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  • GEO 5065: Adv Structural Geology

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Quantitative analysis of earth structures including two-and three-dimensional geometrical modeling, processes of brittle and ductile deformation, and response of rocks to static and dynamic stress fields. Applications to regional tectonics and landscape evolution, earthquake mechanics, hydrology-petroleum geology, engineering geology and mineral exploration. Two lectures, one lab per week. Prerequisites: GEO 3060
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  • GEO 5075: Intro Geol Engg

    2.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Role of geology in engineering; minerals; rocks; superficial deposits; rocks and soils as engineering materials; hydrologic influences; geological engineering aspects of underground excavations, slopes, reservoirs, and dam sites. Geologic exploration of engineering sites; rock mass characterization per ISRM Suggested Methods on rock cores and outcrops; rock mass classifications and their use in empirical design. Stereonets, geometric constructions and slope stability calculations with stereonets. Includes field trips, labs and a design experience. Additional work required of graduate students. Prerequisite: MATH 1220, CHEM 1220.
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  • GEO 5120: Geochem Thermo & Transp

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Principles of geochemical thermodynamics and kinetics with application to solid, fluid, and gas phases and solutions of geologic interest. Fundamentals of geochemical reaction and transport with applications to processes of fluid-rock interaction in the Earth's crust. Two lectures, one lab weekly. Recommended Prerequisite: GEO 3090 and GEO 4100.
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  • GEO 5150: Geological Engg Design

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Comprehensive design experience in the field of geo-engineering, starting from the design of a site investigation and its cost estimate, and continuing with the analysis of site investigation data, and their use in students term project. Reliability-based design levels I, II and III, AASHTO LRFD as an example of design code. Slope stabilization methods, foundations on unstable slopes. Students prepare geotechnical and design reports, along with drawings in a design studio setting. Design process including the Environmental Impact Statement/Assessment, project formats. 2 2-hour lectures/labs with term project reviews or class design projects. Prerequisites: (CVEEN 3310 AND GEO 5350) AND (CVEEN 5305 OR MG EN 5150)
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  • GEO 5170: Geohaz & Eng Geomorph

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course presents an introduction to geological hazards, their essential processes and driving factors, impact on built environments, and what can be done about it all. Special attention is given to hazard identification and evaluation through applied engineering geomorphology, and toward introducing underlying geomorphological principles of the different systems. Topics addressed include: mass wasting (e.g. rockfall, rock avalanches, landslides, debris and earth flows), earthquakes (site effects, liquefaction and slope stability), alpine geohazards (glacial and periglacial), and Fluvial processes such as flooding and erosion. Course meets twice per week for lecture and two mandatory full-day excursions plus one virtual field trip. Prerequisites: GEO 3070 AND GEO 3080 AND PHYS 2210
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  • GEO 5180: Paleoecology

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Ecologic approach to the interpretation of fossil populations, communities, and the global biosphere throughout geological time. One one-week field trip. Prerequisites: GEO 3180. Recommended Co-Requisites: GEO 5760.
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  • GEO 5200: Depositional Environmen

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Physical and chemical factors related to deposition and lithification of sedimentary material; significant aspects of major sedimentary environments, with emphasis on interpretation and recognition. Three lectures weekly. Prerequisites: GEO 2500 AND GEO 3040
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  • GEO 5210: Seismology I

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Continuum mechanics of Earth materials, tensor formulation of deformation and stress, fracture, flow, and rheology of the Earth materials; constitutive relationships; wave propagation, wave equations, reflection/refraction, travel time determinations. Introduction to analytic problem solving using computer tools. Prerequisites: GEO 3010 AND MATH 2210
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  • GEO 5220: Seismology II

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Seismic imaging using both passive and active seismic sources with applications to both large and small scale problems. Introduction to seismic tomography, receiver function analysis, refraction and reflection imaging, seismic interferometry, and other imaging techniques. Field and laboratory exercises. Prerequisites: GEO 5210.
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  • GEO 5240: Electromagnetic Methods

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    General concepts of electromagnetic field behavior. Electromagnetic properties of rocks. Direct current methods, natural-field electromagnetic methods, magnetotelluric field, numerical modeling, magnetotelluric survey methods. Controlled source electromagnetic methods, electromagnetic sounding and profiling. Computer simulation and interpretation of electromagnetic geophysical data. Recommended Prerequisites: MATH 3150 and PHYCS 2220.
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