• GEOL 5610: Geol Thermo I

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Laws of thermodynamics, conditions which constitute chemical equilibrium, and multiple component systems as applied in geologic problems. Prerequisite: MATH 2200, MATH 2205, CHEM 1030, consent of instructor.
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• GEOL 5630: Electronic Microprobe

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Lectures cover the theory of X-ray emission analysis, microprobe instrumentation, and data reduction procedures. Labs cover various uses of mocroprobe in solving geological problems. Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
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• GEOL 5640: Adv Ign Pet Sem

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Advanced training in igneous petrology emphasizing applications of chemical principles to the study of ingneous rocks. Each year a different aspect of igneous petrology are covered in detail. Prerequisites: GEOL 4490, 5050.
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• GEOL 5650: Adv Metamorphic Petrology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Review of the literature and study of the advanced concepts in metamorphic petrology. Prerequisite: GEOL 5150.
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• GEOL 5660: Microstruct Analysis

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The use of microscope in the interpretation of natural strain in rocks is emphasized. Lectures and extensive laboratory exercises are the principle components of the course. Microfabric analysis using the universal stage is introduced. Prerequisites: GEOL 4610 required, GEOL 5150 recommended.
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• GEOL 5666: Plate Tectonics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The theory of plate tectonics including a quantitative assessment of the observations which lead to its acceptance and limitations. Topics include: 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, and driving mechanisms. Two lectures, one laboratory/discussion per week. Dual listed with GEOL 4666. Prerequisites: GEOL 4610, geology/geophysics math requirements.
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• GEOL 5670: Earth Rheology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Processes of deformation and flow in the earth. Topics include stress, strain, elasticity, mechanical behavior of rocks, mechanics of faulting, microphysics of flow, stress and rheology of earth. Prerequisites: GEOL 2020, GEOL 4610, MATH 2210 or PHYS 2310.
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• GEOL 5680: Course Description* Course De

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The purpose of this course is to investigate and understand the physical relations that control the poro-elastic mechanisms in the subsurface. Rock physics describes a reservoir rock by physical properties such as porosity, rigidity, compressibility; properties that will affect how seismic waves physically travel through the rocks. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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• GEOL 5690: Ore Petrology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  No course description available.
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• GEOL 5700: Crustal Structure

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Seminar in structure and development of the Earth's crust. Topics include structure and geochemistry of the Precambrian plate tectonics in the Precambrian early history of the Earth, seismic refraction crustal models, seismic reflection crustal models, and crustal genesis. Prerequisites: admission is by consent of instructor, GEOL 4610 and one semester of geophysics.
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