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  • GEOL 4505: Paleoenvironmental Research

    4.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    The course examines past environmental changes through a classroom-based, hands-on research experience. Students will learn to explain key concepts about paleoclimatology and link them to modern climate change; describe the research process, particularly with respect to paleoenvironmental research; and design, conduct and present new research findings of their own.
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  • GEOL 4525: Environmental Data Analysis

    4.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Explores fundamentals of environmental data analysis including the displayand description of data, uncertainty propagation, statistical significance and power, t-tests, ANOVA, time series, serial correlation, multiple regression, and sample collection strategies. Students must enroll in a computer-based lab session and complete a term project involving real-world problems in data analysis. Dual listed with GEOL 5525. Cross listed with ENR 4525. Prerequisites: C or higher in STAT 2050, STAT 2070, or MATH 2200; junior standing; at least one upper-division course in the natural sciences or a related field.
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  • GEOL 4610: Strct Geol & Tect

    4.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Encompasses lectures, readings and problems dealing with character and causes of structures that deform Earth's crust. Field trips required. Prerequisite: GEOL 2010.
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  • GEOL 4666: Plate Tectonics

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Studies theory of plate tectonics including quantitative assessment of observations which lead to its acceptance. Includes 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, as well as driving mechanisms. Two lectures, one laboratory/discussion per week. Dual listed with GEOL 5666. Prerequisites: GEOL 4610, geology/geophysics math requirements.
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  • GEOL 4717: Field Geology

    1.00 - 8.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Reviews field observation of geologic phenomena, methods of geologic mapping and interpretation of data collected. Includes a six-week field trip. Prerequisites: GEOL 2100, 4610.
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  • GEOL 4720: Ore Deposits

    4.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Teaches principles of economic geology of ore minerals. Lectures cover geochemistry of ore minerals and environments in which various ore minerals are found. Labs include identification of ore minerals in hand sample and under microscope and methodology of economic geology. Dual listed with GEOL 5720. Prerequisite: GEOL 2020.
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  • GEOL 4760: Rates of Surface Processes

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Explores methods for quantifying rates and timescales of weathering, erosion, soil formation, nutrient cycling and other surface processes. Focus includes cosmogenic nuclides, tracer thermochronometry, U-series disequilibrium, fallout radionuclides, and optically stimulated luminescence. Course features a mix of instructor-driven lectures on fundamentals and student-driven discussion of cutting-edge research from recent literature. Dual listed with GEOL 5760. Prerequisites: GEOL 2150 or 3010 or 4880 and MATH 2205 and CHEM 1020 and PHYS 1100.
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  • GEOL 4777: Geochem Nat Waters

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Studies physical chemistry applied to natural waters, and chemistry of rock weathering, sources and controls on major, minor and trace elements, plus problems related to introduced pollutants. Dual listed with GEOL 5777. Prerequisites: GEOL 2010, MATH 2205, CHEM 1060.
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  • GEOL 4800: Independent

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Encompasses field, laboratory or library research for senior students in department. Prerequisites: senior standing and not fewer than 20 hours in geology.
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  • GEOL 4820: Capstone

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Critical examination of landmark papers and their influence on the Earth sciences. Through readings, lectures, discussions and in oral and written presentations, the student will gain a broad perspective over the impact of key issues in the field. Prerequisites: junior standing and 26 hours in the department.
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