• GEOL 5120: Tectonic Evol Cord

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Phanerozoic tectonic evolution of western North America viewed through the paradigm of plate tectonics. Course involves intensive literature review, guest speakers, a possible field trip, and an in-depth regional tectonic analysis to be done by each student. Prerequisite: GEOL 2020, GEOL 2100, and GEOL 4610.
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• GEOL 5140: Diversity Inclusion Geoscience

  1.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The purpose of this course is to educate and promote the value of diversity and inclusion. We will discuss how our scientific community is affected by racial injustice. The goal of this class is to learn how to support equality, diversity, and inclusivity in our department and in the scientific community. Dual listed with GEOL 4140.
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• GEOL 5150: Metamorphic Petrology

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Lectures on field occurrence, macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of igneous rocks, followed by lectures on application of physical chemistry to genetic study of igneous rocks. Laboratory devoted to the study of suites of igneous rocks from classical areas. Prerequisite: GEOL 2020 and 4490; graduate standing.
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• GEOL 5160: Regional Tectonics

  2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  A field-based introduction to the Mesozoic to early Cenozoic tectonic evolution of the U.S. Cordillera. Dual listed with GEOL 4160. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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• GEOL 5180: Reflect Seis

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Lectures treating seismic methods applied to the study of earth structures ranging from exploration to crustal structure. Topics covered include wave propagation recording techniques, processing, modeling, resolution and interpretation. Laboratory exercises give practical experience on lecture topics and emphasize use of instruments and data analysis. Computer processing introduced. Prerequisite: GEOL 1200, one year of calculus and one year of physics.
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• GEOL 5190: Petroleum Geology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Principles governing the exploration for hydrocarbons; characteristics of reservoirs and traps; origin, migration and accumulation of hydrocarbons; subsurface evaluation techniques. Dual listed with GEOL 4190. Prerequisites: GEOL 2100, 4610.
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• GEOL 5191: Methods Pet Geol

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Lectures and laboratory exercises are designed to give the student experience in working with various kinds of geoscientific data in relation to the exploration for and production of hydrocarbons. Most exercises utilize real data and real situations. Topics include recognition of hydrocarbons, interpretation of sample, mud and geophysical logs, geologic utilization of drill stem tests; subsurface correlation and mapping techniques; prospect generation. Prerequisite: GEOL 5190.
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• GEOL 5200: Topics:Geology

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Provides a detailed study at a graduate level of a particular topic in geology. Prerequisite: graduate standing in geology and geophysics and permission of the instructor.
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• GEOL 5210: Topics:Geophysics

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Provides a detailed study at a graduate level of a particular topic in geophysics. Prerequisite: graduate standing in geology and geophysics and permission of instructor.
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• GEOL 5211: Sem Struct Geol

  1.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Selected topics in structural geology and tectonics. On-going research among undergraduate and graduate students is emphasized. Prerequisite: GEOL 4610 or equivalent course.
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