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0.00 - 6.00 Credits
Problems or readings on specific subjects or projects in the department. Consent of instructor required.
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0.00 - 6.00 Credits
This course is designed to give the department an opportunity to test a new course. Variable title.
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3.00 Credits
The origin and distribution of economically important natural resources including soils, water resources, metals, non-metals, building materials, petroleum, and other energy resources. Prerequisites: Geology 325 and 326 or equivalents.
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3.00 Credits
Overview of environmental problems facing humans. Emphasis will be placed on surface and groundwater pollution, geological hazards, and pressures on Earth's ecosystems and natural resources by urbanization and population growth. Prerequisites: Geology 325 and 326 or equivalents.
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0.00 - 6.00 Credits
Discussion of current topics.
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3.00 Credits
A study of ore suites utilizing various advanced, quantitative ore microscopy techniques including hardness, spectral reflectance, indentation, color, rotation property measurements, fluid inclusion geothermometry, and salinity measurements. Laboratory study includes demonstration and operation of the luminoscope and other microbeam techniques. Prerequisite: Geology 312.
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3.00 Credits
Mineral structure, geochemical properties, occurrence, environment, and uses of clays. Determination of physical properties, optics, x-ray diffraction, and thermal features of clays. Field trip fee required. Prerequisites: Geology 113 and 275, or Chem 237, or Civ Eng 315, or Geo Eng 372.
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3.00 Credits
The course provides theoretical background, analytical techniques, and hands-on experience, for quantifying processes that lead to the formation and evolution of rocks and structures produced as a result of deformation at a variety of scales - hand sample to global. Poster - and oral - presentations, and a research paper required. Prerequisites: Geology 220, Geophys 381.
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3.00 Credits
An advanced study of stratigraphic, diagenetic and tectonic processes in sedimentary basins. Prerequisites: Geology 220, 223, 275 or 375 or 376.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of topics concerned with the physical properties of earth materials, processes affecting change of the surface and interior of the earth, and the driving forces causing these changes. Weekly critical assessment of literature, and an oral presentation and term paper required. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
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