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GEOSCIENCES (GEOS) Gould-Simpson Building, Room 208 (520) 621-6024 Professors Clement G. Chase, Head, Victor R. Baker, William B. Bull, Robert F. Butler, Peter J. Coney, Paul E. Damon (Emeritus), George H. Davis, Stanley N. Davis (Emeritus), William R. Dickinson (Emeritus), Michael J. Drake (Planetary Sciences), Karl W. Flessa, Jibamitra Ganguly, Laurence M. Gould (Emeritus), John M. Guilbert (Emeritus), C. Vance Haynes, Charles W. Kreitler (Hydrology and Water Resources), Gerhard O.W. Kremp (Emeritus), Everett H. Lindsay, Austin Long, Paul S. Martin (Emeritus), Edgar J. McCullough, Jr., H.J. Melosh (Planetary Sciences), Bartholomew S. Nagy, Denis L. Norton, Judith Totman Parrish, P. Jonathan Patchett, Joseph F. Schreiber, Jr. (Emeritus), Terah L. Smiley (Emeritus), John S. Sumner (Emeritus), Spencer R. Titley, James R. Wait (Emeritus), Terry C. Wallace Associate Professors Mark D. Barton, Andrew W. Cohen, Owen K. Davis, Randall M. Richardson, Joaquin Ruiz, Robert Singer (Planetary Sciences) Assistant Professors Lawrence M. Anovitz, Suzanne Baldwin, L. Susan Beck, George E. Gehrels, Roy A. Johnson, Jay Quade Lecturer Peter L. Kresan Laboratory of Tree Ring Research West Stadium Building, Room 109 (520) 621-6469 Professors Malcolm K. Hughes, Director, Bryant Bannister (Emeritus), Jeffery S. Dean, Harold C. Fritts (Emeritus), William J. Robinson (Emeritus), Charles W. Stockton, Marvin A. Stokes (Emeritus) Associate Professor Katie Hirschboeck, Steven W. Leavitt Assistant Professors Lisa J. Graumlich, Thomas W. Swetnam Geosciences, or those sciences dealing with the study of the Earth, incorporate the various fields of study that are applicable to an understanding of the formation and development of the chemical, physical, and biological aspects of the Earth. Academic and research pursuits in the geosciences lead toward a professional career in solving or helping to solve the current and projected issues dealing with land use, urban development, the search for energy sources, water, industrial and commercial minerals, and questions concerning earth processes involved in modern geologic studies. The department offers the following degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Geosciences with concentrations in geology or geophysics; and a Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy with a major in geosciences. For graduate admissions and degree requirements, consult the Graduate Catalog. The degree of Bachelor of Science in Education with a teaching major in earth sciences is available through the College of Education. The B.S. in Geosciences (geology concentration): In addition to the requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, the following courses are required: GEOS 101, 102, 103, 104, 209, 225, 302, 315, 321, 322, any four 400-level GEOS courses, and a field program (GEOS 412 and 413, or equivalent), MATH 124 or 125a, 125b, and one additional course from MATH 215, 223, STAT 263 (or STAT 160); CHEM 103a-103b, 104a-104b; PHYS 110, 116, 121; C SC 115 (or other approved computer course); plus approved electives from geosciences and supporting fields to total 131 units. The B.S. in Geosciences (geophysics concentration): In addition to the requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, the following courses are required: GEOS 101, 102, 103, 104, 209, 302, 321, 322, 412, 416, 420, and 419 or 424 or 432 or 434 or 469; MATH 124 or 125a, 125b, 223, 254, and 422a; CHEM 103a-103b, 104a-104b; PHYS 110, 116, 121 and 410 or ECE 381; a computer science course approved by the advisor; plus approved electives from geosciences and supporting fields to total 131 units. Students in the B.S. in Education (earth science teaching major) enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences as a pre-education major for the freshman and sophomore years. Although students meet with a pre-education advisor in the College of Education to outline required course work, they will also be advised in the Department of Geosciences. Students must apply for admission, and subsequent transfer, to the College of Education for their junior and senior years. The required courses include: ASTR 110a; ATMO 171; GEOS 101, 102, 103, 104, and 401, MATH 124, 125a. A minimum of 12 additional elective units require two courses selected from GEOS 225, 321, 322, 431, 450, 453 or 478; one course on societal issues in earth science from GEOS 415, GEOS 473, ATMO 336 or ECOL 206; and one course from ASTR 301, ATMO 300a or 300b, PTYS 403 or ECOL 302. If either ASTR 301 or ATMO 300a or 300b is chosen, ASTR 110a or ATMO 171, respectively, will be waived from the core requirement. The teaching minor may be a single minor or a split minor from chemistry, physics, or biology; a single minor in mathematics is also acceptable. Students must also satisfy the College of Arts and Sciences general education requirements and professional preparation courses in the College of Education. A variety of geosciences minor options are available to students in other departments: earth resources, environmental geoscience, geoarchaeology, geochemistry, geophysics, mineralogy, and paleontology. A split minor is also an option. An advisor in the student's field of interest will assist in selecting courses. The teaching minor requires 20 units of approved earth science courses, including GEOS 101, 102, 103, 104; ASTR 110a-110b, and ATMO 171. The department participates in the honors program. 101. Introduction to Physical Geology (3) Earth's materials; surface and internal geologic processes; development of plate tectonics model. CR, 103. 102. Introduction to Historical Geology (3) Geologic history of the earth with emphasis on North America; modern concepts on the origin of life and evolution. P, 101, CR, 104. 103. Introduction to Physical Geology Laboratory (1) Practical experience in rock and mineral identification, topographic and geologic maps, and applied problems in geosciences. Field trips. Fee. CR, 101. 104. Introduction to Historical Geology Laboratory (1) An introduction to fossil identification, principles of paleoecology, stratigraphy, and applied problems in geosciences. Field trips. Fee. P, 101, 103, CR, 102. 106. Survey of the Solar System (4) I II (Identical with PTYS 106) 107a. Introduction to Global Change (4) I Examination of the ways humanity alters the global environment; analysis of linkages between components of the earth system (i.e., atmosphere, biosphere, and geosphere). 107a not prerequisite to 107b. For non-majors only. (Identical with HWR 107a). 107b. Introduction to Global Change (4) I (Identical with HWR 107b). 110. Environmental Geology (3) I II Introduction to geologic studies and their application to current environmental problems, their causes and possible solutions. Focuses on surface geologic processes and geohazards, natural resources, and global systems. Field trips. Primarily for nonmajors. Kresan/Schreiber 209. Introduction to Mineralogy and Geochemistry (5) II An integrated treatment of the condensed materials that constitute the earth. Review of chemical principles, the origin and distribution of the elements. Crystallography, physical properties, and crystal chemistry of minerals. Systematic treatment of the crystal chemistry and physical properties of rock-forming silicate and non-silicate minerals. Equilibrium relations among geological solids and fluids. Distribution of elements in surfical, crustal, oceanic and mantle minerals, rocks and fluids. Geochemical cycles. Identification of minerals in hand specimen, chemical calculations. 3R, 6L. P, CHEM 103a, 104a. Barton/Ruiz/Baldwin 225. Introduction to Paleontology (4) I GRD Basic principles and concepts; morphology and classification of fossils; their occurrence, distribution, geologic and evolutionary significance. 3R, 2L. Field trips. P, 102, 104. Flessa 280. History of Life (2) II Scenarios and explanations for major events in the history of life from the origin of the Earth to the evolution of humans. Lindsay 302. Principles of Stratigraphy and Sedimentation (4) I GRD Basic principles and methods of stratigraphic analysis; sedimentation and depositional environments, facies relations, evaluation of unconformities, stratigraphic classification and nomenclature, correlation, and dynamics of basin fill. 3R, 3L. Field trips. P, 209. Cohen Writing-Emphasis Course. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing- Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this catalog). 315. Introduction to Petrology and Optical Mineralogy (5) Introduction to methods of optical mineralogy and petrography. Classification, compositions, structure, distribution, and origin of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Rocks in their tectonic setting. Petrologic evolution of rocks through time. Examination of rocks in hand specimen and thin section. 3R, 6L. P, 209. Writing-emphasis course.* 321. Structural Geology (4) II GRD Description and analysis of geologic structures of deformational origin; stereographic and experimental work in lab.; structure mapping in the field. 3R, 4L. P, 101, 102. G. Gehrels 322. Introduction to Geophysics (3) I GRD Physical principles applied to problems in earth science including seismology, gravity, magnetics, heat flow, plate tectonics. P, PHYS 116 and 180b. Butler 330. Introduction to Remote Sensing (3) I (Identical with GEOG 330) 346H. Natural Resources and Society (3) I History of the impact of minerals and metals on development of society and civilization, uniqueness of resources, current situation and problems. P, junior standing. Titley 396H. Honors Proseminar 397. Workshop a. Teaching Geosciences (2-3) [Rpt./3] I II P, consult department before enrolling. 400. Introduction to Geochemistry (3) I Nuclear systematics and thermodynamics with applications to geologic processes. P, 101, 103; CHEM 103b, 104b. May be convened with 500. Ruiz 403. Introduction to the Solar System (3) I 1993-94 (Identical with PTYS 403) May be convened with 503. 404. Petrographic Techniques (3) I Introduction to application of modern petrographic techniques. Use of optical theory, optical petrography, electron microprobe and image processing to examine and describe minerals and other materials. 2R, 3L. May be convened with 504. Anovitz 406. Conservation Biology (3) II 1994-95 (Identical with ECOL 406) May be convened with 506. 407. Photogeology (3) II (Identical with G EN 407) May be convened with 507. 408. Mammalian Phylogeny and Evolution (3) II 1994-95 A study of the mammalian fossil record, with emphasis on taxonomy and morphological evolution of selected mammal orders. 2R, 3L. Field trips. May be convened with 508. Lindsay 409a. Petrology (3) II Earth composition; spatial and temporal distribution of rock types; Igneous petrology. Application of physicochemical and isotopic principles to magmatic processes. P, 315, 405, CHEM 480a. May be convened with 509a. Ruiz 410. Earth Science Teaching Methods and Materials (2) I Instructional methods in laboratory and classroom, resources development, curriculum planning and assessment. Field trips. P, 22 units in earth sciences. 411. Introduction to Planetary Geology (4) I 1994-95 (Identical with PTYS 411) 412. Geology Field Camp I (3) S Field methods in geology; preparation of geologic reports. Fee. P, 302, 315, 321. 413. Geology Field Camp II (3) S Field studies in geology, with emphasis on geologic mapping. Fee. P, 412. 415. Geologic Hazards (2) I Physical aspects of floods, landslides, subsidence, earthquakes, volcanoes, and coastal storms. Role of geology in natural hazard management. P, 101, 103. Baker 416. Field Studies in Geophysics (3) I II S (Identical with G EN 416) May be convened with 516. 417. Sedimentary Basin Analysis (3) II Stratigraphic sedimentological, paleogeographic, and paleotectonic evolution of sedimentary basins with attention to facies relations, depositional systems, and structural and plate tectonic framework. P, 302. May be convened with 517. Parrish 418. Advanced Mineralogy (3) I 1994-95 Structure and crystal chemistry of minerals, microstructural development, kinetics and mechanisms of mineral reactions and transformations, with application to determining geologic history of rocks. P, 209 or consult department before enrolling. May be convened with 518. Snow 419. Global Tectonic Processes (3) II Plate tectonics; thermal properties and processes in the Earth; mechanical behavior of lithosphere and mantle; global gravity and geoid. P, MATH 254; PHYS 121. (Identical with PTYS 419) May be convened with 519. Richardson/Chase 421. Tectonometamorphism (3) II 1993-94 Introduction to the use of thermodynamics and kinetics in constraining the P-T-t variables controlling subsolidus processes. Application of these results to interpretations of regional tectonics and the thermal evolution of planetary bodies. P, consult with department before enrolling. May be convened with 521. Anovitz 423. Regional Structural Geology (3) [Rpt./3] I Geologic mapping in a variety of rock types and structural regimes, with emphasis on the recognition and solution of regionally significant structural problems. Field trips. P, 413. May be convened with 523. G. Gehrels 424. Paleomagnetism: Principles and Applications (3) II Physical basis for remanent magnetism in rocks, techniques of sample collection, measurements, and statistical treatment; review of polarity time scale, apparent polar wander, plate tectonics. P, PHYS or 116. May be convened with 524. Butler 425. Regional Tectonics (3) I Discussion of the geology, geophysics, petrology, and geochemistry of different types of orogenic systems and their tectonic evolution. Methods of tectonic regionalization and integration based on lithotectonic assemblages and terranes, and regional structural geology. Plate tectonic regimens and kinematics. May be convened with 525. Coney 426. Cordilleran Tectonics (3) II Geologic and tectonic evolution of the North American Cordillera based on analysis of geologic, paleomagnetic, and paleobiogeographic constraints and tectonic models. May be convened with 526. Gehrels 429. Scanning Electron Microscopy (2) Introduction to the principles and methods of Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive Spectrometry and Image Analysis for geological/paleontological samples. Students will have the opportunity to conduct original research in SEM/EDS/IA as a portion of the laboratory. 2R, 3L. May be convened with 529. 431. Hydrogeology (3) I II (Identical with HWR 431) May be convened with 531. 432. Introduction to Seismology (3) I Fundamentals of earthquake seismology; wave propagation, interpreting seismograms, and quantifying earthquake sources. P, MATH 254. May be convened with 532. Wallace 434. Exploration Geophysics: Seismic Methods (3) II Fundamental theory and techniques of seismic reflection and refraction data acquisition; introduction to data processing and interpretation. P, MATH 254. May be convened with 534. Johnson 438. Biogeography (3) II (Identical with ECOL 438) May be convened with 538. 440. Geodynamics (3) II [Rpt.] Large-scale tectonic problems approached by combined geophysical and geologic analysis in regional context. P, 20 units of geology, including 321, 3 units geophysics, MATH 254; consult with department before enrolling. May be convened with 540. Chase 446. Economic Mineral Deposits (3) II GRD Geology of metallic and nonmetallic ore deposits. Economic considerations, processes of formation, methods of study and exploration, and description of geologic aspects and settings of representative worldwide examples. Field trips. P, 209, 321. May be convened with 546. Guilbert/Titley 447. Industrial Minerals and Rocks (3) I 1994-95 Geology, origin, mode of occurrence, and methods of evaluation of nonmetallic mineral deposits. 2R, 3L. P, 446. May be convened with 547. Guilbert 448. Geophysical Exploration and Engineering (3) I (Identical with G EN 448) May be convened with 548. 449. Mineral Exploration (3) I 1993-94 (Identical with G EN 449) May be convened with 549. 450. Geomorphology (4) I Concepts of landform development, with emphasis on fluvial processes and environmental applications. 3R, 3L. Field trips. P, 101, 103. May be convened with 550. Bull 451. Sedimentary Petrology (4) I Hand specimen, detrital grain, and thin section study of terrigenous clastic rocks, including mudrocks; carbonate rocks and associated evaporites; cherts, iron-rich rocks, and phosphorites. 2R, 6L. Field trips. P, 302, 315. May be convened with 551. Schreiber 452. Petroleum Geology (3) I Origin, migration, chemistry, and accumulation of petroleum; reservoir mechanics, types of traps; recovery of petroleum; oil shales and tar sands. 2R, 3L. May be convened with 552. Nagy 453. Glacial and Quaternary Geology (3) II Glacial processes, landforms, and deposits. Physical aspects of Quaternary paleoenvironmental change and effects on fluvial, eolian, lacustrine, weathering, and mass movement processes. P, 102, 104. May be convened with 553. Baker 457. Low Temperature Geochemistry (3) II Equilibrium and kinetic chemical processes producing soils, natural waters, and chemical sediments. P, 101, 103, 400/500 or CHEM 480a; CHEM 103b, 104b. (Identical with HWR 457) May be convened with 557. Long 458. Geochronology (3) I Introduction to geochronologic methods used in the geological sciences including K-Ar/39AR, Rb-Sr, Sm- Nd, U-Th-Pb, and fission track techniques. Application of isotropic dating techniques to the study of crustal dynamics. P, PHYS 110, 116, MATH 124 or 125a, CHEM 103a, 103b, 104a, 104b or consult department before enrolling. Open to majors only. May be convened with 558. 459. Thermochronology (3) II Closure temperature theory and methods used to determine temperature - time histories of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Applications of thermochronology and P-T-t paths of crustal terranes. P, 458/558, MATH 254 or permission of instructor. May be convened with 559. 462. Introduction to Quaternary Ecology (3) I Survey of methods and theories used in reconstructing vegetation and climate. Ocean cores, palynology, dendroclimatology. Field trip. P, 101. (Identical with ANTH 462) May be convened with 562. O. Davis 464. Introduction to Dendrochronology (4) Survey of dendrochronological theory and methods. Applications to archaeological, geological, and biological dating problems and paleoenvironmental reconstruction. Emphasis on dating methods, developing tree-ring chronologies, and evaluating tree-ring dates from various contexts. 2R, 4L. Field trips. (Identical with ANTH 464 and WS M 464) May be convened with 564. Swetnam 469. Seismic Data Processing (3) I Fundamental theory and practical applications of time-series analysis and digital filtering. A problem-solving approach to seismic reflection data processing. P or CR, 434, MATH 422a. May be convened with 569. Johnson 470. Introduction to Paleoecology (3) II Paleontologic approaches to the reconstruction of ancient environments, populations and communities. Evolution of communities through geologic time. 2R, 3L. Field trips. P, 225, 302. May be convened with 570. Flessa 473. Geology and the Urban Environment (3) II Geologic processes that result in loss of life and/or property damage; emphasis on case studies of urban areas in the Southwest. Implications for public policy. 2R, 3L. All-day field trips. (Identical with PLNG 473) May be convened with 573. McCullough 475. Cenozoic Mammalian Faunas (3) II 1993-94 Study of mammal faunas and deposits yielding those faunas, with emphasis on sequential ordering of the faunas using biostratigraphic and paleomagnetic methods. 2R, 3L. Field trips. May be convened with 575. Lindsay 478. Global Change (3) II Analysis of the entire Earth system through an examination of how its component parts and their interactions have changed in the past and may be expected to change in the future. P, upper-division standing; introductory course work in biological and physical sciences. (Identical with ECOL 478, GEOG 478, HWR 478 and RNR 478) May be convened with 578. Graumlich 481. Quaternary Palynology and Plant Macrofossils (2-4) II Theory and techniques of identification and interpretation of pollen, spores, seeds, leaves, and wood of plants from sediment lakes, marshes, caves, and archeological sites. P, ECOL 472. (Identical with ANTH 481) May be convened with 581. 482. Paleoclimatology (3) I 1994-95 Topics in paleoclimatology including prediction of paleoclimatic patterns, proxy paleoclimatic indicators, and paleoclimatic cycles. May be convened with 582. Parrish 490. Remote Sensing for the Study of Planet Earth (3) II 1993-94 (Identical with REM 490) May be convened with 590. 496. Seminar. Macroevolution (2) [Rpt./6 units] I II (Identical with ECOL 496p, which is the home). May be convened with 596p. 497. Workshop c. Dendrochronology (2) 3L. (Identical with ANTH 497c and WS M 497c). May be convened with 597c. 500. Introduction to Geochemistry (3) I For a description of course topics, see 400. Graduate-level requirements include an independent research report. P, 101, 103; CHEM 103b, 104b. May be convened with 400. Ruiz 503. Introduction to the Solar System (3) I 1993-94 (Identical with PTYS 503) May be convened with 403. 504. Petrographic Techniques (3) I For a description of course topics, see 404. Graduate-level requirements include a paper and class presentation. May be convened with 404. Anovitz 505. Applied Multispectral Imagery (3) II (Identical with G EN 505) 506. Conservation Biology (3) II 1994-95 (Identical with ECOL 506) May be convened with 406. 507. Photogeology (3) II (Identical with G EN 507) May be convened with 407. 508. Mammalian Phylogeny and Evolution (3) II 1994-95 For a description of course topics, see 408. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a topic selected by the student and the instructor. Field trips. May be convened with 408. Lindsay 509a-509b. Petrology (3-3) II Earth composition; spatial and temporal distribution of rock types; 509a: Igneous Petrology I For a description of course topics, see 409a. Graduate-level requirements include an independent research report. P, 315, 405, CHEM 480a. May be convened with 409a. Ruiz. 509b: Metamorphic Petrology II 1993-94 Application of physicochemical and isotopic principles to metamorphic processes. P, 315, 405, CHEM 480a. 509a is not prerequisite to 509b. Ganguly 510. Principles of Cosmochemistry (3) I 1994-95 (Identical with PTYS 510) 514. Late Quaternary Geology (3) I Paleoenvironment and geochronology of Late Quaternary alluvium as read from the stratigraphic records and geomorphology at key localities in North America. The interaction of fluvial and aeolian processes in the eastern Sahara will be evaluated using enhanced LANDSAT and Shuttle Imaging Radar. Domestic field trips. Enrollment limited to 10 students. P, 102, 104. (Identical with ANTH 514) Haynes 516. Field Studies in Geophysics (3) I II S (Identical with G EN 516) May be convened with 416. 517. Sedimentary Basin Analysis (3) II For a description of course topics, see 417. Graduate-level requirements include an additional research project. P, 302. May be convened with 417. Parrish 518. Advanced Mineralogy (3) I 1994-95 For a description of course topics, see 418. Graduate-level requirements include an original research proposal. P, 209 or consult department before enrolling. May be convened with 418. Snow 519. Global Tectonic Processes (3) II For a description of course topics, see 419. Graduate-level requirements include a term paper in publication format on some aspect of a major course topic. P, MATH 254; PHYS 121. (Identical with PTYS 519) May be convened with 419. Richardson/Chase 520. Meteorites (3) II 1994-95 (Identical with PTYS 520) 521. Tectonometamorphism (3) II 1993-94 For a description of course topics, see 421. Graduate-level requirements include a project. P, consult with department before enrolling. May be convened with 421. Anovitz 522. Well Logging Interpretation (3) II (Identical with G EN 522) 523. Regional Structural Geology (3) [Rpt./3] I For a description of course topics, see 423. Graduate-level requirements include additional reading assignments on structural processes and regional geology. Field trips. P, 413. May be convened with 423. G. Gehrels 524. Paleomagnetism: Principles and Applications (3) II For a description of course topics, see 424. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a topic selected by the student and instructor. P, PHYS 103b or 116. May be convened with 424. Butler 525. Regional Tectonics (3) I For a description of course topics, see 425. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper on topical or regional tectonics. May be convened with 425. Coney 526. Cordilleran Tectonics (3) II For a description of course topics, see 426. Graduate-level requirements include final report concerning some aspect of the tectonic evolution of western North America. May be convened with 426. Gehrels 527. Orogenic Systems (3) II An analysis of the geology, geophysics, and geochemistry, and the tectonic evolution of selected world mountain systems ranging from currently active belts in both oceanic and continental settings back through Phanerozoic, Proterozoic, and into Archean time. Coney 528. Geologic Characteristics of Ore Occurrence (3) I 1994-95 Geological, geochemical and geophysical signatures of ore occurrence at the scales of tectonic settings, provinces, districts, and mines. Field trips. P, CR, 446/546. Titley 529. Scanning Electron Microscopy (2) For a description of course topics, see 429. Graduate-level requirements include a sophisticated research project. 2R, 3L. May be convened with 429. 530. Chemical Evolution of the Earth (3) I Chemical differentiation and evolution of earth's mantle and crust according to major-element, trace-element and isotopic characteristics of neodymium, hafnium, strontium, lead and other isotopes. (Identical with PTYS 530) Patchett 531. Hydrogeology (3) I II (Identical with HWR 531) May be convened with 431. A. Davis 532. Introduction to Seismology (3) I For a description of course topics, see 432. Graduate-level requirements include a term paper. P, MATH 254. May be convened with 432. Wallace 534. Exploration Geophysics: Seismic Methods (3) II For a description of course topics, see 434. Graduate-level requirements include a special research project. P, MATH 254. May be convened with 434. Johnson 535. Advanced Subsurface Hydrology (3) II (Identical with HWR 535) 536. Ground Water Resource Evaluation (3) II (Identical with HWR 536) 538. Biogeography (3) II (Identical with ECOL 538) May be convened with 438. 539. Analytical Methods in Geophysics (3) II 1994-95 Transform theory, spectral analysis, asymptotic series, special functions, probability. Applications to geophysical problems. P, Math 422b. Wallace 540. Geodynamics (3) [Rpt.] II For a description of course topics, see 440. Graduate-level requirements include a quantitative modelling project in some aspect of tectonics and a publication-format paper. P, 20 units of geology, including 321, 3 units geophysics, MATH 254; consult with department before enrolling. May be convened with 440. Chase 541. Soil Genesis (3) II (Identical with S W 541) 542. Ore Deposit Petrology (3) II 1994-95 Orthomagmatic, porphyry base metal, skarn, and leached capping lithologic-mineralogic studies by petrographic microscope, electron probe, and advanced techniques. 1R, 6L. P, 425/525 or CR, 646a. Guilbert 543. Mathematical Theory of Magma-Hydrothermal Systems (3) I Dynamics and chronology of natural systems are reconstructed using mathematical systems and computer models to represent the redistribution of thermal and mechanical energy around magma chambers. Norton 545. Geochemical Processes in Magma-Hydrothermal Systems (3) II Migration of chemical components in natural fluid-rock systems are analyzed using the geochemical theory that represents irreversible, equilibrium and advection mass transfer. Norton 546. Economic Mineral Deposits (3) II GRD For a description of course topics, see 446. Graduate-level requirements include an independent study project. P, 209, 321. May be convened with 446. Guilbert/Titley 547. Industrial Minerals and Rocks (3) I 1994-95 For a description of course topics, see 447. Graduate-level requirements include a term paper. P, 446. May be convened with 447. Guilbert 548. Geophysical Exploration and Engineering (3) I (Identical with G EN 548) May be convened with 448. 549. Mineral Exploration (3) I 1993-94 (Identical with G EN 549) May be convened with 449. 550. Geomorphology (4) I For a description of course topics, see 450. Graduate-level requirements include panel leaderships on environmental discussion sessions, and additional lab exercise questions. 3R, 3L. P, 101, 103. (Identical with AR L 550) May be convened with 450. Bull 551. Sedimentary Petrology (4) I For a description of course topics, see 451. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper in publication format on a topic selected by the student and instructor. 2R, 6L. Field trips. P, 302, 315. May be convened with 451. Schreiber 552. Petroleum Geology (3) I For a description of course topics, see 452. Graduate-level requirements include a term paper regarding some aspect of a major course topic. 2R, 3L. May be convened with 452. Nagy 553. Glacial and Quaternary Geology (3) II For a description of course topics, see 453. Graduate-level requirements include an independent research project or a term paper in publication format. P, 102, 104. May be convened with 453. Baker 554. Evolution of Planetary Surfaces (3) II 1994-95 (Identical with PTYS 554) 555. Remote Sensing of Planetary Surfaces (3) II 1993-94 (Identical with PTYS 555) 557. Low Temperature Geochemistry (3) II For a description of course topics, see 457. Graduate-level requirements include an independent research project or term paper in publication format. P, 101, 103, 400/500 or CHEM 480a; CHEM 103b, 104b. (Identical with HWR 557) May be convened with 457. Long 558. Geochronology (3) I For a description of course topics, see 458. Graduate students will be required to present projects at the end of the semester. May be convened with 458. 559. Thermochronology (3) II For description of course topics, see 459. Graduate students will be required to present projects at the end of the semester. May be convened with 459. 560. Electrical Exploration Methods (3) I (Identical with G EN 560) 561. Paleoindian Origins (3) I (Identical with ANTH 561) 562. Introduction to Quaternary Ecology (3) I For a description of course topics, see 462. Graduate-level requirements include a term paper in publication format. Field trip. P, 101. May be convened with 462. O. Davis 563. Isotope Hydrology (3) I Theory and application of light stable and cosmogenic isotopes to hydrological and paleoenvironmental problems. Radiometric dating of ground water. (Identical with HWR 563) Long 564. Introduction to Dendrochronology (4) For a description of course topics, see 464. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper reviewing critically some aspect of dendrochronology. 2R, 4L. Field trips. (Identical with ANTH 564 and WS M 564) May be convened with 464. Swetnam 567. Inverse Problems in Geophysics (3) I Linear and nonlinear inverse theory, including least squares, generalized and maximum likelihood methods. P, MATH 422b. (Identical with ATMO 567 and PTYS 567) Richardson 568. Advanced Seismology (3) II 1993-94 Computational techniquesin seismology. The application of synthetic seismograms to model source processes and complex structure. P, 432/532; MATH 422b. Wallace 569. Seismic Data Processing (3) I For a description of course topics, see 469. Graduate-level requirements include a special research project. P or CR, 434, MATH 422a. May be convened with 469. Johnson 570. Introduction to Paleoecology (3) II For a description of course topics, see 470. Graduate-level requirements include a research project and an abstract to be submitted for publication. 2R, 3L. Field trips. P, 225, 302. May be convened with 570. Flessa 571. Terrestrial Planets (3) I 1993-94 (Identical with PTYS 571) 573. Geology and the Urban Environment (3) II For a description of course topics, see 473. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper on a topic related to geologic hazards but not covered in lectures. 2R, 3L. All-day field trips. (Identical with PLNG 573) May be convened with 473. McCullough 575. Cenozoic Mammalian Faunas (3) II 1993-94 For a description of course topics, see 475. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a topic selected by the student and the instructor. 2R, 3L. Field trips. May be convened with 475. Lindsay 578. Global Change (3) II For a description of course topics, see 478. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a topic selected by the student and instructor. P, graduate standing; introductory course work in biological and physical sciences. (Identical with ECOL 578, GEOG 578, HWR 578 and RNR 578) May be convened with 478. Graumlich 580. Advanced Stratigraphy (3) [Rpt.2] II Topical analysis of problems in stratigraphic analysis and depositional systems. Field trips. P, 302. Cohen 581. Quaternary Palynology and Plant Macrofossils (2-4) II For a description of course topics, see 481. (Identical with ANTH 581) May be convened with 481. 582. Paleoclimatology (3) I 1994-95 For a description of course topics, see 482. Graduate-level requirements include an additional research project. May be convened with 482. Parrish 583. Thermodynamics in Geosciences (3) I Principles of classical and elementary statistical thermodynamics. Thermo-chemical and - physical properties; equations of states for solids and gases; solutions; phase equilibrium; nonideal multicomponent systems with emphasis on geological and planetary problems. P, MATH 125a- 125b, or 124, MATH 119 and/or consult with department before enrolling. (Identical with PTYS 583) Ganguly 590. Remote Sensing for the Study of Planet Earth (3) II 1993-94 (Identical with REM 590) May be convened with 490. 595. Colloquium b. Global Climate Change (2) [Rpt./1] I (Identical with ATMO 595b, which is home) c. General Circulation Observation and Modeling (3) II (Identical with ATMO 595c, which is home) e. Dendrochronology: Physical Applications (3) [Rpt./2] I II Use of tree-ring data to study past climatic, hydrologic and geomorphic variation. (Identical with WS M 595e) f. Dendrochronology: Biological Applications (3) [Rpt./2] I II Discussion of wood features that are interpretable in terms of environmental processes; application of tree-ring data to ecological problems; biological basis of wood formation. (Identical with WS M 595f) g. Dendrochronology: Chronometric Applications (3) [Rpt./2] I II Application of tree-ring dating to archeological and environmental problems. (Identical with WS M 595g) 596. Seminar a. Petrography-Petrology (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II b. Structural Geology (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II c. Mineral Deposits (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II d. Petroleum Geology (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II e. Tectonics (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II f. Mineralogy-Crystallography (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II g. Vertebrate Paleontology (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II h. Paleontology (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II i. Paleoecology-Paleoenvironments (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II j. Geomorphology (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II k. Geophysics (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II l. Geomathematics (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II m. Sedimentology (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II n. Stratigraphy (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II o. Regional Tectonics (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II . Macroevolution (2) [Rpt./6 units] I II (Identical with ECOL 596p, which is the home). May be convened with 496p. q. General Geochronology (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II r. Quaternary Geochronology (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II (Identical with ANTH 596r) s. Sedimentary Petrography (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II t. Organic Geochemistry (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II u. Inorganic Geochemistry (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II v. Dendrochronology (1- 4) [Rpt./6 units] I II w. Palynology (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II x. Paleobotany (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II y. Role of Water in Geologic Processes (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II z. Topics in Geophysics (1-4) [Rpt./6 units] I II 597. Workshop c. Dendochronology (2) 3L. May be convened with 497c. (Identical with ANTH 597c and WS M 597c). 644a-644b. Geochemistry of Mineral Deposits and Related Rocks (4- 4) Principles and methods of physical chemistry as applied to ore deposits. 644a: II 1993-94 Principles. Equilibrium thermodynamics and phase equilibria, isotope geochemistry, chemical kinetics, elementary mass and heat transfer. Includes problem solving and applications to igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary ore deposits. 644b: II 1994-95 Applications. Theoretical and analytical techniques for estimation of intensive, characterization of mass and heat transfer, and elementary genetic modeling, includes lab and class problems focused on a particular class of deposits. 3R, 3L. P, CHEM 480a. Barton 646a-646b. Advanced Ore Deposit Geology (4-4) Geology, characteristics and origins of ore deposits in igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Labs. include field trips, analytical techniques, problem solving. 2R, 6L. P, 446/546, CHEM 480a or CR. Titley/Guilbert 650. Field Studies in Geomorphology (3) I 1993-94 Application of quantitative methods to field problems. 2R, 3L. Field trips. P, 450. Bull 651. Climatic Geomorphology (3) I 1994-95 Effects of climatic changes on geomorphic processes, landforms, and soils; paleoclimatic and earthquake-hazards interpretations. 2R, 3L. Field trips. Bull 652. Tectonic Geomorphology (3) I 1994-95 Effects of tectonic movements on geomorphic processes and landforms; earthquake- hazards interpretations. Field trips. P, 450. Bull |
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