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GEOS 101 Introduction to Planet Earth (3) I II Earth's materials; surface and internal geologic processes; development of plate tectonics model. P, CR, GEOS 103.

GEOS 102 Historical Geology (3) Modern concepts on the origin of life and evolution. P, GEOS 101; CR, GEOS 104.

GEOS 103 Introduction to Geosciences Lab (1) Practical experience in rock and mineral identification, topographic and geologic maps, and applied problems in geosciences. Field Trips. P, CR, GEOS 101.

GEOS 104 Historical Geology Laboratory (1) An introduction to fossil identification, principles of paleoecology, stratigraphy, and applied problems in geosciences. P, GEOS 101, GEOS 103; CR, GEOS 102.

GEOS 106 Survey of the Solar System (3) I II 3R, 3L. P, MATH 110. (Identical with PTYS 106, which is home).

GEOS 107B Introduction to Global Change (4) II P, open to non-majors only. (Identical with HWR 107B, which is home).

GEOS 109L Exploration and Discovery in Planetary Science (1) I II P, or CR, can be taken with PTYS 106 or PTYS 107. (Identical with PTYS 109L, which is home).

GEOS 110 Introduction to Environmental Geology (3) I II Introduction to geologic studies and their application to current environmental problems, their causes and possible solutions. Focuses on surface geologic processes and geohazards, natural resources and global systems. Field Trips. P, primarily for non-majors.

GEOS 116 Dinosaurs (3) I Paleobiology, paleoecology, evolution, and extinction of dinosaurs. Dinosaurs in literature, movies, and popular culture. Field Trips. P, primarily for non-majors.

GEOS 194 Practicum (1-4) [Rpt./]

GEOS 195A Evolution and History of the Earth (1) II

GEOS 195D A Sense of Place (1) II

GEOS 199 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

GEOS 210 Environmental Geology (3) I II A geological perspective on current environmental problems, their causes and possible solutions. Focus on surface processes, geohazards, natural resources, and global systems. 2R, 3L. Field Trips. P, two courses from Tier One, Natural Sciences (NATS 101, 102, 104). Approved as Tier Two - Natural Sciences.

GEOS 212 Introduction to Oceanography (3) I II Introduces the oceans and their geological, physical, chemical and biological processes with emphasis on their history and formation and the interactions of humans with the marine environment. P, two courses from Tier One, Natural Sciences (NATS 101, 102, 104). Approved as Tier Two - Natural Sciences.

GEOS 218 Geological Disasters and Society (3) II Geological catastrophes (earthquakes, meteorite impacts, flooding) are important processes in shaping the Earth. This course will acquaint students with the scientific principles governing these catastrophes. P, two courses from Tier One, Natural Sciences (NATS 101, 102, 104). Approved as Tier Two - Natural Sciences.

GEOS 220 Environmental History of the Southwest (3) II Environmental and cultural history of the Southwest emphasizing discovery of the past using historical science techniques of tree-ring and packrat midden analyses and repeat photography. Field Trips. P, two courses from Tier One, Natural Sciences (NATS 101, 102, 104). Approved as Tier Two - Natural Sciences.

GEOS 251 Physical Geology (4) I II Introduction to Earth's materials; surface and internal geologic processes; plate tectonics; and geologic time. Includes practical experience in rock and mineral identification, topographic maps, and supplied problems in geosciences. 3R, 3L. Field Trips.

GEOS 256 Computer Applications in Geosciences (3) I II Emphasizes computer skills in the Macintosh and Unix environments specific to geosciences. Students will become familiar with spreadsheets, graphics applications, mathematical tools and geologic databases.

GEOS 294 Practicum (1-4) [Rpt./]

GEOS 299 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

GEOS 299H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I

GEOS 302 Principles of Stratigraphy and Sedimentation (4) I II GRD Basic principles and methods of stratigraphic analysis; sedimentation and depositional environments, facies relations, evaluation of unconformities, stratigraphic classification and nomenclature, correlation, and dynamics of basin fill. Field Trips.

GEOS 304 Structural Geology (4) I II Description and analysis of geologic structures of deformational origin; stereographic and experimental work in lab; structure and mapping in the field.

GEOS 306 Mineralogy (3) I Principles of crystallography, crystal-chemistry, X-ray diffraction and optical mineralogy. Phase diagrams and phase transitions in the Earth's mantle. Systematic mineralogy. Atomic structure, and physical and optical properties of common rock forming minerals. Identification of minerals and determination of mineral compositions. 2R, 3L. P, CHEM 103A.

GEOS 308 Paleontology (3) I Basic principles and concepts; morphology and classification of fossils; their occurrence, distribution, geologic and evolutionary significance. 2R, 3L. Field Trips. P, GEOS 101 and ECOL 182. (Identical with ECOL 308).

GEOS 310 Geosciences Communication (1-3) II Basic writing and/or speaking skills in the geosciences. Writing and rewriting and/or speaking assignments and/or participation in Geodaze. Must take writing portion first/concurrently. Writing Emphasis Course.

GEOS 312 Introduction to Field Methods (1) II Introduction to methods of field geology. Review of basic mapping techniques. Construction and interpretation of geologic maps, cross-sections and geological histories from limited observations. Field Trips. P, GEOS 321.

GEOS 322 Introduction to Geophysics (3) I GRD Physical principles applied to problems in earth science including seismology, gravity, magnetics, heat flow, plate tectonics. P, PHYS 182, PHYS 241.

GEOS 330 Introduction to Remote Sensing (3) I (Identical with GEOG 330, which is home).

GEOS 346 Mineral and Energy Resources (3) II History of the impact of minerals and metals on development of society and civilization, uniqueness of resources, current situation and problems. P, junior standing.

GEOS 346H Mineral and Energy Resources (3) I History of the impact of minerals and metals on development of society and civilization, uniqueness of resources, current situation and problems. P, junior standing.

GEOS 356 Petrology (4) I II Introduction to methods of optical mineralogy and petrography. Classification, compositions, structure, distribution, and origins of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Rocks in their tectonic setting. Petrologic evolution of rocks through time. Examination of rocks in hand specimen and thin section. P, GEOS 306.

GEOS 391 Preceptorship (2) [Rpt./] II

GEOS 391H Honors Preceptorship (2) [Rpt./] I II

GEOS 393 Internship (1-15) [Rpt./]

GEOS 394 Practicum (1-4) [Rpt./]

GEOS 396H Honors Proseminar (3) I

GEOS 397A Teaching Geosciences (2-3) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II P, consult department before enrolling.

GEOS 399 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

GEOS 399H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

GEOS 400 Introduction to Geochemistry (3) I Nuclear systematics and thermodynamics with applications to geologic processes. P, GEOS 101, GEOS 103, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104B. May be convened with GEOS 500.

GEOS 401 Earth Science Teaching Methods and Materials (3) II Instructional methods in laboratory and classroom, resources development, curriculum planning and assessment. P, 22 units in earth sciences. May be convened with GEOS 501.

GEOS 402A Statistical Analysis of Geological Data (3) I Application of statistical methods to the analysis of and description of geologic data. Geologic similarity, estimation, classification of geologic objects, and structure of data on multiple features. Examples and case studies from major subdisciplines of geoscience. P, MATH 124, MATH 125B. May be convened with GEOS 502A.

GEOS 402B Statistical Analysis of Geological Data (3) II An advanced treatment of the topic: covering important additional techniques in dealing with multivariate geologic problems. P, GEOS 402A or equivalent. May be convened with GEOS 502B.

GEOS 403 Physics of the Solar System (3) II P, PHYS 142 or PHYS 251. (Identical with PTYS 403, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 503.

GEOS 406L Conservation Biology in the Field (1) II (Identical with ECOL 406L, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 506L.

GEOS 406R Conservation Biology (3) II P, ECOL 182, ECOL 302. (Identical with ECOL 406R, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 506R.

GEOS 407 Photogeology (3) I 1R, 6L. 1.5 ES, 1.5 ED. P, GEOS 321. (Identical with G EN 407, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 507.

GEOS 411 Geology of the Solar System (4) [Rpt./ 8 units] I II 3R, 3L. P, GEOS 101 or equivalent, and MATH 125B or equivalent. (Identical with PTYS 411, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 511.

GEOS 412 Geology Field Camp I (3) S Field methods in geology; preparation of geologic reports. P, GEOS 302, GEOS 315, GEOS 321.

GEOS 413 Geology Field Camp II (3) S Field studies in geology, with emphasis on geologic mapping. P, GEOS 412.

GEOS 414 Geology Field Camp (6) S Field methods in geology; preparation of geologic reports; emphasis on geologic mapping. P, GEOS 251, GEOS 302, GEOS 304.

GEOS 415 Geologic Hazards (2) I Physical aspects of floods, landslides, subsidence, earthquakes, volcanoes, and coastal storms. Role of geology in natural-hazard management. P, GEOS 101, GEOS 103.

GEOS 416 Field Studies in Geophysics (3) II 3ED. P, G EN 448 or G EN 548. (Identical with G EN 416, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 516.

GEOS 417 Sedimentary Basin Analysis (3) I Physical mechanisms of sedimentary basin formation, including flexure, thinning and thermal contraction of the lithosphere; isostasy; subsidence analysis; sequence stratigraphy; paleocurrents and sediment provenance; tectonics of sedimentary basins. P, GEOS 203 or GEOS 444. May be convened with GEOS 517.

GEOS 418 Advanced Mineralogy (3) II Principles of crystallography and crystal chemistry; thermodynamic and kinetic of minerals; macroscopic treatment and atomistic basis; phase transformations; systematic mineralogy. P, GEOS 306. May be convened with GEOS 518.

GEOS 419 Physics of the Earth (3) II Fundamentals of the physics of the solid earth, including thermodynamics, rheology, geomagnetism, gravity, and plate tectonics. P, MATH 254. (Identical with PTYS 419). May be convened with GEOS 519.

GEOS 421 Structural Geology (4) I II GRD Integration of geological structures created through deformation of the Earth's crust. Emphasis on fundamental concepts and methods in geometric, kinematic, and dynamic analysis. Strong field component. Field Trips. P, GEOS 204. May be convened with GEOS 521.

GEOS 423 Regional Structural Geology (3) I Geologic mapping in a variety of rock types and structural regimes, with emphasis on the recognition and solution of regionally significant structural problems. Field Trips. P, GEOS 413. May be convened with GEOS 523.

GEOS 425 Regional Tectonics (3) I Discussion of the geology, geophysics, petrology, and geochemistry of different types of orogenic systems and their tectonic evolution. Methods of tectonic regionalization and integration based on lithotectonic assemblages and terranes, and regional structural geology. Plate tectonic regimens and kinematics. May be convened with GEOS 525.

GEOS 426 Cordilleran Tectonics (3) II Geologic and tectonic evolution of the North American Cordillera based on analysis of geologic, paleomagnetic, and paleobiogeographic constraints and tectonic models. May be convened with GEOS 526.

GEOS 430 The Chemical Evolution of Earth (3) I Chemical differentiation and evolution of Earth's mantle and crust according to major-element, trace-element and isotopic characteristics of neodymium, hafnium, strontium, lead and other isotopes. (Identical with PTYS 430). May be convened with GEOS 530.

GEOS 431 Hydrogeology (4) I P, GEOS 251, MATH 125B. (Identical with HWR 431, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 531.

GEOS 432 Introduction to Seismology (3-5) II Fundamentals of the generation, propagation, and interpretation of seismic waves. Two sections: earthquake seismology and exploration seismology. Sections meet together for introduction then students choose one (3 units) or both (5 units) for the remainder of the semester. P, MATH 254; consult department before enrolling. May be convened with GEOS 532.

GEOS 433 Mine Investment Analysis (3) I Economic factors, including taxation, mineral depletion allowance, and finance in the mining industry; includes fundamentals of engineering economics, capital budgeting, and risk analysis. May be convened with GEOS 533.

GEOS 437 Economics of Mineral Resource Development and Production (3) II Concepts and methods of mineral economics; analyses of selected mineral and energy commodities, current economic and political issues, and investment strategies in selected mineral industries. May be convened with GEOS 537.

GEOS 438 Biogeography (3) II P, ECOL 182. (Identical with ECOL 438, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 538.

GEOS 440 Geodynamics and Paleomagnetism (3) [Rpt./ 1] I Large-scale tectonic problems approached by combined geophysical and geologic analysis in regional context. P, 20 units of geosciences, MATH 254. May be convened with GEOS 540.

GEOS 446 Economic Mineral Deposits (3) II Geology of metallic and nonmetallic ore deposits. Economic considerations, processes of formation, methods of study and exploration, and description of geologic aspects and settings of representative worldwide examples. Field Trips. P, GEOS 304, GEOS 306. May be convened with GEOS 546.

GEOS 448 Geophysical Exploration and Engineering (3) I 2ES, 1ED. P, PHYS 141, PHYS 242, MATH 223. (Identical with G EN 448, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 548.

GEOS 449 Mineral Exploration (3) I 1ES, 2ED. P, GEOS 209. (Identical with G EN 449, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 549.

GEOS 450 Geomorphology (4) I Concepts of landform development, with emphasis on fluvial processes and environmental applications. Field Trips. P, GEOS 101, GEOS 103. (Identical with GEOG 450).

GEOS 452 Strategies in Environmental Hydrogeochemistry (3) I Origin, migration, chemistry, and accumulation of petroleum; reservoir mechanics, types of traps; recovery of petroleum; oil shales and tar sands. May be convened with GEOS 552.

GEOS 453 Glacial and Quaternary Geology (3) II Glacial processes, landforms, and deposits. Physical aspects of Quaternary paleoenvironmental change and effects on fluvial, eolian, lacustrine, weathering, and mass movement processes. P, GEOS 102, GEOS 104. May be convened with GEOS 553.

GEOS 456 Thrust Belts and Synorogenic Sediments (3) I Geometry and mechanics of thrust faults and thrust belts; tectonics of contractional orogenic belts; geomorphology of thrust belts and foreland basin system; depositional systems and provenance of foreland basin sediments; application of orogenic-wedge models. P, GEOS 302 or equivalent. May be convened with GEOS 556.

GEOS 459 Thermochronology and its Application to Tectonic Change (3) I Methods used in geosciences to determine temperature-time histories of crustal terrain's including U/Pb, 40Ar/39Ar, fission track and U/He techniques. Diffusion theory and applications of thermochronology to tectonics. May be convened with GEOS 559.

GEOS 462 Introduction To Quarternary Ecology (3) I II Survey of methods and theories used in reconstructing vegetation and climate. Ocean cores, palynology, dendroclimatology. Field Trips. P, GEOS 101. (Identical with ANTH 462). May be convened with GEOS 562.

GEOS 464 Introduction to Dendrochronology (4) I Survey of dendrochronological theory and methods. Applications to archaeological, geological, and biological dating problems and paleoenvironmental reconstruction. Emphasis on dating methods, developing tree-ring chronologies, and evaluating tree-ring dates from various contexts. Field Trips. (Identical with ANTH 464, WS M 464). May be convened with GEOS 564.

GEOS 465 Phylogenetic Biology (3) I P, ECOL 320, ECOL 435, ECOL 476 or other course in evolution, or consent of instructor. (Identical with ECOL 465, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 565.

GEOS 469 Seismic Data Processing (3) I Fundamental theory and practical applications of time-series analysis and digital filtering. A problem-solving approach to seismic reflection data process. P, or CR, GEOS 434; MATH 422A. May be convened with GEOS 569.

GEOS 473 Geology and the Urban Environment (3) II Geologic processes that result in loss of life and/or property damage; emphasis on case studies of urban areas in the Southwest. Implications for public policy. (Identical with PLN 473). May be convened with GEOS 573.

GEOS 476A Analysis of Biological Diversification (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II Patterns of biological diversity and the history of diversification and extinction. Phylogenetic analysis will be introduced to address issues in ecology, paleobiology, development and genetics. Field Trips. Writing Emphasis Course. P, ECOL 181 and ECOL 182 and either an evolution or paleobiology course or consent of instructor. (Identical with ECOL 476A, MCB 476A). May be convened with GEOS 576A.

GEOS 476B Analysis of Biological Diversification (3) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II P, ECOL 335 or consent of instructor. (Identical with ECOL 476B, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 576B.

GEOS 477 Active Tectonics (3) II Regional and subregional examination of faulting, folding, uplift, subsidence, collapse, volcanism, and mass wasting associated with active contemporary deformations of the Earth's crust. Emphasis includes impact on human society. Field Trips. May be convened with GEOS 577.

GEOS 478 Global Change (3) II Analysis of the entire Earth system through an examination of how its component parts and their interactions have changed in the past and may be expected to change in the future. P, upper-division standing, introductory course work in biological and physical sciences. (Identical with GEOG 478, HWR 478, ECOL 478, RNR 478). May be convened with GEOS 578.

GEOS 481 Quarternary Palynology and Plant Macrofossils (2-4) II Theory and techniques of identification and interpretation of pollen, spores, seeds, leaves, and wood of plants from sediment lakes, marshes, caves, and archeological sites. P, ECOL 472. (Identical with ANTH 481). May be convened with GEOS 581.

GEOS 482 Paleoclimatology (3) I Topics in paleoclimatology including prediction of paleoclimatic patterns, proxy paleoclimatic indicators, and paleoclimatic cycles. May be convened with GEOS 582.

GEOS 488 Soil Geochemistry (3) I Soil mineralogy and organic matter, weathering and mass balance, stable isotopic tracers and impact on aquatic and atmospheric chemistry. P, GEOS 101, GEOS 103, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104B. May be convened with GEOS 588.

GEOS 489 Quarternary Geochronology (3) II Review of quantitative dating techniques for Quaternary geologists, including 14C, U-series, in situ cosmogenic radionuclides, TL, amino acids and others. P, GEOS 101, GEOS 103, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104B. May be convened with GEOS 589.

GEOS 490 Remote Sensing for the Study of Planet Earth (3) II (Identical with REM 490, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 590.

GEOS 493 Internship (3) [Rpt./]

GEOS 494 Practicum (3) [Rpt./]

GEOS 497C Dendrochronology (1-4) II Field Trips. (Identical with ANTH 497C, WS M 497C). May be convened with GEOS 597C.

GEOS 498 Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

GEOS 498H Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] II

GEOS 499 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

GEOS 499H Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./] I II

GEOS 500 Introduction to Geochemistry (3) I For a description of course topics see GEOS 400. Graduate-level requirements include an independent research report. May be convened with GEOS 400.

GEOS 501 Earth Science Teaching Methods and Materials (3) II For a description of course topics see GEOS 401. Graduate-level requirements include two additional projects. May be convened with GEOS 401.

GEOS 502A Statistical Analysis of Geological Data (3) I For a description of course topics see GEOS 402A. Graduate-level requirements include an additional term project on an approved topic. May be convened with GEOS 402A.

GEOS 502B Statistical Analysis of Geological Data (3) II For a description of course topics see GEOS 402B. Graduate-level requirements include an additional term project on an approved topic. May be convened with GEOS 402B.

GEOS 503 Physics of the Solar System (3) II (Identical with PTYS 503, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 403.

GEOS 505 Applied Multispectral Imagery (3) II P, G EN 407. (Identical with G EN 505, which is home).

GEOS 506L Conservation Biology in the Field (1) II (Identical with ECOL 506L, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 406L.

GEOS 506R Conservation Biology (3) II (Identical with ECOL 506R, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 406R.

GEOS 507 Photogeology (3) I (Identical with G EN 507, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 407.

GEOS 509 Advanced Petrology (3) I An advanced treatment of the topic based primarily on the principles of classical thermodynamics, reaction-, order-, disorder- and diffusion-kinetics, and heat transfer. P, GEOS 583 or consent of instructor.

GEOS 510 Principles of Cosmochemistry (3) I (Identical with PTYS 510, which is home).

GEOS 511 Geology of the Solar System (4) [Rpt./ 8 units] I II (Identical with PTYS 511, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 411.

GEOS 514 Late Quarternary Geology (3) I Paleoenvironment and geochronology of Late Quaternary alluvium as read from the stratigraphic records and geomorphology at key localities in North America, including selected archaeological sites. The interaction of fluvial and aeolian processes in the eastern Sahara will be evaluated using enhanced LANDSAT and Shuttle Imaging Radar. Field Trips. P, GEOS 102, GEOS 104. (Identical with ANTH 514).

GEOS 516 Field Studies in Geophysics (3) II (Identical with G EN 516, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 416.

GEOS 517 Sedimentary Basin Analysis (3) I For a description of course topics see GEOS 417. Graduate-level requirements include an independent research project. P, GEOS 203 or GEOS 544. May be convened with GEOS 417.

GEOS 518 Advanced Mineralogy (3) I II For a description of course topics see GEOS 418. Graduate-level requirements include an independent research report. May be convened with GEOS 418.

GEOS 519 Physics of the Earth (3) II For a description of course topics see GEOS 419. Graduate-level requirements include a term paper in publication format on some aspect of a major course topic. (Identical with PTYS 519). May be convened with GEOS 419.

GEOS 520 Meteorites (3) II P, PTYS 510. (Identical with PTYS 520, which is home).

GEOS 521 Structural Geology (4) I II For a description of course topics see GEOS 421. Graduate-level requirements include a research project. May be convened with GEOS 421.

GEOS 522 Electrical, Electromagnetic, and Borehole Geophysics (3) II P, G EN 448/548. Consult department before enrolling. (Identical with G EN 522, which is home).

GEOS 523 Regional Structural Geology (3) [Rpt./ 3] I For a description of course topics see GEOS 423. Graduate-level requirements include additional reading assignments on structural processes and regional geology. May be convened with GEOS 423.

GEOS 525 Regional Tectonics (3) I For a description of course topics see GEOS 425. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper on topical or regional tectonics. May be convened with GEOS 425.

GEOS 526 Cordilleran Tectonics (3) II For a description of course topics see GEOS 426. Graduate-level requirements include final report concerning some aspect of the tectonic evolution of western North America. May be convened with GEOS 426.

GEOS 527 Orogenic Systems (3) II An analysis of the geology, geophysics, and geochemistry, and the tectonic evolution of selected world mountain systems ranging from currently active belts in both oceanic and continental settings back through Phanerozoic, Proterozoic, and into Archean time.

GEOS 528 Geologic Characteristics of Ore Occurrence (3) I Geological, geochemical and geophysical signatures of ore occurrence at the scales of tectonic settings, provinces, district mines. P, or CR, GEOS 446 or GEOS 546.

GEOS 530 The Chemical Evolution of Earth (3) I For a description of course topics see GEOS 430. Graduate-level requirements will include an additional paper. (Identical with PTYS 530). May be convened with GEOS 430.

GEOS 531 Hydrogeology (4) I (Identical with HWR 531, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 431.

GEOS 532 Introduction to Seismology (3-5) II For a description of course topics see GEOS 432. Graduate-level requirements include a term paper. May be convened with GEOS 432.

GEOS 533 Mine Investment Analysis (3) I For a description of course topics see GEOS 433. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of mineral investment to be approved by the instructor. May be convened with GEOS 433.

GEOS 535 Advanced Subsurface Hydrology (3) II P, MATH 223 or MATH 322 or MATH 422A or MATH 422B. (Identical with HWR 535, which is home).

GEOS 536 Ground-Water Resource Evaluation (3) II (Identical with HWR 536, which is home).

GEOS 537 Economics of Mineral Resource Development and Production (3) II For a description of course topics see GEOS 437. Graduate-level requirements include an additional term project on an approved topic. May be convened with GEOS 437.

GEOS 538 Biogeography (3) II (Identical with ECOL 538, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 438.

GEOS 539 Analytical Methods in Geophysics (3) II Transform theory, spectral analysis, asymptotic series, special functions, probability. Applications to geophysical problems. P, MATH 422B.

GEOS 540 Geodynamics and Paleomagnetism (3) [Rpt./ 1] I For a description of course topics see GEOS 440. Graduate-level requirements include a quantitative modeling project in some aspect of tectonics and a publication-format paper. May be convened with GEOS 440.

GEOS 541 Soil Genesis (3) II P, GEOS 101, CHEM 103B. (Identical with SWES 541, which is home).

GEOS 542 Ore Deposit Petrology (3) II Orthomagmatic, porphyry base metal, skarn, and leached capping lithologic-mineralogic studies by petrographic microscope, electron probe, and advanced techniques.

GEOS 544 Advanced Physical Sedimentology (3) II First half of course deals with mechanics of flows and sediment transport, oscillatory and unidirectional flows, waves and wave theory, bedforms and flow regimes, sediment gravity flows, liquefaction and fluidization. Second half covers physical processes and facies in alluvial fan, fluvial, eolian, deltaic, nearshore, shelf, slope and turbidite fan systems. Emphasis is on clastic systems. P, GEOS 203, MATH 254 or consent of instructor.

GEOS 546 Economic Mineral Deposits (3) II For a description of course topics see GEOS 446. Graduate-level requirements include an independent study project. May be convened with GEOS 446.

GEOS 548 Geophysical Exploration and Engineering (3) I (Identical with G EN 548, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 448.

GEOS 549 Mineral Exploration (3) I (Identical with G EN 549, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 449.

GEOS 550 Geomorphology (4) I Graduate-level requirements include panel leaderships on environmental discussion sessions, and additional lab exercise questions. (Identical with ARL 550).

GEOS 552 Strategies in Environmental Hydrogeochemistry (3) I For a description of course topics see GEOS 452. Graduate-level requirements include a term paper regarding some aspect of a major course topic. May be convened with GEOS 452.

GEOS 553 Glacial and Quaternary Geology (3) I For a description of course topics see GEOS 453. Graduate-level requirements include an independent research project or term paper in publication format. May be convened with GEOS 453.

GEOS 554 Evolution of Planetary Surfaces (3) II (Identical with PTYS 554, which is home).

GEOS 555 Remote Sensing of Planetary Surfaces (3) II (Identical with PTYS 555, which is home).

GEOS 556 Thrust Belts and Synorogenic Sediments (3) I For a description of course topics see GEOS 456. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of the course topic. May be convened with GEOS 456.

GEOS 559 Thermochronology and its Application to Tectonic Change (3) I For a description of course topics see GEOS 459. Graduate students will be required to present projects at the end of the semester. May be convened with GEOS 459.

GEOS 560 Electrical Exploration Methods (3) I P, G EN 421, G EN 448. (Identical with G EN 560, which is home).

GEOS 561 Paleoindian Origins (3) I (Identical with ANTH 561, which is home).

GEOS 562 Introduction To Quarternary Ecology (3) I II For a description of course topics see GEOS 462. Graduate-level requirements include a term paper in publication format. May be convened with GEOS 462.

GEOS 563 Environmental Isotope Hydrology and Low Temperature Geochemistry (3) I II Theory and application of light stable and cosmogenic isotopes to hydrological and paleoenvironmental problems. Radiometric dating of ground water. (Identical with HWR 563).

GEOS 564 Introduction to Dendrochronology (4) I For a description of course topics see GEOS 464. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper reviewing critically some aspect of dendrochronology. (Identical with ANTH 564, WS M 564). May be convened with GEOS 464.

GEOS 565 Phylogenetic Biology (3) I (Identical with ECOL 565, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 465.

GEOS 567 Inverse Problems in Geophysics (3) I II Linear and nonlinear inverse theory, including least squares, generalized and maximum likelihood methods. P, experience with linear algebra and computer programming recommended. (Identical with ATMO 567, PTYS 567).

GEOS 568 Advanced Seismology (3) II Computational techniques in seismology. The application of synthetic seismograms to model source processes and complex structure. P, GEOS 432 or GEOS 532; MATH 422B.

GEOS 569 Seismic Data Processing (3) I For a description of course topics see GEOS 469. Graduate-level requirements include a special research project. May be convened with GEOS 469.

GEOS 571 Terrestrial Planets (3) I P, PTYS 510, PTYS 554. (Identical with PTYS 571, which is home).

GEOS 572 Global Biogeochemical Cycles (3) I (Identical with GC 572, which is home).

GEOS 573 Geology and the Urban Environment (3) II For a description of course topics see GEOS 473. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper on a topic related to geologic hazards but not covered in lectures. (Identical with PLN 573). May be convened with GEOS 473.

GEOS 576A Analysis of Biological Diversification (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II For a description of course topics see GEOS 476A. Graduate-level requirements include a term paper based on original research. (Identical with ECOL 576A, MCB 576A). May be convened with GEOS 476A.

GEOS 576B Analysis of Biological Diversification (2) [Rpt./ 2] I II (Identical with ECOL 576B, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 476B.

GEOS 577 Active Tectonics (3) For a description of course topics see GEOS 477. Graduate-level requirements include leadership role on field trips and a special presentation. Field Trips. May be convened with GEOS 477.

GEOS 578 Global Change (3) II For a description of course topics see GEOS 478. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a topic selected by the student and instructor. (Identical with ECOL 578, GEOG 578, HWR 578, RNR 578). May be convened with GEOS 478.

GEOS 581 Quarternary Palynology and Plant Macrofossils (2-4) II For a description of course topics see GEOS 481. Graduate-level requirements include a written report. (Identical with ANTH 581). May be convened with GEOS 481.

GEOS 582 Paleoclimatology (3) I For a description of course topics see GEOS 482. Graduate-level requirements include an additional research project. May be convened with GEOS 482.

GEOS 583 Physical Geochemistry (3) I II Principles of classical and elementary statistical thermodynamics. Thermo-chemical and -physical properties; equations of states for solids and gases; solutions; phase equilibrium; nonideal multicomponent systems with emphasis on geological and planetary problems. P, MATH 125; MATH 129 or MATH 124. (Identical with PTYS 583).

GEOS 587 Nuclear Astrophysics (3) I (Identical with ASTR 587, which is home).

GEOS 588 Soil Geochemistry (3) I For a description of course topics see GEOS 488. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper project on a single aspect of the course topic. May be convened with GEOS 488.

GEOS 589 Quarternary Geochronology (3) II For a description of course topics see GEOS 489. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper project on a single aspect of the course topic. May be convened with GEOS 489.

GEOS 590 Remote Sensing for the Study of Planet Earth (3) II (Identical with REM 590, which is home). May be convened with GEOS 490.

GEOS 594 Practicum (1-4) [Rpt./]

GEOS 595A Topics in Geosciences (1) [Rpt./ 1] I II

GEOS 595B Global Climate Change (2) [Rpt./ 1] I S P, strong quantitative background in HWR, ATMO, GEOS, or RNR. (Identical with ATMO 595B, which is home).

GEOS 595C General Circulation Observations and Modeling (1-3) II S P, ATMO 541A, ATMO 551A, ENGR 170. (Identical with ATMO 595C, which is home).

GEOS 595E Dendrochronology (1-4) [Rpt./ 9 units] I II (Identical with WS M 595E).

GEOS 596A Mineralogy-Petrology-Geochemistry (1-4) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II

GEOS 596B Economic Geology (1-4) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II

GEOS 596C Geomorphology-Quarternary Geology (1-4) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II

GEOS 596D Paleontology-Sedimentary Geology (1-4) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II

GEOS 596E Structure-Tectonics (1-4) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II

GEOS 596F Geophysics (1-4) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II

GEOS 596G Dendrochronology (1-4) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II

GEOS 596H Geosciences (1-4) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II

GEOS 596P Macroevolution (2) [Rpt./ 2] I II (Identical with ECOL 596P, which is home).

GEOS 597B Phylogenetic Inference (2) II P, ENTO 465 or ENTO 565 or consent of instructor. (Identical with ENTO 597B, which is home).

GEOS 597C Dendrochronology (1-4) II For a description of course topics see GEOS 497C. (Identical with ANTH 597C, WS M 597C). May be convened with GEOS 497C.

GEOS 597D Technical Writing in Geosciences (1-3) I

GEOS 599 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

GEOS 646A Advanced Ore Deposit Geology (4) I Geology, characteristics and origins of ore deposits in igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Laboratories include field trips, analytical techniques, problem solving. Field Trips. P, GEOS 446 or GEOS 546.

GEOS 646B Advanced Ore Deposit Geology (4) II Geology, characteristics and origins of ore deposits in igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Laboratories include field trips, analytical techniques, problem solving. Field Trips. P, GEOS 446 or GEOS 546.

GEOS 650 Field Studies in Geomorphology (3) II Application of quantitative methods to field problems. Field Trips. P, GEOS 450.

GEOS 651 Climatic Geomorphology (3) I Effects of climatic changes on geomorphic processes, landforms, and soils; paleoclimatic and earthquake-hazards interpretations. Field Trips.

GEOS 652 Tectonic Geomorphology (3) II Effects of tectonic movements on geomorphic processes and landforms; earthquake-hazards interpretations. Field Trips. P, GEOS 450.

GEOS 696J Forensic Isotopic Hydrology (1) II (Identical with HWR 696J, which is home).

GEOS 900 Research (1-6) [Rpt./]

GEOS 909 Master's Report (1-9) [Rpt./]

GEOS 910 Thesis (1-6) [Rpt./]

GEOS 920 Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]

GEOS 930 Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]

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