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  • GEO 4060: Struct Geol & Tectonics

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Structural geology is concerned with describing and quantifying strain observed in rocks and relating that deformation to tectonic stresses in the past. Students will learn to recognize and describe a wide variety of tectonic structures and interpret the geologic history of rocks and regions based on your observations and measurements at a variety of scales. By the end of this course, students should be able to: a) characterize the composition and geometry of rock bodies, with an emphasis on geologic map and cross-section interpretation. b) Explain the fundamentals of stress, strain, and rheology and how they pertain to rock deformation. c) Relate rock deformation to plate tectonics. And d) articulate the fundamental principles of structural geology as they pertain to studying Earth processes and human interactions with these processes. Field trips required. Two lectures, one lab weekly. Prerequisites: GEO 2100 AND GEO 2500 AND GEO 3100
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  • GEO 4500: Field Methods

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Practical field skills applicable to geological, geoengineering, and environmental studies developed through weekly field exercises in the Wasatch Front area. Results presented orally in class and/or in written reports targeted to a variety of potential users, including professional colleagues, government agencies, and the general public. Prerequisites: GEO 2100 AND GEO 2500 AND GEO 3100
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  • GEO 4510: Field Geology

    2.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Geologic mapping and other types of field data collection in geologically varied areas in Utah and/or adjacent states, with applications to resource evaluation, geological hazards, and geological engineering. Includes two weeks of field work at various off-campus sites and preparation of a professional technical report. Prerequisite: GEO 4500.
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  • GEO 4520: Field Geology - Part 2

    2.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Builds on skills acquired in Field Geology Part 1 with geologic mapping in geologically more complex terrains and quantitative analysis of 3-dimensional field data. Includes two weeks of field work at various off-campus sites in Utah and/or adjacent states and preparation of a professional technical report. Prerequisites: GEO 4500
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  • GEO 4550: Field Geol for Geol Eng

    2.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Field mapping of faults, scarps, mass wasting units, Quaternary deposits, fractures, folds, and bedrock. Preparation of geologic and contour maps, cross sections, stratigraphic, stereonet, and rose diagrams, and a professional technical report. Discontinuities; rock mass classification; rock mass classifications in empirical design; estimation of rock mass parameters; empirical design of a tunnel and an engineered slope in rock. Hydrologic characterization and engineering design of a bottom-land wetland. Prerequisites: GEO 3075, GEO 5350 AND CVEEN 3310.
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  • GEO 4970: Senior Thesis

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Student engages in an original research project under the guidance of a specific advisor. It is the responsibility of the student to identify the faculty advisor and receive his/her permission before enrolling in the course. At the conclusion of the project, a written thesis (prepared in scientific style) is required. Prerequisites: Instructor Consent.
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  • GEO 4999: Honors Thesis/Project

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Restricted to students in the Honors program working on an Honors degree. Prerequisites: Honors program AND Instructor Consent.
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  • GEO 5040: Geodynamics

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course will focus on continuum mechanics in Geoscience. We are going to cover a range of topics and as such we will not be able to cover each topic exhaustively; rather the goal of this course is to give you a flavor of the methods and techniques available to you. Often, we will not be able to rigorously derive all of the pertinent equations. We will instead focus on the use of the most important equations and relationships, the assumptions behind these equations, and what these relationships mean for interpreting geologic processes. Prerequisites: GEO 3100 AND MATH 1220
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  • GEO 5055: Geodesy

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Geodesy is the science of measuring variations in Earth's shape, gravity field, and rotation to study dynamic processes in the realms of geophysics, hydrology, cryosphere, atmospheric science, oceanography, and climate change. Geodetic observations from both ground and space show the Earth is continually chaning due to active processes both internal and external to the solid Earth. Measured changes span timescales from seconds to decades to thousands (glacial isostatic adjustment) or even millions of years (e.g. tectonics). Observations provide insight into sea level rise, land deformation, the distribution of surface and ground water, the signatures of surface evolution, and seismic processes. Geodesy provides a foundation for understanding causality in the Earth system. Prerequisites: GEO 3400 AND MATH 1210 AND PHYS 2220
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  • GEO 5060: Global Geophysics

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Structure and dynamics of the Earth. Observations and deductions about the crust, mantle, and core. Lithospheric plates and their motions at present and in the past. Energy balances within the Earth. Two lectures, one lab weekly. Recommended Prerequisites: MATH 2210 AND PHYS 2220.
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