• GEOL 5330: Mechanics Sediment Transport

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Erosion, transport, and deposition of sediments are examined from a first-principles basis. Physical processes are derived from fluid dynamics, statistical mechanics, and mass conservation. These topics are then used to explore landscape and seascape evolution, morphodynamics, and stratigraphic construction. Prerequisites: GEOL 2100 or equivalent.
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• GEOL 5340: Tectonics & Sediment

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Lectures, seminars, and field observations on the relations between tectonism and the sedimentary record. Topics include a review of plate tectonic theory, characteristics of major types of sedimentary basins, techniques for evaluating tectonic activity from evidence in the sedimentary record and large-scale tectonosedimentary elements. Prerequisite: graduate standing, GEOL 2100, and GEOL 4610.
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• GEOL 5350: Diagen Sed Rock I

  5.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The study of diagenesis of clastic sedimentary rocks utilizing all available observational, experimental and theoretical data. Particular attention will be given to the relationship between diagenesis and porosity (mass transfer). The objective of the course is to understand diagenetic processes and ultimately to make porosity predictions in a variety of geological terrains. Laboratories consist of examining suites of thin sections and rocks from a variety of classical techniques used in studying diagenetic problems. The first semester emphasizes the observation aspects of clastic diagenesis. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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• GEOL 5410: Geochem Analysis Methods

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Applied course in common geochemical analytical methods. Consists of lectures and laboratories with individual hands-on training. Includes sample handling, method development, and data interpretation for several analytical instruments including but not limited to inductively coupled argon plasma emission and ion chromatography. Other analytical methods are also treated. Prerequisite: GEOL 4490.
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• GEOL 5420: Surf & Interfaces

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examines the role of surfaces and solid-solution interfaces in regulating the chemistry of the Earth's surface. Subjects to be covered includes surface tension, capillarity, and the thermodynamics of surfaces; the equilibrium and kinetic chemistry of absorption-desorption; dissolution-precipitation kinetics and controlling factors; surface catalysis; and surface oxidation-reduction reactions. Presented in the context of geochemically and environmentally important processes such as chemical weathering, partitioning of solutes between water and surfaces, and the transport and degradation of pollutants. Prerequisite: one of the following: GEOL 4490, 4777, 5777, or CHEM 3500, 4505.
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• GEOL 5430: Applied Geostatistics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Designed to provide general geostatistical analyses and their applications for spatial random variables and functions. Topics covered include variogram, cross validation, kirging, cokirging, sampling strategies, and both non-conditional and conditional simulations. Several geostatistics packages are used to analyze real field data and students are encouraged to use their own data for practicing geostatistical applications. Examples are taken from geohydrology, soil science, crop science, mining, and various environmental studies. Prerequisite: STAT 4010.
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• GEOL 5441: Adv Global Climate Variabiltiy

  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. Prerequisite: GEOG/ENR/GEOL 3450 or equivalent and graduate standing. Dual listed with GEOL 4441.
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• GEOL 5444: Geohydrology

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Discusses principles governing occurrence, movement and extraction of water in subsurface geologic environment. Once required weekend field trip in September. Dual listed with GEOL 4444. Prerequisite: MATH 2205.
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• GEOL 5446: Intro to Geostatistics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The development of the basic principles of geostatistics and its practical applications in the geosciences will be presented. Main topics include: sptaial analysis, kriging, cokriging, geostatistical simulations (unconditional, conditional). If time permits additional topics include: simple kriging, indicator kriging and block kriging. Prerequisites: MATH 2200, 2205, 2250 and STAT 2000.
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• GEOL 5450: Geochemical Modeling

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Modeling of geochemical processes in fluid-rock systems of the Earth's crust. Emphasizes development and application of conceptual models as well as quantitative numerical models. Reinforces and expands fundamental skills in aqueous and fluid-rock geochemistry to better understand geochemical processes and solve problems in fluid-rock systems. Prerequisites: GEOL 4777/5777 or GEOL 5610 or GEOL 4490.
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