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GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (G EN)
120. Introduction to Earth Engineering (3) I (Identical with MN E 120, which is home).
199. Independent Study (1-6) [Rpt./]
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. P, CHEM 103A, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104A, CHEM 104B, GEOS 101, GEOS 103. (Identical with MN E 219).
299. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
299H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
330. Introduction to Remote Sensing (3) I (Identical with GEOG 330, which is home).
391. Preceptorship (1-4)
391H. Honors Preceptorship (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
397. Workshop
a. Teaching Educational Materials (1-3) [Rpt./] I II (Identical with MN E 397A, which is home).
399. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
402. Probability and Statistical Concepts in Geologic Media (3) 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.
407. Photogeology (3) II Use of aerial photographs in geologic mapping. 1R, 6L. 1.5ES, 1.5ED. P, GEOS 321. (Identical with GEOS 407). May be convened with G EN 507.
415. Rock Excavation (3) II (Identical with MN E 415, which is home). May be convened with G EN 515.
416. Field Studies in Geophysics (3) II Seismic, magnetic, electrical, and gravity exploration techniques. Field trip. 3ED. P, G EN 448 or G EN 548. (Identical with GEOS 416). May be convened with G EN 516.
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, field trips. 3R. 2ES, 1ED. P, C E 340. May be convened with G EN 524.
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.
426. Health and Safety in Mining (1) I (Identical with MN E 426, which is home). May be convened with G EN 526.
427. Geomechanics (3-4) I (Identical with MN E 427, which is home). May be convened with G EN 527.
445. Fundamentals of Geostatistics (3) [Rpt./ 1] II (Identical with MN E 445, which is home). May be convened with G EN 545.
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. 3R. 2ES, 1ED. P, PHYS 141, PHYS 242, MATH 223. (Identical with GEOS 448). May be convened with G EN 548.
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.
457. Applied Geomechanics (3) II (Identical with MN E 457, which is home).
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. P, introductory courses in computer programming, math, and earth science. May be convened with G EN 570.
490. Remote Sensing for the Study of Planet Earth (3) II (Identical with REM 490, which is home). May be convened with G EN 590.
498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II
498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2]
499. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]
499H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
502. Probability and Statistical Concepts in Geologic Media (3) 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. Change units to (3-4). Fall 99
503. Rock Mass Joint Geometry Modeling (3) II [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, G EN 402, SIE 270.
505. Applied Multispectral Imagery (3) II Application of image processing to mineral exploration, engineering geology, ground-water location, and pollution monitoring. P, G EN 407. (Identical with GEOS 505).
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.
515. Rock Excavation (3) II (Identical with MN E 515, which is home). May be convened with G EN 415.
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.
522. Well Logging Interpretation (3) II 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, HWR 522).
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.
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.
526. Health and Safety in Mining (1) I (Identical with MN E 526, which is home). May be convened with G EN 426.
527. Geomechanics (3-4) I (Identical with MN E 527, which is home). May be convened with G EN 427.
529. Rock Slope Analyses and Design (3) I (Identical with MN E 529, which is home).
537. Developments in Rock Mechanics (2) I (Identical with MN E 537, which is home).
545. Fundamentals of Geostatistics (3) II (Identical with MN E 545, which is home). May be convened with G EN 445.
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.
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.
550. Earthquake Engineering (3) I 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) II (Identical with C E 551, which is home).
557. Applied Geomechanics (3) II (Identical with MN E 557, which is home). May be convened with G EN 457.
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).
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.
580. The Mechanics of Fracture in Rock and Other Brittle Materials (3) II (Identical with MN E 580, which is home).
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.
696. Seminar
a. Research (1-3) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II (Identical with MN E 696A).
699. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
900. Research (1-4) [Rpt./]
910. Thesis (1-6) [Rpt./]
920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]
930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]