| EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES |
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in red indicates that a change
has been made to the course listing. The red
text indicates the current, updated information. |
| 270.109
(N) |
EXPLORING
EARTH’S HISTORY THROUGH FOSSILS (2) Jahren Limit
10 EES/EPS majors only |
Sec. 01 |
Th 2:30-4 |
| 270.114
(N) |
GUIDED TOUR: THE PLANETS (3) Strobel An introduction
to planetary science and planetary exploration primarily for non-science
majors. A survey of concepts from astronomy, chemistry, geology,
and physics applied to the study of the solar system. |
Sec. 01 |
MT 2-3:15 |
| 270.220
(N) |
THE
DYNAMIC EARTH (3) Veblen Limit 30 Prereq or Coreq: 030.101 or
171.101-102 270.221 is also a corequisite for EPS majors and Environmental Science Majors
Basic
concepts in geology, including plate tectonics; Earth’s internal
structure; geologic time; minerals; formation of igneous, sedimentary,
and metamorphic rocks; development of faults, folds, and earthquakes;
geomagnetism. |
Sec. 01 |
MTW 11 |
| 270.221 |
LAB: THE DYNAMIC EARTH (1) Olsen
Coreq: 270.220 This course is a
hands-on learning experience for introductory geological concepts
and techniques using geological tools, such as mineral/rock samples,
microscopes, and maps. Field trips are its essential part. |
Sec. 01 |
T 2-4 |
| 270.224
(N) |
OCEANS AND ATMOSPHERES (3) Haine For
science and engineering majors
A broad survey of the Earth’s oceans and atmospheres, and their
role in the environment and climate. Topics covered include waves,
tides, ocean and atmosphere circulation, weather systems, tornadoes
and hurricanes, El Niño, and climate change. |
Sec. 01 |
MWF 1 |
| 270.231
(N) |
ECOLOGY OF A CHANGING PLANET (3) Szlavecz This course focuses on large-scale ecological patterns
and effects of humans on the Earth’s biota. Topics include the
biosphere’s energy, productivity, community change, habitat fragmentation,
pollution, and introduction of species. |
Sec. 01 |
MTW 11 |
| 270.350
(N) |
SEDIMENTARY ENVIRONMENTS (3)
Hardie Perm. Req'd Limit 20 Introduction to sedimentary processes
and petrology of sedimentary rocks. Origin of siliciclastic,
carbonate, and chemical deposits with emphasis on depositional
models and facies complexes. Weekend field trips. |
Sec. 01 |
MTW 10 |
| 270.351 |
SEDIMENTARY ENVIRONMENTS LAB (1.5) Hardie Coreq: 270.350. Laboratory work in petrology of sedimentary
rocks. |
Sec. 01 |
M 1-4 |
| 270.369
(N)
|
GEOCHEMISTRY
OF THE EARTH AND ENVIRONMENT (4) Sverjensky Prereq:
270.103 or 270.114 or 270.220 or 270.222. The chemical
principles needed to understand and predict how the elements migrate
through the Earth and the sub-surface environment. Applications
to metallic resources and nuclear waste migration.
Course canceled 03/02/06
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Sec. 01
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TTh
3-4:30
|
| 270.378
(N) |
PRESENT AND FUTURE CLIMATE (3) Arking
Prereqs: 110.108-109 (Calculus I &
II) and 171.101-102 (Physics) Intended for science majors
who are interested in the science that underlies the current debate
on global warming, the focus is on recent observations, and what
one can glean from model simulations. |
Sec. 01 |
MTh 2-3:30 |
| 270.475
(N)
|
GROUNDWATER
CONTAMINATION (3) Garven Prereq: Knowledge of hydrology and aquatic chemistry Principles
of groundwater chemistry; sources of contamination; theory for
solute transport in porous media; mapping contaminant plumes;
monitoring; site remediation; pollution case studies. Course canceled 01/09/06
|
Sec. 01
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MTW 10
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| 270.496
(W) |
SENIOR THESIS (4) Staff Preparation of a substantial thesis based upon
independent student research, supervised by at least one faculty
member in Earth and Planetary Sciences. Open to Senior departmental
majors only. Required for department honors. |
Sec. 01 |
TBA |
| 270.502 |
INDEPENDENT STUDY |
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| 270.508 |
INTERNSHIP |
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| 270.606 |
JOURNAL CLUB Conrad Review
and discussion of new geologic literature and current research.
All geology students participate and deliver at least one paper
a year. |
Sec. 01 |
Th 12 |
| 270.609 |
SPECIAL
TOPICS IN E&PS Conrad
Course added
02/03/06 |
Sec. 01 |
TBA |
| 270.613
|
METAMORPHIC
PETROLOGY SEMINAR Ferry Discussion of recent research topics in metamorphic
petrology and geochemistry. |
Sec. 01 |
W 12 |
| 270.635 |
CRYSTAL CHEMISTRY & BEHAVIOR
OF ROCK FORMING MINERALS Veblen Prereq: Basic understanding of crystallography and
diffraction A detailed exploration of crystal structures and
subsolidus behavior of the rock-forming
minerals groups. |
Sec. 01 |
TBA |
| 270.647 |
MECHANICS
OF THE EARTH’S INTERIOR Olson Mechanical processes in Earth’s core and mantle with
applications to plate tectonics, the thermal and chemical evolution
of the Earth, and generation of Earth’s magnetic field. |
Sec. 01 |
TBA |
| 270.653 |
FLUID
DYNAMICS OF THE EARTH & PLANETS II Waugh/Haine A
sequel to 270.646 concentrating on planetary-scale atmosphere
and oceanic circulation. Physical understanding of the underlying
fluid dynamics will be emphasized. |
Sec. 01 |
MW 9-10:30 |
| 270.673 |
TIME
SERIES AND DATA ANALYSIS Osborn
Spectral analysis, digital
filtering, convolutions, and other techniques for processing data
will be covered. |
Sec. 01 |
TTh 1-2:30 |
| 360.605 |
SEMINAR:
ENVIRONMENTAL AND APPLIED FLUID MECHANICS Meneveau
Cross-listed with DOGEE, Earth and Planetary Sciences and Mechanical
Engineering
|
Sec. 01 |
F 11 |
| 270.808 |
RESEARCH |
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