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4.00 Credits
A study of the origin, evolution and interpretation of sedimentary rocks using microscopic to field characteristics; understand sedimentary processes and interpretation of depositional environments; understanding of stratigraphic principles and will be exposed to various stratigraphic interpretations such as: sequence stratigraphy, biostratigraphy, magneto-stratigraphy, and seismic-stratigraphy. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisites: GEOL 3401, or consent of instructor. $35 fee.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the Earth and Earth processes through the application of chemical principles; principles and application of crystal chemistry, geochemical thermodynamics, isotope geochemistry, and aqueous geochemistry. Lab will involve particpation by each student in acquisition, interpretation, and presentation of geochemical data relevant to a specific geologic problem. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 1401 and CHEM 1401, or consent of instructor. $35 fee.
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4.00 Credits
Ignesous topics include principles of igneous petrology; generation, emplacement and crystalization of magma; phase chemistry; principles of igneous rock classification; relationship of magma types to geologic setting; metamorphic topics include principles of metamorphic petrology; metamorphic reactions and phase chmistry; concepts of metamorphic grade, P-T regimes and relationships to geologic environments. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisites: GEOL 3401 and CHEM 1401 or consent of instructor. $35 fee.
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4.00 Credits
A survey of both surface and ground water hydrology; knowledge of the varouis pathways of the hydrologic cycle and major reservoirs, flood hazard, soil moisture, principles of local and regional ground water flow, geology of ground water occurrence and ground water development and management; labs will include computer models of ground water movement and may include field activities. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisites: GEOL 1401 or consent of instructor. $35 fee.
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4.00 Credits
A study of ocean currents, waves, chemistry, beaches and seafloor, and life in the oceans with applications on how these life forms are used to trace currents, temperatures and origins of the water. May be used in meeting biology major requirements. Field trips may be included as one of the instructional tools. Lecture three hours, lab three hours. Prerequisite: GEOL 1401 or consent of instructor. $35 fee. Other fees may apply for field costs.
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4.00 Credits
An understanding of physical properties that influence porosity, permeability, texture and composition of reservoir rocks; well log analysis and their relationship to rock properties. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisites: GEOL 3407 and either PHYS 1401 or PHYS 2401, or consent of instructor. $35 fee.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of geophysical aspects of the earth including different methods of study including seismic reflection, seismic refraction, gravimetrics and magnetics; processes of heat flow within the Earth. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisites: GEOL 3401 and either PHYS1401 or PHYS1402 or consent of instructor. $35 fee.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of different aspects of the earth including various systems and processes as selected by the student under guidance of the instructor. May be taken for up to 4 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. $35 fee.
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4.00 Credits
Provides teachers with both content enrichment and hands-on activities suitable for classroom use addressing TAKS Objective 5-Earth and Space Systems. The course will cover aspects of earth materials and processes, including various surface systems and cycles (rock, hydrologic, etc.) $35 fee.
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4.00 Credits
Provides teachers with both content enrichment and hand-on activities suitable for classroom use addressing TAKS Objective 5-Earth and Space Systems. The course will address components of the hydrologic cycle including oceanic and atmospheric processes along with features of the earth-moon system. $35 fee.
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