Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: THE EARTH

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Study of the nature of the Earth and its processes. Cross-list: ENST 101.

Long Title: HISTORY OF THE EARTH AND LIFE

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Study of Earth's systems over the past 4.6 billion years. Topics include evolution of life, continents, ocean basins and climate. Cross-list: ENST 102.

Long Title: FIELD TRIPS FOR THE EARTH

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 1

Description: Three evening lectures of two hours each; one weekend long field trip.

Long Title: INVESTIGATING EARTH'S SURFACE

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course will be investigation-based course covering processes on Earth's surface, such as carbon cycling, ocean and atmospheric circulation, and climate change. Lectures will be minimal. Most work will be in-class assignments.

Long Title: OCEANS AND GLOBAL CHANGE

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Overview of the impact of the ocean and ocean evolution on the Earth's climate. Includes geological, physical, chemical, and biological aspects of change.

Long Title: CRISES OF THE EARTH

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Geological and environmental crises have affected Earth throughout history. Included are meteorite impacts, global extinctions, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, effect of humans on environment, as well as an overview of historical perspectives, scientific background, and development of these processes, the development of predictive scenarios, and society's adaptations to such hazards.

Long Title: OCEANOGRAPHY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Introduction to the oceans, with an emphasis on how the physics, chemistry, geology, and biology of the oceans are linked.

Long Title: ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIETY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Undergraduate seminar on current issues in energy used by industrial society, energy resources and their impact on the environment. Offered on demand.

Long Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS SEMINAR

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 1

Description: Discussion of environmental crises. Topics vary annually. Cross-list: EBIO 113, ENST 113. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: NATURAL DISASTER SEMINAR

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 1

Description: Discussion of natural disasters. Topics vary annually. Cross-list: ENST 114. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: THE SCIENCE BEHIND EARTH GLOBAL WARMING AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: The course will introduce the students to the science behind last century Earth global warming in the context of the past records of global Earth climate variability and forecast of Earth climate in the next century. Cross-list: ENST 201.

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO BIOGEOCHEMISTRY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Description: The interaction between (micro) organisms, minerals, rocks, and aqueous solutions is an important new field of research that requires an interdisciplinary approach between (micro) biology, organic chemistry, and geochemistry. The course provides an introduction and insight into this exciting new field and puts an emphasis on quantitative strategies. Offered on demand or every other Fall.

Long Title: THE PLANETS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Description: The physical, chemical, and geological development of the solar system from 4.6 billion years ago until today. All planets, their major satellites, comets, and asteroids will be discussed.

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO THE EARTH

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 4

Description: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the Earth, its origin and composition, and the processes that change it, covering rock and mineral identification, geologic maps, plate tectonics and its causes, Earth structure and geophysics, sedimentology and stratigraphy, and surface processes. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): MATH 101 OR (MATH 111 AND MATH 112) AND (PHYS 101 OR PHYS 111 OR PHYS 125 OR PHYS 141)

Description: This course explores the physical principles of energy use and its impact on Earth's environment and climate. Topics will include energy mechanics, climate change, and the environmental impacts and future prospects of various fossil fuel and alternative energy sources. Cross-list: CEVE 307, ENST 307.

Long Title: EARTH SYSTEM EVOLUTION AND CYCLES

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite(s): ESCI 301

Description: This course introduces the systems and processes that shape Earth's surface including weathering, sediment transport, ocean and atmosphere circulation, accumulation of sedimentary material and organisms, including man. A particular emphasis is placed on how biogeochemical cycles and key interactions link and change systems and processes over space and time. Prerequisite ESCI 301 can be taken concurrently. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH 101, 102, PHYS 101 or 111, CHEM 121 or 151.

Long Title: EARTH CHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite(s): ESCI 301

Description: This course introduces rock-forming processes related to the chemical and physical differentiation of the solid Earth into its main reservoirs: continental crust, oceanic crust, mantle, and core. Beginning with the bulk Earth and an overview of the chemical and petrologic properties of the rocks that make up each of these reservoirs. The basic principles of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary petrology will be presented in the context of the rock cycle, plate tectonics, as well as the origin of economically and societally important ore deposits. A laboratory and field trip, where students will see petrologic principles applied, will be required. Prerequisite ESCI 301 can be taken concurrently. Recommended prerequisite(s): MATH 101 and MATH 102, CHEM 121 or CHEM 151.

Long Title: EARTH STRUCTURE AND DEFORMATION

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite(s): ESCI 301

Description: Introduction to the mechanics and deformation of the Earth's crust and lithosphere, emphasizing rock strength and rheology, earthquakes and faulting, brittle and ductile deformation mechanisms and processes, and an introduction to tectonic systems. Lab will develop skills for recognition, interpretation, and analysis of deformation structures and processes on maps, cross-sections and seismograms. Credit may not be received for both ESCI 323 and ESCI 333. Prerequisite(s) can be taken concurrently. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH 101 and (PHYS 101 or PHYS 111). These may be taken concurrently. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ESCI 323 if student has credit for ESCI 333.

Long Title: EARTH'S INTERIOR

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite(s): ESCI 301

Description: Introduction to the mechanics and deformation of Earth's crust and lithosphere, emphasizing rock strength and rheology, earthquakes and faulting, brittle and ductile deformation mechanism and processes , and an introduction to tectonic systems. Lab will develop skills for recognition, interpretation and analysis of deformation structures and processes on maps, cross-sections and seismograms. Prerequisites may be taken concurrently. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH 211 and (PHYS 101 or PHYS 111 or PHYS 125 or PHYS 141) and (PHYS 102 or PHYS 112 or PHYS 126 or PHYS 142) and MATH 212 - may be taken concurrently.

Long Title: GEOARCHAEOLOGY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Overview of the basics of the analysis of soils and sediments as related to archaeological deposits, and introducing the key concepts of surficial geology, site formation, landscape evolution, and the scope of depositional environments. Includes practical methods for describing stratigraphy, sediments and soil profiles in the field. Cross-list: ANTH 330.

Long Title: GEOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): ESCI 322 AND ESCI 323 AND ESCI 301 or permission of instructor

Description: An introduction to the basic methods of description, recording, and interpretation of geologic features in the field, including rock and outcrop description, geologic mapping and cross-section construction. The course includes one or two required field trips during Saturdays, as well as a required seven day excursion either during Spring Break or during the semester. Taught every Spring. ESCI 323 may be taken concurrently with ESCI 334.

Long Title: GLOBAL BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course introduces students to the coupled nature of the biosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere using as focal points elemental cycles such as those of carbon and nitrogen. This is a writing-intensive class, and will include 3 required Saturday field trips. Department Permission Required.Cross-list: EBIO 340, ENST 340.

Long Title: VISUALIZING NATURE

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: An experimental course combining the scientific disciplines of the earth sciences with the artistic disciplines of creative photography to study the natural landscape and related ecosystems. The course will combine classroom lectures and laboratory demonstrations in geoscience with classes in the use of digital and film-based cameras and illustrated lectures on recognized achievements in landscape photography. Extensive field trips will be scheduled. Students will travel frequently, at times in pairs, other times in larger groups and as a full class, accompanied by one or both professors. The budget for the course includes funding both for travel and for photography expenses. Instructor Permission Required.Cross-list: FOTO 390.

Long Title: GEOLOGY FIELD CAMP

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 6

Description: Field course typically involving geologic mapping in one or more of sedimentary, metamorphic, igneous rocks and structures. Not offered by Rice University. Students must take an approved field camp from another university and transfer credit to Rice University. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ESCI 334.

Long Title: EARTH SCIENCE FIELD EXPERIENCE

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 6

Description: Comprises participating in an earth science expedition or research experience, follow-up analysis of some aspect of the data acquired, and a written report. Must be approved in advance by one of the department undergraduate advisors.

Long Title: SEMINAR: DEPARTMENT RESEARCH

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Description: Introduction to current research in the Earth Science department. Students will learn how to give a presentation and will get experience presenting their research. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR: DEPARTMENT RESEARCH

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Description: Introduction to current research in the Earth Science department. Students will learn how to give a presentation and will get experience presenting their research. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR: CURRENT RESEARCH IN EARTH SCIENCE

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Description: A series of lectures and paper discussions in various areas of Earth science. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR: CURRENT RESEARCH IN EARTH SCIENCE

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Description: A series of lectures and paper discussions in various areas of Earth science. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO BIOGEOCHEMISTRY II

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: The interaction between (micro) organisms, minerals, rocks, and aqueous solutions is an important new field of research that requires an interdisciplinary approach between (micro) biology, organic chemistry, and geochemistry. This course provides an introduction and insight into this exciting new field and puts an emphasis on quantitative strategies. This is a graduate level course; with more homework assignments (than ESCI 203) and in-depth discussions. Taught every other Fall. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO MATLAB AND NUMERICAL METHODS FOR EARTH SCIENCE

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): MATH 102

Description: The course introduces students to the Matlab programming language and topics may include: importing and exporting data; working with vectors and matrices; curve fitting; data smoothing and filtering; data regression; data visualization; optimization; solving differential equations. The course is built around progressive programming assignments. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Undergrad math through calculus.

Long Title: OPTICAL MINERALOGY AND PETROGRAPHY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): ESCI 322

Description: This is a lab course focused on the identification of minerals with petrographic microscopy. Principles of crystallography, mineral optics, and mineral chemistry will be covered in the first third of the course. The second third of the course will focus on the identification of minerals in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks with emphasis on petrogenetic interpretation. The last third of the course will involve each student working on specific petrologic themes in the context of regional tectonics or magmatic processes. Taught every other Fall.

Long Title: ADVANCED PETROLOGY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): ESCI 322

Description: Evaluation of the evolution of igneous rocks in the Earth's crust and mantle. Topics will include phase equilibria, experimental studies, and geochemistry. Labs will stress thin section petrography. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO THE DYNAMICS AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF THE EARTH'S INTERIOR

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Overview of the Earth's deep interior with an emphasis on dynamical processes and physical properties of the Earth's mantle. Topics include: global energy budget; convective heat transfer; thermal evolution of the Earth; constitutive laws; rheology; seismic velocities; composition, density structure; thermal expansion; thermal conductivity. Taught every other Fall.

Long Title: PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF THE ATMOSPHERE

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121 OR PHYS 101 OR PHYS 111

Description: The fundamental physics and chemistry of the Earth's atmosphere and the atmospheres of terrestrial planets will be covered. Interactions between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and the earth's interior will also be discussed. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH 211. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: ECONOMIC GEOLOGY-PETROLEUM

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: A study of the geology of petroleum: origin, migration, and accumulation will be studied. Government regulation and industry economics will be examined. A background in sedimentary processes, stratigraphy, and structural geology are expected. Instructor Permission Required. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ESCI 321 and ESCI 323.

Long Title: ECONOMIC GEOLOGY MINERAL DEPOSITS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: An overview of metallic and nonmetallic mineral deposits, theories of their origin, and classification. The impact of government regulation, economics, production practices, and exploration will be considered.

Long Title: PETROLEUM INDUSTRY ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Topics covered include resource size determination; geologic risk analysis; establishing minimum economic thresholds; economic chance factors; the concepts of present worth, investment efficiency, rates of return. Price forecasting, cost inflation are discussed. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ESCI 415.

Long Title: QUANTITATIVE HYDROGEOLOGY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Advanced course that will provide a quantitative overview of groundwater hydrology. Emphasis will be placed on mastering concepts in fluid mechanics and applying these concepts to water supply, environmental, and geological problems. Cross-list: CEVE 418.

Long Title: MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 2

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121 OR CHEM 151

Description: This course will provide an overview of various characterization methods used in geological, chemical, material science and other natural science and engineering research. The techniques that will be discussed include but not limited to electron beam methods (imaging and spectroscopy), X-ray methods, ion-beam analysis, vibrational spectroscopies, and mass spectrometry.

Long Title: MODERN EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Modern petroleum exploration techniques using geology, geophysics, and information technology methods. As new techniques emerge, the course will change to insure that the course material mirrors the exploration industry. Recommended Corequisite: ESCI 444. Recommended Prerequisite: ESCI 442.

Long Title: PALEOCEANOGRAPHY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): ESCI 321

Description: The evolution of the ocean, climate and the global carbon cycle over the last 100 million years as recorded by the biology, chemistry and composition of deep-sea sediment. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ESCI 109.

Long Title: ANTARCTIC MARINE GEOLOGY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: The study of marine geologic principles and processes using examples from the Southern Oceans. Recommended prerequisite(s): ESCI 321.

Long Title: EARTH SCIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Interrelations between humans and the geologic environment. This course explores theories and problems of chemical hazards in the environment; topics, e.g., groundwater pollution, soils, CO2 - sequestration, waste deposits.

Long Title: ORGANIC GEOCHEMISTRY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course covers the organic geochemistry of the natural environment. Topics include: production, transport, decomposition, and storage of organic matter in the marine and terrestrial environments, use of isotopes to track biogeochemical processes and natural and perturbed carbon cycle issues, including past and recent climate shifts. Cross-list: CHEM 425, ENST 425.

Long Title: INTERPRETATION OF REGIONAL 2-D SEISMIC DATA

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course will introduce students to analysis of sub-regional structural and stratigraphic frameworks. We will utilize the interpretation of 2D seismic profiles to reconstruct basin history and discuss implications for petroleum systems. Students will gain an understanding of a variety of structural and stratigraphic styles, as expressed on seismic data. Instructor Permission Required. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ESCI 426 if student has credit for ESCI 626.

Long Title: SEQUENCE STRATIGRAPHY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course will introduce students to the concepts of sequence stratigraphy and the power behind this correlation technique. The course is divided between classic sequence stratigraphy using cores, well-logs, and outcrop examples and seismic sequence stratigraphy.

Long Title: 3D SEISMIC REFLECTION DATA INTERPRETATION

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Workstation-based geologic interpretation of 3D seismic reflection data. The course will focus on interpreting horizons and faults tying interpretation to well data, analyzing seismic attributes, and other relevant topics. Emphasis will be placed on workflows utilized in hydrocarbon exploration.

Long Title: MAGMATIC, VOLCANIC AND HYDROTHERMAL PROCESSES

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Introduction to the physical processes governing magmatic hydrothermal and volcanic systems. Conceptual and quantitative discussion of topics such as magma generation, accumulation, dike propagation, magma chambers, volcano deformation, volcanic eruptions, magmatic gases, magma rheology and fragmentation, hydrothermal systems. A 3-6 day field trip may be required.

Long Title: TRACE-ELEMENT AND ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY FOR EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 4

Description: Introduction to the principles of trace-element and isotope geochemistry and their applications to high and low temperature processes in the earth. Topics to be covered are trace-element partitioning, basic quantum physics, radiogenic isotopic systems and stable isotope fractionation. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ESCI 322.

Long Title: ADVANCED GEOMORPHOLOGY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): ESCI 321

Description: This course will investigate physical, chemical, and biological processes that contribute to the development and shaping of Earth's surface across a continuum of subaerial and subaqueous environments, including: mountain, desert, arctic, and coastal regions, as well as continental shelf and slope, and abyssal settings. Material will include deriving physical erosion, transport, and deposition laws, the coupling of climate and tectonics to landscape evolution, and human influence on landscape dynamics. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: MARINE GEOLOGY SYSTEMS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course examines areas of the seafloor recently targeted by large-scale science projects, such as the ocean drilling program. The purpose is to understand current ocean geoscience problems, the research being conducted to address these problems, and preliminary results.

Long Title: MECHANICS OF SEDIMENT TRANSPORT

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Evaluation of sedimentary transport dynamics: physical interaction between fluid flow and sediment mobility, from grain to bedform scale; exploration of environments including rivers, estuaries, deltas, coastlines, and deserts. Examination of sediment transport for geology, environmental, and engineering applications; formation of diagnostic sedimentary features recognized in the stratigraphic record. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: WELL LOGGING AND PETROPHYSICS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Basics of wireline logging and logging while drilling including borehole environment, resistivity, radiation, thermal, and elastic wave measurements and measuring tools. Building from this introduction, basic interpretation of logging data and formation evaluation will be studied.

Long Title: GEOPHYSICAL DATA ANALYSIS: DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): (MATH 101 AND MATH 102)

Description: Data sampling, aliasing, discrete Fourier transform, digital filter design techniques, z-transform, and discrete Hilbert transform are introduced. Deconvolution, velocity filters, polarization filter, stacking, beam forming and migration techniques will be taught together with their application in geophysical studies.

Long Title: GEOPHYSICAL DATA ANALYSIS: INVERSE METHODS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): MATH 211

Description: Review of linear algebra and probability. Data fitting, model parameter estimation, inverse theory, linear and nonlinear methods, and global optimization.

Long Title: EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite(s): MATH 101 AND (PHYS 101 OR PHYS 102 OR PHYS 111 OR PHYS 112)

Description: Study of the principles and procedures involved in geophysical exploration. Includes acquisition, processing, and interpretation of seismic, ground-penetrating radar, gravity, magnetic, and electrical data.

Long Title: SEISMIC REFLECTION DATA PROCESSING

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): ESCI 442

Description: Experience with processing reflection seismic data. Includes seismic data organization, velocity analysis, stacking, filtering, deconvolution, migration, and display, using the Center for Computational Geophysics facility's ProMax seismic processing system. Recommended Prerquisite(s): ESCI 442.

Long Title: JOINT INVERSION OF EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICAL DATA

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: By jointly inverting several different kinds of exploration geophysical measurements at a site we avoid some of the ambiguity inherent in the individual methods. *Students review papers (one-half of course) Recommended Prerequisite(s): ESCI 442 and ESCI 444 and ESCI 436.

Long Title: UNCONVENTIONAL ENERGY EXPLORATION

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Topical presentations on the exploration and production of unconventional energy resources, including sources, techniques, and prospects. Intent is to cover all non-traditional energy targets, include shale oil/gas, oil sands/heavy oil, geothermal, coalbed methane, methane clathrates (seafloor hydrates) and more. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: REMOTE SENSING

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Introduction to electromagnetic remote sensing of the earth and other planets using passive and active methods. The course includes a computer lab component involving processing and interpretation of remote sensing imagery, and an individual project. Cross-list: CEVE 450.

Long Title: GIS FOR GEOSCIENTISTS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): (ESCI 321 OR ESCI 322 OR ESCI 323 OR ESCI 324) AND (ESCI 321 OR ESCI 322 OR ESCI 323 OR ESCI 324)

Description: Basic principles of Geographic Information Systems, with a focus on effectively applying the technology to the geosciences. Main platform of the class will be ESRI's ArcGIS, but a wide array of other tools will also be introduced. Material will be delivered via a blend of lecture and hands-on exercises.

Long Title: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, mapping sciences, and spatial analysis. The course will include extensive computer use and the completion of a major individual project on a topic selected by the student. Cross-list: CEVE 453.

Long Title: PLANETARY VOLCANISM

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 2

Description: This seminar will cover the broad range of volcanic phenomena in the solar system, via weekly readings of, and student presentations on, classic and recent papers. Topics include: Composition (basaltic, silicic, unusual, carbonatite), cryovolcanism, structure (caldera, rift zones, volcanic spreading radiating dike systems, magma chambers, and sill complexes), and dynamics (eruption mechanism, effusive vs. explosive, volatiles and atmospheres/oceans). The planetary settings to be considered include Earth, Venu, Mars, Mercury, Moon, large asteroids and outer planet satellites.

Long Title: GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL FLUID DYNAMICS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): MATH 211 AND MATH 212

Description: Advanced course in the foundations of fluid mechanics and its application to Earth science. Aspects of continuum mechanics, heat and mass transfer, and the rheologic behavior of materials will be covered in developing the fundamental laws that describe fluid motion. Applications include atmospheric dynamics, mantle and lithospheric dynamics, and hydrogeology.

Long Title: SEISMOLOGY I

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Principles of elastic wave propagation, the determination of Earth structure, and the understanding of earthquake physics.

Long Title: TECTONOPHYSICS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): MATH 102 OR PHYS 102 OR PHYS 112

Description: Applications of continuum physics to the deformation, flexure, heat transfer, and gravity field of the lithosphere. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH 212.

Long Title: STRUCTURE AND EVOLUTION OF TECTONIC SYSTEMS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite(s): ESCI 323

Description: The distribution, origin, and evolution of various tectonic systems, and characterization of their structural and geophysical signatures, emphasizing crustal and lithospheric processes associated with tectonic deformation. Review of representative global examples of convergent and collisional margins, divergent and passive margins, and transform margins. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: GLOBAL TECTONICS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Geometrical aspects of plate tectonics, the 3 traditional types of plate boundaries, instantaneous plate motions, earthquakes and faulting, space geodesy, geomagnetic reversals, paleomagnetic poles, hotspots, "absolute" plate motion, true polar wander, driving forces, diffuse plate boundaries, plate nonrigidity, and rheology of the lithosphere.

Long Title: ADVANCED STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY II

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite(s): ESCI 323

Description: Mechanics and deformation of rocks in the ductile regime, i.e., within Earth's deep crust, and upper mantle.

Long Title: GEOMECHANICS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: An examination of deformation and failure processes within the Earth's shallow crust, with a focus on rock and sediment mechanics, and associated fluid processes. Emphasis will be on geologic applications, including sediment consolidation, slope stability, fault mechanics, and earthquake nucleation and rupture.

Long Title: EARTH SYSTEMS MODELING 1: PHILOSOPHY AND FUNDAMENTALS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121 OR PHYS 101 OR PHYS 102

Description: A model is a simplified representation of something. Scientific models range from conceptual to physical to mathematical. In Earth and planetary science, one is often concerned with modeling interactions between physical, chemical, and biological components, i.e., with modeling systems. This class will cover the fundamentals of scientific modeling with a focus on Earth systems. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH 211. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: EARTH SYSTEMS MODELING: NUMERICAL TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121 OR PHYS 101 OR PHYS 102

Description: Introduction to numerical methods with applications in Earth Science using Matlab and COMSOL. A brief introduction to programming in Matlab will be followed by hands-on exercises centered on the following topics: linear equations; interpolation; optimization; data fitting; integration of ordinary differential equations; two point boundary value problems; partial differential equations in one spatial dimension (Matlab, finite differences); partial differential equations in two spatial dimensions (COMSOL, finite elements). Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH 211.

Long Title: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN EARTH SCIENCE

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1 TO 6

Description: Advanced work adapted to the needs of the individual undergraduate student reading. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SPECIAL STUDIES FOR UNDERGRADUATES

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

Description: Work in Earth Science adapted to the needs of individual undergraduate research. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: GRAPHIC AND VISUAL DESIGN FOR SCIENTISTS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: A significant portion of a scientists time is spent solving visual design problems (graphics for papers, visual layouts for seminars, posters, teaching). Effective communication of scientific information is part of a scientists skill set. This class is designed to enhance that skill set in terms of presenting visual information clearly, simply, and effectively. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SPECIAL STUDIES FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 1 TO 15

Description: Advanced work in Earth science adapted to the needs of individual graduate students. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: FIELD TRIP FOR ADVANCED GEOLOGY AND PETROLOGY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): ESCI 322 AND ESCI 334

Description: A field trip course centered on weekly readings and several mapping projects carried out over the course of 1 week. The course will focus on western North American geology with emphasis on igneous and metamorphic petrology and structural geology in the context of regional tectonics. Field studies will be accompanied by quantitative data collection and analysis. Each student will be responsible for a small field-based project. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: CRYOSPHERE

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: The study of glaciers and ice sheets their growth and decay, response to climate change, the history of glaciation and glacial contribution to sea-level rise. Prerequisite is completion of core courses (ESCI 321, ESCI 322, ESCI 323, ESCI 324) or consent of instructor.

Long Title: SILICICLASTIC DEPOSITIONAL SYSTEMS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Study of modern and ancient sedimentary environments with emphasis on field work. Depositional models examined in relation to climatic, oceanographic, and tectonic influences.

Long Title: APPLIED SEDIMENTOLOGY I

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): ESCI 504

Description: Field investigation of sedimentary deposits of northwestern New Mexico to provide students in sedimentology with training in field methods, interpretation of sedimentary deposits, and facies mapping. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: CARBONATE DEPOSITIONAL SYSTEMS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): ESCI 321

Description: Characterization of modern and ancient, shallow and deep sedimentary environments and facies. Includes examination of different depositional models in relation both to climate and to hydrographic and geographic settings, as well as three field trips. Meeting times will be determined after registration.

Long Title: APPLIED SEDIMENTOLOGY II

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): ESCI 505

Description: Advanced field studies in sedimentary geology. This course is intended to provide graduate students with experience working in sedimentary rocks by working on projects of their own design.

Long Title: SEMINAR: GLOBAL SEISMOLOGY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR: DEPARTMENT TYPE-LOCALE FIELD TRIPS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR: ADVANCED SEISMOLOGY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: PUTTING EARTH SCIENCE INTO ACTION

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR: CARIBBEAN

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR: TOPICS RELATED TO THE EARTH'S DEEP INTERIOR

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Readings and discussions about current topics related to the processes governing the Earth's deep interior. General themes include mantle convection, thermal evolution, and volatiles. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: ADVANCED BIOGEOCHEMISTRY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1 TO 4

Description: This course will explore carbon, nitrogen, and water cycling at the advanced level. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: GEOPHYSICAL FIELD WORK FOR EDUCATORS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course consists of 2 weeks of geophysical field work and is designated for in-service K-12 teachers. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR: TOPICS ON CARBONATES: REEF AND GLOBAL CHANGE

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): ESCI 321

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH 211. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR: SPECIAL TOPICS IN HIGH TEMPERATURE GEOCHEMISTRY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS IN EARTH SCIENCE

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Description: Seminar: Dimensional Analysis in Earth Science The basics of dimensional analysis and scaling analysis will be covered. The seminar will mainly apply these analysis tools to a range of Earth science problems. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR: SEISMOLOGY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR: SEISMOLOGY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR: TECTONICS OF CONTINENTAL MARGINS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR: ADVANCED TOPICS IN GEOFLUIDS, GEOTHERMICS, AND PLANETARY EVOLUTION

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Seminar topics may vary.

Long Title: SEMINAR: SEISMIC MODELING AND INVERSE METHODS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR: ADVANCED TOPICS IN EARTH STRUCTURE AND DEFORMATION

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR: VOLCANOTECTONICS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR: DEVELOPMENTS IN STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 2

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Organizational Meeting: 1:30pm, Wed, Jan 15, 2014. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR: QUANTITATIVE PETROLEUM SYSTEMS ANALYSIS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Course taught at the University of Houston. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR: ADVANCED TOPICS IN HYDROGEOLOGY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: THE MOON: ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF EARTH'S COMPANION

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This seminar course addresses fundamental issues in the origin and evolution of the Moon, spanning the disciplines of geology, geophysics, geochemistry and petrology. Sources range from classic studies to recent results from orbiting spacecraft and laboratory analysis. Readings will be supplemented by guest presentations from active researchers in the field. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: ADVANCED TECTONOPHYSICS/GLOBAL TECTONICS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR: TOPICS IN SEDIMENTOLOGY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR: GLOBAL BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: CLASTIC DEPOSITIONAL SYSTEMS FIELD TRIP

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisite(s): ESCI 504

Description: This is a five day trip that takes place in northwestern New Mexico. The trip is intended for students with strong interests in sedimentology and stratigraphy and focuses on field methods in interpretation of clastic sedimentary deposits in terms of their depositional environment, sequence stratigraphic occurrence and reservoir and source rock potential. The field area includes four different basins, which provides further opportunity for discussion of sedimentary basin evolution. The course also includes reading assignments and class presentations on topics related to the trip. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR: DEPARTMENT TYPE - LOCALE FIELD TRIP

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 2 TO 4

Prerequisite(s): (ESCI 321 AND ESCI 322 AND ESCI 323 AND ESCI 324)

Description: Seminar topics vary depending on location of field trip. This is a Seminar/Trip type course combination. Undergraduates are required to take prerequisites to register for this course. Prerequisites do not apply for graduate students. Prerequisites may be taken concurrently. Additional fee may be required for this course. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: ADVANCED TOPICS IN THE SOLID EARTH I

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 2

Description: Seminar topics may vary.

Long Title: ADVANCED TOPICS IN THE SOLID EARTH II

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 2

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR: TOPICS IN VOLCANOLOGY, MAGMATIC, AND HYDROTHERMAL PROCESSES

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Reading and discussions about current topics related to magma generation, migration, accumulation and eruption, as well as hydrothermal systems. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: THE PLANET MARS: FORMATION, DIFFERENTIATION, STRUCTURE AND EVOLUTION

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This seminar addresses fundamental issues in Mars science, spanning the disciplines of geology, geophysics, geochemistry and petrology. Sources range over six decades of data from flybys and orbiting spacecraft, landed stations and rovers, and laboratory analysis of meteorites and experiments. Readings will be supplemented by presentations from active Mars researchers. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: SEISMOLOGY II

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Review of elastodynamics. Calculation of synthetic seismograms using asymptotic and finite-difference methods, wave propagation in layered and random media. Seismic migration and inversion using finite-difference. Kirchoff, and frequency-wave number methods.

Long Title: HYDROCARBON EXPLORATION

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: A student team will analyze and assess petroleum prospects in a hydrocarbon prospective area. The team will be provided with a dataset including real industry 3D and 2D seismic data, well log data, etc. The team will have 8 weeks to analyze the data, identify and prioritize exploration targets, and prepare a formal presentation for exploration management in an imaginary oil company. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: ADVANCED TOPICS IN BASIN SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course will investigate the processes that lead to the development of sedimentary stratigraphy across a continuum of depositional environments, including: fluvial, deltaic, coastal near-shore, continental shelf and slope and abyssal settings. Material will include transport linkages based on studies from modern settings, and will also cover the unique stratigraphic signatures preserved in ancient depositional systems. Instructor Permission Required.

Long Title: ADVANCED TOPICS IN FLUVIAL-DELTAIC SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course will investigate physical and biological processes that contribute to the development of fluvial-deltaic environments. Materials will include deriving physical erosion, transport, and deposition laws, in order to evaluate modern processes that shape deltas and coastlines. The course will also focus on sedimentary deposits of fluvial-deltaic systems and preservation potential of the stratigraphy, by examining ancient depositional systems that are preserved in the rock record. The course will explore these topics by reviewing science literature that utilizes numerical, experimental, and field studies, to further theory on the development of fluvial-deltaic systems. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: MOUNTAINS, CLIMATE AND GLOBAL CARBON CYCLING

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 2

Description: The purpose of this course is to discuss the origins of high elevations, such as mountains and epeirogenic uplifts, and their impacts of climate, global carbon cycling, and sedimentary processes. We will discuss the physics and chemistry of building mountains by magmatism and tectonic thickening as well as destroying them by erosion, chemical weathering, and delamination. We will explore perspectives from the deep Earth to the atmosphere. The seminar will meet once a week for two hours with the first hour being a thematic overview given by faculty or students and the second hour devoted to discussion of assigned papers. Recommended Prerequisite(s): ESCI 321 and ESCI 322. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: ADVANCED TOPICS IN GEOPHYSICS

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Seminar topics may vary. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: VISITING RESEARCH TRAINEE

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 0

Description:  Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: THESIS RESEARCH

Department: *Earth Science*

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1 TO 15

Description: Recommended Prerequisite(s): Students must pass the preliminary exam before taking this course. Repeatable for Credit.