• GEOL 4440: HPC for Scientists & Engineers

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An integrated introduction to the design, analysis and implementation of parallel codes on modern HPC systems. This course is interdisciplinary in nature, involving case studies in biology, physics, mathematics and geosciences. HPC systems at ARCC will be used for hands-on exercises. Offered satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.
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• GEOL 4441: Adv Global Climate Variability

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Climate varies. This fundamental aspect of the climate system can have major environmental and societal impacts to ecosystems, the hydrologic cycle and water resource management in arid environments such as the intermountain west. This course will utilize climate data and mapping tools to understand global and regional climate variability. Prerequisites: GEOG/ENR/GEOL 3450 or Instructor's consent. Dual listed with GEOL 5441.
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• GEOL 4444: Geohydrology

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Discusses principles governing occurrence, movement and extraction of water in subsurface geologic environment. One required weekend field trip in September. Dual listed with GEOL 5444. Prerequisite: MATH 2205.
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• GEOL 4460: Planetary Geology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examines basic principles of planetary geology and their application to specific planetary examples. Core topics include solar system formation, impact cratering, and comparative planetology. Provides an opportunity to test terrestrial theories under extreme conditions, and provides insight into both early earth history and ongoing geological processes. Prerequisites: GEOL 2010 and GEOL 2100 and (Math 1400/1405 or 1450).
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• GEOL 4470: Introduction to Geomodeling

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introductory course in numerical modeling in the geosciences, offering coding experience as well as insight into the generalities of modeling. We develop, in class, simple geo-models, which allow experience constructing and testing computer models. As a minimum we will develop one extensive Finite Difference model and one minimalistic Finite Element model; other techniques will depend on student interests. Prerequisite At least 1 semester of college level calculus and 1 semester of college level physics.
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• GEOL 4475: Fire Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Fire is an important phenomenon affecting ecosystems and human communities throughout the world. Explores spatial and temporal patterns of fire with emphasis on ecology and management. Dual listed with GEOL 5475; cross listed with GEOG 4470/5570. Prerequisite: GEOG 4460, BOT 4700, LIFE 3400; junior or senior standing.
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• GEOL 4490: Geochemistry

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Discusses chemical evolution of the Earth and details of chemical thermodynamics, phase rule chemistry, equilibrium reactions and reaction kinetics as applied to geology. Prerequisites: GEOL 2010, CHEM 1020, MATH 2200, 2205.
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• GEOL 4500: Photogeology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Studies how photointerpretation is a primary tool for field geologists. Photogeology instructs and provides practical experience in interpretation of structure, lithology, land forms and surface processes from stereographic air photos and satellite imagery. Optional field trip. Prerequisite: GEOL 2100.
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• GEOL 4505: Paleoenvironmental Research

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The course examines past environmental changes through a classroom-based, hands-on research experience. Students will learn to explain key concepts about paleoclimatology and link them to modern climate change; describe the research process, particularly with respect to paleoenvironmental research; and design, conduct and present new research findings of their own.
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• GEOL 4525: Environmental Data Analysis

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Explores fundamentals of environmental data analysis including the displayand description of data, uncertainty propagation, statistical significance and power, t-tests, ANOVA, time series, serial correlation, multiple regression, and sample collection strategies. Students must enroll in a computer-based lab session and complete a term project involving real-world problems in data analysis. Dual listed with GEOL 5525. Cross listed with ENR 4525. Prerequisites: C or higher in STAT 2050, STAT 2070, or MATH 2200; junior standing; at least one upper-division course in the natural sciences or a related field.
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