Spring 2022 Class Schedule
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Spring 2022 class Schedule
| Course | Title | Instructor | Day/Time | Lab(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Earth Science for the 21st Century | Jacobsen | TTH / 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | |
| 180 | Fantasy Worlds - How to Build Your Own Planet | Mulyukova | TTH 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM | |
| 201 | Earth Systems Revealed | Jacobson | MWF 1:00-1:50 PM | W 2:00-3:50 PM or Th 3:30-5:20 PM |
| 301 | Petrology: Evolution of Crustal and Mantle Rocks | Bina | TTh 2:00-3:20 PM | W 11:00 AM - 12:50 PM or W 2:00-3:50 PM |
| 312 | Stable Isotope Geochemistry | Hurtgen | MWF 12:00-12:50 PM | |
| 330 | Sedimentary Geology | Sageman | TTh 12:30-1:50 PM | |
| 352 | Global Tectonics | Stein | TTh 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | |
| 450 | Advanced Topics: Nemmers Seminar | Osburn | WF 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM |
Spring 2022 course descriptions
101 – Earth Science for the 21st Century
Introduction to earth science through topical issues facing contemporary society. Evolution of the earth, geologic hazards, natural resources, peak oil, climate change, the water cycle, nuclear fuel cycle, geology of US national parks. Natural Sciences Distro Area
180 – Fantasy Worlds - How to Build Your Own Planet
The formation and evolution of rocky planets. Introduction of physical concepts common in the lives of planets as they are in our everyday lives: gravity, heat transport, magnetism, and others. Students will apply these concepts to build their own unique planet, and will present their creation at a culminating poster presentation.
201 – Earth Systems Revealed
Introduction to Physical Geology: The study of Earth systems and their interactions. This course will approach the study of Earth systems from two perspectives: 1) description and classification of Earth's features, including Earth materials, internal structure, and landforms and 2) description and explanation of the physical, chemical and biological processes that form and modify these features. Topics include minerals; sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks; the interior Earth, oceans, and atmosphere; solid Earth processes, such as volcanism, seismicity, and plate tectonics and their interactions with the atmosphere and hydrosphere to drive surface Earth processes, such as climate, weathering, and glaciation; geologic time; global change. Recommended Background: At least one credit in math, chemistry, biology or physics. Natural Sciences Distro Area
301 – Petrology: Evolution of Crustal and Mantle Rocks
Origin, composition, and classification of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Application of laboratory characterization and basic thermodynamics to interpreting observed rock textures and mineral assemblages in terms of geological processes. Natural Sciences Distro Area
312 – Stable Isotope Geochemistry
Fractionation and distribution of stable isotopes (C, H, N, O, S) in the biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and geosphere. Isotopic biogeochemistry, environmental problems, and global climate change. Recommended Background: EARTH 201-0 and EARTH 203-0, or equivalent.
330 – Sedimentary Geology
Sedimentary rocks; stratigraphy; local, regional, and global correlation. Ancient depositional systems; facies analysis in context of tectonic, eustatic, and climatic controls on deposition. Recommended Background: EARTH 201-0 or consent of instructor.
352 – Global Tectonics
Kinematics of plate tectonics. Geometry, determination, and description of plate motions. Paleomagnetism, marine magnetism, and hot spots. History of ocean basins and mountain-building processes. Recommended Background: EARTH 202-0, and completion of first-year calculus and physics.
450 – Advanced Topics
Topics at the frontiers of research taught by visiting or departmental faculty.