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3.00 Credits
Application of subsurface geophysical tools to environmental problems. Course includes the theory and application of shallow refraction and reflection seismology, conducting field experiments and processing both marine and land seismic data, other marine survey techniques such as side-scan sonar surveying, potential field techniques (gravity, magnetics, EM), ground penetrating radar, and borehole geophysics.
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2.00 Credits
Field investigation of classic rock sequences formed within ancient platform, margin, and basin environments. The use of ancient exposures as a guide to the interpretation of modern marine environments.
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3.00 Credits
Background mathematics needed to solve problems in the geosciences. Applications in tectonics, geodynamics, structural geology, seismology, and hydrology. Topics include linear inverse problems, least squares, linear algebra, matrix theory, vectors, dimensional analysis, probability and scientific inference, continuum mechanics, transform and numerical methods to solve differential, and partial differential equations.
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3.00 Credits
Reviews major research techniques used in the study of the structure and evolution of continental crust and topical discoveries, with an emphasis on the Neogene to Recent time. The course begins with brief introductions to the fields of structural geology, seismology, and geodesy as they relate to continental tectonics. New research in areas such as therheology of the lithosphere, plate motion models, deformation of continental crust in plate boundary zones, oblique subduction, and earthquake hazard assessment are also discussed.
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3.00 Credits
The theory of plate tectonics, sea floor spreading, and continental drift. Mathematical description of plate motions, finite and instantaneous rotation poles, consequences of plate tectonics, mountain building, rifting, erosion, and recycling of continental materials are also discussed.
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3.00 Credits
This one semester course will cover major remote sensing techniques used in the geological and environmental sciences. The course will begin with an introduction to the basic physics of remote sensing, followed by a review of major remote sensing techniques used in aircraft and satellite platforms, including IR and near IR, optical and microwave systems. We will then discuss specific terrestrial and coastal applications using a case history approach, including geologic, soil and biomass mapping, environmental monitoring, and natural hazard assessment. The course is aimed at graduate students and senior undergraduates with some background in math and physics. Grades are based on problems sets (a minimum of three), a mid-term test, and a report or lab exercise involving image processing, due at the end of the semester.
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2.00 Credits
Theory and practical application of the SEM and the electron probe to research problems. Lectures and laboratory with emphasis on independent operation of the SEM, special preparation techniques, and interpretation of results are included. Course is designed to provide students with a broad and thorough background in scanning electron microscopy.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Lectures, research projects or directed readings in special topics related to Marine Geology and Geophysics.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Lectures, research projects or directed readings in special topics related to Marine Geology and Geophysics.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide entering freshman business majors an enriched curriculum that examines key issues in the global business environment and emphasizes the importance of ethical business practices. The course culminates with a team project that encourages students to address real world problems and encourages a lifelong commitment to civic engagement.
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