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Undergraduate Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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GEOS 1000 - Dynamic Earth
Students will be introduced to the workings of our dynamic Earth, with some discussion of other planets. Topics include plate tectonics, evolution, earth materials, volcanoes, earthquakes, earth hazards, rivers and flooding, groundwater and pollution, glaciers and deserts, oceans and coasts, energy resources, and climate change. This course is designed for non-science majors who seek a basic course in geology. Students planning to major in any science or engineering should enroll in GEOS 1300. The course consists of three hours of lecture and a two-hour laboratory period per week.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area VI: Natural Science with Laboratory.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 2)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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GEOS 1020 - Planetary Geology
An introduction to the origin and geological diversity of the planet, and other bodies that make-up our universe. Emphasis is placed on understanding how and why these planetary systems occur and operate, what makes Earth so unique, how these systems affect the lives of citizens in the United States and around the world, and how geoscience and technology can be used to better understand our universe.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area VI: Natural Science with Laboratory.
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GEOS 1200 - Climate Change Geologic Perspective
This course will help students develop and calmly share their views on climate change. We will look briefly at how science and Earth’s climate system work. We will see how and why climate has changed over geologic time including recently. We will learn how scientists predict climate change. We will consider how climate change may affect people’s lives, and how to best reduce the risk that climate change poses.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area VII: Natural Science and Technology: Applications and Implications.
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GEOS 1290 - Physical Geology Laboratory
A laboratory experience covering minerals and rocks, and the interpretation of topographic and Geologic maps.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.
Credits: 1 hour
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GEOS 1300 - Physical Geology
This course introduces students to the principal geologic processes that shape the earth and methods by which these processes are studied with emphasis on the paradigm of plate tectonics. The interior of the earth is examined from the perspective of how we determine, without direct observation, the layering and composition within. Principles and techniques of physics and chemistry are applied to the study of the origin of minerals and rocks, and geologic structures. Geomorphic processes and natural disasters like earthquakes are examined with special consideration of their importance to engineering design and practice.
This course is especially designed for students interested in science and engineering and for those who expect to major in geosciences or geosciences education. Students who are interested in a beginning course in geology, but who do not plan to pursue a major in science or engineering are encouraged to enroll in GEOS 1000. Three lectures and a two-hour laboratory period per week.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area VI: Natural Science with Laboratory.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 2)
When Offered: Fall, Spring
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GEOS 1310 - Historical Geology
Geologic time, evolution of prehistoric life, and principles of earth history with case examples from North America. Field excursions, including trips to the MGRRE facility to evaluate subsurface geologic data may be required.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 1000 or GEOS 1300 or GEOG 1050.
Credits: 4 hours
When Offered: Spring
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GEOS 1440 - Environmental Earth Science
A study of the earth from an environmental perspective. Origin of the earth and solar system, physical and chemical structure of the earth, chronology, and the use of the scientific method to advance this understanding. Focus on the hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere and their interactions.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area VII: Natural Science and Technology: Applications and Implications.
When Offered: Spring
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GEOS 1500 - Earth Hazards and Disasters
An introduction to the major geologic hazards affecting the earth. Impacts, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunami and coastal hazards, mass wasting, and flooding will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on understanding how and why these hazards occur, how these hazards affect the lives of citizens in the United States and around the world, and how geoscience and technology can be used to identify and manage potential hazards.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area VII: Natural Science and Technology: Applications and Implications.
When Offered: Spring
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GEOS 2000 - Evolution of Life - A Geological Perspective
The geologic attributes of our planet have shaped the course of biological evolution across four billion years of Earth’s history. This course surveys the major events and mechanisms of that history, focusing on the origins of our planet and its life, self-organization and complexity, bacteria in extreme environments, the rise of animals and plants, the colonization of land, mass extinctions, planetary change over time and the possibility of life elsewhere in the cosmos. Three lectures and a two-hour laboratory period per week.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area VI: Natural Science with Laboratory.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 2)
When Offered: Fall
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GEOS 2020 - Egypt - Civilization and Geology
Explores how the regional geological and hydrological environments of Egypt have influenced both ancient and modern Egyptian civilizations. Throughout history, these varying conditions created both benefits and constraints, causing existing civilizations to either flourish, or wither and fall. The availability of stone and other building materials, each with their unique engineering properties, dictated the types of cities, temples and even style of pyramids that could be constructed. The River Nile, along with its unique hydrological regime, played a critical role in all aspects of life within this region. This course which can be taken by both geology majors and non-majors, will focus on how the geological setting of this region played a significant role in shaping the culture and history of Egypt, as it influenced the various people who lived there, from earliest times to the modern era.
The class will meet on campus during the Spring semester for 1 lecture (1 hr. 15 min.) and 1 discussion/lab section (50 min.) per week. There is also a required 2 week field trip to Egypt. The field trip portion of the course will be conducted through the Haenicke Institute for Global Studies as a “Study Abroad” program during the two week period immediately following the spring semester (first two weeks of May). Students are required to take both the classroom and field trip portions of the course. Neither portion of the course is offered as a “stand-alone” unit. Students will earn 3 credit hours (applicable to General Education Area IV: Other Cultures and Civilizations) for the completed course (classroom and field trip together).
Registration approval for the course is required from the Geosciences Department. Completed course approval can be obtained at the Geosciences Departmental Office (1183 Rood Hall). Details about the field trip, and the additional expenses required for this portion of the course, will be explained at this time. There is a non-refundable trip down-payment required at the beginning of the spring semester coursework for final registration acceptance.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies Gereal Education Area IV: Other Cultures and Civilizations.
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GEOS 2320 - Integrated Earth System Studies
The course will view the whole earth as a single system and focus on the interrelations and interactions among different subsystems and changes that occur in these with time. Topics covered will include basic laws of physics and chemistry that operate on the earth, evolution, biogeochemical cycles, global changes (natural and anthropogenic) and human interactions with the environment. Emphasis will be placed on feedback loops and amplification factors in the earth system. Construction of models of systems will be explored to determine possible impact of a change on the system as a whole.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOS 1000 or GEOS 1300 or GEOG 1050.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Fall
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GEOS 2900 - Earth Systems: Issues and Applications
This is a laboratory-based course designed to develop and build the concepts and principles of the Earth system with an emphasis on applications of earth science to society. The objectives of the course are to aid students in developing meaningful and functional understanding of key Earth Science concepts and their interrelations; provide students with open-ended problem solving experiences that facilitate inquiry regarding the nature and content of science, technology and society; help students develop more positive attitudes towards science and increase their confidence to both explain and apply Earth system theories and principles. A local field trip may be required.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area VII: Natural Science and Technology: Applications and Implications.
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer I
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GEOS 3010 - Minerals and Rocks
This course is a one semester introduction to the materials making up the earth, emphasizing hand specimen mineralogy and petrology. Topics will include basic crystallography, physical and chemical properties of minerals, mineral and rock description and identification, chemical and physical properties of rocks, rock genesis, and economic uses of rock and mineral resources. A field trip may be required.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: (CHEM 1100 and CHEM 1110) and (GEOS 1000 or GEOS 1300 or GEOG 1050) and (GEOS 1310 or GEOS 2000). GEOS 1310 or GEOS 2000 may be taken concurrently.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: Will not count toward a major in Geology.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (3 - 2)
When Offered: Spring
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GEOS 3120 - Geology of the National Parks and Monuments
A study of the origin of Geologic features and the development of landscapes through Geologic time in selected National Parks and Monuments. Students will be expected to read extensively in the available literature.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area VII: Natural Science and Technology: Applications and Implications.
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II
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GEOS 3220 - Ocean Systems
The ocean system encompasses over seventy percent of the world’s surface, and comprises one of the largest resources that the peoples of the world hold in common. This course will explore our understanding of this complex system, and the evolution of technology on which this understanding is based. The costs and benefits of the past, present, and future use of the world ocean will be considered in the context of competing values and interests.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area VII: Natural Science and Technology: Applications and Implications.
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer I
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GEOS 3350 - Mineralogy
Introduction to crystallography, crystal chemistry, and determinative mineralogy. Physical and chemical properties, occurrence, uses and determination of about 100 minerals. Lecture 3 hours a week. Laboratory 3 hours a week.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOS 1300, CHEM 1100 and CHEM 1110; or instructor approval.
Credits: 4 hours
When Offered: Fall
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GEOS 4300 - Structural Geology
Development of rock structures and mechanics of rock deformation. Structural interpretation of Geologic maps, cross-sections, and aerial photographs.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: (GEOS 3010 or GEOS 3350) and MATH 1180; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Spring
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GEOS 4320 - Geomorphology
Detailed consideration of the earth’s surficial processes including transformation of fluvial, glacial, mass-wasting, eolian, and coastal landforms. Laboratory exercises involve interpretation of topographic maps, Geologic maps, and air photographs. Three-day field trip required.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOS 3010 or GEOS 3350 or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing.
When Offered: Spring
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GEOS 4340 - Problems in Geology
Intensive reading and research on a topic in Geology under the direction of a member of the Geology faculty.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: 16 hours in Geology and department approval.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
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GEOS 4350 - Sedimentation and Stratigraphy
This course is an introduction to sedimentary geology and the interpretation of the stratigraphic record through application of principles of sedimentology, stratigraphy, and sedimentary petrology. Geological hazards in modern earth surface environments are also considered. Laboratory exercises focus on the application of modern concepts and methodology used in the analysis and interpretation of the sedimentary record. The course includes a required three-day field trip.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOS 1310 and either (GEOS 3010 or GEOS 3350).
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: This course satisfies General Education Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing.
When Offered: Fall
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GEOS 4380 - Field Studies in Geology
Field observations and introduction to geologic mapping. Aspects of landscape evolution, rock-forming processes, and rock deformation will be studied. Emphasis will be on how observations are combined to make geologic interpretations and how the geologic history and evolution of a region can be interpreted from field data.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 3010 or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
When Offered: Summer I
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GEOS 4500 - Teaching & Learning Earth Science
This course is designed for future grades 6-12 teachers of earth science. Course content includes: inquiry-based laboratory activities, use of models and computer simulations, use of authentic earth science data sets, and outdoor teaching. Students will also improve their understanding of earth science topics relevant to middle and high school settings.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOS 2320 and GEOG 2250 and [(Phys 1030 and PHYS 1040) OR (PHYS 1050 and PHYS 1060)], all with a grade of “C” or better. Any of these courses may be taken concurrently.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: Class meets 4.5 hours per week. Weekly observation of local area classroom teachers is required.
When Offered: Fall
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GEOS 5010 - Geologic Communications and Presentations
A seminar designed to introduce students to and improve student skills in the oral presentation of Geologic information. Students will critique talks given in the weekly departmental seminar. Students will make one oral presentation to a group of students and faculty. Course may be repeated for credit but only one credit will be applied towards major requirements.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to upperclass and graduate students.
When Offered: Spring
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GEOS 5020 - Problems in Geology and Earth Science
Individual problems involving topical reading and/or research problems in earth sciences. May be repeated for credit.
Credits: 1 to 3 hours
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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GEOS 5060 - Introduction to Soils
Properties of natural and engineered soils. Interactions between soils and plants, microorganisms, water, atmosphere, and contaminants. Soil uses, remediation, and conservation.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOS 3010, either (MATH 1220 or MATH 1700), and CHEM 1100/1110. Corequisite is MATH 1230 or MATH 1710.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Fall - every other year
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GEOS 5090 - Surface Water Hydrology
Hydrology describes the waters of the earth, their occurrence, circulation and distribution, and their reaction with the environment. Emphasis is on quantitative aspects of surface water. Topics include, stream flow precipitation, evapotranspiration, hydrographs, runoff, probability analysis and modeling.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1230 or MATH 1710.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Fall - every other year
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GEOS 5120 - Principles of Hydrogeology
The study of surface and ground water with special emphasis on its occurrence, movement, and relation to the Geologic environment.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Either (GEOS 3010 or GEOS 3350) and either (MATH 1220 or MATH 1700). Corequisite: MATH 1230 or MATH 1710.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Spring - every other year
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GEOS 5160 - Geochronology and Global Change
Application of the concepts of nuclear physics and chemistry to Geological problems. Topics to include absolute and relative dating, formation of the elements, global change and causes of global change.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of chemistry, physics and math.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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GEOS 5200 - Economic Geology
Origin, occurrence, and utilization of metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits, and mineral fuels. Lecture three hours a week.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 3010 or GEOS 3350.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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GEOS 5210 - Geological and Environmental Remote Sensing
The course provides rigorous (70% of student’s efforts) hands-on-exercises on the applications of remote sensing techniques in geological and in environmental sciences. The hands-on exercises are primarily based on case studies that were published in peer-reviewed articles, data downloaded from our receiving station, and/or data collected by the students using hand-held VNIR spectro-radiometer. In the process of solving the lab exercise, the students will master image processing techniques. The fundamentals of remote sensing will be covered as well, since the student can not start dealing with applications unless he or she knows the fundamentals. Throughout the course, the students will work with a wide range of space-borne data sets including CORONA, Landsat MSS, Landsat TM, SPOT, ASTER, SIR-C, SRTM, A VIRIS, ASAR, and ERS.
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Spring - every other year
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GEOS 5230 - Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response
Training in safety procedures for working on hazardous sites. Training in the safe handling of hazardous materials which might be encountered during drilling, soil sampling, or water sampling. Review of State and Federal regulations. Use of personal protection equipment. Satisfies OSHA 40 hour training requirements.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 4120 or GEOS 5120.
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Summer II
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GEOS 5240 - Remediation Design and Implementation
Principles and techniques for the remediation or cleanup of ground water and soils contamination. Introduction to pump and treat systems, bioremediation, soil vapor extraction, air sparging, and others. Choosing the appropriate system and sizing it for economical application to a specific site. Field trips required.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 5120
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Summer II
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GEOS 5250 - Surface Geophysics
An introduction to the use of those surface geophysical methods used in the investigation of groundwater. Includes shallow seismic, electrical, and magnetic methods; and ground-penetrating radar.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 5120
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Summer II
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GEOS 5260 - Principles and Practices of Aquifer Testing
Introduction to the methods of aquifer testing with emphasis on step drawdown pump-tests, forty-hour pumping test with recovery, slug tests and bail tests, data processing, using computer software, water level recorders, data loggers, and water level measuring equipment.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 4120 or GEOS 5120.
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Summer II
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GEOS 5270 - Principles of Well Drilling and Installation
An introduction to hollow-stem auger drilling and well installation, rotary drilling with mud and air, cable tool drilling, monitoring well design, sample collection and description; cuttings, split spoon, and Shelby tube, borehole geophysics, and installation and development of wells.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 4120 or GEOS 5120.
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Summer II
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GEOS 5280 - Principles and Practices of Ground-water Sampling and Monitoring
An introduction to state-of-the-art techniques for sampling, monitoring, and evaluating ground water systems and surface water interactions. Includes quality control and assurance procedures, ground-water sampling equipment and procedures, field hydrochemical equipment and procedures, and vadose zone sampling of water and gas.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 4120 or GEOS 5120.
Credits: 1 hour
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Summer II
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GEOS 5300 - Plate Tectonics and Earth Structure
Major tectonic features and internal structure of the earth in relation to plate tectonics, critical examination of the tenants of plate tectonics.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: (GEOS 3010 or GEOS 3350) and GEOS 4300.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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GEOS 5350 - GIS Applications in Geological and Environmental Sciences
The course provides rigorous hands-on-exercises (based on data from case studies) on the applications of statistical methods, GIS technologies, and other computer-based software to the management, analysis, and display of multidimensional, geological, hydrogeological, and environmental data sets (70% of student effort). The course will cover (30% of student effort) the fundamentals of spatial data analysis and GIS technologies as well, since the students can not start dealing with applications unless they understand the fundamentals. In addition, students will be required to complete a research project using spatial data sets and acquired expertise.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Geosciences.
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Spring - every other year
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GEOS 5360 - Glacial Geology
A study of the mechanics of glacier movement, processes of glacial erosion and deposition, and the distribution of glacial features in space and time. Special emphasis will be placed on the glacial Geology of the Great Lakes area.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 3010 or GEOS 3350.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Fall - every other year
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GEOS 5390 - Geologic Mapping
Field observations and geologic mapping. Rock-oriented mapping projects will be completed under supervision that requires observations and synthesis of rock descriptions, structural analyses, stratigraphic interpretations, and compilations of the geologic history of assigned study areas.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: (GEOS 3010 or GEOS 3350 or GEOS 5430) and GEOS 4300; or instructor approval.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
When Offered: Summer
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GEOS 5400 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Advanced discussion of origins and positions of igneous and metamorphic rocks in light of recent experimental evidence and concepts of global tectonics.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOS 5430
Credits: 4 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
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GEOS 5430 - Petrology and Petrography
The origins of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks as interpreted from hand specimens, thin sections, principles of chemistry and physics, and descriptions of examples from around the world. Lecture topics are augmented by weekly laboratory studies and a required field trip.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOS 3350, CHEM 1100 and CHEM 1110.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.
When Offered: Spring
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GEOS 5450 - Hazardous Waste Remediation
Content includes chemical, physical, and biological processes affecting contaminants in the subsurface. Topics include environmental regulations, remediation, site characterization, contaminant characterization, detailed engineering and management considerations related to the design and operation of hazardous waste remediation systems involving water pollution, air pollution, solid waste, and groundwater pollution.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEM 1120/1130 and either (MATH 1220 or MATH 1700). Corequisite: MATH 1230 or MATH 1710.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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GEOS 5500 - Environmental Field Geochemistry
Students in this course will be introduced to a variety of environmental field and laboratory analytical techniques, including field sampling protocols, basic aqueous geochemistry techniques, ion chromatography, and UV/Vis spectrophotometry. Using these techniques, students will design and conduct an assessment of water quality in a local environmental system (e.g., eutrophication or salinization of local lakes, or other contamination of local surface or groundwater systems). Students will present their findings to the local community through a written report and an oral/poster presentation. Students may be expected to travel to a local field site and to work outdoors, including in canoes, under a variety of weather conditions.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Either (GEOS 3350 or GEOS 2320); or ENVS 2150, CHEM 1100 and CHEM 1110.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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GEOS 5550 - Introduction to Geochemistry
An introduction to high and low temperature geochemistry. Topics to be discussed include cosmochemistry, crystal chemistry, thermodynamics and kinetics, aqueous geochemistry, stable and radiogenic isotope geochemistry, organic geochemistry, and biogeochemistry. Three hours lecture per week with weekly problem sets.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOS 3350 and CHEM 1120/1130.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
When Offered: Spring
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GEOS 5600 - Introduction to Geophysics
Seismology, gravity, geomagnetism, electrical resistivity, and heat measurements applied to the determination of the internal structure of the earth.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Either (GEOS 3010 or GEOS 3350); GEOS 4300; either (MATH 1220 or MATH 1700); and two semesters of college physics.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: Two lectures and three hours of practical laboratory-introduction to geophysical instrumentation.
When Offered: Fall
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GEOS 5610 - Reflection Seismology
Reflection seismology and related techniques as applied to petroleum exploration and deep crustal exploration. Theoretical background, data collection, data processing and interpretation will be discussed.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOS 5600 and either (MATH 1230 or MATH 1710).
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
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GEOS 5620 - Gravity and Magnetic Exploration
Gravity and Magnetic methods applied to tectonic, mineral exploration, hydrogeologic and crustal studies. Theoretical background, instrumentation, surveying techniques, data reduction, processing, and computer modeling and interpretation will be discussed.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOS 5600, and either (MATH 1230 or MATH 1710).
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: Two lectures and three hours of laboratory, problem solving, and field exercises.
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GEOS 5630 - Electrical Methods
Resistivity sounding and profiling, induced polarization, spontaneous potential, electromagnetic methods using natural and artificial fields.
Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: GEOS 5600, either (MATH 1230 or MATH 1710), and PHYS 4400 recommended.
Credits: 3 hours
Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate students.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: Two lectures and 3 hour laboratory with field studies and laboratory modeling.
When Offered: Fall - every other year
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