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3.00 Credits
Origin and distribution of elements and isotopes in geological materials; principles of geochemical thermodynamics, aqueous geochemistry and mineral-water interactions pertaining to geochemical reactions and transport of the elements in the Earth's near-surface environment; introduction to terrestrial, oceanic, and atmospheric geochemical cycles. PREREQ: GEOL202 and CHEM103/CHEM133 recommended. COREQ: GEOL202 and CHEM103/CHEM133 recommended.
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3.00 Credits
The application of geologic principles to matters of environmental concern. Discussion, examples, techniques and case histories in water supply, waste disposal, zoning and land use, mining, legislation, regulation and professionalism emphasizing the role of geologist and the educated citizen. PREREQ: GEOL107 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
OSHA 40-hour safety training certification hazardous waste operations health and safety training program. Includes material from environmental regulations, hazard recognition, toxicology, environmental monitoring, personal protective equipment, site characterization and analysis, site zone and control, health and safety plans, decontamination and spill response recovery.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to field measurement techniques and field analysis during a travel and field learning experience to an alpine area. Field mapping, observation, use of handheld instrumentation, and field estimation methods. RESTRICTIONS: This course requires significant outdoor physical activity, camping, and an August field trip with a fee that covers travel expenses. Permission of instructor is required to make sure students know what they are getting into.
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3.00 Credits
Principles of active and passive remote sensing data interpretation for geologists. Study of geomorphic, structural, and lithologic characteristics of the Earth as observed in aerial and satellite data. Emphasis on the use of multispectral, radar, and LiDAR data for geologic mapping.
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3.00 Credits
Principles of groundwater flow and water chemistry in varied geologic media. Evaluation of groundwater resources and assessment of environmental problems associated with groundwater use. PREREQ: MATH241 (MATH242 recommended). RESTRICTIONS: Students who received credit in CIEG498 are not eligible to take this course without permission.
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3.00 Credits
Erosional, depositional and tectonic processes; morphology and classification, and geologic history of the coastal areas of the world. PREREQ: GEOL107 or permission of the instructor.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
Course on plate tectonics with an emphasis on the history of plate tectonics, plate kinematics and dynamics, and processes at plate boundaries. Topics are explored from the perspective of marine geology and geophysical techniques. Course is taught through Lectures, scientific literature discussions, class activities, homework, and a term presentation. PREREQ: GEOL107.
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3.00 Credits
How microorganisms drive geological processes in modern environments, and the roles of microbial life on ancient Earth. Discussion of literature on topics such as biomineralization, weathering, microfossils, biomarkers, astrobiology, genomics, evolution, and redox history of Earth.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to geophysical methods that may include seismic reflection and refraction, side-scan sonar, multibeam sonar, ground-penetration radar (GPR), LiDAR, and resistivity exploration methods and interpretations. Additional topics that could be addressed include seismology, magnetism, gravity, and geodesy. PREREQ: GEOL107 or GEOL105/115 or GEOL113; PHYS201/PHYS221; MATH115, MATH117, MATH221, or MATH241.
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