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4.00 Credits
An overview of near-surface geological systems and human interaction with them, followed by a topical discussion of key geo-societal issues including, but not limited to, earthquake hazards, landslides, water pollution, waste disposal, and health risks posed by radon and asbestos. When Offered: Spring term annually. Includes laboratory and one Saturday field trip. Credit Hours: 4
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4.00 Credits
Modern methods used in analysis of environmental samples for monitoring and research purposes. Standard and advanced techniques of air, water, sediment, and soil analysis are covered including spectrometric and chromatographic methods. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: permission of the instructor required. When Offered: Fall term odd-numbered years. Cross Listed: Cross-listed as CHEM 4190. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and CHEM 4190. Credit Hours: 4
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the observation and interpretation of igneous and metamorphic rocks in outcrop, hand sample, and thin sections. Processes of melting, solidification and migration of magmas; solid state recrystallization and pressure-temperature histories. Heat flow and regional crustal dynamics. Laboratory and field trips required. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ERTH 2330 and ERTH 2140. When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years. Credit Hours: 4
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4.00 Credits
Environmental issues of global concern will be investigated from a scientific perspective. Analysis of historic and current data bases on population, resources, land use, and climate will provide an introduction to detailed consideration of more specific case studies in areas including global warming, El Nino Southern Oscillation, ozone depletion, regional drought and water management, long-range transport of pollutants, species extinction and biological diversity loss. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: junior, senior, or graduate student status. When Offered: Fall term odd numbered years. Cross Listed: Cross-listed as IENV 4500. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and IENV 4500. Credit Hours: 4
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4.00 Credits
A broad survey of organic geochemistry suitable for students with a strong chemistry background who are majoring in science or engineering. Topics include the transport and fate of organic pollutants and the geochemistry of natural organic compounds in oceans, lakes, sediments, and soils. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 2210 and ERTH 1200 or permission of instructor. When Offered: Spring term odd-numbered years. Cross Listed: Cross-listed as CHEM 4540. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and CHEM 4540. Credit Hours: 4
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4.00 Credits
The course covers the physics of the Earth's interior, including a survey of its evolution, rotation, gravity and tides, seismicity, internal heat, magnetism, and tectonics. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ERTH 1100 or permission of instructor. When Offered: On demand. Credit Hours: 4
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the causes, consequences, and uses of vibrations in the Earth. Topics include elastic wave propagation, earthquake source mechanics, seismic risk analysis, exploration seismology, and tomographic imaging. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1020. When Offered: Spring term on demand. Credit Hours: 4
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4.00 Credits
Fundamentals of aqueous chemistry as applied to the evolution of natural waters. Principles of chemical equilibrium, activity models for solutes, pH as a master variable, concentration and Eh-pH diagrams, mineral solubility, aqueous complexes, ion exchange, and stable isotopes. The carbonate system, weathering reactions, and acid rain are examined in detail. Emphasis is on the chemical reactions that control surface and groundwater evolution in natural and engineered (treatment process) settings. Students learn theory, computation methods, and the use of computer programs for calculation of speciation and mass balance. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: permission of instructor. When Offered: Fall term annually. Cross Listed: (Cross listed as CHEM 4690 and ENVE 4110. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and either CHEM 4690 or ENVE 4110.) Credit Hours: 4
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4.00 Credits
Study of hydrologic, geologic, and other factors controlling groundwater flow, occurrence, development, chemistry, and contamination. Groundwater flow theory and aquifer test methods are introduced. Interactions between surface and subsurface hydrologic systems are covered. Some field trips are possible. (Students cannot receive credit for both this course and ERTH 6710.) Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1020 or equivalent or permission of the instructor. When Offered: Fall term annually. Credit Hours: 4
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4.00 Credits
Study of numerical solutions to the ordinary and partial differential equations of groundwater flow and contaminant transport. Emphasis on modeling methodology and solving applied problems. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ERTH 4710 or ERTH 6710 or permission of instructor. When Offered: Spring term odd-numbered years. Credit Hours: 4
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