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GEOL 396: X-ray Characterization of Solid Materials
3.00 Credits
James Madison University
3 credits. Offered spring every other year. Covers fundamental principles and theory behind two powerful, X-ray based, technologies: X-ray Diffraction and Energy Dispersive Analysis of X-rays (EDS). Students will collect and analyze data from a single crystal Gandolfi X-ray camera, automated powder diffraction system (focusing goniometer), and EDAX system (EDS). Prerequisite: GEOL 280, MATS/CHEM/PHYS 275 or ISAT 300.
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GEOL 399: Field Geology
6.00 Credits
James Madison University
6 credits. Field methods include use of Brunton compass, telescopic alidade and plane table, and compass traversing. A synthesis of geologic concepts and principles leading to the construction and interpretation of geologic and topographic maps. Prerequisites: GEOL 364 and GEOL 365 or permission of the instructor.
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GEOL 405: Vertebrate Paleontology
1.00 - 3.00 Credits
James Madison University
3 credits. A study of the origin and evolution of the vertebrates. Emphasis will be on understanding how the processes of earth evolution and biological evolution have interacted through time to produce a coherent picture of vertebrate history. Prerequisite: GEOL 230, BIO 124 or permission of the instructor.
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GEOL 410: Engineering Geology
2.00 Credits
James Madison University
3 credits. Study of the applications of geology to engineering practice. Topics include soil mechanics, foundations, engineering classification of soils, slope stability and mineral aggregates. Prerequisites: GEOL 340 and either MATH 205 or MATH 235 or equivalent.
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GEOL 415: Geological Evolution of North America
3.00 Credits
James Madison University
3 credits. A systematic survey of the tectonic evolution of the North American continent and the corresponding evolution of depositional basins and paleoenvironments. Prerequisites: GEOL 364 and GEOL 365 or permission of the instructor.
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GEOL 440: Geophysics
2.00 - 3.00 Credits
James Madison University
3 credits. A survey of applied geophysical methods, with particular attention to shallow subsurface investigations. Topics include gravity, magnetics, electrical and electromagnetic techniques, and seismology and ground-penetrating radar. Practical experience with data acquisition, reduction and interpretation. Prerequisites: GEOL 110 and two semesters of calculus or permission of the instructor.
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GEOL 444: Topics in Geophysics
3.00 Credits
James Madison University
3 credits. An in-depth investigation into selected aspects of geophysics. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and students and may vary from year to year. Some common candidate issues include earthquake seismology, field survey planning and execution, geophysical interpretation theory, and the geophysical underpinnings of plate tectonic theory. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
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GEOL 450: Geology Seminar
1.00 Credits
James Madison University
1 credit. An in-depth study of a particular problem in geology (e.g., plate tectonics, astrogeology, low-temperature geochemistry, etc.) Scientific literature will be reviewed and discussed. Prerequisite: 20 credits in geology.
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GEOL 460: Hydrogeology
2.00 Credits
James Madison University
3 credits. Basic concepts of subsurface water as a part of the hydrologic cycle. Topics include storativity and permeability in porous media, principles of flow, computer applications, groundwater exploration, and mapping and environmental aspects of groundwater. Prerequisites: GEOL 110 and two semesters of calculus or permission of the instructor.
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GEOL 467: Stratigraphy,Structure and Tectonics
2.00 - 3.00 Credits
James Madison University
4 credits. Offered spring. Examination of how stratigraphic, structural and tectonic principles control the character and distribution of rocks. Practical study of principles, regional patterns in sedimentary rocks and stresses the deform rocks are explored in laboratory and field exercises. Topics and techniques are discussed within the framework of the 1.2 billion year geologic history of the Virginia region and its connection with the tectonic processes through the rest of the world. Not acceptable for B.S. in geology. Prerequisites: GEOL 110 and GEOL 230.
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