GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (G EN)
120. Mineral Resources, Geotechnology and the Environment (3) (Identical
with MN E 120, which is home).
219. Mineralogy and Petrology for Engineers (3) 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. P, CHEM 103a-103b, 104a-104b, GEOS 101, 103. (Identical with MN E
219).
330. Introduction to Remote Sensing (3) (Identical with GEOG 330, which
is home).
402. Probability and Statistical Concepts in Geologic Media (3)
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 several statistical packages.
3R, 3L. 3ES, 1ED. P, MATH 223. (Identical with MN E 402). May be convened with
502.
407. Photogeology (3) Use of aerial photographs in geologic mapping. 1R,
6L. 1.5ES, 1.5ED. P, GEOS 321. (Identical with GEOS 407). May be convened with
507.
415. Rock Excavation (3) (Identical with MN E 415, which is home). May
be convened with 515.
416. Field Studies in Geophysics (3) Seismic, magnetic, electrical, and
gravity exploration techniques. Field trips. 3ED. P, 448 or 548. (Identical with
GEOS 416). May be convened with 516.
424. Fundamentals of Geotechnics (3) Properties of natural geologic
deposits; principles of hemispherical projections and rock joint surveys;
engineering solutions to problems of soil and rock slope stability, foundation
stability and earth retaining structures. 2R, 3L. 2ES, 1ED. P, C E 340. May be
convened with 524.
425. Geotechnical Investigations (3) 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 525.
426. Health and Safety in Mining (1) (Identical with MN E 426, which is
home). May be convened with 526.
427. Geomechanics (3-4) (Identical with MN E 427, which is home). May be
convened with 527.
445. Fundamentals of Geostatistics (3) [Rpt./6 units] (Identical with MN
E 445, which is home). May be convened with 545.
448. Geophysical Exploration and Engineering (3) Principles of gravity,
magnetic, seismic and electrical exploration; acquisition and interpretation of
data to define geologic structure and evaluate resources. 3R. 2ES, 1ED. P, PHYS
141, 242, MATH 223. (Identical with GEOS 448). May be convened with 548.
449. Mineral Exploration (3) Analysis of guides and techniques leading
to location and delineation of mineral deposits. 1ES, 2ED. P, GEOS 209.
(Identical with GEOS 449 and MN E 449). May be convened with 549.
457. Applied Geomechanics (3) (Identical with MN E 457, which is home).
May be convened with 547.
470. Computer Methods in Geological Engineering (3) 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. P, introductory courses in computer programming, math, and earth
science. May be convened with 570.
490. Remote Sensing for the Study of Planet Earth (3) (Identical with
REM 490, which is home). May be convened with 590.
502. Probability and Statistical Concepts in Geologic Media (3) For a
description of course topics see 402. Graduate-level requirements include an
in-depth term paper on an application. P, MATH 223. (Identical with MN E 502).
May be convened with 402.
503. Rock Mass Joint Geometry Modeling (3) [Rpt./1] 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.
2R, 3L. P, 402, SIE 270.
505. Applied Multispectral Imagery (3) Application of image processing
to mineral exploration, engineering geology, ground-water location, and
pollution monitoring. P, 407. (Identical with GEOS 505).
507. Photogeology (3) For a description of course topics see 407.
Graduate-level requirements include completion of an advanced project involving
photo interpretation and field mapping. P, GEOS 321. (Identical with GEOS 507).
May be convened with 407.
515. Rock Excavation (3) (Identical with MN E 515, which is home). May
be convened with 415.
516. Field Studies in Geophysics (3) For a description of course topics
see 416. Graduate-level requirements include additional project work requiring a
more in-depth analysis. Field trips. P, 448 or 548. (Identical with GEOS 516).
May be convened with 416.
522. Well Logging Interpretation (3) Basic well logging theory.
Fundamentals of quantitative formation evaluation. Detailed investigation of
aspects of well logging applicable to student's research interests. P, consult
department before enrolling. (Identical with GEOS 522 and HWR 522).
524. Fundamentals of Geotechnics (3) For a description of course topics
see 424. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on an
assigned topic. P, C E 340. May be convened with 424.
525. Geotechnical Investigations (3) For a description of course topics
see 425. Graduate-level requirements include a research project. May be convened
with 425.
526. Health and Safety in Mining (1) (Identical with MN E 526, which is
home). May be convened with 426.
527. Geomechanics (3-4) (Identical with MN E 527, which is home). May be
convened with 427.
529. Rock Slope Analyses and Design (3) (Identical with MN E 529, which
is home).
537. Developments in Rock Mechanics (2) (Identical with MN E 537, which
is home).
545. Fundamentals of Geostatistics (3) [Rpt./6 units] (Identical with MN
E 545, which is home). May be convened with 445.
548. Geophysical Exploration and Engineering (3) For a description of
course topics see 448. Graduate-level requirements include a special research
project collecting and interpreting geophysical field data. P, PHYS 141, 241,
MATH 223. (Identical with GEOS 548). May be convened with 448.
549. Mineral Exploration (3) For a description of course topics see 449.
Graduate-level requirements include a research report. P, GEOS 209. (Identical
with GEOS 549 and MN E 549). May be convened with 449.
550. Earthquake Engineering (3) Applied course in earthquake causes and
effects, integrating the fields of seismology, engineering, and seismic geology.
P, MATH 254.
551. Probabilistic Methods in Geotechnical Engineering (3) (Identical
with C E 551, which is home).
557. Fundamentals of Geomechanics (4) (Identical with MN E 557, which is
home). Change course title, units to: Applied
Geomechanics. Add convening statement: May be convened with 457. Spring '98
560. Electrical Exploration Methods (3) Electrical properties of
minerals and rocks, resistivity and resistivity exploration, induced
polarization and complex resistivity, magneto-telluric methods, and
electromagnetic prospecting methods. P, 421, 448. Consult department before
enrolling. (Identical with GEOS 560).
570. Computer Methods in Geological Engineering (3) For a description of
course topics see 470. Graduate-level requirements include an additional
advanced research project. P, introductory courses in computer programming,
math, and earth science. May be convened with 470.
580. The Mechanics of Fracture in Rock and Other Brittle Materials (3)
(Identical with MN E 580, which is home).
587. Applied Neural Network Computing (3) 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 programming language.
696. Seminar
a. Research (1-3) [Rpt.] (Identical with MN E 696a).