524. Methods of Geochronology (1.5). Concepts and principles
of geologic time. Absolute and relative dating methods. Applying dating
techniques to stratigraphic, structural, and petrological problems. Geological
process rates. Prerequisites: GEOL 330 and CHEM 110. Three hours of lecture
per week for one-half semester.
531. Advanced Physical Geology (1.5). Topics in physical
geology: hydrology, rock deformation, volcanology, regional stratigraphy,
geophysics, trace element geochemistry, and experimental petrology. Subjects
vary each year. Prerequisites: GEOL 330, MATH 110, PHYX 107 (or 110) or
consent of instructor. Three hours of lecture per week for one-half semester.
With consent, may be repeated up to four times.
531L. Advanced Physical Geology Lab (.5).* When offered,
must be taken concurrently with 531. Three hours lab/field trip per week for
one-half semester. May include week-end field trips.
550. Fluvial Processes (2).* Quantitative and qualitative
description of river processes. Mechanics of flow and sediment transport in open
channels, adjustments of channel form and pattern, fluvial sediment budgets, and
techniques for field measurement. Prerequisites: GEOL 350, MATH 110, PHYX 107
(or 110); or consent of instructor. Three hours lecture and one three-hour
lab/field trip per week for one-half semester. May require one-day weekend field
trip(s).
551. Hillslope Processes (2).* Quantitative and qualitative
description of the mechanics of erosion and deposition on hillslopes.
Development and application of sediment budgets. Hillslope hydrology,
weathering, mass movement, slope stability, sheet and rill erosion, slope
development models, and techniques for field measurement of slope processes.
Prerequisites: GEOL 350, MATH 110, PHYX 107 (or 110) or consent of
instructor. Three hours lecture and one three-hour lab/field trip per week for
one-half semester. May require one-day weekend field trip(s).
553. Quaternary Stratigraphy (4).* Concepts, theory, and
methods of Quaternary geology; soil stratigraphy, climate changes; glacial and
periglacial processes and patterns. Prerequisite: GEOL 350. Concurrent
enrollment in GEOL 554 required. Three hours lecture, three hours lab/field trip
per week.
554. Quaternary Geology Field Trip (2).* Week-long trip to
study Quaternary stratigraphic and tectonic problems in the western US.
Concurrent enrollment in GEOL 453, 553, or 555 required. May be repeated
twice.
555. Quaternary Tectonics (2).* Critical review of
Quaternary crustal deformation. Mechanics, rates and distribution of faulting,
folding, uplift, and subsidence. Methods of measurement and analysis of
Quaternary and active tectonic processes. Prerequisites: GEOL 330 and 350.
Three hours lecture, three hours lab or field trip per week for one-half
semester. May require weekend field trip(s).
556. Hydrogeology (2.5).* Geologic factors controlling the
nature, occurrence, and flow of groundwater. Physics of saturated and
unsaturated groundwater flow. Geologic and environmental factors affecting
groundwater quality and contaminant transport. Mechanics of geothermal systems.
Physical and geological insight into modeling and solution of groundwater
problems. Prerequisites: GEOL 350, MATH 110, PHYX107 (or 11O); MATH210
recommended. Two hours lecture weekly; three hour lab every other week. May
require one day weekend field trip(s).
558. Geomorphology of Soils (3).* Geomorphic significance of
soils. Physical and chemical weathering mechanisms; climosequences,
toposequences, and chronosequences; relation of soils to erosional and
depositional processes; interpretation of paleosols; and use of soils in
relative dating of geologic deposits. Prerequisites: GEOL 350 and CHEM 110.
May require weekend field trips.
685. Seminar In Applied Geology (1). Review and report on
current literature and problems in applied geology. May be repeated three times.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
690. Thesis (1-6). Preparing written thesis as required for
graduate degree. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
699. Independent Study (1-5). Individual study for
graduates. Possible modes: reading, conference, research. May be repeated up to
five times. Prerequisites: graduate standing, department approval.
700. In-Service Professional Development in Geology (1-3).*
Directed studies for geology professionals desiring advanced or specialized
instruction, especially that leading to credentialing and certification of
teachers. May be repeated five times. Prerequisite: consent of
instructor.
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