Geological Engineering, Courses Summer 2000

Summer 2000 Course Descriptions
Key to Course Descriptions

Courses listed below are approved UA courses as of Summer 2000. Not all approved courses will be offered during this term. For course offerings/availability during a specific term, see the Schedule of Classes. Each course number below links to the Schedule of Classes.

Geological Engineering (G EN) Dept Info - College Info

G EN 199 Independent Study (1-6) [Rpt./]

G EN 200 Introduction to Earth Engineering (3) I P, PHYS 141. (Identical with MN E 200, which is home).

G EN 219 Mineralogy and Petrology for Engineers (3) II Introduction to crystal groups, mineral chemistry, mineral recognition, genesis, classification and identification of rocks and their recognition in hand specimens and in the field. 2R, 3L. (Identical with MN E 219).

G EN 299 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

G EN 299H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

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

G EN 391 Preceptorship (1-4)

G EN 391H Honors Preceptorship (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

G EN 397A Teaching Educational Materials (1-3) [Rpt./ 9 units] I II (Identical with MN E 397A, which is home).

G EN 397B Workshop (1-3) I (Identical with MSE 397B, which is home).

G EN 399 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

G EN 399H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

G EN 402 Probability and Statistical Concepts in Geologic Media (3-4) I Univariate probabilistic and statistical methods: data reduction, basic probability concepts, discrete and continuous probability distributions, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, goodness-of-fit-tests; applications in geologic media. Introduction to a few statistical packages. 3R, 3L. 3ES, 1ED. P, MATH 223. (Identical with MN E 402). May be convened with G EN 502.

G EN 407 Photogeology (3) I Use of aerial photographs in geologic mapping. 1R, 6L. 1.5 ES, 1.5 ED. (Identical with GEOS 407). May be convened with G EN 507.

G EN 415 Rock Excavation (3) II Writing Emphasis Course. (Identical with MN E 415, which is home). May be convened with G EN 515.

G EN 416 Field Studies in Geophysics (3) II Seismic, magnetic, electrical, and gravity exploration techniques. 3ED. (Identical with GEOS 416). May be convened with G EN 516.

G EN 417 Field Methods in Earth Engineering (3) S Students will learn basic field techniques used in earth engineering including mapping, scan-line mapping, and geologic hazard mapping. Students will learn to integrate field maps into GIS database. P, GEOS 304, G EN 219. Fees. (Identical with MN E 417). May be convened with G EN 517.

G EN 424 Fundamentals of Geotechnics (3) II Principles of hemispherical projections and rock joint surveys; application of stereographic projection in mechanics of discontinuous rock; shear strength of discontinuities; introduction of Block theory application of Block theory to surficial excavations; engineering solutions to problems of soil and rock slope stability. 2ES, 1ED. Field Trips. P, C E 340. May be convened with G EN 524.

G EN 425 Geotechnical Investigations (3) II Senior design course emphasizing the investigation and analysis of geologic factors in the design and construction of engineering projects. 1R, 6L. 3ED. May be convened with G EN 525.

G EN 426 Health and Safety in Mining (1) I (Identical with MN E 426, which is home). May be convened with G EN 526.

G EN 427 Geomechanics (3-4) I P, C E 217, GEOS 301. (Identical with MN E 427, which is home). May be convened with G EN 527.

G EN 445 Fundamentals of Geostatistics (3) [Rpt./ 1] II (Identical with MN E 445, which is home). May be convened with G EN 545.

G EN 448 Geophysical Exploration and Engineering (3) I Principles of gravity, magnetic, seismic and electrical exploration; acquisition and interpretation of data to define geologic structure and evaluate resources. 2ES, 1ED. (Identical with GEOS 448). May be convened with G EN 548.

G EN 449 Mineral Exploration (3) I Analysis of guides and techniques leading to location and delineation of mineral deposits. 1ES, 2ED. P, GEOS 209. (Identical with GEOS 449, MN E 449). May be convened with G EN 549.

G EN 457 Applied Geomechanics (3) II 3R, 3L. (Identical with MN E 457, which is home). May be convened with G EN 557.

G EN 470 Computer Methods in Geological Engineering (3) I Use of computers to solve problems in geological engineering, including data bases, computer contouring, map filtering and enhancement, and multivariate analysis of geologic data. 3ED. May be convened with G EN 570.

G EN 490 Remote Sensing for the Study of Planet Earth (3) II (Identical with REM 490, which is home).

G EN 498 Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

G EN 498H Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2]

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

G EN 499H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

G EN 502 Probability and Statistical Concepts in Geologic Media (3-4) I For a description of course topics see G EN 402. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth term paper on an application. (Identical with MN E 502). May be convened with G EN 402.

G EN 503 Rock Mass Joint Geometry Modeling (3) II Sampling techniques; statistical homogeneity; delineation of joint sets; corrections for sampling biases of joint parameters; inference of statistical distributions for orientation, spacing, intensity and size; joint systems modeling and validation.

G EN 505 Applied Multispectral Imagery (3) II Application of image processing to mineral exploration, engineering geology, ground-water location, and pollution monitoring. (Identical with GEOS 505).

G EN 507 Photogeology (3) I For a description of course topics see G EN 407. Graduate-level requirements include completion of an advanced project involving photo interpretation and field mapping. (Identical with GEOS 507). May be convened with G EN 407.

G EN 515 Rock Excavation (3) II (Identical with MN E 515, which is home). May be convened with G EN 415.

G EN 516 Field Studies in Geophysics (3) II For a description of course topics see G EN 416. Graduate-level requirements include additional project work requiring a more in-depth analysis. (Identical with GEOS 516). May be convened with G EN 416.

G EN 517 Field Methods in Earth Engineering (3) S For a description of course topics see G EN 417. Graduate-level requirements include completing an independent mapping exercise. Fees. (Identical with MN E 517). May be convened with G EN 417.

G EN 522 Electrical, Electromagnetic, and Borehole Geophysics (3) II Electrical properties, resistivity, induced polarization (IP), magnetotellurics (MT), electromagnetics, ground penetrating radar (GPR) surveys. Quantitative and qualitative aspects of well-log interpretation. Applications will include near-surface environmental and geo-engineering site investigations, hydrology and water resource studies, oil and minerals exploration. P, G EN 448/548. Consult department before enrolling. P, G EN 448/548. Consult department before enrolling. (Identical with HWR 522, GEOS 522).

G EN 524 Fundamentals of Geotechnics (3) II For a description of course topics see G EN 424. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on an assigned topic. May be convened with G EN 424.

G EN 525 Geotechnical Investigations (3) II For a description of course topics see G EN 425. Graduate-level requirements include a research project. May be convened with G EN 425.

G EN 526 Health and Safety in Mining (1) I (Identical with MN E 526, which is home). May be convened with G EN 426.

G EN 527 Geomechanics (3-4) I (Identical with MN E 527, which is home). May be convened with G EN 427.

G EN 529 Rock Slope Analyses and Design (3) I (Identical with MN E 529, which is home).

G EN 537 Developments in Rock Mechanics (2) I (Identical with MN E 537, which is home).

G EN 545 Fundamentals of Geostatistics (3) II (Identical with MN E 545, which is home). May be convened with G EN 445.

G EN 548 Geophysical Exploration and Engineering (3) I For a description of course topics see G EN 448. Graduate-level requirements include a special research project collecting and interpreting geophysical field data. (Identical with GEOS 548). May be convened with G EN 448.

G EN 549 Mineral Exploration (3) I For a description of course topics see G EN 449. Graduate-level requirements include a research report. (Identical with GEOS 549, MN E 549). May be convened with G EN 449.

G EN 550 Earthquake Engineering (3) II Applied course in earthquake causes and effects, integrating the fields of seismology, engineering, and seismic geology. P, MATH 254.

G EN 551 Probabilistic Methods in Geotechnical Engineering (3) P, C E 340. (Identical with C E 551, which is home).

G EN 557 Applied Geomechanics (3) II (Identical with MN E 557, which is home). May be convened with G EN 457.

G EN 560 Electrical Exploration Methods (3) I Electrical properties of minerals and rocks, resistivity and resistivity exploration, induced polarization and complex resistivity, magneto-telluric methods, and electromagnetic prospecting methods. P, G EN 421, G EN 448. (Identical with GEOS 560).

G EN 570 Computer Methods in Geological Engineering (3) I For a description of course topics see G EN 470. Graduate-level requirements include an additional advanced research project. May be convened with G EN 470.

G EN 580 The Mechanics of Fracture in Rock and Other Brittle Materials (3) II (Identical with MN E 580, which is home).

G EN 587 Applied Neural Network Computing (3) II Theoretical development and applications of artificial neural networks for classification, parameter estimation, prediction, filtering, and association. Emphasis is placed on applications in science and engineering. P, knowledge of a computer programming language.

G EN 696A Research Seminar (1-3) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II (Identical with MN E 696A).

G EN 699 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

G EN 900 Research (1-4) [Rpt./]

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

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

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

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