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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of basic statistical techniques, including univariate, multivariate and non-parametric statistics, as applied in the earth and environmental sciences.
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3.00 Credits
Pre-requisite: EBIO 4080 or EENS 6020 and approval of instructor. An introduction to the art and science of mapmaking with the aid of state-of-the-art Geographic Information Systems (GIS), specifically Environmental Sciences Research Institute (ESRI), ArcGIS and Golden Software Surfer. An introduction to geodetic models, map projections, geographic coordinate systems, global position systems, geographic information systems, satellite photogrammetry, and database design. Practical skills will be developed through mapping projects designed to illustrate the use of contouring algorithms and other spatial analysis tools.
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3.00 Credits
Pre-requisite: EENS 1110/1130, 1120/1140, and CHEM 1070, 1080. Geomorphic features of estuarine, coastal, and continental shelf environments: erosional, depositional, and geochemical processes; field and laboratory methods; emphasis on dynamic coastal environments of the northern Gulf of Mexico. Offered: Summers only.
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3.00 Credits
Pre-requisite: Approval of instructor. An examination of the causes and effects of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, subsidence, coastal erosion, flooding, severe weather (including hurricanes), and meteorite impacts. Also includes a discussion of options available to mitigate disasters.
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3.00 Credits
The interplay between tectonic processes and the development and modification of landforms, from scale of earthquake ruptures to mountain building. The course will also include an overview of techniques for analyzing tectonic and geomorphic data, and an introduction to geochronology and thermochronology. Lecture and seminar format; mandatory field trip. Undergraduate level structural geology and geomorphology are recommended, but not required.
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3.00 Credits
Pre-requisite: Approval of instructor. Topical and timely course, typically in a seminar format in which students lead discussions based on current scientific literature. The topics will be listed on a semester-by-semester basis in the Schedule of Classes.
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3.00 Credits
Special course taught by Tulane faculty or visiting faculty. The topics will be listed in the Schedule of Classes.
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4.00 Credits
Pre-requisite: EENS 1120," "EBIO 6140, or approval of instructor. Principles of invertebrate paleontology; a systematic treatment of the fossil invertebrates and their living relatives. Emphasis on functional morphology, ontogeny, and paleoecology. Lectures, laboratory, field trip. (Same as EBIO 6090.)
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3.00 Credits
Pre-requisite: EENS 6090 or elementary biology. The foraminifera, ostracoda, nannofossils, conodonts and other groups of microfossils. Lectures and laboratory. (Same as EBIO 6100.)
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4.00 Credits
Pre-requisite: EENS 2110. The study of igneous and metamorphic rocks including their nature and origin in both hanad specimen and using the petrographic microscope. In addition to lectures there are two laboratories per week.
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