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8. Course Descriptions

Note: Sequencing rules in effect for many Math courses prohibit students from earning credit for a lower numbered Math course after receiving credit for a higher numbered Math course. Sequencing rules are included in the course descriptions of applicable courses.
 

Geography
  

  • GEOG 798 - Exit Examination

    (1 unit)
    The examination of a student’s ability to practice planning as a reflection of their course studies.

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. illustrate mastery of planning literature and subject matter using oral and/or written explanations.


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  • GEOG 799 - Dissertation

    (1 to 12 units)
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. produce a dissertation of professional quality that makes a scholarly contribution to their primary field of inquiry.


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Geological Engineering
  

  • GE 106 - Introduction to Geological Engineering

    (2 units)
    Reviews seismic hazards, landslides, tunneling, groundwater, exploration and mining geology, remote sensing, geophysics and hazardous waste. Field trip required.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a recognition of the importance of functioning in interdisciplinary enginering disciplines.
    2. recognize the need to communicate effectively.
    3. recognize the need for an ability to engage in life long learning.


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  • GE 280 - Climate Change and Engineering Challenges

    (3 units)
    An overview of climate science and geological engineering challenges impacted by climate change. 

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 100  or GEOL 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
    2. recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
    3. demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues.


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  • GE 385 - Geological Engineering Data Analysis

    (3 units)
    Introduction to and application of statistics, probability and economic theory to analysis of geological data for the design of engineered structures interfacing with the earth.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 181;  MATH 182.  

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop skills in visualizing and effective presentation of data to communicate important aspects and uncertainty in analyzed data.
    2. demonstrate that they understand and are able to select and implement appropriate data analysis techniques for data sets relevant to earth science and engineering.
    3. demonstrate ability to quantitatively represent data uncertainty and be able to explain the uncertainty of data within the context of practical limitations of data collection in the earth sciences.


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  • GE 404 - Introduction to Aerospace Remote Sensing

    (3 units)
    Characteristics of electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet, visible and solar infrared portions of the spectrum. Physical basis for spectral properties of rocks, soils, vegetation and water. Applications of data collected by aircraft, spacecraft and satellite systems to mineral and energy exploration, engineering and environmental studies and hydrology/hydrogeology.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
    2. demonstrate an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
    3. demonstrate ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.


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  • GE 414 - Hydrologic Fluid Dynamics

    (3 units)
    Physical principles governing natural flows in the land phase of the hydrologic cycle: open channel and saturated/unsaturated porous media flow. Erosion and sediment transport.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 182 ; PHYS 180 . Recommended Preparation: MATH 283 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply basic concepts from physics and mathematics to fluid dynamics.
    2. demonstrate improved problem solving skills.
    3. develop foundation of knowledge concerning fluid flow.
    4. develop spreadsheet skills for assessing fluid dynamics problems.


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  • GE 430 - Fluvial Sediment Transport and Erosion

    (3 units)
    Application of fluid mechanics to develop a process-based description of sediment transport and erosion in both alluvial and bedrock rivers.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 181 ; PHYS 180 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. quantitatively describe flow hydraulics, sediment transport, and erosion.
    2. calculate expected incipient sediment motion, sediment flux, and erosion/deposition for a given set of conditions.
    3. use basic instrumentation to measure water discharge and velocity in the field, and make sediment transport calculations from field measurements.


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  • GE 441 - Advanced Geomorphology

    (4 units)
    Quantitative, process oriented geomorphology focusing upon the interaction of landforms and processes including aeolian and fluvial systems, hillslopes, mass-movements, weathering, soil processes and climate, and tectonics.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 212 ; Junior or Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate, through analytical papers and laboratory reports, that they can write and understand basic mathematical statements describing the mechanics that generate common landforms.
    2. demonstrate that they can look at a landscape or topographic map and determine the specific processes shaping the landforms, as well as the hazards or management concerns they present.
    3. demonstrate, through complete Arc GIS projects, they have developed a working knowledge of geographic information systems that can be used throughout professional practice.


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  • GE 479 - Earthquake Engineering

    (3 units)
    Seismic hazards, including plate tectonics, faulting, seismicity, seismometry, strong earthquake motions. Effects of earthquakes on soils, man-made structures. Characteristics of earthquake-resistant structures. (CEE 479 and GE 479 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 285  with a “C” or better; MATH 181 ; PHYS 180  or PHYS 181  or PHYS 182 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. Students will have an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
    2. Students will have an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
    3. Students will have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
    4. Students will have an ability to communicate effectively.
    5. Students will have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
    6. Students will have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
    7. Students will have a knowledge of contemporary issues.
    8. Students will have an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.


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  • GE 481 - Introduction to Geomechanics

    (4 units)
    Essentials of rock fracture relevant to geological engineering, including stress and strain, properties and classification of continuous and discontinuous rock masses, and mechanism of rock fracture.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 332.  

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate, through analytical papers and laboratory reports, that they can speak the mathematical language of continuum mechanics and apply this knowledge to solve diverse geological problems.
    2. organize, approach, and solve multi-step Earth science and geological engineering problems. In a general, this means that students will be able to derive useful equations from fundamental governing equations and constitutive equations, list needed assumptions, and solve specific geological problems by specifying appropriate initial and boundary conditions.
    3. demonstrate they have developed a useful scientific/engineering computing skill set that can be used throughout professional practice by writing basic procedural programming scripts to solve equations, complete analysis, plot results, and visualize data across a range of geological problems.


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  • GE 483 - Geological Engineering Slope Stability

    (3 to 4 units)
    Application of geological and engineering factors in the design and stability of natural and man-made rock and soil slopes.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 4

    Corequisite(s): CEE 372;  GEOL 332.  

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize the importance accurate subsurface data and its effect on solving slope problems.
    2. develop the ability to analyze and interpret data from geologic, mathematical, and physical data bases.
    3. recognize that design methods reflect economic and social issues.
    4. recognize the importance accurate subsurface data and its effect on solving slope problems.
    5. develop the ability to analyze and interpret data from geologic, mathematical, and physical data bases.
    6. recognize that design methods reflect economic and social issues.


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  • GE 484 - Groundwater Hydrology

    (3 units)
    Hydrologic, geologic and other factors controlling groundwater flow, occurrence, development, chemistry and contamination. Elementary groundwater flow theory. Interactions between surface-subsurface hydrologic systems.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121A ; CHEM 121L ; GEOL 101 ; MATH 182 ; PHYS 152  or PHYS 181 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to real world water problems.
    2. demonstrate an ability to simulate groundwater flow and estimate hydraulic properties.
    3. demonstrate an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary to solve real world hydraulic problems.
    4. demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to real world water problems.
    5. demonstrate an ability to simulate groundwater flow and estimate hydraulic properties.
    6. demonstrate an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary to solve real world hydraulic problems.


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  • GE 485 - Waste Containment

    (4 units)
    Geotechnical and geohydrogeological aspects of the design, construction, and monitoring of land fills and hazardous wastes in surface and underground structures.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior or Graduate standing in engineering or geology.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate through homework assignments, exams, and laboratory exercises, that they understand and are able to select and implement proper analysis techniques for a given waste management engineering problem.
    2. demonstrate understanding of and appreciation for the engineering challenges and responsibilities involved in managing society’s wastes by participating in classroom lectures and laboratory exercises.
    3. demonstrate appreciation for the importance of legal, social and ethical considerations in waste management and in general engineering practice including an understanding of all appropriate laws and regulations as well as emerging issues such as environmental justice and social license to operate.
    4. demonstrate through homework assignments, exams, and laboratory exercises, that they understand and are able to select and implement proper analysis techniques for a given waste management engineering problem.
    5. demonstrate understanding of and appreciation for the engineering challenges and responsibilities involved in managing society’s wastes by participating in classroom lectures and laboratory exercises.
    6. demonstrate appreciation for the importance of legal, social and ethical considerations in waste management and in general engineering practice including an understanding of all appropriate laws and regulations as well as emerging issues such as environmental justice and social license to operate.


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  • GE 487 - Geological Engineering Design

    (4 units) CO9, CO14
    Application of geological engineering design techniques to a present-day project. Emphasis on addressing scientific, technical, and societal challenges in creating an appropriate design solution.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing; GE 385 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the scientific challenges involved in a major geological engineering project and describe the associated legal, social, and ethical implications of the project.
    2. analyze different possible scientific and technological solutions to project challenges in terms of their benefits, costs, ethical considerations, and other societal challenges.
    3. describe the results of a geological engineering design project in technical report format appropriate to the geosciences and engineering.
    4. explain the scientific challenges involved in a major geological engineering project and describe the associated legal, social, and ethical implications of the project.
    5. analyze different possible scientific and technological solutions to project challenges in terms of their benefits, costs, ethical considerations, and other societal challenges.
    6. describe the results of a geological engineering design project in technical report format appropriate to the geosciences and engineering.


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  • GE 495 - Special Problems in Geological Engineering

    (1 to 5 units)
    Independent study or research. Consists of conferences, reading, laboratory or field work. May be repeated when course content differs.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 5

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: 1 to 5
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a research project.
    2. articulate in writing or verbally and critically analyze research strategies and engineering results.
    3. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in complex engineering problems.


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  • GE 604 - Introduction to Aerospace Remote Sensing

    (3 units)
    Characteristics of electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet, visible and solar infrared portions of the spectrum. Physical basis for spectral properties of rocks, soils, vegetation and water. Applications of data collected by aircraft, spacecraft and satellite systems to mineral and energy exploration, engineering and environmental studies and hydrology/hydrogeology.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 646 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
    2. demonstrate an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
    3. demonstrate an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
    4. demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
    5. demonstrate an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
    6. demonstrate an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.


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  • GE 614 - Hydrologic Fluid Dynamics

    (3 units)
    Physical principles governing natural flows in the land phase of the hydrologic cycle: open channel and saturated/unsaturated porous media flow. Erosion and sediment transport.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply basic concepts from physics and mathematics to fluid dynamics.
    2. demonstrate improved problem solving skills.
    3. develop foundation of knowledge concerning fluid flow.
    4. develop spreadsheet skills for assessing fluid dynamics problems.
    5. to read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in fluid dynamics.
    6. demonstrate an advanced level of competency.
    7. discuss the relationship of hydrologic fluid dynamics in the broader context of the field.


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  • GE 630 - Fluvial Sediment Transport and Erosion

    (3 units)
    Application of fluid mechanics to develop a process-based description of sediment transport and erosion in both alluvial and bedrock rivers.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. quantitatively describe flow hydraulics, sediment transport, and erosion.
    2. calculate expected incipient sediment motion, sediment flux, and erosion/deposition for a given set of conditions.
    3. use basic instrumentation to measure water discharge and velocity in the field, and make sediment transport calculations from field measurements.
    4. design and complete an independent research project involving fluvial sediment transport and erosion.


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  • GE 641 - Advanced Geomorphology

    (3 units)
    Quantitative, process oriented geomorphology focusing upon the interaction of landforms and processes including aeolian and fluvial systems, hillslopes, mass-movements, weathering, soil processes and climate, and tectonics.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate, through analytical papers and laboratory reports, that they can write and understand basic mathematical statements describing the mechanics that generate common landforms.
    2. demonstrate, through analytical papers and laboratory reports, that they can look at a landscape or topographic map and determine the specific processes of erosion and deposition shaping the landforms, as well as the hazards or management concerns they present.
    3. demonstrate, through complete Arc GIS projects, they have developed a working knowledge of geographic information systems that can be used throughout professional practice.
    4. to read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in geomorphology.
    5. demonstrate an advanced level of competency.
    6. discuss the relationship of geomorphology in the broader context of the field.


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  • GE 679 - Earthquake Engineering

    (3 units)
    Seismic hazards, including plate tectonics, faulting, seismicity, seismometry, strong earthquake motions. Effects of earthquakes on soils, man-made structures. Characteristics of earthquake-resistant structures. (CEE 679 and GE 679 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
    2. design and conduct experiments, as well as to interpret data.
    3. use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for engineering practice.
    4. demonstrate understanding of the impact of engineering solutions on global, economic, environmental, and societal context.


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  • GE 681 - Introduction to Geomechanics

    (4 units)
    Essentials of rock fracture relevant to geological engineering, including stress and strain, properties and classification of continuous and discontinuous rock masses, and mechanism of rock fracture.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate, through analytical papers and laboratory reports, that they can speak the mathematical language of continuum mechanics and apply this knowledge to solve diverse geological problems.
    2. organize, approach, and solve multi-step Earth science and geological engineering problems. In a general, this means that students will be able to derive useful equations from fundamental governing equations and constitutive equations, list needed assumptions, and solve specific geological problems by specifying appropriate initial and boundary conditions.
    3. demonstrate that they have developed a useful scientific/engineering computing skill set that can be used throughout professional practice by writing basic procedural programming scripts to solve equations, complete analysis, plot results, and visualize data across a range of geological problems.


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  • GE 683 - Geological Engineering Slope Stability

    (3 to 4 units)
    Application of geological and engineering factors in the design and stability of natural and man-made rock and soil slopes.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 4

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize the importance accurate subsurface data and its effect on solving slope problems.
    2. develop the ability to analyse and interpret data from geologic, mathematical, and physical databases.
    3. recognize that design methods reflect economic and social issues.


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  • GE 684 - Groundwater Hydrology

    (3 units)
    Hydrologic, geologic and other factors controlling groundwater flow, occurrence, development, chemistry and contamination. Elementary groundwater flow theory. Interactions between surface-subsurface hydrologic systems.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to real world water problems.
    2. demonstrate ability to simulate groundwater flow and estimate hydraulic properties.
    3. demonstrate ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary to solve real world hydraulic problems.


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  • GE 685 - Waste Containment

    (4 units)
    Geotechnical and geohydrogeological aspects of the design, construction, and monitoring of land fills and hazardous wastes in surface and underground structures.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate through homework assignments, exams, and laboratory exercises, that they understand and are able to select and implement proper analysis techniques for a given waste management engineering problem.
    2. demonstrate understanding of and appreciation for the engineering challenges and responsibilities involved in managing society’s wastes by participating in classroom lectures and laboratory exercises.
    3. demonstrate appreciation for the importance of legal, social and ethical considerations in waste management and in general engineering practice including an understanding of all appropriate laws and regulations as well as emerging issues such as environmental justice and social license to operate.


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  • GE 687 - Geological Engineering Design

    (4 units)
    Application of geological engineering design techniques to a present-day project. Emphasis on addressing scientific, technical, and societal challenges in creating an appropriate design solution.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the scientific challenges involved in a major geological engineering project and describe the associated legal, social, and ethical implications of the project.
    2. analyze different possible scientific and technological solutions to project challenges in terms of their benefits, costs, ethical considerations, and other societal challenges.
    3. describe the results of a geological engineering design project in technical report format appropriate to the geosciences and engineering.


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  • GE 741 - State of the Art in Geological Engineering

    (3 units)
    Recent advances in geological engineering research. Materials just published and not incorporated into other courses.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
    2. demonstrate recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in life-long learning.
    3. design a system,component, or process to meet desired needs.


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  • GE 742 - Debris and Snow Avalanches

    (3 units)
    Avalanche dynamics. Mechanics of flow movement of viscous, visco-elastic and cohesionless materials. Triggering mechanisms and slope stabilization. Route selection, planning and avalanche prediction. Design of avalanche defenses.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
    2. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
    3. identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.


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  • GE 743 - Geostatistics

    (3 units)
    Introduction to geostatistical data estimation using the concepts of variograms, kriging, cokriging, multivariate techniques, correlation analysis and regression.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. derive the equations for kriging and the role of the variogram in these equations.
    2. demonstrate knowledge of newer, or more advanced forms of kriging and when these methods are best applied.
    3. demonstrate knowledge of geostatistical simulation and when simulation is preferred to estimation.


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  • GE 745 - Topics in Advanced Geomechanics

    (3 units)
    Quantitative analysis of brittle deformation using analytical and numerical methods. Use of Boundary Element Method stressed.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 332 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the area of geomechanics.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the area of geomechanics.
    3. discuss the relationship of geomechanics in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GE 795 - Comprehensive Examination

    (1 to 3 units)
    Course is used by graduate programs to administer comprehensive examinations either as an end of program comprehensive examination or as a qualifying examination for doctoral candidates prior to being advanced to candidacy.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. illustrate mastery of literature and subject matter through an oral and written exam or paper in their primary field of inquiry.


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  • GE 796 - Professional Paper

    (1 to 3 units)
    Report of professional quality, based on engineering experience and independent study or investigation. Required for completion of Plan B (non thesis).

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. carry out an advanced, independent research project on a chosen topic.
    2. communicate and defend the results of the thesis [or dissertation] research in writing and in oral presentation.


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  • GE 797 - Thesis

    (1 to 6 units)
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. carry out an advanced, independent research project on a chosen topic.
    2. communicate and defend the results of the thesis [or dissertation] research in writing and in oral presentation.


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Geology
  

  • GEOL 100 - Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Natural Disasters

    (3 units) CO4L
    Geology of the dynamic Earth: natural hazards and catastrophes, geology of natural resources, origin of the earth and life on earth, the earth’s natural systems and earth system processes, volcanoes and earthquakes, asteroids, comets and life, climate change, natural resources and our future. Credit allowed in only one of GEOL 100 or GEOL 101 .

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 120  or corequisite. Corequisite: MATH 126  or higher.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate thorough knowledge of plate tectonics.
    2. demonstrate an appreciation for the interrelationships among Earth’s atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere.
    3. develop the ability to recognize geologically hazardous situations.


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  • GEOL 101 - General Geology

    (4 units) CO4L
    Fundamental principles of geology: tectonics, oceans, atmosphere, resources, climate. Credit allowed in only one of GEOL 100  or GEOL 101.

    Prerequisite(s): Major or minor in Geography, Civil Engineering or the majors within the department of Geological Sciences and Engineering. Corequisite(s): MATH 126  or higher.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize the common rocks and minerals on earth as introduced in lecture and in laboratory hand samples.
    2. recall igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic geological processes acting in and on the planet.
    3. describe tectonic processes and features.


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  • GEOL 102 - Historical Geology

    (4 units)
    Earth history: crustal evolution, plate tectonics, oceans, atmosphere and biosphere.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 101 . 

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the major techniques used by geologists to assess the paleoenvironments and sequence of events found in the rock record.
    2. recognize the sequence of and interrelationships between major events in the history of the Earth, its surface, and its life forms.
    3. properly classify different types of sedimentary rocks & structures and major groups of fossilizing organisms from hand samples.


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  • GEOL 103 - Gen. Geology Lab

    (1 unit)
    Experimental and analytical work designed to illustrate fundamental principles of geosciences, including the collection and interpretation of data using the scientific method.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 120  or higher. Corequisite(s): GEOL 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify common rocks and minerals in hand samples.
    2. recognize topographic and geologic maps, as well as describe their production and usefulness.
    3. describe Earth’s surficial processes as well as its internal character and processes.


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  • GEOL 137 - The Geology of You

    (3 units) CO4L
    Course discusses the underlying geology of the local region and its importance to each of us. Focus is on localities within Nevada and adjacent California. Important geologic features of the region and their formation will be studied. This course includes four laboratory experiences.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of Core Curriculum Mathematics Requirement revised SAT of 610 or ACT of 27 or Corequisite: MATH 126  or higher.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the materials and processes important to the physical geology of various areas of Nevada and adjacent California.
    2. explain natural and physical phenomena underlying the formation of regional geologic features.
    3. recognize key criteria distinguishing the geologically different parts of this region.
    4. relate the foundational principles of geology to a number of real-world and societal concerns.
    5. formulate questions, and analyze evidence to discriminate between sound and unsound scientific claims.


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  • GEOL 202 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

    (4 units)
    Introduction to sedimentary processes, sedimentary rocks and the principles of stratigraphy, including dating, correlation and reconstruction of past environments.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 101 ; GEOL 102 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify common sedimentary rocks and rock-forming minerals.
    2. identify and interpret the fabric of sedimentary rocks, and the processes that made them.
    3. demonstrate understanding of process-based models of various environments where sediments are deposited.


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  • GEOL 210 - Introduction to Geotechnology

    (3 units)
    The uses of Geographic Information Systems, Global Positioning Systems, and Remote Sensing for data analysis and assimilation are introduced. (GEOG 210 and GEOL 210 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, evaluate and apply methods and tools for analysis and interpretation of geo-spatial data.
    2. apply appropriate geo-spatial technologies to solve problems within their area of interest.
    3. communicate the results and findings of geo-spatial analyses in written, verbal, or graphical formats.


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  • GEOL 211 - Earth Materials and Geochemistry I

    (3 units)
    Systematics of crystallography, mineral identification and classification. Applications of geochemistry to minerals and rocks. Weekend field trips.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 101 . Corequisite(s): CHEM 121A  and CHEM 121L  or CHEM 201 ; MATH 127  or higher.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop a working understanding of mineralogy, including crystal chemistry, as demonstrated by individual performance on written examinations.
    2. identify minerals by examination and testing of hand samples, as demonstrated by individual performance in a practical laboratory setting.
    3. develop their understanding of typical mineral occurrences as an aid in mineral identification, as demonstrated by individual performance on written examinations.


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  • GEOL 212 - Earth Materials & Geochemistry II

    (3 units)
    Petrology of the important rock types; rock identification and classification; phase equilibria; relationships between rock types and tectonics. Weekend field trips.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 211 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify common sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks in hand sample.
    2. demonstrate understanding of the key rock-forming processes.
    3. understand and apply introductory geochemistry to petrologic study.


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  • GEOL 260 - Introductory Field Geology

    (2 units)
    Basic map interpretation, geologic mapping, sampling, report writing. All coursework is done during spring break. Report and map are due the week after spring break.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 211 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. locate themselves on a map and utilize a compass to make geological measurements.
    2. describe rocks in the field.
    3. identify and map geological units in the field.


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  • GEOL 325 - Rock forming Processes I

    (3 units)
    Optical mineral identification/interpretation using transmitted light. Phase relationships and mineral geochemistry from thin section study.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 212 . Corequisite(s): GEOL 332 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of mineral optics through written examinations.
    2. identify minerals and rock fabrics using a petrographic microscope, as demonstrated through written and laboratory practical examinations.
    3. demonstrate understanding of the compositional variation, crystalline structure, and typical occurrences of the rock-forming minerals through written and laboratory practical examinations.


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  • GEOL 330 - Introduction to Geochemistry

    (3 units) CO9
    Introduction to the chemistry of geologic processes, including low-temperature aqueous geochemistry and petrogeochemistry.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121A  and CHEM 121L  or CHEM 201 ; GEOL 211 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate familiarity with the chemistry of geological processes, under a variety of geological and environmental conditions.
    2. apply geochemical principles to the comprehension and resolution of geological processes and problems with regard to academic, industrial and societal issues.
    3. communicate geochemical concepts efficiently and effectively to both scientists and non-scientists.
    4. demonstrate understanding of the application of geochemical principles to society’s need for energy, commodities and resources.
    5. apply geochemical principles towards understanding economic, historic, and/or societal impacts, with emphasis upon air quality and climate, and water quality issues.


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  • GEOL 332 - Structures, Tectonics, and Earth Physics I

    (4 units)
    Deformation and structures of the Earth’s crust and lithosphere, integrating geologic and geophysical observations and techniques from microscopic to mountain range scales.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 212  or BS-GE or BS-MINE or BS-GPH; MATH 182 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recall the concepts and properties of stress and strain, and how these act to deform rocks.
    2. demonstrate understanding of the formation and characterization of brittle deformation structures.
    3. demonstrate understanding of the formation and characterization of ductile deformation structures.


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  • GEOL 335 - Earth Resources and The Environment

    (3 units) CO9
    Explores the geologic origin, distribution and economic, geopolitical and environmental aspects of extraction and use of nonrenewable natural resources, including metallic minerals, industrial minerals and energy resources. (GEOG 335 and GEOL 335 are cross-listed; credits may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 100  or GEOL 101  or GEOG 103 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an understanding of the distributions and types of non-renewable earth resources and how they form.
    2. demonstrate an understanding of the politics and economics of resource extraction and exploitation.
    3. demonstrate an understanding of the potential environmental consequences of resource extraction and critically evaluate the pros and cons of nonrenewable resource extraction.


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  • GEOL 371 - Geology of Natural Resources

    (2 units) CO9
    Economic, societal and environmental aspects of geological resources extracted from the earth, including industrial minerals and petroleum.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 100  or GEOL 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the mineralogic characteristics and geologic processes that control the formation, distribution, and societal value of natural resources.
    2. identify local, regional and global economic and societal impacts tied to resource marketing and production.
    3. explain the value and impact of the scientific investigations and technological advances needed for historical, modern and future development and use of resources.
    4. identify historical, modern and future environmental, sustainability and energy issues associated with natural resources.
    5. formulate research questions, identify appropriate methods to answer those questions, and conduct research using primary and/or secondary sources to investigate resource problems.
    6. demonstrate effective written communication skills.
    7. integrate, synthesize, and apply knowledge of the relationship between science and technology and societal issues in both focused and broad interdisciplinary contexts.


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  • GEOL 402 - The Oceans

    (3 units)
    Overview of geological, chemical, physical, and biographical oceanography covering how the oceans work and how they influence our lives.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 101 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate knowledge of ocean and atmospheric circulation and their interactions.
    2. demonstrate understanding of the processes and scientific data involving climate change and global warming.
    3. demonstrate understanding of the ecological principles controlling life in the marine environment.
    4. demonstrate knowledge of ocean and atmospheric circulation and their interactions.
    5. demonstrate understanding of the processes and scientific data involving climate change and global warming.
    6. demonstrate understanding of the ecological principles controlling life in the marine environment.


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  • GEOL 407 - Earth Resources and Energy: The End of Oil?

    (3 units)
    Occurrence, production, and use of traditional and alternative energy resources. World energy supply, demand and sustainability.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of Core Math Requirement; CH 202 ; ENG 102 ; Junior or Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. summarize the basic mix and uses of energy resources, the science that governs the flow of energy from resource to consumer, and where and how energy is used.
    2. describe the interrelationship between geology and geography as it pertains to traditional energy sources.
    3. recognize the diversity of alternative energy sources and specific social, political and economic issues surrounding development and integration of resources with existing systems and infrastructure.
    4. summarize the basic mix and uses of energy resources, the science that governs the flow of energy from resource to consumer, and where and how energy is used.
    5. describe the interrelationship between geology and geography as it pertains to traditional energy sources.
    6. recognize the diversity of alternative energy sources and specific social, political and economic issues surrounding development and integration of resources with existing systems and infrastructure.


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  • GEOL 416 - Environmental Geochemistry

    (3 units)
    Applies basic geochemical principles to the evaluation of water quality in ground water and surface water systems.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 122A  and CHEM 122L  OR CHEM 202  OR GEOL 330 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recall the processes that control the chemical composition of natural fresh waters.
    2. apply geochemical principles to the understanding and solution of problems identified in natural fresh waters.
    3. communicate efficiently and effectively concerning water quality issues in society, industry, and research situations.
    4. recall the processes that control the chemical composition of natural fresh waters.
    5. apply geochemical principles to the understanding and solution of problems identified in natural fresh waters.
    6. communicate efficiently and effectively concerning water quality issues in society, industry, and research situations.


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  • GEOL 426 - Rock Forming Processes II

    (3 units)
    Phase relationships and rock geochemistry of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks from hand specimen and thin section study. Geologic framework of rock forming processes. Weekend field trip.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 325 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate advanced understanding of the processes involved in the formation of igneous and metamorphic rocks.
    2. identify igneous and metamorphic rocks in thin section.
    3. apply practical geochemical analyses to studies of the formation of igneous and metamorphic rocks.
    4. demonstrate advanced understanding of the processes involved in the formation of igneous and metamorphic rocks.
    5. identify igneous and metamorphic rocks in thin section.
    6. apply practical geochemical analyses to studies of the formation of igneous and metamorphic rocks.


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  • GEOL 450 - Field Methods

    (2 units)
    Mapping and location of data, outcrop description, rock description and identification in the field, measuring stratigraphic section, maintaining a field notebook and elementary data analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 212 ; GEOL 260 ; GEOL 332 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. generate and use base maps, and will understand three-dimensional location data.
    2. describe various rocks and locate those descriptions in three-dimensional space. They will utilize skills acquired in prerequisite courses to interpret these descriptions.
    3. construct a basic geologic map on a topographic base, and draw reasonable cross sections to determine three-dimensional interpretations.
    4. generate and use base maps, and will understand three-dimensional location data.
    5. describe various rocks and locate those descriptions in three-dimensional space. They will utilize skills acquired in prerequisite courses to interpret these descriptions.
    6. construct a basic geologic map on a topographic base, and draw reasonable cross sections to determine three-dimensional interpretations.


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  • GEOL 451 - Summer Field Geology

    (3 to 6 units) CO13, CO14
    Geologic techniques in the field: mapping igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; study of mineralization, geomorphology, structural and stratigraphic techniques. Fee covers room, board and transportation.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; GEOL 212 ; GEOL 332 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Internship/Practicum: X
    Offered: Every Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate effective composition and communication skills as well as critical analysis and use of information by interpreting and describing geologic features and the geological processes that produced them.ffective Composition & Communications skills and Critical Analysis & Use of Information to interpret and describe geologic features and the geologic processes that produced them.
    2. synthesize information and techniques from previous coursework across disciplines to complete geologic field exercises and accompanying reports.
    3. describe the results of geological field investigations in professional report format appropriate to the geosciences.
    4. articulate and follow ethical principles in a scientific context, including professional standards of field research, communication of results without plagiarism, and appropriate crediting of collaborators.
    5. demonstrate effective composition and communication skills as well as critical analysis and use of information by interpreting and describing geologic features and the geological processes that produced them.ffective Composition & Communications skills and Critical Analysis & Use of Information to interpret and describe geologic features and the geologic processes that produced them.
    6. synthesize information and techniques from previous coursework across disciplines to complete geologic field exercises and accompanying reports.
    7. describe the results of geological field investigations in professional report format appropriate to the geosciences.
    8. articulate and follow ethical principles in a scientific context, including professional standards of field research, communication of results without plagiarism, and appropriate crediting of collaborators.


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  • GEOL 457 - National Geothermal Academy

    (1 to 6 units)
    Introduction to the identification, assessment, production, and use of geothermal energy resources. (ENGR 457 and GEOL 457 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering to applications of geothermal energy.
    2. formulate and solve science and engineering problems related to applications of geothermal energy.
    3. use the techniques, skills and modern science and engineering computational tools necessary for geothermal energy practice for power production or direct use.
    4. apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering to applications of geothermal energy.
    5. formulate and solve science and engineering problems related to applications of geothermal energy.
    6. use the techniques, skills and modern science and engineering computational tools necessary for geothermal energy practice for power production or direct use.


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  • GEOL 461 - Paleobiology

    (3 units)
    Theoretical concepts of evolution, phylogeny, extinction, paleoecology, paleoclimatology and biostratigraphy. Laboratory exercises cover the morphology of invertebrate taxa and an introduction to vertebrates and microfossils.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. use taxomic literature to identify a suite of ~100 representative invertebrate fossils, mostly at the family level.
    2. demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of evolution, extinction, phylogeny, paleoecology, biogeography.
    3. demonstrate a working knowledge the various applications of paleontology to interpret ancient environments, biostratigraphy, and paleoclimatology and be able to summarize case studies from the recent literature.
    4. use taxomic literature to identify a suite of ~100 representative invertebrate fossils, mostly at the family level.
    5. demonstrate understanding of the concepts of evolution, extinction, phylogeny, paleoecology, biogeography.
    6. demonstrate a working knowledge the various applications of paleontology to interpret ancient environments, biostratigraphy, and paleoclimatology and be able to summarize case studies from the recent literature.


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  • GEOL 462 - Micropaleontology

    (4 units)
    Study of microfossils, chiefly Foraminiferida and Ostracoda. Consideration of other groups including spores and pollen and nannofossils.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate a basic understanding of the oceanographic parameters controlling marine microplankton distribution and sedimentation patterns in the modern oceans.
    2. recognize which marine microfossil groups are appropriate for dating various rocks of various ages in the fossil record and which are applicable in addressing paleoclimatologic and paleoecologic questions.
    3. process a variety of sediments and rocks for microfossils and know which group or groups you are likely to get from each type of sample.
    4. demonstrate an introductory knowledge (family and genus level) of microfossil taxonomy for the groups covered.
    5. demonstrate a basic understanding of the oceanographic parameters controlling marine microplankton distribution and sedimentation patterns in the modern oceans.
    6. recognize which marine microfossil groups are appropriate for dating various rocks of various ages in the fossil record and which are applicable in addressing paleoclimatologic and paleoecologic questions.
    7. process a variety of sediments and rocks for microfossils and know which group or groups you are likely to get from each type of sample.
    8. demonstrate an introductory knowledge (family and genus level) of microfossil taxonomy for the groups covered.


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  • GEOL 470 - Planetary Geology

    (3 units)
    An introduction to the origin and evolution of the solar system and the geological and geophysical processes that shape the solid planets and small bodies.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 332 ; MATH 182 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the geologic and geophysical processes that operate throughout the solar system.
    2. describe how our knowledge of Earth processes informs our interpretation of data from other objects in the Solar System.
    3. demonstrate competence in oral and written communication.


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  • GEOL 471 - Ore Deposits

    (3 units)
    Genesis and localization of metallic mineral deposits; mineral zoning, hydrothermal alteration and weathering; economic and environmental aspects of mineral extraction. Weekend field trips.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 332 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe processes leading to the formation of mineral deposits.
    2. distinguish between different geological environments related to ore deposits.
    3. recognize the potential commodities found in different mineral deposits.
    4. describe processes leading to the formation of mineral deposits.
    5. distinguish between different geological environments related to ore deposits.
    6. recognize the potential commodities found in different mineral deposits.


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  • GEOL 481 - Petroleum Geology

    (3 units)
    This course covers the origin, distribution, characterization and assessment of common conventional and unconventional petroleum resource types. Includes exploration, development and production workflows and data types common to the oil and gas industry.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 202 , Completion of CO1 through CO4.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the main types of petroleum reservoirs, their history and usage.
    2. summarize the main geophysical tools used to identify and map petroleum reservoirs.
    3. distinguish various resource types and summarize how prospects are assessed and compared.
    4. GRAD expansively defend their interpretations in written and oral presentations.
    5. GRAD effectively mentor undergraduates in group laboratory assignments.


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  • GEOL 495 - Special Problems

    (1 to 5 units)
    Independent study or research. Consists of conferences, reading, laboratory or field work. May be repeated when course content differs.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 10

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a research project.
    2. articulate in writing or verbally and critically analyze research strategies and results.
    3. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in a specific topic area.
    4. summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a research project.
    5. articulate in writing or verbally and critically analyze research strategies and results.
    6. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in a specific topic area.


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  • GEOL 497 - Senior Research Project

    (1 to 3 units)
    Working with a faculty member, design and carry forward an independent research project, and report on the status of that project at the end of the semester. Prior approval of advisor is required.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a research project.
    2. articulate in writing or verbally and critically analyze research strategies and results.
    3. demonstrate the ability to organize and write a summary of their results for oral or poster presentation at department, regional or national meetings and workshops.
    4. summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a research project.
    5. articulate in writing or verbally and critically analyze research strategies and results.
    6. demonstrate the ability to organize and write a summary of their results for oral or poster presentation at department, regional or national meetings and workshops.


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  • GEOL 498 - Senior Thesis

    (1 to 3 units)
    Complete an independent research project directed by a faculty member. Written and oral reports required. Any combination of theoretical, field, or experimental studies is permitted. Requirement: students taking Senior Thesis must qualify for, and be part of, the Geology Advanced Placement Scholars Program.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a research project.
    2. articulate in writing or verbally and critically analyze research strategies and results.
    3. demonstrate the ability to organize and write a summary of their results for oral or poster presentation at department, regional or national meetings and workshops.


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  • GEOL 602 - The Oceans

    (3 units)
    Overview of geological, chemical, physical, and biographical oceanography covering how the oceans work and how they influence our lives.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate knowledge of ocean and atmospheric circulation and their interactions.
    2. demonstrate understanding of the processes and scientific data involving climate change and global warming.
    3. demonstrate understanding of the ecological principles controlling life in the marine environment.
    4. recognize the role of the oceans in providing resources for our civilization.


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  • GEOL 607 - Earth Resources and Energy: The End of Oil?

    (3 units)
    Occurrence, production, and use of traditional and alternative energy resources. World energy supply, demand and sustainability.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. summarize the basic mix and uses of energy resources, the science that governs the flow of energy from resource to consumer, and where and how energy is used.
    2. describe the interrelationship between geology and geography as it pertains to traditional energy sources.
    3. recognize the diversity of alternative energy sources and specific social, political and economic issues surrounding development and integration of resources with existing systems and infrastructure.


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  • GEOL 616 - Environmental Geochemistry

    (3 units)
    Applies basic geochemical principles to the evaluation of water quality in ground water and surface water systems.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 122A  and CHEM 122L  OR CHEM 202  OR GEOL 330 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. understand the processes that control the chemical composition of natural fresh waters.
    2. apply geochemical principles to the understanding and solution of problems identified in natural fresh waters.
    3. communicate efficiently and effectively concerning water quality issues in society, industry, and research situations.


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  • GEOL 650 - Field Methods

    (2 units)
    Mapping and location of data, outcrop description, rock description and identification in the field, measuring stratigraphic section, maintaining a field notebook and elementary data analysis.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. generate and use base maps, and will understand three-dimensional location data.
    2. describe various rocks and locate those descriptions in three-dimensional space. They will utilize skills aquired in prerequisite courses to interpret these descriptions.
    3. construct a basic geologic map on a topographic base, and draw reasonable cross sections to determine three-dimensional interpretations.
    4. synthesize information and techniques from previous coursework across disciplines to complete geologic field exercises and accompanying reports.


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  • GEOL 657 - National Geothermal Academy

    (1 to 6 units)
    Introduction to the identification, assessment, production, and use of geothermal energy resources. (ENGR 657 and GEOL 657 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering to applications of geothermal energy.
    2. formulate and solve science and engineering problems related to applications of geothermal energy.
    3. use the techniques, skills and modern science and engineering computational tools necessary for geothermal energy practice for power production or direct use.
    4. synthesize information and techniques to create reports.


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  • GEOL 661 - Paleobiology

    (3 units)
    Theoretical concepts of evolution, phylogeny, extinction, paleoecology, paleoclimatology and biostratigraphy. Laboratory exercises cover the morphology of invertebrate taxa and an introduction to vertebrates and microfossils.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. use taxomic literature to identify a suite of ~100 representative invertebrate fossils, mostly at the family level.
    2. demonstrate understanding of the concepts of evolution, extinction, phylogeny, paleoecology, biogeography.
    3. demonstrate a working knowledge the various applications of paleontology to interpret ancient environments, biostratigraphy, and paleoclimatology and be able to summarize case studies from the recent literature.


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  • GEOL 662 - Micropaleontology

    (4 units)
    Study of microfossils, chiefly Foraminiferida and Ostracoda. Consideration of other groups including spores and pollen and nannofossils.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate a basic understanding of the oceanographic parameters controlling marine microplankton distribution and sedimentation patterns in the modern oceans.
    2. recognize which marine microfossil groups are appropriate for dating various rocks of various ages in the fossil record and which are applicable in addressing paleoclimatologic and paleoecologic questions.
    3. process a variety of sediments and rocks for microfossils and know which group or groups you are likely to get from each type of sample.
    4. demonstrate an introductory knowledge (family and genus level) of microfossil taxonomy for the groups covered.


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  • GEOL 670 - Planetary Geology

    (3 units)
    An introduction to the origin and evolution of the solar system and the geological and geophysical processes that shape the solid planets and small bodies.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the geologic and geophysical processes that operate throughout the solar system.
    2. describe how our knowledge of Earth processes informs our interpretation of data from other objects in the Solar System.
    3. demonstrate competence in oral and written communication.
    4. discuss at an advanced level the geological and geophysical processes on Earth and throughout the solar system.


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  • GEOL 671 - Ore Deposits

    (3 units)
    Genesis and localization of metallic mineral deposits; mineral zoning, hydrothermal alteration and weathering; economic and environmental aspects of mineral extraction. Weekend field trips.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe processes leading to the formation of mineral deposits.
    2. distinguish between different geological environments relate to ore deposits.
    3. recognize the potential commodities found in different mineral deposits.


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  • GEOL 681 - Petroleum Geology

    (3 units)
    This course covers the origin, distribution, characterization and assessment of common conventional and unconventional petroleum resource types. Includes exploration, development and production workflows and data types common to the oil and gas industry.  

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the main types of petroleum reservoirs, their history and usage.
    2. summarize the main geophysical tools used to identify and map petroleum reservoirs.
    3. distinguish various resource types and summarize how prospects are assessed and compared.
    4. expansively defend their interpretations in written and oral presentations. 
    5. effectively mentor undergraduates in group laboratory assignments.


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  • GEOL 695 - Special Problems

    (1 to 5 units)
    Independent study or research. Consists of conferences, reading, laboratory or field work. May be repeated when course content differs.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 10

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a research project.
    2. articulate in writing or verbally and critically analyze research strategies and results.
    3. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in a specific topic area.


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  • GEOL 698 - Graduate Seminar

    (1 unit)
    Seminars led by faculty and students to introduce research areas and initiate thesis and dissertation research. Required of all graduate students during first academic year.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. create well-structured presentations that effectively communicate the key ideas.
    2. design, create and select appropriate images, diagrams, graphs, etc. to enhance communication.
    3. adjust the content and level of presentations depending on the specific target audience.
    4. assess the quality and technical aspects of earth science lectures.


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  • GEOL 701A - Advanced Geology

    (1 to 6 units)
    General geology.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of geology in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701B - Advanced Geology

    (1 to 6 units)
    Regional geology.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of regional geology in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701C - Advanced Geology Mineralogy

    (1 to 6 units)
    Mineralogy.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of mineralogy in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701D - Advanced Geology Mineralogy

    (1 to 6 units)
    Petrology.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of petrology in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701E - Advanced Geology

    (1 to 6 units)
    Petrography.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of petrography in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701F - Advanced Geology

    (1 to 6 units)
    Geochemistry.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of geochemistry in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701G - Advanced Geology

    (1 to 6 units)
    Structural geology.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of structural geology in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701H - Advanced Geology

    (1 to 6 units)
    Geophysics.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of geophysics in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701I - Advanced Geology - Geodesy

    (1 to 6 units)
    Geodesy.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of geodesy in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701J - Advanced Geology

    (1 to 6 units)
    Consists of either lectures, periodic conferences, supervised reading, laboratory or field work. May be repeated more than once to pursue different studies.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of geomorphology in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701K - Advanced Geology

    (1 to 6 units)
    Consists of either lectures, periodic conferences, supervised reading, laboratory or field work. May be repeated more than once to pursue different studies.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of paleontology in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701L - Advanced Geology - Remote Sensing

    (1 to 6 units)
    Remote Sensing

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of remote sensing in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701M - Advanced Geology

    (1 to 6 units)
    Consists of either lectures, periodic conferences, supervised reading, laboratory or field work. May be repeated more than once to pursue different studies.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of sedimentation in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701N - Advanced Geology

    (1 to 6 units)
    Consists of either lectures, periodic conferences, supervised reading, laboratory or field work. May be repeated more than once to pursue different studies. 

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of stratigraphy in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701O - Advanced Geology - Geothermal Energy

    (1 to 6 units)
    Geothermal Energy.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of geothermal energy in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701P - Advanced Geology

    (1 to 6 units)
    Consists of either lectures, periodic conferences, supervised reading, laboratory or field work. May be repeated more than once to pursue different studies.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of mineral deposits in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701Q - Advanced Geology - Planetary Sciences

    (1 to 6 units)
    Planetary Sciences.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of planetary sciences in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701R - Advanced Geology

    (1 to 6 units)
    Consists of either lectures, periodic conferences, supervised reading, laboratory or field work. May be repeated more than once to pursue different studies.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of economic geology in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701S - Advanced Geology

    (1 to 6 units)
    Consists of either lectures, periodic conferences, supervised reading, laboratory or field work. May be repeated more than once to pursue different studies.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of ground water in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701T - Advanced Geology

    (1 to 6 units)
    Consists of either lectures, periodic conferences, supervised reading, laboratory or field work. May be repeated more than once to pursue different studies.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of engineering geology in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701V - Advanced Geology-Seismology

    (1 to 6 units)
    Seismology.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of seismology in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701W - Advanced Geology-Instrumental Analysis

    (1 to 6 units)
    Instrumental Analysis

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of instrumental analysis in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701Y - Advanced Geology Mineral Exploration

    (1 to 6 units)
    Mineral exploration.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of mineral exploration in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 701Z - Advanced Geology Earth Science

    (1 to 6 units)
    Earth science.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    2. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in the specific topic area of the advanced geology section taken.
    3. discuss the relationship of a specialized area of Earth Science in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • GEOL 705 - Inverse Problems for Earth Sciences

    (3 units)
    Strategies for inferring internal properties of earth with exact and uncertain data. Applications include current topics in seismology, gravity, magnetics, other fields of geophysics.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. understand and apply various methods to fit geophysical data with a model that requires determination of unknown parameters; they will distinguish among overdetermined, mixed-determined, and underdetermined problems.
    2. demonstrate understanding of ways to deal with the null space in the process of obtaining a model that fits the data since most geophysical inverse problems are underdetermined.
    3. read research papers that apply inverse theory, understand the methodology that is used, and be able to critically evaluate the results that are obtained.


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