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GEOL 555 - Volcanoes & Ore Deposits

Examination of the role of volcanic rocks and processes in the generation of ore deposits.
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GEOL 553 - Metamorphic Petrology

Principles of metamorphism, including chemical equilibrium and thermodynamics of metamorphic reactions, geothermobarometery, origin and interpretation of zoned metamorphic minerals, pressure-temperature paths, and metamorphism of pelites, mafic, ultramafic and carbonate rocks. Additional subjects based on interest of the students.
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GEOL 552 - Igneous Petrology

Origin and evolution of magmas, emphasizing trace element and isotopic compositions and intensive properties as calculated from mineral compositions.
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GEOL 551 - Advanced Mineralogy

Crystallography, structure, and crystal chemistry of major silicate mineral groups.
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GEOL 550 - Environmental Soil Chemistry

Chemistry of soil systems at macroscopic and microscopic scales, examined from the perspective of scientists interested in environmental assessment and remediation.
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GEOL 546 - Isotope Geochemistry-Low Temp

Use of stable, radioactive, and radiogenic isotope systematics in geochronology and in investigation of the origins of fluid, sediment, and organic matters in low temperature settings.
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GEOL 545 - Isotope Geochemistry-High Temp

Use of stable and radioactive isotope systematics in geochronology in investigation of the origins of igneous and metamorphic rocks and in the study of tectonics.
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GEOL 540 - Principles of Glaciology

Geophysical problems involving ice in the environment and its role in global change. Topics include atmospheric ice, snow pack, glaciers, ice sheets, sea ice, permafrost, and ice age theories.
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GEOL 535 - Contaminant Hydrogeology

Principles, tools, and applications used to solve heavy metal, organic, and radionuclide groundwater contamination problems. Topics include regulations, mass transport, multiphase flow, transformation, retardation, and attenuation.
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GEOL 531 - Geoscience Data Analysis

Basic scientific computing skills in Python, and application of statistical and numerical modeling techniques to geoscientific problems.
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GEOL 530 - Geological Communications Lab

Designing and creating a variety of student-selected geological illustrations emphasizing maps and cross-sections.
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GEOL 525 - Petroleum Systems Analysis

Properties of petroleum; exploration methods; generation and migration of hydrocarbons, reservoirs, traps, and seals; sedimentary basin classification; energy resources. Extended field trip required.
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GEOL 521 - Borehole Geophysics & Geology

Applied well log analysis, including conventional and new techniques. Subsurface geology and lithology determined from many logs. Determining porosity, permeability, and fluid saturation with hydrology, and hydrocarbon applications.
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GEOL 504 R - Global Geology Field Studies

In-depth study of classic geologic localities, such as Hawaii, the Bahamas, and the Appalachians, preliminary to on-site field study.
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GEOL 502 - Job Search Strategies

Course will assist graduating students in identifying and connecting to potential employers.
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GEOL 500 - Business Career Essentials

Introduction for science, math, and statistics majors to careers in industry. Project planning, oral and written business presentations, business accounting, and technology readiness.
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