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3.00 Credits
Introduction to earthquake and exploration seismology. Seismic wave propagation, data analysis and processing, earthquake mechanisms, seismic constraints on the structure of the Earth, relationship of seismicity to plate tectonics. Prerequisites: EPSc 353 and Math 217, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Composition and temperature of Earth's mantle and core, determined by geophysical methods. Inferences about mantle and core dynamics, especially interactions. Current understanding and history of interior in fields of seismology, geomagnetism, mineral physics, geodynamics. Prerequisite: EPSc 353 or permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Basic geophysical techniques used in exploration and environmental geophysics, emphasizing seismic and electromagnetic methods. Basic theory, field procedures, and interpretation of data. Use of geophysical instruments on field trips, followed by reduction and analysis of acquired data. Prerequisites: EPSc 353, Phys 118A, and Math 233, or permission of instructor. Two class hours and one two-hour laboratory a week, and approximately four one-day field trips during the semester.
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3.00 Credits
Fundamental physical processes necessary to understand plate tectonics and a variety of geological phenomena. Heat flow; gravity; elasticity and flexure; rheology of Earth materials. Prerequisites: EPSc 353 or permission of the graduate adviser.
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4.00 Credits
Stress, strain, rheology, ductile and brittle deformation processses and structures from microscale to macroscale. Applications to tectonics and experimental rock deformation, field techniques, interpretation of geologic maps and cross sections. Prerequisites: EPSc 352 and 353, or permission of instructor. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory a week.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to concepts and principles of structural geology with emphasis on field and laboratory methods for mapping and describing geologic structures. Topics include stress and strain; fracturing and brittle behavior; jointing and faulting; plate tectonics; and the geologic history of North America. Lab and fieldwork include introduction to topographic maps, orthographic projections, Mohr circle of stress, stereonet analysis, structure contouring, pace-and-compass mapping, determination of stratigraphic thickness, construction of geologic maps, and cross-sections. One and a half hours lecture, one three-hour lab a week. Up to six additional outdoor exercises on weekends. Prerequisites: EPSc 352 and EPSc 353, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Discussion of the evolution of the terrestrial planets and the outer-planet satellites as evidenced by the geologic records left on the surfaces of these bodies. Focus on major processes affecting planetary surfaces: impact cratering, volcanism, tectonism, and erosion and sedimentation by wind and water. Prerequisites: EPSc 352 and EPSc 353, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the geochemistry of the planets and their satellites using data from Earth-based, Earth-orbital, and spacecraft observations. Prerequisites: EPSc 352 and permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Investigation of scientific questions at the interface of microbiology, biochemistry, ecology, geochemistry, and environmental studies. Content varies each time this course is offered. With permission of the chair, course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
How do we know about environments of the geologic past? Survey of paleoenvironmental proxies (stable isotopes, macroflora, macro- and micro-fauna, pollen/palynomorphs, paleosols, lacustrine sediments, etc.); applications and limitations of each proxy; analytical techniques. Focus on terrestrial, as opposed to marine, environments. Prerequisite: EPSc 201 or permission of instructor; EPSc 422 recommended.
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