• GEOL 4610: Strct Geol & Tect

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Encompasses lectures, readings and problems dealing with character and causes of structures that deform Earth's crust. Field trips required. Prerequisite: GEOL 2010.
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• GEOL 4666: Plate Tectonics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Studies theory of plate tectonics including quantitative assessment of observations which lead to its acceptance. Includes geometry of plate tectonics, plate boundaries and plate motions at present and in the past, evolution of plates including sea floor spreading and subduction processes, as well as driving mechanisms. Two lectures, one laboratory/discussion per week. Dual listed with GEOL 5666. Prerequisites: GEOL 4610, geology/geophysics math requirements.
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• GEOL 4717: Field Geology

  1.00 - 8.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Reviews field observation of geologic phenomena, methods of geologic mapping and interpretation of data collected. Includes a six-week field trip. Prerequisites: GEOL 2100, 4610.
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• GEOL 4720: Ore Deposits

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Teaches principles of economic geology of ore minerals. Lectures cover geochemistry of ore minerals and environments in which various ore minerals are found. Labs include identification of ore minerals in hand sample and under microscope and methodology of economic geology. Dual listed with GEOL 5720. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in GEOL 2020.
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• GEOL 4760: Rates of Surface Processes

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Explores methods for quantifying rates and timescales of weathering, erosion, soil formation, nutrient cycling and other surface processes. Focus includes cosmogenic nuclides, tracer thermochronometry, U-series disequilibrium, fallout radionuclides, and optically stimulated luminescence. Course features a mix of instructor-driven lectures on fundamentals and student-driven discussion of cutting-edge research from recent literature. Dual listed with GEOL 5760. Prerequisites: GEOL 2150 or 3010 or 4880 and MATH 2205 and CHEM 1020 and PHYS 1100.
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• GEOL 4777: Geochem Nat Waters

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Studies physical chemistry applied to natural waters, and chemistry of rock weathering, sources and controls on major, minor and trace elements, plus problems related to introduced pollutants. Dual listed with GEOL 5777. Prerequisites: GEOL 2010, MATH 2205, CHEM 1060.
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• GEOL 4800: Independent

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Encompasses field, laboratory or library research for senior students in department. Prerequisites: senior standing and not fewer than 20 hours in geology.
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• GEOL 4820: Capstone

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Critical examination of landmark papers and their influence on the Earth sciences. Through readings, lectures, discussions and in oral and written presentations, the student will gain a broad perspective over the impact of key issues in the field. Prerequisites: junior standing and 26 hours in the department.
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• GEOL 4835: Applied Geophysics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Discusses the fundamentals of Applied or Exploration Geophysics, encompassing lecture, laboratory classes and discussion of case histories. It covers the Seismic Refraction, Seismic Reflection, Gravity, and Magnetics methods. Provides a solid grounding about the exploration of the Earth's subsurface for mineral and hydrocarbon resources, and environmental issues. Dual listed with GEOL 5835. Prerequisites: 1000-level GEOL course with lab, PHYS 1110 or 1210 and MATH2200.
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• GEOL 4850: Digital Filtering

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Studies principles and applications of data processing techniques as used in seismic exploration, oceanography, gravity and magnetic prospecting, remote sensing and other areas of earth science. Includes discrete versus continuous time series; fourier and Z-transforms; layer matrix analysis; reflectivity function; deconvolution and predictive deconvolution; digital filter design; array analysis; velocity filters and migration. Prerequisite: mathematics through calculus.
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