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3.00 Credits
The physical, chemical, geological, and biological characteristics of the ocean and the interactions between the hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. (3-2-4) Prerequisites: GEOL 1121 or GEOL 1121H or ESC 110
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the basic tectonic and erosional processes that influence the appearance of the Earth's surface, and the landforms that result from them. Emphasis will be on characterizing landforms descriptively and numerically, and inferring the processes responsible for their formation. (3-2-4) Prerequisites: GEOL 1121 or ESC 110
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the techniques and terminology used in the recognition and description of rock structures. An introductory section on rock mechanics will provide a basis for distinguishing and evaluating the rock properties and stress responsible for the contrasting styles of deformation. (3-2-4) Prerequisites: GEOL 1122 or ESC 120
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3.00 Credits
Structural Geology for the Honors Program. (3-2-4)
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide students with the opportunity to learn operational procedures for specific research instrumentation housed within the Department (e.g., x-ray diffraction, x-ray fluorescence, scanning electron microscope, etc.). In addition, the students will learn the theory behind the instrumentation, the various applications of this analytical tool, and how to interpret the resulting analytical data. Permission of instructor or Department Chair required in addition to course prerequisites. (1-0-1)
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3.00 Credits
Sedimentation deals with the study of sediment properties, transport mechanisms/dynamics, and the development of sedimentary structures as tools for interpreting paleoenvironments and for predicting rock texture. Sedimentary petrology involves understanding how weathering processes, transport mechanisms, and depositional systems leave interpretable records of themselves in rocks. Petrographic characteristics of the more common sedimentary rocks are examined in this context. (3-2-4) Prerequisites: GEOL 3121
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3.00 Credits
Principles of stratigraphy as applied to interpreting the relative and absolute ages of rocks and their local and global correlation. The course will also examine techniques for interpreting specific environments of deposition based on lithology, fossil content, and stratigraphic characteristics, and the application of combined facies and age assessments to understanding the evolution of depositional basins and their strata. (3-2-4) Prerequisites: GEOL 4311 or ESC 360
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4.00 Credits
A four-semester-hour course designed to introduce the student to the characteristics of sedimentary rocks at several scales. The first portion of the course comprises basic characteristics of individual rocks in hand sample and thin section. The interpretation of facies and sedimentary environments in which these rocks occur follows. The course concludes with concepts of stratigraphic correlation of sedimentary rocks and rock bodies across large regions, and of basin analysis. (3-2-4) Prerequisites: GEOL 1122 Minimum Grade: C or GEOL 1122H Minimum Grade: C
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3.00 Credits
This class will introduce the modern techniques and tools of spatial data analysis. Lecture material will focus on the common terminology, software, hardware and techniques utilized in geographic information systems. Applications in scientific research, county and city planning, environmental projects and desktop mapping will be demonstrated and discussed. Lab exercises will involve spatial data collection and conversion, project structuring and presentation, and data interpretation. A general computer background is required. (3-2-4)
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3.00 Credits
A study of the origins, characteristics, and classifications of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Petrographic, geochemical and structural data will be used to evaluate the origins and tectonic significance of specific rock suites. (3-2-4) Prerequisites: GEOL 3121 or GEO 321
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