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3.00 Credits
Recognition, habitat, and origin of deformational structures related to stresses and strains (rock mechanics and microstructures) and modern tectonics. Structural development of the Appalachian and Cordilleran systems. Comprehensive laboratory projects use descriptive geometry, stereographic projection, structural contours, map and air photo interpretation, structural cross section and structural pattern analysis. Required of Geological and Geophysical Engineers. Prerequisite: SYGN101, GEGN 202 and GEGN 206 or GPGN210. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours.
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Introduction to Earth Materials, emphasizing the structure, formation, distribution and engineering behavior of minerals, rocks and ores. Laboratories emphasize the recognition, description and engineering evaluation of natural materials. Lectures present the knowledge of natural materials, processes and resources necessary for mining engineering careers. Prerequisite: SYGN101. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab: 4 semester hours.
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Nature and origin of structural features of Earth's crust emphasizing structural controls of ore deposits and analysis of structures related to rock engineering and mining. Structural features and processes are related to stress/strain theory and rock mechanics principles. Lab and field projects include deformation experiments, geologic map, cross section, and orientation data analysis of structural features including fractures, faults, folds, and rock cleavages. Prerequisite: SYGN101. 2 semester hours combined lecture and lab.
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Lectures and laboratory and field exercises in concepts of stratigraphy and biostratigraphy, facies associations in various depositional environments, sedimentary rock sequences and geometries in sedimentary basins, and geohistory analysis of sedimentary basins. Prerequisite: SYGN101, GEGN202. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours.
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Integrated lecture, laboratory and field exercises on the genesis of sedimentary rocks as related to subsurface porosity and permeability development and distribution for non-geology majors. Emphasis is placed on siliciclastic systems of varying degrees of heterogeneity. Topics include diagenesis, facies analysis, correlation techniques, and sequence and seismic stratigraphy. Application to hydrocarbon exploitation stressed throughout the course. Required of all PEGN students. Prerequisite: SYGN101, PEGN308, or consent of instructor. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
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Principles of mineralogy and mineral characterization. Crystallography of naturally occurring materials. Principles of crystal chemistry. Interrelationships among mineral structure, external shape, chemical composition, and physical properties. Introduction to mineral stability. Laboratories emphasize analytical methods, including X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and optical microscopy. Prerequisite: SYGN 101, CHGN 124, GEGN 206. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab: 3 semester hours.
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Special topics classes taught on a one-time basis. May include lecture, laboratory and field trip activities. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department head. Variable credit; 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
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3.00 Credits
Individual special studies, laboratory and/or field problems in geology. Prerequisite: "Independent Study" form must becompleted and submitted to the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit.
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Students are introduced to geoscience applications of satellite remote sensing. Introductory lectures provide background on satellites, sensors, methodology, and diverse applications. One or more areas of application are presented from a systems perspective. Guest lecturers from academia, industry, and government agencies present case studies focusing on applications, which vary from semester to semester. Students do independent term projects, under the supervision of a faculty member or guest lecturer, that are presented both written and orally at the end of the term. Prerequisites: consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Colorado School of Mines Undergraduate Bulletin 2008-2009 87
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3.00 Credits
Special topics classes taught on a one-time basis. May include lecture, laboratory and field trip activities. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor and department head. Variable credit; 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
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