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GEOL 4820 - Capstone
Credits: 3
Critical examination of landmark papers and their influence on the Earth sciences. Through readings, lectures, discussions and in oral and written presentations, the student will gain a broad perspective over the impact of key issues in the field.
USP Code [WC< >COM3]
Prerequisite: junior standing and 26 hours in the department.
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GEOL 4835 - Applied/Exploration Geophysics
Credits: 3
Discusses the fundamentals of Applied or Exploration Geophysics, encompassing lecture, laboratory classes and discussion of case histories. It covers the Seismic Refraction, Seismic Reflection, Gravity, and Magnetics methods. Provides a solid grounding about the exploration of the Earth’s subsurface for mineral and hydrocarbon resources, and environmental issues.
Dual Listed GEOL 5835 .
Former Course Number [GEOL 4970]
Prerequisite: 1000-level GEOL course with lab, PHYS 1110 or PHYS 1210 and MATH 2200 .
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GEOL 4850 - Principles of Digital Filtering and Time Series Analysis
Credits: 3
Studies principles and applications of data processing techniques as used in seismic exploration, oceanography, gravity and magnetic prospecting, remote sensing and other areas of earth science. Includes discrete versus continuous time series; fourier and Z-transforms; layer matrix analysis; reflectivity function; deconvolution and predictive deconvolution; digital filter design; array analysis; velocity filters; and migration.
When Offered (Normally offered fall semester)
Prerequisite: mathematics through calculus.
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GEOL 4880 - Earth Surface Processes
Credits: 3
Quantitative interpretation of Earth’s surface processes. Uses a quantitative approach to demonstrate how the development of landforms can be modeled.
Prerequisite: MATH 2205 (MATH 2210 preferred), PHYS 1210 .
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GEOL 4888 - Glaciology
Credits: 3
Dynamics of frozen water. Covers behavior of ice masses, in the form of glaciers or ice-sheets, and geomorphic aspects of glacial erosion and deposition. Includes forcing and feedbacks between cryosphere and global climate.
When Offered (Offered every second year spring semester)
Prerequisite: MATH 2205 , PHYS 1210 (PHYS 1310 ).
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GEOL 5020 - Fundamentals of Research
Credits: 2
Lectures, discussion and projects centered on three fundamental aspects of research: development of research tools, understanding the scientific method, learning how to write a grant, read the literature and present a talk. Class is designed for all incoming graduate students in the department.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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GEOL 5030 - Groundwater Flow and Solute Transport Modeling
Credits: 3
Movement of groundwater and the dissolved solute is responsible for a variety of environmental, engineering, and geological processes of interest. Presents an overview of the analyses of groundwater flow and solute transport using numerical modeling. The principles of the Finite Difference Method are introduced.
Dual Listed GEOL 4030 .
Prerequisite: MATH 2205 , GEOL 5444 .
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GEOL 5050 - Introduction to Isotope Geology
Credits: 3
Understanding of atomic structure, radioactive decay, mass spectrometry, dating techniques and petrologic uses of isotropic systems. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating dating methods in relation to particular geologic problems and possible sources of error. The use of isotopes in defining magmatic sources and crustal contamination are discussed.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1020 , CHEM 1110, MATH 2200 , MATH 2205 .
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GEOL 5113 - Geological Remote Sensing
Credits: 4
Acquaint students with aircraft and spacecraft remote sensing of the environment, emphasizing geological application to earth and other planetary bodies. Includes visible, infrared, ultraviolet, radio and radar sensing. The laboratory exercises are applications related to tectonics, geomorphology, paleoclimate, structure, stratigraphy, environmental geology and geologic hazards.
Dual Listed GEOL 4113 .
Prerequisite: GEOL 1005 or GEOL 1100 or 1200 or GEOG 1010 and MATH 1400 /MATH 1405 OR MATH 1450 .
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GEOL 5120 - Tectonic Evolution of the North American Cordillera
Credits: 4
Phanerozoic tectonic evolution of western North America viewed through the paradigm of plate tectonics. Course involves intensive literature review, guest speakers, a possible field trip, and an in depth regional tectonic analysis to be done by each student.
Prerequisite: GEOL 2020 , GEOL 2100 , and GEOL 4610 .
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GEOL 5140 - Diversity Inclusion Geoscience
Credits: 1
The purpose of this course is to educate and promote the value of diversity and inclusion. We will discuss how our scientific community is affected by racial injustice. The goal of this class is to learn how to support equality, diversity, and inclusivity in our department and in the scientific community.
Dual Listed GEOL 4140
Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 College Composition and Rhetoric OR ESL 1210 English Composition for International Students
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GEOL 5150 - Metamorphic Petrology
Credits: 4
Lectures on field occurrence, macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of igneous rocks, followed by lectures on application of physical chemistry to genetic study of igneous rocks. Laboratory devoted to the study of suites of igneous rocks from classical areas.
Prerequisite: GEOL 2020 and GEOL 4490 ; graduate standing.
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GEOL 5160 - Regional Tectonics
Credits: 2
A field-based introduction to the Mesozoic to early Cenozoic tectonic evolution of the U. S. Cordillera.
Dual Listed GEOL 4160 .
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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GEOL 5180 - Reflection Seismology
Credits: 3
Lectures treating seismic methods applied to the study of earth structures ranging from exploration to crustal structure. Topics covered include wave propagation recording techniques, processing, modeling, resolution and interpretation. Laboratory exercises give practical experience on lecture topics and emphasize use of instruments and data analysis. Computer processing introduced.
Prerequisite: GEOL 1200, one year of calculus and one year of physics.
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GEOL 5190 - Petroleum Geology
Credits: 3
Principles governing the exploration for hydrocarbons; characteristics of reservoirs and traps; origin, migration and accumulation of hydrocarbons; subsurface evaluation techniques.
Dual Listed GEOL 4190 .
Prerequisite: GEOL 2100 , GEOL 4610 .
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GEOL 5191 - Methods in Petroleum Geology
Credits: 3
Lectures and laboratory exercises are designed to give the student experience in working with various kinds of geoscientific data in relation to the exploration for and production of hydrocarbons. Most exercises utilize real data and real situations. Topics include recognition of hydrocarbons, interpretation of sample, mud and geophysical logs, geologic utilization of drill stem tests; subsurface correlation and mapping techniques; prospect generation.
Prerequisite: GEOL 5190 .
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GEOL 5200 - Topics in Geology
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 9)
Provides a detailed study at a graduate level of a particular topic in geology.
Prerequisite: graduate standing in geology and geophysics and permission of the instructor.
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GEOL 5210 - Topics in Geophysics
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 9)
Provides a detailed study at a graduate level of a particular topic in geophysics.
Prerequisite: graduate standing in geology and geophysics and permission of instructor.
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GEOL 5211 - Seminar in Structural Geology and Tectonics
Credits: 1
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Selected topics in structural geology and tectonics. On-going research among undergraduate and graduate students is emphasized.
Prerequisite: GEOL 4610 or equivalent course.
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GEOL 5212 - Sedimentary Seminar
Credits: 1
Max Credit (Max. 3)
Seminar in selected topics in sedimentary geology. Designed to bring, and keep, graduate students up to date with the current literature and new, unpublished ideas. Visiting lecturers and presentations of student and faculty research.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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GEOL 5213 - Seminar in Tectonics
Credits: 2
Graduate topical seminar focused on tectonic. The class is a mixture of lectures, readings, and original research involving the compilation/ generation, analysis, and interpretation of data to understand geodynamic processes and events.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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GEOL 5214 - Topics in Economic Geology
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 2)
Seminar in economic geology: topics will be influenced by the interest of students who register. For undergraduates looking to enroll in GEOL 4214 , it is highly suggested that you have taken GEOL 4270 Ore Deposits before taking this class.
Dual Listed GEOL 4214 .
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GEOL 5215 - Inverse Theory
Credits: 3
Inverse theory is about learning the techniques to invert data for an acceptable model. The simplest example is least-squares fitting of a line. Covers inversion of both over and under-determined inverse problems, regularization techniques, bayesian theory, along with probabilistic viewpoints.
Prerequisite: graduate standing in geology and geophysics; linear algebra, MATLAB programming.
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GEOL 5216 - Global Seismology
Credits: 3
Introductory class in theoretical seismology with emphasis on wave propagation. Topics include elastic wave theory for body and surface waves, normal modes, anisotropic wave propagation, source processes, and derivation of the wave equation, the ray theoretical approximation, representation theorems, stress/strain constitutive relations, normal modes, surface waves, and attenuation operators.
Prerequisite: graduate standing in geology or geophysics and permission of the instructor.
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GEOL 5217 - Geodynamics
Credits: 3
Examines the fundamental physical processes necessary for the understanding of plate tectonics and a variety of other geological phenomena. Provides a solid grounding for future study and research covering plate tectonics, stress & strain, elasticity, isostasy & the flexural strength of the lithosphere, gravity, and thermal processes.
Prerequisite: GEOL 1100 , one year of college level Physics and MATH 2210 .
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GEOL 5220 - Vertebrate Morphology and Evolution
Credits: 2
Course for paleontology majors and vertebrate anatomists involving advanced concepts, recent literature, and research training in the areas of morphology and evolution of fossil vertebrates.
Cross Listed ZOO 5220.
Prerequisite: GEOL 4150 /ZOO 4150 or GEOL 4160 /ZOO 4160, or GEOL 4170 /ZOO 4170 or ZOO 4000.
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GEOL 5230 - Vertebrate Paleobiogeography
Credits: 2
Lectures and discussions devoted to use of data from the fossil record of vertebrates in interpreting ancient distributions of landmasses and seaways, recognizing paleoclimatic changes, and documenting the evolution of zoogeographic provinces.
Prerequisite: GEOL 4150 /ZOO 4150, or GEOL 4160 /ZOO 4160 or GEOL 4170 /ZOO 4170.
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GEOL 5250 - Mathematical Geosciences
Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to strengthen the quantitative skills of students in geosciences by reviewing basic concepts of linear algebra, precalculus, derivation and integration through applications to real datasets and problem sets, and introducing basic concepts of inverse theory, spatial science, data analytics, and geostatistics. The examples focus on applications to practical geoscience problems.
Dual Listed GEOL 4250
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GEOL 5270 - Hydrogeophysics
Credits: 3
Estimating groundwater parameters, contaminant transport, porosity and other hydrologic properties using geophysics. Integrates literature review, discussion, exercises and writing to introduce students to hydrogeophysics research. Students will acquire skills at reading technical publications, writing, and grain knowledge about current trends in the field. Emphasis on critical thinking and analysis of writing.
Prerequisite: 20 hours of geology or engineering courses.
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GEOL 5280 - Paleobotany
Credits: 4
An examination of the ecology and evolution of land plants throughout Earth history that emphasizes the profound impact plants have had on Earth’s surface and atmosphere. Through a combination of lecture, discussion, and laboratory, the course will explore fossilized plant communities, their ecological properties, and effects of major environmental upheavals.
Cross Listed BOT 5280 .
Dual Listed GEOL 4280 .
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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GEOL 5300 - Sedimentary Basins
Credits: 4
Sedimentary basin evolution are examined from the view point of plate tectonics, thermal histories, and lithospheric processes. Quantitative basin modeling techniques are applied to understanding subsidence histories, sea level changes, and the primary controls on the formation of stratigraphic sequences.
Prerequisite: 1 year of calculus.
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GEOL 5321 - Engineering and Environment Geophysics
Credits: 3
Theoretical background for electrical, electromagnetic, georadar, and other near-surface geophysical measurements. Practical exercises focused on modeling, inversion, data analysis and experimental design. Discussion of applications to engineering and environmental problems. Basic knowledge of MATLAB programming language is helpful, but not required.
Cross Listed CE 5321 .
Prerequisite: MATH 2250 or MATH 2200 .
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GEOL 5330 - Mechanics of Sediment Transport, Erosion and Deposition
Credits: 4
Erosion, transport, and deposition of sediments are examined from a first-principles basis. Physical processes are derived from fluid dynamics, statistical mechanics, and mass conservation. These topics are then used to explore landscape and seascape evolution, morphodynamics, and stratigraphic construction.
Prerequisite: GEOL 2100 or equivalent.
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GEOL 5340 - Advanced Tectonics and Sedimentation
Credits: 3
Lectures, seminars, and field observations on the relations between tectonism and the sedimentary record. Topics include a review of plate tectonic theory, characteristics of major types of sedimentary basins, techniques for evaluating tectonic activity from evidence in the sedimentary record and large-scale tectonosedimentary elements.
Prerequisite: graduate standing, GEOL 2100 , and GEOL 4610 .
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GEOL 5410 - Geochemical Analytical Methods
Credits: 3
Applied course in common geochemical analytical methods. Consists of lectures and laboratories with individual hands-on training. Includes sample handling, method development, and data interpretation for several analytical instruments including but not limited to inductively coupled argon plasma emission and ion chromatography. Other analytical methods are also treated.
Prerequisite: GEOL 4490 .
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GEOL 5420 - Surfaces and Interfaces
Credits: 3
Examines the role of surfaces and solid-solution interfaces in regulating the chemistry of the Earth’s surface. Subjects to be covered includes surface tension, capillarity, and the thermodynamics of surfaces; the equilibrium and kinetic chemistry of absorption-desorption; dissolution-precipitation kinetics and controlling factors; surface catalysis; and surface oxidation-reduction reactions. Presented in the context of geochemically and environmentally important processes such as chemical weathering, partitioning of solutes between water and surfaces, and the transport and degradation of pollutants.
Prerequisite: One of the following: GEOL 4490 , GEOL 4777 , GEOL 5777 , CHEM 3020 , CHEM 4507 .
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GEOL 5444 - Geohydrology
Credits: 3
Examines the physical principles governing the occurrence, movement, and extraction of water in aquifers.
Dual Listed GEOL 4444 .
When Offered (Normally offered fall semester)
Prerequisite: MATH 2205 .
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GEOL 5446 - Introduction to Geostatistics
Credits: 3
The development of the basic principles of geostatistics and its practical applications in the geosciences will be presented. Main topics include: spatial analysis, kriging, cokriging, geostatistical simulations (unconditional, conditional). If time permits additional topics include: simple kriging, indicator kriging and block kriging.
Prerequisite: MATH 2200 , MATH 2205 , MATH 2250 and STAT 2000 .
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GEOL 5450 - Geochemical Modeling
Credits: 3
Modeling of geochemical processes in fluid-rock systems of the Earth’s crust. Emphasizes development and application of conceptual models as well as quantitative numerical models. Reinforces and expands fundamental skills in aqueous and fluid-rock geochemistry to better understand geochemical processes and solve problems in fluid-rock systems.
Prerequisite: GEOL 4777 /GEOL 5777 or GEOL 5610 or GEOL 4490 .
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GEOL 5470 - Fire Ecology
Credits: 3
Fire is an important phenomenon affecting ecosystems and human communities throughout the world. Explores spatial and temporal patterns of fire with emphasis on ecology and management.
Cross Listed GEOG 4470/5470.
Dual Listed GEOL 4470
Prerequisite: GEOG 4460, BOT 4700, or LIFE 3400; or graduate standing.
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GEOL 5525 - Environmental Data Analysis
Credits: 4
Explores fundamentals of environmental data analysis including the display and description of data, uncertainty propagation, statistical significance and power, t-tests, ANOVA, time series, serial correlation, multiple regression, and sample collection strategies. Students must enroll in a computer-based lab session and complete a term project involving real world problems in data analysis.
Cross Listed ENR 4525 /ENR 5525 .
Dual Listed GEOL 4525 .
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GEOL 5550 - Numerical Methods in Ground Water Geology I
Credits: 3
Numerical solution of ground water flow equations with emphasis on steady state and elementary time dependent finite difference techniques.
Prerequisite: GEOL 4444 or GEOL 5444 , competence in FORTRAN programming.
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GEOL 5560 - Numerical Methods in Ground Water Geology II
Credits: 3
Time dependent digital simulation models designed to forecast impacts of ground water developments.
Prerequisite: GEOL 5550 .
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GEOL 5570 - Advanced Geohydrology
Credits: 3
Aquifer performance and testing, ground water basin development and management, conjunctive use of ground and surface water, and regional water resource investigations.
Prerequisite: GEOL 4444 or GEOL 5444 .
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GEOL 5600 - Theoretical Petrology
Credits: 3
Graphic and analytical techniques used to evaluate the genesis of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Principles of thermodynamics, activity-composition relations, and G-X diagrams will be reviewed. Igneous topics include: use of phase diagrams, heat and mass transfer, magma generation. Fluid rock equilibria and Schreinemakers’ analysis will be used to evaluate the origin of metamorphic rocks.
Prerequisite: GEOL 4490 .
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GEOL 5610 - Geological Thermodynamics I
Credits: 4
Laws of thermodynamics, conditions which constitute chemical equilibrium, and multiple component systems as applied in geologic problems.
Prerequisite: MATH 2200 , MATH 2205 , CHEM 1030 , consent of instructor.
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GEOL 5630 - Electronic Microprobe
Credits: 3
Lectures cover the theory of X-ray emission analysis, microprobe instrumentation, and data reduction procedures. Labs cover various uses of microprobe in solving geological problems.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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GEOL 5640 - Advanced Igneous Petrology Seminar
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 9)
Advanced training in igneous petrology emphasizing applications of chemical principles to the study of ingneous rocks. Each year a different aspect of igneous petrology are covered in detail.
Prerequisite: GEOL 4490 , GEOL 5050 .
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GEOL 5650 - Advanced Metamorphic Petrology
Credits: 3
Review of the literature and study of the advanced concepts in metamorphic petrology.
Prerequisite: GEOL 5150 .
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GEOL 5660 - Microstructural Analysis of Deformed Rocks
Credits: 4
The use of microscope in the interpretation of natural strain in rocks is emphasized. Lectures and extensive laboratory exercises are the principle components of the course. Microfabric analysis using the universal stage is introduced.
Prerequisite: GEOL 4610 required, GEOL 5150 recommended.
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GEOL 5666 - Plate Tectonics
Credits: 3
The theory of plate tectonics including a quantitative assessment of the observations which lead to its acceptance and limitations. Topics include: geometry of plate tectonics, plate boundaries and plate motions at present and in the past, evolution of plates including sea floor spreading and subduction processes, and driving mechanisms. Two lectures, one laboratory/discussion per week.
Dual Listed GEOL 4666 .
Prerequisite: GEOL 4610 , geology/geophysics math requirements.
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GEOL 5700 - Seminar in Structure and Development of the Earth’s Crust
Credits: 3
Seminar in structure and development of the Earth’s crust. Topics include structure and geochemistry of the Precambrian plate tectonics in the Precambrian early history of the Earth, seismic refraction crustal models, seismic reflection crustal models, and crustal genesis.
Prerequisite: admission is by consent of instructor, GEOL 4610 and one semester of geophysics.
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GEOL 5720 - Ore Deposits
Credits: 4
Teaches principles of economic geology of ore minerals. Lectures cover geochemistry of ore minerals and environments in which various ore minerals are found. Labs include identification of ore minerals in hand sample and under microscope and methodology of economic geology.
Dual Listed GEOL 4720 .
Prerequisite: GEOL 2010 .
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GEOL 5730 - Seismic Data Processing
Credits: 3
Fundamentals of seismic reflection data processing: processing of field tapes, cross-correlation, velocity analysis, stacking, and deconvolution. Statistics correct, migration, coherency filtering.
Prerequisite: GEOL 5180 , MATH 4430, MATH 4440 .
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GEOL 5760 - Rates and Timescales of Surface Processes
Credits: 3
Explores methods for quantifying rates and timescales of weathering, erosion, soil formation, nutrient cycling and other surface processes. Focus includes cosmogenic nuclides, tracer thermochronometry, U-series disequilibrium, fallout radionuclides, and optically stimulated luminescence. Course features a mix of instructor-driven lectures on fundamentals and student-driven discussion of cutting-edge research from recent literature.
Dual Listed GEOL 4760 .
Prerequisite: GEOL 2150 or GEOG 3010 or GEOL 4880 and MATH 2205 and CHEM 1020 and PHYS 1100.
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GEOL 5777 - Geochemistry of Natural Waters
Credits: 3
Physical chemistry of solutions applied to natural waters. Chemistry of rock weathering, controls on major, minor, and trace element contents of natural waters. Problems of introduced pollutants.
Dual Listed GEOL 4777 .
Prerequisite: GEOL 2010 , MATH 2205 , and CHEM 1030 .
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GEOL 5820 - Advanced Geomorphology
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Graduate reading and discussion seminar on current topics in surficial processes. An indepth analysis of the literature and work, with the subject matter determined by student interest. May include lectures.
Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing in geology.
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GEOL 5835 - Applied/Exploration Geophysics
Credits: 3
Discusses the fundamentals of Applied or Exploration Geophysics, encompassing lecture, laboratory classes and discussion of case histories. Covers the Seismic Refraction, Seismic Reflection, Gravity, and Magnetics methods. Provides a solid grounding about the exploration of the Earth’s subsurface for mineral and hydrocarbon resources and environmental issues.
Dual Listed GEOL 4835 .
Prerequisite: graduate standing in geology.
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GEOL 5850 - Economic Geology
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Prerequisite: graduate standing in geology.
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GEOL 5851 - Environmental Geology
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Prerequisite: graduate standing in geology.
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GEOL 5852 - Geochemistry
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Prerequisite: graduate standing in geology.
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GEOL 5853 - Geomorphology
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Prerequisite: graduate standing in geology.
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GEOL 5854 - Geophysics
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Prerequisite: graduate standing in geology.
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GEOL 5855 - Ground Water Hydrology
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 7)
Prerequisite: graduate standing in geology.
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GEOL 5856 - Mathematical and Statistical Geology
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Prerequisite: graduate standing in geology.
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GEOL 5857 - Mineralogy and Crystallography
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Prerequisite: graduate standing in geology.
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GEOL 5858 - Paleontology
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Prerequisite: graduate standing in geology.
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GEOL 5859 - Petrology
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Prerequisite: graduate standing in geology.
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GEOL 5860 - Sedimentology
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Prerequisite: graduate standing in geology.
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GEOL 5861 - Stratigraphy
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Prerequisite: graduate standing in geology.
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GEOL 5862 - Structural Geology
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Prerequisite: graduate standing in geology.
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GEOL 5900 - Practicum in College Teaching
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 3)
Work in classroom with a major professor. Expected to give some lectures and gain classroom experience.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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GEOL 5920 - Continuing Registration: On Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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GEOL 5940 - Continuing Registration: Off Campus1
Credits: 2
Max Credit (Max 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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GEOL 5959 - Enrichment Studies
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 99)
Designed to provide an enrichment experience in a variety of topics.
Note: Note: credit in this course may not be included in a graduate program of study for degree purposes.
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GEOL 5960 - Thesis Research
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Designed for students who are involved in research for their thesis project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their thesis.
Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate degree program.
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GEOL 5980 - Dissertation Research
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 48)
Designed for students who are involved in research for their dissertation project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their dissertation.
Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate level degree program.
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GEOL 5990 - Internship
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 14)
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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GIST 1001 - GIST Orientation and Portfolio
Credits: 1
Introduces students to the GIST degree, the resources necessary to be successful in the program, and the broader geospatial field and its impact on society. Topics include a survey of domain applications, the ethical, legal and social implications of using geospatial data, and geospatial certifications and credentialing.
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GIST 1200 - Geospatial Foundations
Credits: 3
Provides fundamental knowledge of geospatial information and place-based science across disciplines, including spatial representation, scale, resolution, map projections, and coordinate systems. Students learn how to discover and access spatial data and read and analyze maps. Supports understanding of geospatial reasoning and cognition.
Former Course Number GIST 1100
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GIST 2110 - Techniques in Cartography
Credits: 3
This course covers cartographic theory, techniques, and hands-on map-making. Students design thematic and reference maps using different platforms including web mapping. Students learn principles of graphic design and data journalism for effective communication, and they evaluate map purpose, design, data quality, and cognitive and political bias in maps.
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GIST 2140 - Survey of Remote Sensing Applications
Credits: 3
This course introduces remote sensing by surveying applications across disciplines. It includes a brief overview of fundamentals followed by exploration of types of remote sensing including aerial photography, multispectral and hyperspectral satellite remote sensing, active remote sensing, and thermal remote sensing. The course also introduces remote sensing applications for global change.
USP Code PN
Former Course Number GIST 2160
Prerequisite: USP Q; sophomore or junior class standing.
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GIST 2150 - Introduction to Programming in Geospatial Information Science and Technology
Credits: 3
Introductory geospatial programming course covering the basic concepts and features of the Python scripting language, including data structures and functions, and the development of basic GIS scripting skills. Students implement spatial data collection, processing, and presentation methods for automating geospatial analyses.
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GIST 2190 - Intro to Programming
Credits: 3
Introductory geospatial programming course covering the basic concepts and features of the Python scripting language, including data structures and functions, and the development of basic GIS scripting skills. Students implement spatial data collection, processing, and presentation methods for automating geospatial analyses.
Former Course Number GIST 2150
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GIST 2200 - Spatial Data Visualization
Credits: 3
Covers fundamental principles, concepts, and applications of spatial data visualization. Students will learn to find, understand, and act on spatial patterns, associations and trends, and to use and critique powerful graphical representations of spatial data including 3D maps, web maps, interactive graphics, and animations.
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GIST 2310 - Intro to Geographic Information Systems
Credits: 4
Introductory course covering fundamental principles of geographic information systems (GIS). Students will be introduced to both the theory and application of GIS, including GIS components, the nature of geospatial data, methods for data acquisition, database models, and GIS operations. Includes hands-on laboratory exercises using widely-used software.
Former Course Number GIST 2100
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GIST 3140 - Introduction to Remote Sensing
Credits: 3
This is a combined lecture and computer lab course designed to present the physical principles of remote sensing, the application of airborne and satellite imagery to the study of the earth’s surface with an emphasis on vegetation, and the hands-on application or remote sensing principles using digital image processing.
USP Code Q
Former Course Number GIST 3111
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GIST 4130 - Applied Remote Sensing for Agricultural Management
Credits: 3
Covers remote sensing concepts and applications related to croplands, rangelands, forests, and water. Students learn techniques for monitoring plant growth and vigor, monitoring rangelands, distinguishing invasive species, categorizing forest fires, and mapping water bodies. Students integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.
Cross Listed RNEW 4130 and AECL 4130 .
Dual Listed GIST 5130 .
Former Course Number [BOT 4130]
Prerequisite: QA/Q course and 9 credit hours in student’s major field and junior/ senior standing.
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GIST 4211 - Advanced Remote Sensing
Credits: 3
On-campus and online course including lecture and digital image processing lab. Explores advanced remote sensing techniques including high spatial and spectral resolution data analysis, active remote sensing (radar and lidar), and advanced image classification. Other advanced topics may be discussed as needed.
Dual Listed GIST 5211 .
Former Course Number [BOT 4211; GEOG 4211]
Prerequisite: GIST 3111 or GIST 4130 .
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GIST 4410 - UAS Sensors and Platforms
Credits: 1
This 1-credit online course taught over 8 weeks provides a detailed overview of the types of drones used for modern remote sensing and of the sensors that can be used with these different drone platforms to collect data, including RGB and multi-spectral cameras, thermal sensors, and lidar.
Dual Listed GIST 5410 .
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GIST 4420 - UAS Mission Planning
Credits: 1
This 1-credit online course taught over 8 weeks provides a detailed overview of mission planning for UAS (drone) data collectionStudents learn to evaluate mission requirements for a variety of UAS applications, to choose appropriate hardware to accomplish these requirements, and to use mission planning software to translate requirements into flight plans and data collection strategies.
Dual Listed GIST 5420 .
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GIST 4430 - UAS Regulations and Safety
Credits: 1
This 1-credit online course taught over 8 weeks provides students with a detailed overview of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to UAS flights and data collectionStudents also learn about how to operate drones safely in both personal and professional applicationsCourse content helps prepare students for FAA remote pilot certification.
Dual Listed GIST 5430 .
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GIST 4440 - UAS Ground School and Operations
Credits: 2
This field course provides students with the practical experience to operate UAS (drones) safely, legally, and effectively for collecting data to be used in a variety of applications. Students learn about pertinent safety and regulations, and then spend much of the course time flying drones in the field and collecting data.
Dual Listed GIST 5440 .
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GIST 4450 - UAS Photogrammetry and Image Process
Credits: 3
This 3-credit online course provides overviews of the photogrammetric principles related to imagery acquired by unmanned aerial vehicles or drones, and the image processing techniques used for extracting information from the drone imagesStudents will gain experience in processing drone imagery collected with RGB cameras and multi-spectral sensors.
Dual Listed GIST 5450 .
Prerequisite: Junior/Senior standing or approval from the instructor.
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GIST 4790 - Special Topics in Geospatial Information Science and Technology
Credits: 3
Advanced and specialized topics in GIS&T are addressed through guided student discussions of current literature and possible hands-on analyses.
Dual Listed GIST 5790 .
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GIST 4870 - Internship in Geospatial Information Science and Technology
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 12)
Provide undergraduates with the opportunity to receive credit for practical experience in geospatial information science and technology. Internship opportunities must be approved by faculty and work supervisors.
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GIST 4950 - Undergraduate Research in Geospatial Information Science and Technology
Credits: 1-6
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Undergraduate research in Geospatial Information Science and Technology (GIST) under the mentorship of UW faculty. Students are encouraged to present their research at professional meetings and to publish their work. GIST is multidisciplinary, so research problems span a wide range of topics.
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GIST 5002 - Geospatial Forum
Credits: 1
Students attend a geospatial sciences speaker series and contribute by presenting their proposed or completed research to faculty and other students in a professional manner analogous to presenting scientific research at professional meetings.
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GIST 5050 - Basics of Spatial Data Science
Credits: 3
An introduction to the basics of spatial data science. We introduce foundational GIS concepts, integration of multiple software packages (e.g. relational databases, Program R, Python, and ArcPro), proven database designs, and scripting, leading to increased efficiency during data analyses. These information science principles are demonstrated using project-based examples.
Former Course Number GEOG 5050]
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GIST 5100 - Foundations of Geospatial Information Science and Technology
Credits: 3
This online and on-campus graduate-level course provides an introduction to key concepts in geospatial information science and technology (GIST) including spatial data structures, coordinate systems, cartographic principles, spatial analysis, modeling, spatial cognition, and applications of GIS in a multidisciplinary context. Lecture and project-based (poster).
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