GEOSCIENCES (GEOS)
101. Introduction to Planet Earth
(3) Earth's materials; surface and internal geologic processes; development of plate
tectonics model. CR, 103.
102. Historical Geology (3)
Modern concepts on the origin of life and evolution. P, 101, CR, 104.
103. Introduction to Geosciences
Laboratory (1) Practical experience in rock and mineral identification, topographic
and geologic maps, and applied problems in geosciences. Field trips. Fee. CR, 101.
104. Historical Geology
Laboratory (1) An introduction to fossil identification, principles of paleoecology,
stratigraphy, and applied problems in geosciences. Field trips. Fee. P, 101, 103, CR, 102.
106. Survey of the Solar System
(3) 3R, 3L. (Identical with PTYS 106, which is home).
107A. Introduction to Global
Change (4) Examination of the ways humanity alters the global environment; analysis of
linkages between components of the earth system (i.e., atmosphere, biosphere, and
geosphere). 107a not prerequisite to 107b. For non-majors only. (Identical with HWR 107a).
107B. Introduction to Global
Change (4) (Identical with HWR 107b, which is home).
109L. Exploration and Discovery
in Planetary Science (1) (Identical with PTYS 109L, which is home).
110. Introduction to
Environmental Geology (3) 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. 3R, 3L. Field
trips. Primarily for non-majors.
112. Introduction to
Oceanography (3) 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. Students are encouraged to take 103 as a related
laboratory.
116. Dinosaurs (3)
Paleobiology, paleoecology, evolution, and extinction of dinosaurs. Dinosaurs in
literature, movies, and popular culture. Intended for non-science majors. Field trips.
195. Colloquium
a. Evolution and History of the Earth (1)
d. A Sense of Place (1)
203. Stratigraphy and
Paleontology (4) GRD Principles of paleontology and sedimentary geology.
Classification of fossils and sedimentary rocks. Paleoenvironments, geological time,
stratigraphy, fossil occurrence and evolution. 3R, 3L. Field trips. P, 101, 102, or
consent of instructor.
204. Structure and Physics of
the Earth (4) Integration of structural geology and geophysics, viewed in the context
of plate tectonics. Emphasis includes the relationship of earth dynamics to energy, water,
and metals resources and to natural hazards. 3L, 3R. Field trips. P, 201, MATH 124 or
125a.
206. Earth Materials (4)
Principles of mineralogy and petrology including classification/identification of rocks
and minerals. Introduction to crystallography, crystal chemistry, and igneous and
metamorphic processes. 3R, 3L. P, 101, 102, 103, and CHEM 103.
209. Introduction to Mineralogy
and Geochemistry (5) An integrated treatment of the condensed materials that
constitute the earth. Review of chemical principles, the origin and distribution of the
elements. Crystallography, physical properties, and crystal chemistry of minerals.
Systematic treatment of the crystal chemistry and physical properties of rock-forming
silicate and non-silicate minerals. Equilibrium relations among geological solids and
fluids. Distribution of elements in surficial, crustal, oceanic and mantle minerals, rocks
and fluids. Geochemical cycles. Identification of minerals in hand specimen, chemical
calculations. 3R, 6L. P, 101, 102, 103, 104, CHEM 103a, 104a.
256. Computer Applications in
Geosciences (3) 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.
280. History of Life (2)
Scenarios for major events in the history of life from the origin of the Earth to the
evolution of humans.
302. Principles of Stratigraphy
and Sedimentation (3) 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. 3R, 3L. Field trips. P, 209. Writing-Emphasis Course.*
312. Introduction to Field
Methods (1) 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. Several required field trips. P, 321.
322. Introduction to Geophysics
(3) GRD Physical principles applied to problems in earth science including seismology,
gravity, magnetics, heat flow, plate tectonics. P, PHYS 182 and 241.
330. Introduction to Remote
Sensing (3) (Identical with GEOG 330, which is home).
345. Mineralogy/Petrology
(4) Introduction to methods of optical mineralogy and petrography. Classification,
compositions, structure, distribution, and orogeny of igneous, sedimentary, and
metamorphic rocks. Rocks in their tectonic setting. Petrologic evolution of rocks through
time. Examination of rocks in hand specimen and thin section. 2R, 2L. P, 206.
346. Mineral and Energy
Resources (3) History of the impact of minerals and metals on development of society
and civilization, uniqueness of resources, current situation and problems. P, junior
standing.
346H. Mineral and Energy
Resources (3) History of the impact of minerals and metals on development of society
and civilization, uniqueness of resources, current situation and problems. P, junior
standing.
396H. Honors Proseminar
397. Workshop
a. Teaching Geosciences (2-3) [Rpt./3] P, consult department before enrolling.
400. Introduction to
Geochemistry (3) Nuclear systematics and thermodynamics with applications to geologic
processes. P, 101, 103; CHEM 103b, 104b. May be convened with 500.
401. Earth Science Teaching
Methods and Materials (3) Instructional methods in laboratory and classroom, resources
development, curriculum planning and assessment. Field trips. P, 22 units in earth
sciences. May be convened with 501.
402A - 402B. Statistical Analysis of
Geological Data (3-3) 402a: 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, 125b. May be convened with 502a. 402b: An
advanced treatment of the topic: covering important additional techniques in dealing with
multivariate geologic problems. P, 402a or equivalent. May be convened with 502b.
403. Physics of the Solar System
(3) (Identical with PTYS 403, which is home). May be convened with 503.
406. Conservation Biology
(3-4) (Identical with ECOL 406, which is home). May be convened with 506. Expand course number to: 406R-406L. Spring '98
406L. Conservation Biology in
the Field (1) (Identical with ECOL 406L, which is home). May be convened with 506L.
406R. Conservation Biology
(3) (Identical with ECOL 406L, which is home). May be convened with 506R.
407. Photogeology (3)
(Identical with G EN 407, which is home). May be convened with 507.
409A. Magmatic and Metamorphic
Processes (3) An integrated quantitative approach to process oriented problems in
igneous and metamorphic petrology, especially in dynamic environments, through the
applications of physio-chemical principles and experimental data to geological
observations P, 315 or equivalent, calculus.
411. Geology of the Solar System
(4) (Identical with PTYS 411, which is home).
412. Geology Field Camp I
(3) Field methods in geology; preparation of geologic reports. Fee. P, 302, 315, 321.
413. Geology Field Camp II
(3) Field studies in geology, with emphasis on geologic mapping. Fee. P, 412.
415. Geologic Hazards (2)
Physical aspects of floods, landslides, subsidence, earthquakes, volcanoes, and coastal
storms. Role of geology in natural-hazard management. P, 101, 103.
416. Field Studies in Geophysics
(3) (Identical with G EN 416, which is home). May be convened with 516.
417. Sedimentology/Stratigraphy
(3) 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,
302 or 544. May be convened with 517. Change course title and
prerequisites to: Sedimentary Basin Analysis; P, 203 or 444. Spring '98
418. Advanced Mineralogy (3)
Principles of crystallography and crystal chemistry; thermodynamic and kinetic of
minerals; macroscopic treatment and atomistic basis; phase transformations; systematic
mineralogy. P, 209 or consult department before enrolling. May be convened with 518.
419. Physics of the Earth
(3) Fundamentals of the physics of the solid earth, including thermodynamics, rheoloy,
geomagnetism, gravity, and plate tectonics. P, MATH 254. (Identical with PTYS 419). May be
convened with 519.
421. Structural Geology (4)
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. 3R, 3L, Field trips. P, 204. May be convened with 521.
423. Regional Structural Geology
(3) [Rpt./3] 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, 413. May be convened with 523.
425. Regional Tectonics (3)
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 525.
426. Cordilleran Tectonics
(3) 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 526.
430. Chemical Evolution of the
Earth (3) 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. May be convened with 530.
431. Hydrogeology (4)
(Identical with HWR 431, which is home). May be convened with 531.
432. Introduction to Seismology
(3-5) 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, or consent of instructor. May be convened with 532.
433. Mine Investment Analysis (3)
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 533.
437. Economics of Mineral
Resource Development and Production (3) 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
537.
438. Biogeography (3)
(Identical with ECOL 438, which is home). May be convened with 538.
440. Geodynamics and
Paleomagnetism (3) [Rpt.] Large-scale tectonic problems approached by combined
geophysical and geologic analysis in regional context. P, 20 units of geology, including
321, 3 units geophysics, MATH 254; consult with department before enrolling. May be
convened with 540.
446. Economic Mineral Deposits
(3) GRD 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, 209, 321. May
be convened with 546.
447. Industrial Minerals and
Rocks (3) Geology, origin, mode of occurrence, and methods of evaluation of
nonmetallic mineral deposits. 2R, 3L. P, 446. May be convened with 547.
448. Geophysical Exploration and
Engineering (3) (Identical with G EN 448, which is home). May be convened with 548.
449. Mineral Exploration (3)
(Identical with G EN 449, which is home). May be convened with 549.
450. Geomorphology (4)
Concepts of landform development, with emphasis on fluvial processes and environmental
applications. 3R, 3L. Field trips. P, 101, 103. (Identical with GEOG 450). May be convened
with 550.
452. Strategies in Environmental
Hydrogeochemistry (3) Origin, migration, chemistry, and accumulation of petroleum;
reservoir mechanics, types of traps; recovery of petroleum; oil shales and tar sands. 2R,
3L. May be convened with 552.
453. Glacial and Quaternary
Geology (3) Glacial processes, landforms, and deposits. Physical aspects of Quaternary
paleoenvironmental change and effects on fluvial, eolian, lacustrine, weathering, and mass
movement processes. P, 102, 104. May be convened with 553.
456. Thrust Belts and
Synorogenic Sediments (3) 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. Field trips. P, 302 or equivalent. May be convened with 556.
458. Geochronology (3)
Introduction to geochronologic methods used in the geological sciences including K-Ar, 40
AR/39 AR, Rb-Sr, Sm-Nd, U-Th-Pb, and fission track techniques. Application of isotopic
dating techniques to the study of crustal dynamics. May be convened with 558.
459. Thermochronology (3)
Closure temperature theory and methods used to determine temperature - time histories of
igneous and metamorphic rocks. Applications of thermochronology and P-T-t paths of crustal
terranes. May be convened with 559.
462. Introduction to Quaternary
Ecology (3) Survey of methods and theories used in reconstructing vegetation and
climate. Ocean cores, palynology, dendroclimatology. Field trip. P, 101. (Identical with
ANTH 462). May be convened with 562.
464. Introduction to
Dendrochronology (4) Survey of dendrochronological theory and methods. Applications to
archaeological, geological, and biological dating problems and paleoen-vironmental
reconstruction. Emphasis on dating methods, developing tree-ring chronologies, and
evaluating tree-ring dates from various contexts. 2R, 4L. Field trips. (Identical with
ANTH 464 and WS M 464). May be convened with 564.
465. Phylogenetic Biology
(3) (Identical with ECOL 465, which is home). May be convened with 565.
469. Seismic Data Processing
(3) Fundamental theory and practical applications of time-series analysis and digital
filtering. A problem-solving approach to seismic reflection data processing. P or CR, 434,
MATH 422a. May be convened with 569.
473. Geology and the Urban
Environment (3) 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.
2R, 3L. All-day field trips. (Identical with PLAN 473). May be convened with 573.
476A - 476B. Analysis of Biological
Diversification (3-2) [Rpt./1] (Identical with ECOL 476a-476b, which is home). May be
convened with 576a-576b.
478. Global Change (3)
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 ECOL 478, GEOG 478, HWR 478 and RNR 478). May be convened with 578.
481. Quaternary Palynology and
Plant Macrofossils (2-4) 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 581.
482. Paleoclimatology (3)
Topics in paleoclimatology including prediction of paleoclimatic patterns, proxy
paleoclimatic indicators, and paleoclimatic cycles. May be convened with 582.
488. Soil Geochemistry (3)
Soil mineralogy and organic matter, weathering and mass balance, stable isotopic tracers
and impact on aquatic and atmospheric chemistry. P, 101, 103, CHEM 103b and CHEM 104b. May
be convened with 588. Field trips.
489. Quaternary Geochronology (3)
Review of quantitative dating techniques for Quaternary geologists, including 14C,
U-series, in situ cosmogenic radionuclides, TL, amino acids and others. P, 101, 103, CHEM
103b and CHEM 104b. May be convened with 489.
490. Remote Sensing for the
Study of Planet Earth (3) (Identical with REM 490, which is home). May be convened
with 590.
497. Workshop
c. Dendrochronology (1-4) 3 or 6L. Field trips. (Identical with ANTH 497c and WS M 497c). May be convened with 597c.
d. Geosciences Communication (1-3) [Rpt./3 units]. P, satisfaction of the upper-division proficiency examination.
500. Introduction to
Geochemistry (3) For a description of course topics see 400. Graduate-level
requirements include an independent research report. P, 101, 103; CHEM 103b, 104b. May be
convened with 400.
501. Earth Science Teaching
Methods and Materials (3) For description of course topics see 401. Graduate-level
requirements include two additional projects. May be convened with 401.
502A - 502B. Statistical Analysis of
Geological Data (3-3) 502a. For a description of course topics see 402a.
Graduate-level requirements include an additional term project on an approved topic. P,
MATH 124, 125b. May be convened with 402a. 502b. For a description of course topics see
402b. Graduate-level requirements include an additional term project on an approved topic.
P, 502a or equivalent. May be convened with 402b.
503. Physics of the Solar System
(3) (Identical with PTYS 503, which is home). May be convened with 403.
505. Applied Multispectral
Imagery (3) (Identical with G EN 505, which is home).
506. Conservation Biology
(3-4) (Identical with ECOL 506, which is home). May be convened with 406. Expand course number to: 506R-506L. Spring '98
506L. Conservation Biology in
the Field (1) (Identical with ECOL 506L, which is home). May be convened with 406L.
506R. Conservation Biology
(3) (Identical with ECOL 506L, which is home). May be convened with 406R.
507. Photogeology (3)
(Identical with G EN 507, which is home). May be convened with 407.
509B. Conditions and Rates of
Metamorphic Processes (3) An advanced treatment of the topic based primarily on the
principles of classical thermodynamics, reaction-, order-disorder- and diffusion-kinetics,
and heat transfer. P, 409a or 583 or consent of instructor.
510. Principles of
Cosmochemistry (3) (Identical with PTYS 510, which is home).
514. Late Quaternary Geology
(3) 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.
Domestic field trips. Enrollment limited to 10 students. P, 102, 104. (Identical with ANTH
514).
516. Field Studies in Geophysics
(3) (Identical with G EN 516, which is home). May be convened with 416.
517. Sedimentology/Stratigraphy
(3) For a description of course topics see 417. Graduate-level requirements include an
independent research project. P, 302 or 544. May be convened with 417. Change course title and prerequisites to: Sedimentary Basin Analysis; P,
203 or 544. Spring '98
518. Advanced Mineralogy (3)
For a description of course topics see 418. Graduate-level requirements include an
independent research report. P, 209 or consult department before enrolling. May be
convened with 418.
519. Physics of the Earth
(3) For a description of course topics see 419. Graduate-level requirements include a term
paper in publication format on some aspect of a major course topic. P, MATH 254; PHYS 142.
(Identical with PTYS 519). May be convened with 419.
520. Meteorites (3)
(Identical with PTYS 520, which is home).
521. Structural Geology (4)
For a description of course topics see 421. Graduate-level requirements include a research
project. 3R, 3L. Field trips. P, 204. May be convened with 421.
522. Well Logging Interpretation
(3) (Identical with G EN 522, which is home).
523. Regional Structural Geology
(3) [Rpt./3] For a description of course topics see 423. Graduate-level requirements
include additional reading assignments on structural processes and regional geology. Field
trips. P, 413. May be convened with 423.
525. Regional Tectonics (3)
For a description of course topics see 425. Graduate-level requirements include a research
paper on topical or regional tectonics. May be convened with 425.
526. Cordilleran Tectonics
(3) For a description of course topics see 426. Graduate-level requirements include final
report concerning some aspect of the tectonic evolution of western North America. May be
convened with 426.
527. Orogenic Systems (3) 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.
528. Geologic Characteristics of
Ore Occurrence (3) Geological, geochemical and geophysical signatures of ore
occurrence at the scales of tectonic settings, provinces, districts, and mines. Field
trips. P, CR, 446/546.
530. Chemical Evolution of the
Earth (3) For a description of course topics see 430. Graduate-level requirements will
include an additional paper. (Identical with PTYS 530). May be convened with 430.
531. Hydrogeology (4)
(Identical with HWR 531, which is home). May be convened with 431.
532. Introduction to Seismology
(3-5) For a description of course topics see 432. Graduate-level requirements include a
term paper. P, MATH 254, or consent of instructor. May be convened with 432.
533. Mine Investment Analysis (3)
For a description of course topics see 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 433.
535. Advanced Subsurface
Hydrology (3) (Identical with HWR 535, which is home).
536. Ground Water Resource
Evaluation (3) Fees. (Identical with HWR 536, which is home).
537. Economics of Mineral
Resource Development and Production (3) For a description of course topics see 437.
Graduate-level requirements include an additional term project on an approved topic. May
be convened with 437. P, ECON 201a or 210 or equivalent.
538. Biogeography (3)
(Identical with ECOL 538, which is home). May be convened with 438.
539. Analytical Methods in
Geophysics (3) Transform theory, spectral analysis, asymptotic series, special
functions, probability. Applications to geophysical problems. P, MATH 422b.
540. Geodynamics and
Paleomagnetism (3) [Rpt.] For a description of course topics see 440. Graduate-level
requirements include a quantitative modeling project in some aspect of tectonics and a
publication-format paper. P, 20 units of geology, including 321, 3 units geophysics, MATH
254; consult with department before enrolling. May be convened with 440.
541. Soil Genesis (3)
(Identical with SWES 541, which is home).
542. Ore Deposit Petrology
(3) Orthomagmatic, porphyry base metal, skarn, and leached capping lithologic-mineralogic
studies by petrographic microscope, electron probe, and advanced techniques. 1R, 6L. P,
425/525 or CR, 646a.
544. Advanced Physical
Sedimentology (3) 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. Field trips. P, 302, MATH
254 or consent of instructor. Change prerequisites abd add convening
statement: P, 203, MATH 254 or consent of instructor. May be convened with 444. Spring '98
546. Economic Mineral Deposits
(3) GRD For a description of course topics see 446. Graduate-level requirements include an
independent study project. P, 209, 321. May be convened with 446.
547. Industrial Minerals and
Rocks (3) For a description of course topics see 447. Graduate-level requirements
include a term paper. P, 446. May be convened with 447.
548. Geophysical Exploration and
Engineering (3) (Identical with G EN 548, which is home). May be convened with 448.
549. Mineral Exploration (3)
(Identical with G EN 549, which is home). May be convened with 449.
550. Geomorphology (4) For a
description of course topics see 450. Graduate-level requirements include panel
leaderships on environmental discussion sessions, and additional lab exercise questions.
3R, 3L. P, 101, 103. (Identical with ARL 550). May be convened with 450.
552. Strategies in Environmental
Hydro-geochemistry (3) For a description of course topics see 452. Graduate-level
requirements include a term paper regarding some aspect of a major course topic. 2R, 3L.
May be convened with 452.
553. Glacial and Quaternary
Geology (3) For a description of course topics see 453. Graduate-level requirements
include an independent research project or term paper in publication format. P, 102, 104.
May be convened with 453.
554. Evolution of Planetary
Surfaces (3) (Identical with PTYS 554, which is home).
555. Remote Sensing of Planetary
Surfaces (3) (Identical with PTYS 555, which is home).
556. Thrust Belts and
Synorogenic Sediments (3) For a description of course topics see 456. Graduate-level
requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of the course topic.
Field trip. P, 302 or equivalent. May be convened with 456.
558. Geochronology (3) For a
description of course topics see 458. Graduate students will be required to present
projects at the end of the semester. May be convened with 458.
559. Thermochronology (3)
For description of course topics see 459. Graduate students will be required to present
projects at the end of the semester. May be convened with 459.
560. Electrical Exploration
Methods (3) (Identical with G EN 560, which is home).
561. Paleoindian Origins (3)
(Identical with ANTH 561, which is home).
562. Introduction to Quaternary
Ecology (3) For a description of course topics see 462. Graduate-level requirements
include a term paper in publication format. Field trip. P, 101. May be convened with 462.
563. Environmental Isotope
Hydrology and Low Temperature Geochemistry (3) Theory and application of light
stable and cosmogenic isotopes to hydrological and paleoenvironmental problems.
Radiometric dating of ground water. (Identical with HWR 563).
564. Introduction to
Dendrochronology (4) For a description of course topics see 464. Graduate-level
requirements include a research paper reviewing critically some aspect of
dendrochronology. 2R, 4L. Field trips. (Identical with ANTH 564 and WS M 564). May be
convened with 464.
565. Phylogenetic Biology
(3) (Identical with ECOL 565, which is home). May be convened with 465.
567. Inverse Problems in
Geophysics (3) Linear and nonlinear inverse theory, including least squares,
generalized and maximum likelihood methods. P, MATH 422b. (Identical with ATMO 567 and
PTYS 567).
568. Advanced Seismology (3)
Computational techniques in seismology. The application of synthetic seismograms to model
source processes and complex structure. P, 432/532; MATH 422b.
569. Seismic Data Processing
(3) For a description of course topics see 469. Graduate-level requirements include a
special research project. P or CR, 434, MATH 422a. May be convened with 469.
571. Terrestrial Planets (3)
(Identical with PTYS 571, which is home).
572. Global Biogeochemical
Cycles (3) (Identical with GC 572, which is home).
573. Geology and the Urban
Environment (3) For a description of course topics see 473. Graduate-level
requirements include a research paper on a topic related to geologic hazards but not
covered in lectures. 2R, 3L. All-day field trips. (Identical with PLAN 573). May be
convened with 473.
576A - 576B Analysis of Biological
Diversification (3-2) [Rpt./1] (Identical with ECOL 576a-576b, which is home). May be
convened with 476a-476b.
578. Global Change (3) For a
description of course topics see 478. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth
research paper on a topic selected by the student and instructor. P, graduate standing;
introductory course work in biological and physical sciences. (Identical with ECOL 578,
GEOG 578, HWR 578 and RNR 578). May be convened with 478.
581. Quaternary Palynology and
Plant Macrofossils (2-4) For a description of course topics see 481. (Identical with
ANTH 581). May be convened with 481.
582. Paleoclimatology (3)
For a description of course topics see 482. Graduate-level requirements include an
additional research project. May be convened with 482.
583. Physical Geochemistry
(3) 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 125a-125b, or 124, MATH 119 and/or consult with department before
enrolling. (Identical with PTYS 583).
588. Soil Geochemistry (3)
For a description of course topics see 488. Graduate-level requirements include an
in-depth research paper project on a single aspect of the course topic. P, 101, 103, CHEM
103b and CHEM 104b. May be convened with 488.
589. Quaternary Geochronology (3)
For a description of course topics see 489. Graduate-level requirements include an
in-depth research paper project on a single aspect of the course topic. P, 101, 103, CHEM
103b and 104b. May be convened with 489.
590. Remote Sensing for the
Study of Planet Earth (3) (Identical with REM 590, which is home). May be convened
with 490.
595. Colloquium
a. Topics in Geosciences (1-3)
b. Global Climate Change (1-3) [Rpt./1] (Identical with ATMO 595b, which is home).
c. General Circulation Observation and Modeling (1-3) (Identical with ATMO 595c, which is home).
d. Technical Writing in Geosciences (1-3)
e. Dendrochronology: Physical Applications (3) [Rpt./2] (Identical with WS M 595e). Change course title and units to: Dendrochronology (1-4). Add repeatability: [Rpt./9 units]. Fall '98
f. Dendrochronology: Biological Applications (3) [Rpt./2] (Identical with WS M 595f).
g. Dendrochronology: Chronometric Applications (3) [Rpt./2] (Identical with WS M 595g).
596. Seminar
a. Mineralogy-Petrology-Geochemistry (1-4) [Rpt./6 units]
b. Economic Geology (1-4) [Rpt./6 units]
c. Geomorphology-Quaternary Geology (1-4) [Rpt./6 units]
d. Paleontology-Sedimentary Geology (1-4) [Rpt./6 units]
e. Structure-Tectonics (1-4) [Rpt./6 units]
f. Geophysics (1-4) [Rpt./6 units]
g. Dendrochronology (1-4) [Rpt./6 units]
h. Geosciences (1-4) [Rpt./6 units]
p. Macroevolution (2) [Rpt./6 units] (Identical with ECOL 596p, which is home). May be convened with 496p.
597. Workshop
b. Phylogenetic Inference (2) (Identical with ENTO 597b, which is home).
c. Dendrochronology (1-4) 3 or 6L. Field trips. May be convened with 497c. (Identical with ANTH 597c and WS M 597c).
646A - 646B Advanced Ore Deposit
Geology (4-4) Geology, characteristics and origins of ore deposits in igneous,
sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Laboratories include field trips, analytical
techniques, problem solving. 2R, 6L. P, 446/546, CHEM 480a or CR.
650. Problems in Geomorphology
(3) Application of quantitative methods to field problems. 2R, 3L. Field trips. P, 450.
651. Climatic Geomorphology
(3) Effects of climatic changes on geomorphic processes, landforms, and soils;
paleoclimatic and earthquake-hazards interpretations. 2R, 3L. Field trips.
652. Tectonic Geomorphology
(3) Effects of tectonic movements on geomorphic processes and landforms;
earthquake-hazards interpretations. Field trips. P, 450.