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  • GEOL 5111: Remote Sensing

    2.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    A course to acquaint students with various methods of aircraft and satellite remote sensing of the environment. Emphasis will be placed on the theory of remote sensing using electro magnetic radiation, applications to various fields, and photographic infrared, UV, radar and multispectral sensors. Prerequisite: Senior standing for BOT/GEOL 4111, graduate standing or permission of the instructor for BOT/GEOL 5111. Dual listed with GEOL 4111.
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  • GEOL 5112: Rem Sens Lab: Geol

    2.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    A laboratory course to supplement BOT/GEOL 4111/5111 with exercises and practical problems dealing with the application of remote sensing to tectonics, geomorphology, paleoclimate, structure, stratigraphy, environmental geology and geologic hazards. Prerequisite: BOT/GEOL 4111/5111 or concurrent enrollment. Dual listed with GEOL 4112.
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  • GEOL 5113: Geological Remote Sensing

    4.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Acquaint students with aircraft and spacecraft remote sensing of the environment, emphasizing geological application to earth and other planetary bodies. Includes visible, infrared, ultraviolet, radio and radar sensing. The laboratory exercises are applications related to tectonics, geomorphology, paleoclimate, structure, statigraphy, environmental geology and geologic hazards. Dual listed with GEOL 4113. Prerequisites: GEOL 1005 or 1100 or 1200 or GEOG 1010 and MATH 1400/1405 OR MATH 1450.
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  • GEOL 5120: Tectonic Evol Cord

    4.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Phanerozoic tectonic evolution of western North America viewed through the paradigm of plate tectonics. Course involves intensive literature review, guest speakers, a possible field trip, and an in-depth regional tectonic analysis to be done by each student. Prerequisite: GEOL 2020, GEOL 2100, and GEOL 4610.
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  • GEOL 5140: Diversity Inclusion Geoscience

    1.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    The purpose of this course is to educate and promote the value of diversity and inclusion. We will discuss how our scientific community is affected by racial injustice. The goal of this class is to learn how to support equality, diversity, and inclusivity in our department and in the scientific community. Dual listed with GEOL 4140.
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  • GEOL 5150: Metamorphic Petrology

    4.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Lectures on field occurrence, macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of igneous rocks, followed by lectures on application of physical chemistry to genetic study of igneous rocks. Laboratory devoted to the study of suites of igneous rocks from classical areas. Prerequisite: GEOL 2020 and 4490; graduate standing.
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  • GEOL 5160: Regional Tectonics

    2.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    A field-based introduction to the Mesozoic to early Cenozoic tectonic evolution of the U.S. Cordillera. Dual listed with GEOL 4160. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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  • GEOL 5180: Reflect Seis

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Lectures treating seismic methods applied to the study of earth structures ranging from exploration to crustal structure. Topics covered include wave propagation recording techniques, processing, modeling, resolution and interpretation. Laboratory exercises give practical experience on lecture topics and emphasize use of instruments and data analysis. Computer processing introduced. Prerequisite: GEOL 1200, one year of calculus and one year of physics.
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  • GEOL 5190: Petroleum Geology

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Principles governing the exploration for hydrocarbons; characteristics of reservoirs and traps; origin, migration and accumulation of hydrocarbons; subsurface evaluation techniques. Dual listed with GEOL 4190. Prerequisites: GEOL 2100, 4610.
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  • GEOL 5191: Methods Pet Geol

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Lectures and laboratory exercises are designed to give the student experience in working with various kinds of geoscientific data in relation to the exploration for and production of hydrocarbons. Most exercises utilize real data and real situations. Topics include recognition of hydrocarbons, interpretation of sample, mud and geophysical logs, geologic utilization of drill stem tests; subsurface correlation and mapping techniques; prospect generation. Prerequisite: GEOL 5190.
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