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    Dr. Thomas E. Brady,
    Dean
    Dr. Larry P. Jones,
    Associate Dean
    Dr. Pablo Arenaz,
    Associate Dean for
    Entering Students
    Dr. Jorge A. Lopez,
    Assistant Dean Bell Hall, Room 100
    Phone: (915) 747-5536
    Fax: (915) 747-6807
    E-mail: science@utep.edu

  • Geological Sciences
    101C Geology Bldg.
    Phone: (915) 747-5501
    E-mail: mail@geo.utep.edu

    CHAIRPERSON: Kate C. Miller
    PROFESSOR EMERITUS: Robert F. Roy
    PROFESSORS: Clark, Doser, Hoffer, Keller, LeMone, Pingitore, Schmidt
    ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS: Anthony, Cornell, Goodell, Miller
    ASSISTANT PROFESSORS: Andronicos, Langford, Schulze-Makuch

    Baccalaureate Degrees

    The department of Geological Sciences offers both the BA and BS degrees in Geological Sciences and the BS in Geophysics and Earth Science. The BS in Earth Science degree includes the opportunity to obtain a concentration in Secondary Teacher Certification.

    BS in Geological Sciences

    The requirement to obtain the BS in Geological Sciences consists of the general College of Science requirements plus the following specific requirements:
    Major (a minimum of 42 semester hours including 26 semester hours of upper-division course work): GEOL 1301- GEOL 1101 (or GEOL 1303), GEOL 1302- GEOL 1102 (or GEOL 1304), GEOL 2411, GEOL 2412, GEOL 3315, GEOL 3420, GEOL 3423, GEOL 3325, and GEOL 4665 plus 6 to 8 additional semester hours in geology or geophysics at the senior level. Only 3 of these 6 to 8 units may be from Senior Thesis or Directed Study.
    Minor: Acceptable minors are Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics.
    Other: CHEM 1305- CHEM 1105, CHEM 1306- CHEM 1106, CS 1401 or CS 1420; MATH 1312, PHYS 2410- PHYS 1120, and PHYS 2411- PHYS 1121 are required.

    Environmental Geoscience

    The department offers a group of courses designed for geological sciences or geophysics majors planning careers in the environmental field. When used to fulfill the elective requirements in geological sciences called for in these majors, these courses will provide the graduate with a strong contemporary background in those areas most critical to environmental investigations and problem solving. These courses include GEOL 4316 (Geochemistry), GEOL 4380 (Environmental Geology and Geophysics), GEOP 4334 (Exploration Geophysics: Non-seismic Methods), and GEOL 4399 (Senior Thesis).

    BS in Geophysics

    The requirement to obtain the BS in Geophysics consists of the general College of Science requirements plus the following specific requirements:
    Major (a minimum of 40 semester hours including 30 semester hours of upper-division course work): GEOL 1301- GEOL 1101 (or GEOL 1303), GEOL 1302- GEOL 1102 (or GEOL 1304), GEOL 2411, GEOL 3315, GEOL 3423, GEOL 3325, GEOL 4665, GEOP 4332, GEOP 4334, plus 8 semester hours of upper-division course work in computer science, engineering, geological sciences, mathematics, physics.
    Minor (19 semester hours including nine semester hours of upper-division course work): A Physics minor is required, consisting of PHYS 2410- PHYS 2411, PHYS 1120- PHYS 1121, PHYS 3351, PHYS 4328, and PHYS 4341.
    Other: CHEM 1305- CHEM 1105, CHEM 1306- CHEM 1106; CS 1401 or CS 1420; MATH 1312, MATH 2313, MATH 2326, and MATH 4336 are required.

    BS in Earth Science

    This degree is designed primarily for students seeking Secondary Teacher Certification, not those wishing to be professional geologists or planning to continue their education in the field. The requirement to obtain the BS in Earth Science consists of the general College of Science requirements plus the following specific requirements:
    Major (a minimum of 36 semester hours including 21 semester hours of upper-division course work): GEOL 1301- GEOL 1101 (or GEOL 1303), GEOL 1302- GEOL 1102 (or GEOL 1304); GEOL 2411 or GEOL 3405; GEOL 3420 (or GEOL 3380); GEOL 3355; GEOG 3306, ASTR 1307- ASTR 1107, and upper-division courses in geological sciences as needed to meet the 36-hour major requirement.
    Minor: Secondary Education is the recommended minor. Other minors may be selected with consultation with the undergraduate advisor from biology, chemistry, mathematics, or physics.
    Other: CHEM 1305- CHEM 1105 and CHEM 1306- CHEM 1106 are required. If chemistry is the minor, BIOL 1305- BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1306- BIOL 1108; or PHYS 1403- PHYS 1404 (or PHYS 2410- PHYS 2411) may be used as the additional science.
    Secondary Education Concentration: This concentration requires a minor in secondary education. Biology or chemistry is recommended as the 12-semester hour supporting field. If chemistry is not the supporting field, the required CHEM 1305- CHEM 1105, CHEM 1306- CHEM 1106 may be used as the second science. Otherwise, (1) BIOL 1305- BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1306- BIOL 1108; or (2) PHYS 1403- PHYS 1404 (or PHYS 2410- PHYS 2411) may be used as the additional science.

    BA in Geological Sciences

    See the College of Liberal Arts section of this catalog for the general requirements for the BA degree. The specific courses required for the major are (a minimum of 30 semester hours including 20 semester hours of upper-division course work) GEOL 1301- GEOL 1101 (or GEOL 1303), GEOL 1302- GEOL 1102 (or GEOL 1304), GEOL 2412, GEOL 3405 (or GEOL 2411 and GEOL 3315), GEOL 3380 (or GEOL 3420), GEOL 3355 (or GEOL 3423), GEOL 3325, plus a minimum of 6 hours of additional upper-division GEOL courses. MATH 1508 is required and other science courses must included two of the following: CHEM 1305- CHEM 1105, PHYS 1403 (or PHYS 2410), BIOL 1305- BIOL 1107.

    Minor in Geology

    A minor in geology requires GEOL 1301- GEOL 1101 (or GEOL 1303), GEOL 1302- GEOL 1102 (or GEOL 1304), GEOL 2412, and an additional minimum of 6 to 8 upper-division semester hours selected from GEOL 2411 and GEOL 3315 (or GEOL 3405), GEOL 3420 (or GEOL 3380), GEOL 3423 (or GEOL 3355), GEOP 4332 (or GEOP 4334).

    "C" Rule

    Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses taken within the Department of Geological Sciences that are used to satisfy the above Geology and Geophysics degree requirements. Continuation in sequence courses (such as GEOL 3315) after receiving a "D" in one of these courses is permitted with permission of the instructor. A student receiving a grade of "D" in a required course must repeat the course at its earliest offering. Students receiving consecutive grades of "D" will not be allowed to continue sequence courses until grades of "C" or better have been earned in the appropriate courses. A minimum GPA of 2.0 must be achieved in required science courses taken outside the Geological Sciences department.

    Departmental Research

    All undergraduate students are encouraged to complete a research experience. The preferred option is completion of a Senior's Thesis ( GEOL 4399). However, an appropriate Directed Study ( GEOL 4166- GEOL 4366 or GEOP 4167- GEOP 4367) or Undergraduate Research ( GEOL 4189- GEOL 4389) course also fulfills this requirement.

    Departmental Honors in Geology or Geophysics

    The main requirements for Departmental Honors in Geology or Geophysics will be the satisfactory completion of a Senior Thesis based upon research in geology or geophysics, maintenance of a 3.25 GPA or better until graduation, and the presentation of a seminar on the thesis topic. The research will be carried out under the direction of a member of the faculty of the Department of Geological Sciences. The satisfactory completion of the Senior Thesis will be judged by the thesis-research director and the Departmental Honors Committee. Policies and procedures of the Honors degree will be administered by the Departmental Honors Committee. Departmental Honors may be awarded with or without other University honors.

    Geography (GEOG)

    1106 Laboratory for Geography 1306 (0-2)

    Required for minors in geography and students who select the geography option to fulfill the natural science component of the University Core Curriculum. It is optional to all other students. GEOL 1106 may be taken concurrently with GEOG 1306. Laboratory fee required.

    1306 Physical Geography (3-0)
    (Common Course Number GEOG 1301) Introduction to features and processes of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere, with emphasis on spatial (distribution) patterns, and interactions between the four earth realms and human activities. The course culminates in a discussion of global environmental regions. Required of all minors in geography. Minors should take GEOG 1106 concurrently.

    1310 Cultural Geography (3-0)
    (Common Course Number GEOG 1302) Introduction to cultural elements, their spatial distribution, and their interrelationship to the physical environment. This course is identical to ANTH 1310.

    General Prerequisite: Junior standing for all upper-division courses.

    3306 Weather and Climate (3-0)
    Study of the components of weather, weather processes, and measurement, climate elements and control factors; geographic classification of climates and natural vegetation on the earth's surface. Prerequisite: GEOG 1306 or GEOL 1303 or GEOL 1301 or instructor approval.

    3312 Geography of Latin America (3-0)
    Study of the physical and cultural features which characterize the economic, social, and political geography of Latin America. Prerequisites: GEOG 1306 and GEOG 1310, or instructor approval.

    4307 Geography of Arid Lands (3-0)
    A study of the physical complexes of the world's dry regions. Salient factors emphasized include climate, land forms, water, soils, natural vegetation, and various aspects of human occupance. Prerequisite: GEOG 1306 or GEOG 1310 or GEOL 1303 or instructor approval. GEOG 3306 recommended.

    Geology (GEOL)

    1101 Laboratory for Geology 1301 (0-2)
    (Common Course Number GEOL 1103) Concurrent enrollment in GEOL 1301 suggested. Laboratory fee required.

    1102 Laboratory for Geology 1302 (0-3)
    (Common Course Number GEOL 1104) Prerequisite: GEOL 1101. Concurrent enrollment in GEOL 1302 suggested. Laboratory fee required.

    1301 Introduction to Physical Geology (3-0)
    (Common Course Number GEOL 1303) An introductory study of the earth's composition, structure, and internal and external processes. Concurrent enrollment in laboratory ( GEOL 1101) suggested but not required. A student may not receive credit for both GEOL 1301 and GEOL 1303.

    1302 Introduction to Historical Geology (3-0)
    (Common Course Number GEOL 1304) An integrated study of the geologic history of the earth with a consideration of the history of life as documented by the fossil record. Concurrent enrollment in laboratory ( GEOL 1102) suggested but not required. A student may not receive credit for both GEOL 1302 and GEOL 1304. Prerequisite: GEOL 1301.

    1303 Principles of Earth Sciences (2-2)
    (Common Course Number GEOL 1301) Study of the earth as a planet. A survey of the physical processes operating in the atmosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. Includes an introduction to meteorology, physical geology, soils, and vegetation. Concurrent laboratory enrollment is required. A student may not receive credit for both GEOL 1303 and GEOL 1301. Laboratory fee required.

    1304 Principles of Earth Sciences (2-2)
    (Common Course Number GEOL 1302) Study of the earth as a planet. A survey of earth history as interpreted from and exhibited by plants, animals, rocks, and minerals; a study of the earth in space; a survey of the physical processes operating in the hydrosphere. Includes an introduction to historical geology, astronomy, physiography, and oceanography. Concurrent laboratory enrollment is required. A student may not receive credit for both GEOL 1304 and GEOL 1302. Prerequisite: GEOL 1303. Laboratory fee required.

    2314 Geological Microscopy (2-3)
    Study of rock-forming minerals and crystals with the petrographic microscope. Prerequisite: GEOL 2411. Laboratory fee required.

    2411 Mineralogy and Petrology (3-3)
    (Common Course Number GEOL 2409) Study of the crystallography, physical properties, classification, and identification of rock-forming minerals and ores. Prerequisite: CHEM 1305 with a grade of "C" or better. Laboratory fee required.

    2412 Geoscience Processes (3-3)
    Field-oriented, problem-solving studies emphasizing field identification of rocks; study of landforms and processes that create them and the use of maps, aerial photographs, and satellite imagery. Emphasis on developing observational and analytical skills and the use of multiple working hypotheses. Prerequisites: (1) GEOL 1301, GEOL 1101, GEOL 1302, GEOL 1102 or (2) GEOL 1303 and GEOL 1304.

    General Prerequisite: Junior standing for all upper-division courses. All required lower-division courses in the major should be completed with a "C" or better in order to enroll in upper-division courses in the major. Some upper-division courses may be applied toward graduate degrees; consult the Graduate Studies Catalog for the listing of these courses.

    3311 Geology of El Paso (2-3)
    An introduction to the stratigraphy, tectonicic p history, paleontology, and geomorphology and geoscience-related environmental issues of the El Paso area. Lectures will stress use of basic geologic principles to develop understanding of the geologic processes which have shaped the area. Laboratory will consist of a series of field trips during the semester. Students whose degree plans require GEOL 4665 may use this course for elective credit only. Prerequisites: (1) GEOL 1303 and GEOL 1304 or (2) GEOL 1301 and GEOL 1302. Laboratory fee required.

    3315 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (2-3)
    Petrogenesis of igneous and metamorphic rocks, including the thermodynamics and physical properties of minerals and metals and the petrography of samples in thin-section. Prerequisites: GEOL 2411 and CHEM 1305. MATH 1411 recommended. Laboratory fee required.

    3321 Geology for Engineers (2-3)
    The principles of physical geology and their practical applications to civil engineering. This course cannot be counted as a required upper-level course in Geology. Prerequisite: Junior standing in engineering or instructor's approval. Laboratory fee required.

    3325 Sedimentology (2-3)
    An introduction to sedimentary processes, environments, and deposits. Ancient deposits and modern analogs are examined in the field. Laboratory work will introduce techniques for the study of sediments and sedimentary rocks. Prerequisite: GEOL 2411 or instructor approval. Laboratory fee required.

    3330 Applied Geomorphology (2-3)
    An introduction to the genesis of landforms and the processes that shape the earth's surface. Geomorphic data are applied to solving environmental problems. Topics include earth surface processes, internal forces, climate and climatic change, weathering, mass movement and erosion, channels and stream channel evolution, drainage basins, fluvial landforms, coastal landforms, arid landforms, and glacial landforms. Prerequisite: GEOL 2314. Laboratory fee required.

    3340 Vulcanology (3-0)
    A study of the origin, eruption patterns, and products of volcanoes. Discussion of thermal energy resources. Students whose degree plans require GEOL 4665 may use this course for elective credit only. Prerequisite: GEOL 1301 or GEOL 1303 or GEOL 3321.

    3345 Planetary Geology (3-0)
    A survey of the composition, evolution, and geologic features of planetary bodies in the solar system. Heavy use is made of resources on the Internet. Prerequisites: (1) GEOL 1301- GEOL 1101 (or GEOL 1303) or (2) GEOL 3405 or (3) GEOL 3321.

    3350 Oceanography (3-0)
    Introduction to submarine geology, physical and chemical oceanography, marine organisms, marine resources, shore processes, and methods of marine technology. Students whose degree plans require GEOL 4665 may use this course for elective credit only. Prerequisite: GEOL 1301 or GEOL 1303 or GEOL 3321.

    3355 Structure of the Earth (2-3)
    An introduction to geological and geophysical methods employed to study the structure of the earth. Structures at all scales will be studied. The emphasis will be on how plate tectonics operates to form the structures we see at the surface and how we delineate deep structures. Students whose degree plans require GEOL 4665 may use this course for elective credit only. Prerequisite: GEOL 1301 or GEOL 1303 or GEOL 3321. Laboratory fee required.

    3359 Minerals, Economics and the Environment (3-0)
    Geological characteristics and classification of metallic, non-metallic, and fuel resources. Economic factors and problems related to development. Students whose degree plans require GEOL 4665 may use this course for elective credit only. Prerequisites: (1) GEOL 1301 and GEOL 1101 (or GEOL 1303) or (2) GEOL 3405 or (3) GEOL 3321.

    3360 Geology and the Environment (3-0)
    A study of the applications of the science of geology to the problems of urban development and environmental control. Prerequisite: GEOL 1301 or GEOL 1303 or GEOL 3321 or instructor approval. For non-majors.

    3380 Fossils (2-3)
    Survey of the evolution of ancient life on earth and the consideration of the practical application of fossils as time and environmental indicators as revealed by the rock record. Not open to students whose degree plans require GEOL 4665. Prerequisite: GEOL 1302 or GEOL 1304. Laboratory fee required.

    3405 Rocks and Minerals (2-6)
    Hand specimen, microscopic, and field study of the common rock-forming minerals; and of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Prerequisites: (1) GEOL 1303, (2) GEOL 1301 and GEOL 1101, or (3) instructor approval. Laboratory fee required.

    3420 Invertebrate Paleontology (3-3)
    A survey of the classification, paleoecology, and stratigraphic distribution of fossil invertebrates. Prerequisites: (1) GEOL 1302 and GEOL 1102 or (2) GEOL 1304 or (3) GEOL 3405 or instructor approval. Laboratory fee required.

    3423 Structural Geology (3-6)
    An introduction to the recognition, description, and analysis of deformed rocks, spanning the spectrum from microscopic structures to mountain belts and plate tectonics. Geometric and stereographic analysis of map-scale structures. Introduction to stress, strain, and constitutive laws for rocks. Processes of rock deformation including folding, fracturing, and grain-scale processes. Correlation of structural styles with tectonic environments. Prerequisites: (1) GEOL 1301- GEOL 1101 and GEOL 1302- GEOL 1102, and GEOL 2412, or (2) GEOL 1303 and GEOL 1304, and GEOL 2412, or (3) instructor approval. PHYS 2410 recommended. Fees required.

    4155 Vertebrate Paleontology Techniques (0-3)
    Collection, preservation, identification, and curation of vertebrate fossils. This course is identical to ZOOL 4155. Prerequisite: GEOL 4354. GEOL 4354 may be taken concurrently with GEOL 4155. Laboratory fee required.

    4157 Advanced Vertebrate Paleontology Techniques (0-3)
    Collection, preservation, identification, and curation of vertebrate fossils. This course is identical to ZOOL 4157. Prerequisite: GEOL 4356. GEOL 4356 may be taken concurrently with GEOL 4157. Laboratory fee required.

    4166 Directed Study, Geology (0-0-1)

    4266 Directed Study, Geology (0-0-2)

    4366 Directed Study, Geology (0-0-3)
    Directed study problems in geology; hours and subjects to be arranged with each student; for undergraduate students who wish to do special work on a special problem. No student may receive credit for more than six hours of directed study work. Application of a directed study towards required upper division elective hours in the major is subject to prior approval by the departmental undergraduate studies committee. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

    4189 Research in Geological Sciences (0-0-1)

    4289 Research in Geological Sciences (0-0-2)

    4389 Research in Geological Sciences (0-0-3)
    This course provides undergraduates with a research experience working with a faculty mentor. It cannot be used to satisfy minimum degree requirements. Grade of S or U. Requires advising from an instructor.

    4315 Topics in Geological Sciences (3-0)
    Study of topics in fields such as structural geology, environmental geosciences, economic geology, paleontology, petrology, and geochemistry. May be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

    4316 Geochemistry (3-0)
    Low-Temperature aqueous geochemistry emphasizing the chemistry and chemical processes in ground and surface water important as water supplies or supporting important ecosystems, rock- and soil-fluid interactions important in determining water chemistry, and waste-rock-fluid system chemistry and processes. Prerequisites: CHEM 1305 and CHEM 1306.

    4354 Paleozoic and Mesozoic Vertebrate Paleontology (3-0)
    Study of evolution, biologic history, biostratigraphy, and classification of Paleozoic and Mesozoic vertebrates with emphasis on the lower vertebrates with an introduction to early mammalian development. This course is identical to ZOOL 4354. Prerequisites: (1) GEOL 1302 and GEOL 1102 (or GEOL 1304), (2) ZOOL 2406 (or BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1108), or (3) instructor approval; GEOL 4155. GEOL 4155 may be taken concurrently with GEOL 4354.

    4356 Cenozoic Vertebrate Paleontology (3-0)
    Study of the evolution, biologic history, biostratigraphy, and classification of the Cenozoic vertebrates with major emphasis on the mammals. This course is identical to ZOOL 4356. Prerequisites: (1) GEOL 1302 and GEOL 1102 (or GEOL 1304), (2) ZOOL 2406 (or BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1108), or (3) instructor approval; GEOL 4157. GEOL 4157 may be taken concurrently with GEOL 4356.

    4362 Stratigraphy (2-3)
    A study of the fundamental principles of stratigraphy with special emphasis on the stratigraphy of Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. Prerequisites: (1) GEOL 3325 and GEOL 3420 or (2) instructor approval. Laboratory fee required.

    4380 Environmental Geology and Geophysics (2-4)
    Geology and geophysics applied to environmental studies with emphasis on site characterization. Subjects include surficial processes, tectonic processes, general hydrology, soils data collection and analysis. Prerequisite: GEOL 3423 or GEOL 3321 or instructor approval. Laboratory fee required.

    4383 General Hydrogeology (3-0)
    An introduction to the hydrosphere, which consists of surface water, groundwater, and water in the atmosphere. Topics include evaporation, transpiration, weather and climate, precipitation, runoff, flooding, infiltration, groundwater migration in the vadose and phreatic zones, regional groundwater flow, fluid mechanics, water quality, and applications other geologic disciplines. Prerequisite: GEOL 2411 or GEOL 3321.

    4384 Nuclear Waste Disposal (3-0)
    Examination of the problems involved in the control of nuclear waste. Characterization, treatment, shipping, and permanent disposal of the nuclear waste will be discussed. The problems of decontamination, decommissioning, and site restoration, as well as quality assurance and control of nuclear waste, will be examined. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in the College of Science or the College of Engineering or instructor approval.

    4399 Senior's Thesis (0-0-3)
    Guided program of research culminating in the writing of a senior thesis.

    4665 Field Geology (Summer Field Course) (0-0-32)
    A six-week summer course in field geology. The work will include preparation of topographic and geologic maps, cross-sections, columnar sections, and detailed structural studies of areas embracing both sedimentary and igneous rocks; plane table and aerial photo mapping techniques will be used. A report will be required of each student. Thirty-two hours of field work per week. Prerequisites: GEOL 3315, GEOL 3420, and GEOL 3423. Transportation fee varies.

    Geophysics (GEOP)

    General Prerequisite: Junior standing for all upper-division courses. All required lower-division courses in the major should be completed with a grade of "C" or better in order to enroll in upper-division courses in the major. Some upper-division courses may be applied toward graduate degrees; consult the Graduate Studies Catalog for the listing of these courses.

    4167 Directed Study, Geophysics (0-0-1)

    4267 Directed Study, Geophysics (0-0-2)

    4367 Directed Study, Geophysics (0-0-3)
    Directed study problems in geophysics; hours and subjects to be arranged with each student; for undergraduate students who wish to work on a special problem. No student may receive credit for more than six hours of directed study work. Application of a directed study towards required upper division elective hours in the major is subject to prior approval by the departmental undergraduate studies committee. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

    4332 Exploration Geophysics: Seismic Methods (2-3)
    A detailed treatment of seismic prospecting for oil and minerals, includes principles and current practices in seismic refraction and reflection prospecting, as well as related aspects of acoustic logging and other subsurface techniques. Prerequisites: (1) GEOL 1301- GEOL 1101 or GEOL 1303, (2) GEOL 3321, MATH 1312, PHYS 2410, and PHYS 2411, or (3) instructor approval. Laboratory fee required.

    4334 Exploration Geophysics: Non-Seismic Methods (2-3)
    A quantitative treatment of gravity and magnetic fields of the earth as applied to exploration for oil and minerals. Some coverage of nuclear and electrical methods of prospecting. Prerequisites: (1) GEOL 1301- GEOL 1101 or GEOL 1303, (2) GEOL 3321, MATH 1312, PHYS 2410, and PHYS 2411, or (3) instructor approval. Laboratory fee required.

    4336 Introduction to Remote Sensing (2-3)
    An introduction to acquisition, processing, and interpretation of remote sensing data acquired from both satellites and aircraft. Applications in earth and environmental sciences are stressed as is understanding how to obtain and employ the many types of data that are available. Topics include basic mapping concepts, how sensors work, the structure of remote sensing data and analysis, thermal and radar techniques, data processing, and classification schemes. Laboratory work is primarily computerized exercises. Corequisite: PHYS 1404 or PHYS 2411. Prerequisites: GEOL 1301 or GEOL 1303, and GEOL 1302 or GEOL 1304.

    See the Graduate Studies Catalog for graduate programs and courses.

     

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