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3.00 Credits
Paleoclimatic history of the Earth, with emphasis on the Neogene and Quaternary Periods. Survey of marine and terristrial geological records of paleoclimate, including physical sedimentology, geochemistry, and pollen profiles of ice and sediment cores and speleothems. Prerequisite: GEOL 333. 3 credits.
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Description and classification of volcanoes, volcanic eruptions, and volcanic deposits. Emphasis on the dynamics of volcanic eruptions, pyroclastic rocks, lava flows, and volcanic hazard assessment. Prerequisite: GEOL 427. 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the earth’s origin, age, thermal and magnetic history; the dynamics and internal structure of lithospheric plates; the mechanisms and geometric constraints of plate motion; and a review of the motions of plates in the past. Prerequisite: GEOL 341. 3 credits.
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Study of crustal deformation and the creation of mountain belts around the world. Emphasis on the comparative structural development of different regions around the globe within the context of plate tectonics. Prerequisites: GEOL 220 and 341. 3 credits.
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Introduction to geophysical methods, including measurement techniques, rock properties, and interpretation methods using seismology, gravity, magnetics, ground penetrating radar, resistivity and well logs. Three hours lecture and three hours lab. Prerequisite: GEOL 101, MATH 182, PHYS 152 or 182. 4 credits.
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2.00 Credits
Introduction in the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of remote sensing data. Topics covered include basic mapping concepts, the structure of remote sensing data and analysis, thermal and radar techniques, and classification schemes. Laboratory computer based. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Corequisite: PHYS 152 or PHYS 182 and 182L. Prerequisite: GEOL 101. 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Theoretical foundations and modern analytical techniques used in isotopic dating of rocks. Discussion of applications to specific geologic problems and the thermal significance of isotopic dates. Survey of new dating techniques. Prerequisites: GEOL 427 and CHEM 122. 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Analysis and application of stratigraphic concepts, and the genesis and classification of sediments. Study of regional stratigraphic patterns and their related sedimentary environments. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: GEOL 301, CHEM 121, and MATH 181. 4 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Origin, migration, accumulation, and geologic distribution of petroleum. Surface, sub-surface and geophysical methods of exploration. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: GEOL 341 and GEOL 462. 4 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Factors controlling occurrence and distribution of water resource its quality and quantity, methods of exploration and development. Prerequisites: GEOL 341, CHEM 122 and MATH 181. 3 credits.
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