500
Geochemical processes governing the chemistry of water, with a focus on the distribution of natural and anthropogenic chemical species. Prerequisite:
CHM 132 or 141; or graduate standing. Pre/Co-requisite:
BIO 320 or
CHM 351 or
GEL 340 or
ENS 323 or
EGR 305; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(2-3)
Prerequisites
BIO 132 or BIO 141; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Design, construction, calibration, history matching, and verification of hydrologic models including rivers and watersheds, groundwater, and lakes. Prerequisites:
GEL 380WI and 308 with a C or better; or
EGR 408 with a C or better; or Graduate Standing in a CSE program.
Credits
3(2-3)
Prerequisites
GEL 380WI and GEL 308 with a C or better; or EGR 408 with a C or better; or Graduate Standing in a CSE program
Corequisites
None.
Isotope geochemistry applied to geological and environmental problems, including the use of non-traditional isotopes to understand low and high temperature geochemical processes. Prerequisite:
CHM 132 or 141; or graduate standing. Pre/Co-requisite:
BIO 320 or
CHM 351 or
GEL 340 or
ENS 323 or
EGR 305; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(2-3)
Prerequisites
CHM 132 or CHM 141; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Igneous and metamorphic processes revealed from textural, mineralogical, and quantitative-geochemistry characteristics. Physicochemical-evolution paths of magmas and metamorphic assemblages through quantitative methods. Field trip fee required. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite:
GEL 310 or graduate standing; Pre/Co-requisite:
CHM 132 or
PHY 146 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(2-3)
Prerequisites
GEL 310 or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Metallic and nonmetallic ore deposits, including critical mineral resources, and their tectonic settings; principles of resource exploration in context of responsible environmental stewardship. Prerequisite:
GEL 310 or 320 or graduate standing. Recommended:
GEL 523.
Credits
3(2-3)
Prerequisites
GEL 310 or GEL 320 or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
None.
Special topics and recent developments in geosciences that are not included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student’s transcript. Repeatable up to 6 credits when content previously studied is not duplicated. Prerequisite: See Course Search and Registration.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
See Course Search and Registration
Corequisites
None.
Self-directed students conduct an advanced research project with instructor’s guidance. An EAS Independent Study proposal form must be completed and signed by student and instructor at the time of enrolling. Laboratory and/or field safety training may be required. Prerequisites: At least 27 credits of geology courses or graduate standing; permission of instructor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
At least 27 credits of geology courses or graduate standing; permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.