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4.00 Credits
Fundamentals of oceanography, with discussions on the effects of the oceans and people on the Earth's climate and biological communities. Topics include the formation of ocean currents, waves and tides, the greenhouse effect, El Niño, marine pollution, the exploitation of marine resources, wetlands preservation, coral reefs, life in the deep sea, and other marine ecological systems. Laboratory course. Can receive credit for only one of GEOS 3401 or ISNS 3367 The Oceans. (3-3) R
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4.00 Credits
Principles and evolution of modern stratigraphic nomenclature; concepts of space and time in the rock record and methods of stratigraphic correlation; factors controlling stratigraphic architecture of sedimentary basins; integrated stratigraphic techniques. Origin, transportation, and deposition of carbonate and siliciclastic sediments; weathering, textural analysis, and depositional environments. Laboratory course. Field trips. Prerequisites: GEOS 1103, 1104, 1303, 1304, and 2409. (3-3) Y
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the study of invertebrate fossils occurring in Cretaceous sedimentary strata in North Texas. "Hands on" approach to the study of invertebrate macrofossils and microfossilsincludes learning how to (1) collect fossils at selected outcrops in the field; (2) process samples for fossils in the laboratory; (3) illustrate microfossils using the scanning electron microscope; and (4) identify fossils using the available paleontological literature. Both lectures and laboratory exercises will focus on the invertebrate phyla occurring in selected North Texas Cretaceous outcrops. Laboratory and field trip course. Not available to students who have taken, or are taking, GEOS 3430. (3-3) Y
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4.00 Credits
History of life as documented by the fossil record. Basic concepts of Paleontology and Biostratigraphy followed by a review of major fossil groups and major events in the evolution of life, speciation, mass extinction, evolution of communities and ecosystems through geologic time. Paleontological methods to paleoenvironmental reconstruction. Field trip. Prerequisites: GEOS 1103, 1104, 1303, 1304 and 2409. (3-3) Y
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the petrographic microscope and its use for study of igneous and metamorphic minerals and rocks. Identification and classification of volcanic and plutonic igneous rocks and metamorphic rocks and their identification in thin section. Introduction to igneous and metamorphic petrogenesis. Corequisite: GEOS 2406. (3-3) Y
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4.00 Credits
Modern tectonic concepts, survey of major structural provinces, examination of material behavior, stress-strain concepts, failure criteria, soil mechanics, fault analysis, rheology, fold analysis and applications of structural concepts to neotectonics and environmental problems. Training in graphical techniques, use of stereographic projections, and geological map interpretation. Laboratory course. Field trip. Prerequisites: GEOS 1103, 1104, 1303, 1304, 2409 and 2406. Recommended prerequisites: PHYS 2325 and 2125. (3-3) Y
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3.00 Credits
The study of the structure and evolution of the Earth through petrology, geochemistry and geophysics. Plate tectonics will be emphasized as a framework for crust and mantle dynamics. The roles of gravity, thermal processes and the mechanical behavior of rocks are investigated. Tectonic settings of igneous and metamorphic rocks will be explored. Prerequisites: GEOS 1103, 1104, 1303, 1304, 2409, and 3464. Recommended prerequisites: PHYS 2125 and 2325. (3-0) Y
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3.00 Credits
Planet Earth comprises a system of interacting spheres: atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere, all of which have played an important role in Earth processes and Earth history. This course examines these Earth systems and how their interactions over time have effected their evolving compositions, the evolution of life and Earth's climate. The short-term and long-term parts of the Carbon cycle provide the underlying theme for the study of the Earth System. Prerequisites: GEOS 1103, 1104, 1303, 1304, and 2409. (3-0) Y
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3.00 Credits
For students conducting independent research and scientific writing in Geosciences. Subject and scope to be determined on an individual basis. Satisfies the Advanced Writing Requirement for Geoscience majors. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and senior in Geosciences. (3-0) S
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3.00 Credits
For students conducting independent research for honors theses or projects. Satisfies advanced writing requirement. (3-0) R
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