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  • GEOL 4880: Earth Surface Proc

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Quantitative interpretation of Earth's surface processes. Uses a quantitative approach to demonstrate how the development of landforms can be modeled. Prerequisite: MATH 2205 (2210 preferred), PHYS 1210.
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  • GEOL 4888: Glaciology

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Dynamics of frozen water. Covers behavior of ice masses, in the form of glaciers or ice-sheets, and geomorphic aspects of glacial erosion and deposition. Includes forcing and feedbacks between cryosphere and global climate. Prerequisite: MATH 2205, PHYS 1210 (1310).
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  • GEOL 4970: General Geophysics

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Discusses measurements of physical properties of Earth and geological interpretation of these measurements. Includes seismology, gravity and isostasy, geomagnetism, geothermometry, terrestrial electricity, and development of an Earth model. Laboratory exercises and demonstrations. Prerequisites: GEOL 1100, one year of physics and MATH 2210. (Normally offered spring semester)
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  • GEOL 4990: Gravity Prospect

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Encompasses lectures and laboratory treating gravity methods applied to structural interpretation and prospecting techniques. Discusses potential field theory gravity methods and case histories. Laboratory exercises cover topics discussed and include field work to conduct gravity measurements. Prerequisites: GEOL 4610 and one year of calculus.
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  • GEOL 5000: Paleomag Geol/Geph

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Studies paleomagnetic solutions in geoscience topics. Includes plate reconstructions; sea-floor formation; structural geology; dating of structural/tectonic events; western North American tectonics; global geomagnetic polarity reversals and time scale; magneto-stratigraphic correlation; stratigraphic dating; dating diagenetic events; characteristics of core and mantle; extraterrestrial impacts and geologic phenomena; environmental and climate change applications. Field trip and laboratory project required. Dual listed with GEOL 4000. Prerequisite: GEOL 1000 or 1100, GEOL 1200 desirable.
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  • GEOL 5020: Fund of Research

    2.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Lectures, discussion and projects centered on three fundamental aspects of research: development of research tools, understanding the scientific method, learning how to write a grant, read the literature and present a talk. Class is designed for all incoming graduate students in the department. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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  • GEOL 5030: Groundwater Transport Model

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Movement of groundwater in the subsurface is responsible for a variety of environmental, engineering, and geological processes of importance. To evaluate them, mathematical modeling provides an essential quantitative tool. In recent years, increasing reliance is placed upon using computer simulations to make predictions of flow and transport in the subsurface, thus familiarity with the fundamental principles behind modeling is critical. This course presents an overview of the analyses of groundwater flow and solute transport using numerical modeling. The principles of the Finite Difference Method will be introduced. Dual listed with GEOL 4030. Prerequisites: MATH 2205, GEOL 5444.
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  • GEOL 5040: Conserv Nat Res

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Geographically analyzes conservation of natural and human resources, as well as political, social and ethical ramifications of environmental policy. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing (GR)
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  • GEOL 5050: Intro Isotope Geol

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Understanding of atomic structure, radioactive decay, mass spectrometry, dating techniques and petrologic uses of isotropic systems. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating dating methods in relation to particular geologic problems and possible sources of error. The use of isotopes in defining magmatic sources and crustal contamination are discussed. Prerequisites: CHEM 1020, CHEM 1110, MATH 2200, MATH 2205.
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  • GEOL 5060: Rocky Mt. Field Trip

    1.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    A five-day geological field trip to various classic localities in the Rocky Mountains. Dual listed with GEOL 4060. Prerequisites: Graduate standing required. For undergraduates, GEOL 2100 and GEOL 4610 are required OR consent of the instructor.
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