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3.00 Credits
Alaskan geology including physiographic provinces, earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, resources, glaciers, permafrost, rivers, coasts and wind. Emphasis on processes, landforms and differences between specific areas in Alaska. Special Note: Students are required to provide their own transportation for optional field trips. Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A658. May be stacked with: GEOL A658
Prerequisite:
GEOL A221 UA C
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to principles and applications of inorganic geochemistry. Emphasis on crystal structures and substitution in crystals, equilibrium geochemistry, dissociation of acids and bases, and mineral stability. Applying the laws of thermodynamics, Eh-pH diagrams, and oxidation-reduction reactions to geologic problems. Principles of radioactivity and geochronometers for age determination. A review of applications of stable isotopes to geologic problems. Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A661. Registration Restrictions: BS Geological Science majors May be stacked with: GEOL A661
Prerequisite:
CHEM A106 UA C AND GEOL A322 UA C
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3.00 Credits
Principles and applications of environmental geochemistry on a global scale. Geochemical cycles and chemical mass balance of elements. Chemical weathering and the composition of natural waters. Processes affecting the distribution of trace elements in geologic environments. Stable isotope fractionation and applications to modeling environmental systems. Review of specific cases of modern environmental geochemistry problems. Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A663. May be stacked with: GEOL A663
Prerequisite:
GEOL A461 UA C
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3.00 Credits
Examine principles and applications of radiogenic and stable isotopes with emphasis on application in the hydrologic, earth, and ecosystem sciences. Focuses on both traditional and environmental aspects of isotope geochemistry and biogeochemistry and some special applications to other fields of study such as anthropology, archaeology, and forensics. A class research project will include field sampling, sample analysis, and interpretation. May be stacked with: GEOL A665
Prerequisite:
CHEM A106 UA D AND GEOL A461 UA D
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3.00 Credits
Examines the mutual interactions between geology and microbiology. Emphasizes microbial processes that affect local and global environments including biogeochemical cycles, co-evolution, microbe-mineral interactions and life in extreme environments. Crosslisted with MBIO A468
Prerequisite:
MBIO A340 UA C OR GEOL A360 UA C
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3.00 Credits
Overview of geophysical techniques used for subsurface visualization, mapping and interpretation, with applications to natural resource exploration, geotechnical investigations and environmental studies. Techniques include gravity, magnetic, electric, seismic and well logging. Applications of mathematics and physics-based principles to image shallow and deep subsurface at local and regional scales. Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A676. Registration Restrictions: Instructor permission required for non-majors. Background in calculus-based mathematics or physics is required for geology non-majors. May be stacked with: GEOL A676
Prerequisite:
GEOL A335 UA C AND MATH A251 UA C AND PHYS A124 UA C AND PHYS A124L UA C
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3.00 Credits
Integration of different geologic and geophysical data for subsurface interpretation and energy exploration. Application of state-of-the-art technologies on real datasets for subsurface mapping, quantitative basin analysis, technical assessment of hydrocarbon prospects, and uncertainty analysis in active and team-based learning environments. Special Note: Optionally, a group of five students may be selected to participate in the nationally competitive Imperial Barrel Award (IBA) competition organized by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. GEOL A476 or GEOL A676 is recommended prior to enrollment in this course, but not required. Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A677. May be stacked with: GEOL A677
Prerequisite:
GEOL A315 UA C AND GEOL A335 UA C
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3.00 Credits
Introduces principles and applications of basic geologic field methods including construction of bedrock geologic maps and cross-sections. Emphasizes field note taking, geologic mapping, stratigraphic section measurement and construction. Requires students to complete several field projects including written summary reports. Special Note: Students may be required to provide their own transportation to and from field sites.
Prerequisite:
GEOL A310 UA C AND GEOL A322 UA C AND GEOL A335 UA C AND GEOL A350 UA C
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3.00 Credits
Field excursion in southern and central Alaska. Mapping of sedimentary, metamorphic, and volcanic rocks. Mapping of Quaternary deposits from aerial photography. Construction of stratigraphic sections. Use of appropriate field techniques and tools. Exploration of Alaskan coal and gold mining, permafrost environments, Pleistocene glacial environments, tectonics and volcanic hazards. Special Note: Course fees cover lodging and camping fees. Students required to provide own food, transportation, field and camping gear.
Prerequisite:
GEOL A350 UA D AND GEOL A480 UA D
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3.00 Credits
Field excursion within the United States or another country to conduct field exercises on bedrock and/or surficial mapping, generate cross-sections from maps, measure and draw stratigraphic sections, and learn regional geology and tectonic settings. Special Note: Course counts as credit toward the major even if field camp taken elsewhere. Students may be required to provide their own transportation depending on location of field trip.
Prerequisite:
GEOL A480 UA C
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