400 Level (Advanced Core & Elective Courses for Majors & Minors)
400 Level (Advanced Core & Elective Courses for Majors & Minors)
01:460:414 Hydrologic Processes
- Credits: 3
- Instructor(s): Prof. Reinfelder
- Prerequisites: 01:640:CALC1 and 01:750:203 (General Physics 1), or permission of the instructor
Introduction to physical principles of water cycling through the Earth's atmosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere, with emphasis on water storage, flux, and flow pathways among the various reservoirs near the land surface. Lec. 3 hrs.
01:460:412 Geophysical Field Methods
- Credits: By Arrangment
- Prerequisites: Introduction to Geophysics 01:460:306 or permission of instructor.
Practical training in designing and executing geophysical surveys for shallow subsurface targets, analysis of geophysical observations, and interpretation of geophysical survey results. Methods employed are seismic, ground penetrating radar and magnetic surveying. Class activities include lectures, field work, independent (guided) data analysis, and report preparation and presentation.
01:460:411 Geologic Field Methods
- Credits: 2
- Instructor(s): Department Instructors
- Prerequisites: 01:460:302; Recommended: 01:460:407; or permission of instructor.
Introduction to making geological observations in the field. We will examine the evidence in support of the Wilson cycle of supercontinent formation and destruction. Lec. 1 hr., lab. 6 hrs. Multi-day field trips.
01:460:408 Geomorphology
- Credits: 3
- Instructor(s): Prof. Feibel
- Prerequisites: 01:460:101 or (01:460:100 & 01:460:103).
Topical course investigating the dynamics of processes and products that control the shape of the Earth’s surface. Investigation of the history of development of the field of geomorphology, the range of variation in geomorphic elements over space and time, and their importance to scientific and societal problems.Lec. 3 hrs.
01:460:407 Structural Geology and Geologic Maps
- Credits: 4
- Instructor(s): Prof. Schlische
- Prerequisites: 01:460:101 or (01:460:100 & 01:460:103). Recommended pre- or corequisites: 01:460:300; 01:640:CALC1.
Geometry and origin of brittle and ductile structures; stress, strain, rheology, and deformation mechanisms; geologic maps and cross sections; introduction to tectonics and regional structural geology. Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Field Trips.