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4.00 Credits
Geology is the study of the earth and changes in the earth system through time. Humans are intimately connected to the earth system through our use of resources and our interaction with the landscape. Climate change, sea-level rise, and human modification of the landscape require an understanding of geologic processes to inform our public policy. Studying active geological features rivers, glaciers, orvolcanoes helps us to interpret the geologic record and infer the geologic events leading to the present configuration of the Earth. We can apply our understanding of past events to help predict the future behavior of the earth system. This class will focus on the connections between different geological processes and cyclical changes of the environment. Every two years. Credit: 4
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Oceans play a prominent role in the climate system, their sediments archive earth history, and they are the loci of mountain belts, the building blocks of continents. Students first develop an understanding of the fundamental processes of the earth system, including circulation of the atmosphere, oceans, and solid earth, geochemical cycles, and life. Next, they apply this understanding to decipher the tectonic, climatic, and biologic history of Earth, as viewed from a marine geological perspective. We also consider the obvious importance of oceans in relation to certain natural disasters, resources, and culture. Every two years. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
Designed to investigate problems and cover topics that are not the primary focus of GEY 101N, GEY 102N, GEY 103N, or GEY 104N. Examples of possible topics include Climate Change, Geology of Maine, and Geology of Energy. At least once in a three cycle. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
Development and evolution of the North American continent through geological time, including the origin of the earth and life, biological evolution, the fossil and stratigraphic records, continental drift, and radiometric dating. Every spring. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
Study of minerals emphasizing crystallography, crystal chemistry, origin and mode of occurrence, hand specimen identification, and chemical-structural classification. Every spring. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
A field-based study of geologic activity responsible for landscape evolution. Students will gain significant experience outdoors describing and interpreting fluvial, glacial, coastal, and hillslope processes. The interpretation of landscape features with regard to past and future change is an important component in evaluating environmental hazards and resources. Students will acquire field-mapping and data analysis skills. Prerequisite(s): 100-level geology course or permission of instructor. Every two years. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
The processes of sedimentation and the principles of stratigraphy as a foundation in the interpretation of sedimentary structures and paleoenvironments. Many localities from various parts of the world examined. Prerequisite(s): GEY 201N and GEY 203. Even fall. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
The genesis, classification, constituent minerals, textural and structural features, and mode of occurrence of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Concepts of chemical equilibria and reactions, the phase rule, binary and ternary systems, the optical properties of minerals, and methods of analyzing rocks are covered. Thin-section analysis and description emphasized. The polarizing microscope introduced and used orthoscopically. Prerequisite(s): GEY 202N or equivalent. Every fall. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
Study of rock structures and their genesis, emphasizing the development of mountain belts within the framework of plate tectonics. Through field investigations, students develop skills in geologic mapping, documenting structural features (folds, faults, fractures, fabrics), and synthesis. Topics include tectonic evolution of the Appalachian orogen, tectonic-climate interactions, and mechanics of ice sheets (pertinent to climate change). Prerequisite(s): One geology course. Odd fall. Credit: 4
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Designed to investigate problems, study situations, and cover topics that would not normally be covered in the context of traditional courses. Examples of possible topics include the Geology of Maine and Volcanology. Prerequisite(s): An introductory course in geology or permission of the instructor. Every three years. Credit: 2-4
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