| 401 |
Quantitative Methods In Geology (3) |
Applications of calculus and differential equations to problems in the Earth sciences. Examples of the diffusion equation in hydrogeology: the wave equation in geophysics: mechanical modeling and boundary conditions in structural geology and tectonics. Prereq: 101-102 or 107-108, Mathematics 141-142. 3 lecture hours. |
| 410 |
Mineral Science (3) |
Crystal chemistry of the rock-forming minerals. Interaction of electromagnetic radiation and crystalline solids. Optical properties of minerals, visible and infrared spectroscopy, and x-ray diffraction. Laboratory exercises emphasize thin section and X-ray diffractometer methods of mineralogy. Prereq: 310. 2 lectures, one 2-hour lab. |
| 440 |
Field Geology (5) |
Summer field course for advanced undergraduate geology majors and first-year graduate students in geology. Taught off campus and requires the full time of the student. Thec ourse provides a synthesis of the major aspects of the geological sciences in a societal context. Field techniques demonstrated, practiced, and applied to the solution of geologic problems. Prereq: Completion of other major core courses (310, 320, 330, 340, 370) and consent of instructor. |
| 450 |
Process Geomorphology (3) |
Integrative approach to the development of the surface of the Earth based upon case histories, maps, remote sensing imagery. 2 lecture hours and one 2-hour lab. Prereq: 101-102. (Same as Geography 450.) |
| 455 |
Basic Environmental Geology (3) |
Applications of the geological sciences toward a comprehension of the effects of geological processes on humans and the effects of human activities on the Earths environments. Prereq: 101. |
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460
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Principles of Geochemistry (3) |
Application of chemical
principles to geologic problems. Emphasis on crystal chemistry and relation
between basic atomic structure and distribution and behavior of elements in
the Earths crust. Prereq: Chemistry 120-130: recommended: Geology 330. 2
lecture hours and one 2-hour lab.
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470
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Applied Geophysics (3) |
Basic principles of geophysical
exploration, with emphasis on applications to environmental problems. Includes
seismic and electromagnetic methods. Prereq: 6 hours of geology courses numbered
above 300, Physics 221-222. 3 lecture hours.
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471
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Fieldwork In Geophysics (2) |
Summer field course for
advanced undergraduates or graduate students. Taught off campus and requires
the full time of the student for 2 or more weeks. Geophysical investigations
applied to the solution of a problem in tectonics, hydrogeology, or the environment.
Prereq: 470 or consent of instructor.
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475
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Physical and Chemical Systems of the Earth (3) |
Development of the physical
Earth from the solar nebula to the present. Formation, composition and evolution
of the hydrosphere, crust, mantle, and core. Interdependence of earthquakes,
volcanism, plate tectonics, geomagnetism, chemical and isotopic processes
of the interior, and the Earths temperature. Historical perspective on major
controversies of the past and on problems unresolved today. Writing emphasis
course. Prereq: 16 hours geology courses numbered 300 and above. 2 lectures
and 1 discussion period.
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480
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Principles of Economic Geology (4) |
Ore-forming processes,
classification of mineral deposits, survey of different types of mineral deposits
with examples, and metallogenesis. Prereq: 310 and 330 or equivalents. Recommended:
460. 3 lecture hours and one 2-hour lab.
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485
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Principles of Hydrogeology (3) |
Ground water flow, aquifer
analysis, ground water contamination, and ground water management Prereq:
General Geology or equivalent or consent of instructor, General Chemistry
or equivalent, and Calculus or equivalent. (Same as Civil Engineering 485.)
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486
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Hydrogeology Laboratory (1) |
Application and demonstration
of hydrogeological principles in the field and laboratory. Prereq or Coreq:
Geology 485, on Environmental Engineering 535, or consent of instructor.
|
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490
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Special Problems in Geology (1-3) |
Directed study or special topics. Prereq: Consent of instructor. May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
|
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500
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Thesis (1-15) |
P/NP only.
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501
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Fractal Models in Earth Sciences (3) |
An introduction to the
theory and methods of fractal analysis as applicable to earth sciences.
Topics include deterministic and statistical fractals, selfaffine
fractals, multifractals, percolation, renormalization group theory,
cellular automata, and methods of estimating fractal parameters
(e.g., dimension and lacunarity). Applications to be discussed
include: characterization of coastlines, drainage basins, and fracture
networks; terrain simulation; modeling porous media and hydraulic
properties; rock fragmentation; spatial variability of mineral
deposits; and temporal variability of earthquakes and floods. Prereq:
401, or at least two Earth Science related courses, or consent of
instructor.
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502
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Registration for Use of Facilities (3-15) |
Required for the student
not otherwise registered during any semester when student uses University
facilities and/or faculty time before degree is completed. May not be used
toward degree requirements. May be repeated. S/NC only.
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505
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Structure of the Southern and Central Appalachians (2) |
Structural development
of Southern and Central Appalachians from extensional Late Proterozoic--early
Paleozoic rift-drift-platform margin through processes related to compressional
events producing accretionary elements that formed Appalachians throughout
the Paleozoic. Comparisons to similar orogens. Prereq: Structural Geology.
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510
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Clay Mineralogy (3) |
Origin, chemistry, structures, and properties of clay minerals: application of mineralogical techniques inclay mineral studies. Prereq: 310 and 568 or equivalent. 2 hrs and 1 lab.
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530
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Petrogenesis of Crystalline Rocks (4) |
Origin and properties
of igneous and metamorphic rocks, magmatic and subsolidus processes and physical
conditions. Laboratory involves petrographic study of crystalline rocks in
thin section. Prereq: 410. 3 hrs and 1 lab.
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535
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Groundwater Hydrology(3) |
(Same as Environmental Engineering 535.)
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540
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Seminar in Local Geology (1) |
Introduction of geology of Southern Appalachians. 1 hr plus field trips.
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544
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Paleopedology (3) |
Field, microscopic, and geochemical analysis of fossil soils (paleosols) and comparison with modern analog soils; interpretation of changes in paleoweathering processes, paleoclimate, and paleoatmospheric chemestry over 4.6 billion years of Earth history based on paleosols. Prereg: 340 or consent of instructor. 3 hrs.
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545
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Sandstone Petrology/Physical Sedimentology (4) |
Field and microscopic
analysis of terrigenous clastic rock types physical processes of sedimentation,
transport of sediment, and formation of sedimentary structures. Prereq: 340
or equivalent. 3 hrs and 1 lab.
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546
|
Carbonate Sedimentology (4) |
Environments of deposition
of modern and ancient carbonate sediments and diagenesis of resultant rocks:
field and laboratory analysis of sample material and preparation of scientific
reports. 3 hrs and 1 lab.
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550
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Regional Geomorphology (3) |
Integrative approach
to study of natural geomorphological regions stressing links and similarities
across boundaries, unique characteristics of major divisions, provinces, sections,
and districts. May be repeated with consent of instructor. Maximum 6 hrs.
(Same as Geography 550.)
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556
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Ice-Age Environments and Global Climate Change (3) |
(Same as Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 556.)
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557
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Quaternary Paleoecology (3) |
Perturbation, process,
and pattern within Ouaternary ecosystems: climatic change and vegetational
responses during last 2.5 million years. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
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561
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Organic Chemistry (3) |
Fundamentals of organic geochemistry;
primary production, diagenesis, and preservation of organic
matter in the sedimentary rock records; and reconstruction of
ancient geologic environments using biomarker compounds. 3 lecture
hours. Prereq: Chemistry 120-130 or equivalent or consent of
instructor
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563
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Stable Isotope Geochemistry (3) |
Theoretical aspects of
isotope fractionation and applications to geologic systems. Isotope exchange,
variations in natural waters, diagenetic, hydrothermal and metamorphic systems.
Prereq: General Chemistry or equivalent.
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565
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Chemical Petrology (3) |
Application of thermodynamics
to geologic materials. Thermodynamics of condensed phases, solutions, thermodynamic
stability, heterogeneous multicomponent phase equilibria, and conduction of
heat through Earth. Prereq:Chemistry 120-30, Mathematics 141-42. Recommended
prereq: Physical Chemistry.
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568
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Geochemical Analysis (3) |
Collection and treatment
of geochemical data using electron microprobe, x-ray fluorescence, and atomic
absorption spectrophotometry techniques. Prereq: 310 or consent of instructor.
2 hrs and 1 lab.
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570
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Advanced Structural Geology (4) |
Current topics in structural
geology and tectonics of mountain belts: recent literature. Prereq: 370 or
equivalent, or consent of instructor. 3 hrs and 1 lab or seminar.
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572
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Fracture Analysis (3) |
Field and subsurface
characterization, and mechanical development of natural fractures: role in
groundwater flow. Prereq: Structural Geology or equivalent, or consent of
instructor. (Same as Civil Engineering 572.)
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575
|
Tectonics (4) |
Evolution of Earths lithosphere
in context of plate tectonics theory. Formation of continents through comparative
anatomy of mountain belts, including Appalachians, Alps, Urals, Caledonians,
Cordillera, Andes, and Himalayas. Prereq: Structural Geology or consent of
instructor. 3 hrs and 1 seminar.
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576
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Reflection Seismology (3) |
Imaging subsurface features
using reflected seismic waves. Energy sources, modes of wave propagation,
field procedures, computer data processing, and pitfalls. Applications to
tectonic and environmental problems. Prereq: 470 or consent of instructor.
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585
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Contaminant Hydrogeology (3) |
Physical transport processes,
isotopes and groundwater age dating, processes influencing inorganic, organic
and microbial contaminants, sampling and monitoring methods, remediation of
contaminated groundwater, aquifer protection. Prereq: 485 or 535: 460 or
561: or Environmental Engineering 553 or equivalent: and consent of instructor.
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586
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Field and Laboratory Methods in Hydrogeology (3) |
Research methods. Measurement
of hydraulic properties, drilling, sampling and instrumentation, tracer experiments.
Formulating hypotheses and research plans. Prereq or coreq: 485orEnvironmentsl
Engineering 535: and consent of instructor.
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590
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Special Problems in Geology (1-3) |
Directed study or special
topics. Prereq: Consent of instructor. May be repeated. Maximum 10 hrs.
|
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591
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Foreign Study (1-15) |
See College of Arts and Sciences.
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592
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0ff-Campus Study (1-15) |
See College of Arts and Sciences.
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593
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Independent Study (1-15) |
See College of Arts and Sciences.
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595
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Selected Topics in Geology (1) |
Presentation of research
by faculty and visiting scientists. Registration required each semester for
resident full-time graduate students, except in summer and when registered
for 596. S/NC only.
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596
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Geology Colloquium (1) |
Preparation and oral
presentation of scientific material. Grade based on content, preparation,
presentation, and instructor critique in departmental seminar. Taken only
once during residence for each graduate student.
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600
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Doctoral Research and
Dissertation (3-15) |
P/NP only.
|
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620
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Seminar in Paleontology (3) |
May be repeated with consent of department. Maximum 9 hrs.
|
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630
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Seminar in Petrology (3) |
May be repeated with consent of department. Maximum 9 hrs.
|
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640
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Seminar in Sedimentary Geology (3) |
May be repeated with consent of department. Maximum 9 hrs.
|
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650
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Seminar in Geomorphology and Quaternary Geology (3) |
May be repeated with consent of department. Maximum 9 hrs.
|
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660
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Seminar in Geochemistry (3) |
Maybe repeated with consentof department. Maximum 9 hrs.
|
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670
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Seminar in Structural Geology (3) |
Maybe repeated with consent of department. Maximum 9 hrs.
|
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675
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Seminar in Geophysics (3) |
Advanced treatment of
selected topics in geophysics. Prereq: 470 or consent of instructor.
|
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685
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Seminar in Hydrogeology (3) |
May be repeated with consent of department. Maximum 9 hrs.
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