use and limitations
of modeling techniques. Prerequisite:
GEOSC 452.
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543 - Environmental Geology
A multidisciplinary study of the impact of the
human-induced stress on the environment. Prerequisite:
GEOSC 452
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545 - Glacial Geology
Glaciers: Their characteristics, causes, deposits,
landforms, effects in periglacial regions
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546 - Principles of Photogeology
Use of aerial photographs and mosaics in structural,
geomorphic, and rock distribution studies and
in compilation of maps. Prerequisites:
GEOSC 462, 465.
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Geosc
548 - Advanced Surface Processes
Principles, application, and interpretation of
Quaternary geochronology, surface process studies,
and landscape evolution. Prerequisite: GEOSC 340
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Contact:
Eric Kirby
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550 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Analysis of controls of mineralogy, elemental,
and isotopic compositions of igneous rock series,
and of metamorphic rocks. Prerequisite:
GEOSC 430.
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555 - Advanced Structure and Petrofabrics
Macroscopic and mesoscopic recognition, measurement,
and interpretation of small-scale rock structure
and mineral orientation patterns in deformed rocks
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557 - Dynamic Structural Geology and
Geotectonics
Phenomena of fracturing, faulting, folding; stress
and (finite) strain analysis, physical and analytical
models; deformational environments; tectogenesis
and orogenesis.
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Geosc
558 - Multi-Channel Seismic Processing
and Interpretation
This course covers the basics of seismic energy
propagation, modern 2- and 3-D multi-channel seismic
data acquisition methods, and data processing.
Prerequisite: GEOSC 454
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559 - Seismology II
Rigorously covers the methods of computing wave
fields for point and distributed seismic sources
in vertically inhomogeneous elastic media. Prerequisite:
E MCH 524A , E MCH 524B , or MATH 405 , MATH 406
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Geosc 560 -
Kinetics of Geological Processes
General development of the kinetic theory of crystal
growth, diffusion, irreversible thermo- dynamics,
and heterogeneous reactions needed for geosciences
and related fields, with applications to current
problems. Prerequisites: CHEM 451,
GEOSC 519
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Geosc
561 - Mathematic Modeling in Geosciences
The process of transforming a conceptual
geoscience model into a numerical model is presented;
students create and solve numerical models. Prerequisite:
undergraduate-level calculus and geology coursework
is required; experience in computer programming
and coursework in differential equations is recommended;
or consent of instructor
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562 - Drainage Basin Evolution
General development of the theories governing
the evolution of drainage basins with emphasison
tectonic and climatic perturbations and human
impact. Prerequisite: Introductory course
in geomorphology.
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565 - Tectonic Geomorphology
Tectonic geomorphology examines interactions between
tectonic and surface processes, paleoseismology,
geodesy, structure, active deformation, and landform
evolution. Prerequisite: GEOSC 340, 465.
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Contact:
Eric Kirby
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571 - Field Problems in Appalachian
Geology
Geologic history of the central Appalachians as
deduced from field studies.
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582 - Solid Earth and Planetary Geophysics
The structure, composition, origin, and evolution
of the solid Earth as studied by geophysical methods.
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Geosc
585 - Sedimentary Geology
An integrated approach to the study of
modern and ancient sedimentary environments and
their deposits. Prerequisite: undergraduate coursework
in sedimentology or consent of instructor
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588 - (METEO) Oceans and Climate Seminar
A focused discussion on some aspect of the ocean's
role in the climate system. Theme to vary
from semester to semester.
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Geosc
589 - Geochemistry Seminar
A seminar aimed at reading current articles
in aqueous geochemistry and biogeochemistry. Prerequisite:
GEOSC
522
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590 - Colloquium
Continuing seminars which consist of
a series of individual lectures by faculty, students,
or outside speakers.
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596 - Individual Studies
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597 - Seminar: Special Topics
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Geosc 597A - Earth Systems Science
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Geosc 597B - Career in Geoscience
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Geosc 597C - Paleobiology
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Geosc 597D - MG Seminar
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Geosc 597E - Multivariate Analyses
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Geosc 597G - Hydro Seminar
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Geosc 597I - Geosystems
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Geosc
597K - Active Techtonics
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| Geosc 598 - Seminar: Special Topics |
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Geosc 598A - Subduction Factory |
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Geosc 598B - Geosystems Seminar |
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Geosc 598C - Advanced Minerology Seminar |
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Geosc
600 - Thesis Research |
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Geosc
601 - PhD Dissertation Full-Time |
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Geosc
602 - Supervised Experience in College
Teaching
( 1 - 3 per semester, maximum of 6) Supervised
experience in teaching geosciences courses.
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Geosc
610 - Thesis Research Off-Campus
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