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4.00 Credits
Introduction to seismology, earthquake mechanics, geomagnetism, gravity and terrestrial heat flow. All aspects of the course will be related to global plate tectonics. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week; occasional local field trips (may be during the school week or weekends) may be required. Prerequisites: GLS210, PHS211 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
The application of Geology to the solution of civil engineering problems. Emphasis on recognition and measurement of rock, soil, and hydrologic parameters for use in site evaluation, design, analysis, and construction. Controlling factors and recognition of geologic hazard potential. Three lecture hours per week. Offered alternate years. Prerequisites: GLS210, GLS341, MAT202N or MAT210 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
The use of earth science concepts, methods, equipment and knowledge in the direct solution of problems in archeology. The course will introduce students to the use of earth science methods in resolving archeological problems associated with artifact identifications, integrity of artifact sets, chronological context, paleolandscape habitat, and human-environment interactions. Students will learn the use and geoarcheological application of sophisticated field equipment such as Total Stations, GPS, and remote sensing methods. A one day local field trip is required. Three lecture hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Occurrence, origin, and exploitation of ore minerals, petroleum, coal and other economic materials. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: GLS322 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
Physical and chemical nature, origin, migration, and trapping of fluid hydrocarbons. Source rocks, "pipelines", reservoir rocks, exploration techniques. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: GLS100 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
Origin of the elements and their geological significance. Processes affecting the evolution of the Earth's crust and the distribution of the elements in rocks, sediments, soils and waters; geochemical cycles. Students produce computer-generated graphs in regularly assigned projects throughout the semester. Three lecture hours per week. Offered alternate years. Prerequisites: CHE130, GLS201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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4.00 Credits
This course is intended to serve as a core in the basics of surface and groundwater hydrology for environmental science majors. Students taking this course should gain a useful understanding of hydrologic theory and some basic skills used in hydrologic data gathering and analysis. Problem solving, short in-class activities and laboratory projects related to lecture material will enhance the student's understanding of hydrologic concepts. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: CHE130, GLS201, GLS210 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
Applied approach to environmental problems. We will focus on New England: expanding on preexisting theoretical knowledge with field trips and projects which emphasize local materials, i.e. glacial deposits, harbor sediments, crystalline rocks, and local problems. This is a lab and field oriented course intended to sharpen theory with practice. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week. Field trips required, 1 weekend and several to local sites. Offered alternate years. Prerequisites: GLS353, GLS356 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
The stratigraphy, structure, geomorphology, and geologic history of the various sections of the continent. Economic geology of important deposits is discussed. The Plate Tectonic hypothesis is considered as it relates to the evolution of the geologic provinces. Offered only through the Evening Division. Three lecture hours per week. Offered alternate years. Prerequisites: GLS100, GLS201; GLS210 is also recommended.
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3.00 Credits
Geology of New England and adjacent regions. Major structural belts and bedrock stratigraphy. Tectonic models for past orogenic events. The impact of bedrock geology and geologic structures on New England's landscape. Two weekend field trips. Three lecture hours per week. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: GLS201 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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