College of Arts and Sciences
Earth Sciences
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EAR 210 - History of Earth and Life College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Major transitions in the surface environments of our planet and the life that occupies them over the last 4.5 billion years. Evolutionary radiations, mass extinctions, climate change, plate tectonics, mountain building. Lectures, labs, field trip.
PREREQ: EAR 101 OR EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105 )
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EAR 225 - Volcanoes and Earthquakes College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Examination of the geologic nature of volcanoes and earthquakes as they are related to plate tectonic activity in the Earth. Discussion of related societal hazards.
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EAR 300 - Selected Topics College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s)
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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EAR 305 - Earth Science of Energy College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Science of energy in the 21st century, from an Earth Science perspective: Climatology of wind/solar energy; Hydrocarbons-conventional/unconventional resources; Geothermal power; Geology of Uranium; Oceanography of tidal power; Hydroelectric power; Ocean/Lake Source Cooling.
PREREQ: EAR 110 OR EAR 105 OR EAR 106 OR EAR 111 OR EAR 117 OR EAR 203
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EAR 309 - Honor Tutorial Geology College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Selected topics under guidance of senior staff members. Open only to students in the Honors Program.
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EAR 311 - Introduction to Geophysical Methods College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
An introduction to the study of the Earth’s near surface using geophysical methods and quantitative data analysis, specifically: seismic reflection and refraction, gravity, magnetic, electrical and electromagnetic methods. Participation in geophysical field survey is required.
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EAR 314 - Mineralogy College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction to the distribution of minerals within the Earth, mineral properties (crystallography, crystal chemistry and structure), and the processes that form them. Methods used to identify minerals in hand specimens and an introduction to the techniques of optical mineralogy. Lecture, laboratory and fieldtrips.
PREREQ: EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105 )
COREQ: CHE 106 AND CHE 107
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EAR 317 - Sedimentary Processes and Systems College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Ancient sedimentary rocks and their modern analogs. Physical and chemical aspects of sedimentation and diagenesis. Introduction to sedimentary basins. Economic resources of sedimentary systems. Lecture, laboratory, and field trips. Students should have background knowledge of mineralogy and the history of Earth and life.
PREREQ: EAR 101 OR EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105 )
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EAR 325 - Introduction to Paleobiology College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Patterns and processes of evolution as expressed in the fossil record. Macroevolution, diversification of major skeletonized phyla, evolutionary paleoecology, and mass extinctions. Lecture, laboratory, and field trips.
PREREQ: EAR 102 OR EAR 210 OR BIO 345 OR EFB 311 OR EFB 320
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EAR 333 - Structural Geology College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Concepts of structural analysis of rocks, stress and strain, rock deformation mechanisms, geologic structures, their properties, and how they are formed. Three lectures and one laboratory a week, field trips including some weekends. Knowledge of trigonometry and geometry required.
PREREQ: EAR 101 OR EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105 AND EAR 314 )
COREQ: EAR 317
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EAR 401 - Hydrogeology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 601
Fundamentals of groundwater hydraulics. Aquifer flow systems analysis and evaluation. Groundwater-surfacewater relationships. Groundwater chemistry. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 101 OR EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105 )
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EAR 402 - Numerical Methods in Geosciences College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Double Numbered with: EAR 602
Numerical methods and data analysis in geosciences using MATLAB. Topics will include basic statistics for univariate and bivariate datasets including linear regression and interpolation, time-series analysis, the discrete Fourier transform, numerical integration and finite differences. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 110 OR EAR 105 OR EAR 203
COREQ: MAT 285 OR MAT 295
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EAR 403 - Geomorphology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 603
Landscape formation and evolution as a function of hydrogeologic, glacial, eolian, and tectonic processes acting on Earth materials. Lecture, labs, and field trips, including some weekends. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 101 OR EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105 )
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EAR 404 - Advanced Structural Geology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 604
Selected topics in structural geology and tectonics focusing on the mechanics and kinematics of lithospheric deformation. Fundamentals of stress, strain, brittle and ductile deformation, microstructures and rheology. Additional work required of graduate students
PREREQ: EAR 314 AND EAR 333
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EAR 405 - Global Change:Geologic Record College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 605
The geologic record provides perspective for evaluating future global change. This course will focus on the evolution of climate through Earth’s 4.6 billion years and how this record is preserved in ancient rocks and sediments.
PREREQ: EAR 101 OR EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105 )
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EAR 406 - Reflection Seismology: Theory and Practice College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 606
Students will develop a working understanding of the strengths and pitfalls of the method through classroom lectures, exercises, and hands-on data processing using PROMAX seismic processing software. Prerequisites: coursework/experience in geophysics/permission of instructor. Additional work required of graduate students.
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EAR 407 - Climate Change and Human Origins College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
Crosslisted with: ANT 439
Double Numbered with: EAR 607
This course considers the influence of long term climate changes on hominid evolution and human adaptation, as well as how abrupt climate events and transitions may have impacted the distribution of human populations, the development of agriculture, human conflict and societal change. Additional work required of graduate students.
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EAR 409 - Senior Thesis in Earth Science College of Arts and Sciences
3-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Independent, hypothesis-driven research involving investigative tools and techniques in the Earth Sciences. Students must submit a written thesis to the department and give a public seminar.
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EAR 410 - Applications of GIS in the Earth Sciences College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 610
Introduction to some of the many uses of image and topographic data within a geographic information system (GIS) to extract information relevant to the study of the Earth. Additional work required of graduate students.
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EAR 413 - Physical Hydrology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: CIE 400
Double Numbered with: EAR 613
Fundamentals of watershed hydrology presented from a physical hydrology perspective; course topics include: the water cycle, hydrologic processes, streamflow generation, groundwater-surface water interactions, and introduction to hydrologic modeling concepts. Additional work required of graduate students.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 3 credits maximum
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EAR 414 - The Holocene: Climate and Environmental Change The Holocene: Climate and Environmental Change
3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Double Numbered with: 614
This course introduces students of all disciplines to the science behind our understanding of Earth’s climate and environmental changes during the past 12,000 years. Lectures and discussions focus on interactions between climate, landscapes, and humans. Additional work required for graduate students.
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EAR 415 - Introduction to Climate Dynamics Introduction to Climate Dynamics
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 615
The course introduces the physical principles underlying the climate system. Topics include Earth’s energy balance; circulation; climate variability; climate feedbacks and climate change, observational evidence of climate change. Additional work required for graduate students.
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EAR 416 - Practicum in Earth and Environmental Scientific Communication Practicum in Earth and Environmental Scientific Communication
2 credit(s) Irregularly
Double Numbered with: 616
Being able to effectively communicate is an essential part of being a successful scientist. In this practicum you will learn techniques to refine your scientific communication skills (oral, written, and graphical). Additional work is required for graduate students.
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EAR 417 - Geochemistry College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 617
Chemistry of Earth processes, including basic thermodynamics, solution chemistry, isotopic chemistry, and kinetics; magmatic crystallization, isotope fractionation, formation of carbonate and evaporitic sediment, ion exchange in clays, and Cosmochemistry.
COREQ: EAR 314 AND CHE 107
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EAR 418 - Petrology College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 618
Introduction to the origin of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Classifications, compositions, tectonic setting, and processes governing the distribution of rocks within the Earth. Lecture, laboratory, and fieldtrips. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 314
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EAR 419 - Environmental Aqueous Geochemistry College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 619
Fundamentals of aqueous geochemistry in ground water and surface water in the context of carbonate and silicate dissolution, reactions governing metal oxidation and reduction, mixing of waters and isotopic characterization. One year of college chemistry required. Additional work required of graduate students.
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EAR 420 - Contaminant Hydrogeology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 620
Fundamentals of solute transport, major classes of groundwater contamination, remediation strategies, natural attenuation characterization, fingerprinting of contaminant types. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: CHE 106 AND (PHY 211 OR EAR 401 )
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EAR 428 - Seminar in Environmental Science College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: BIO 428
Seminar for students following the environmental science curriculum. Students will work together to critically evaluate, and propose solutions to, current environmental problems using a combination of reading, class discussion, written analyses, and oral presentations.
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EAR 429 - Topics in Paleobiology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 629
Current research in paleobiology with a topical focus. Subjects might include macroevolution, evolutionary paleoecology, extinctions and radiations, stratigraphic paleontology, etc. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 325
Repeatable 2 time(s), 9 credits maximum
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EAR 430 - Topics in Thermochronology & Tectonics College of Arts and Sciences
2 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 630
Seminar will focus on research topics in thermochronology and tectonics from current literature. Additional work required of graduate students.
Repeatable 3 time(s), 8 credits maximum
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EAR 431 - Plate Tectonics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 631
Tectonic development of the Earth; definition of plates, their boundaries, motions, and driving forces. Analysis and modeling of plate motions. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 314 AND EAR 333
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EAR 432 - Seafloor Spreading and Oceanic Lithosphere College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 632
An investigation of the products and processes of seafloor spreading from the perspective of geological and geophysical studies of mid-ocean ridge spreading centers, oceanic lithosphere and ophiolite complexes. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 314 AND EAR 333
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EAR 433 - Topics in Active Tectonics College of Arts and Sciences
2 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 633
The use of modern methods to study tectonic processes along active plate margins, focusing on the evolution of topography expressed in orogen and basin development, including the style and accommodation of crustal and mantle deformation. Additional work required of graduate students
PREREQ: EAR 333 OR EAR 431
Repeatable 2 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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EAR 435 - Geophysics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 635
Fundamental geophysical parameters; seismology and Earth structure; gravity and magnetic fields with application of potential theory; terrestrial rotation and shape; heat flow, thermal state, and evolution of the Earth. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: MAT 296 AND PHY 212
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EAR 443 - Advanced Topics in Geomorphology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Double Numbered with: EAR 643
This course presents selected papers from the literature that contribute to current thought in geomorphology and later focus on a topic that can vary from year to year. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 403
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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EAR 444 - Thermochronology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 644
Methods used in Earth Sciences to determine temperature-time histories of crustal terranes including 40Ar/39Ar, fission track, and U-Th/He techniques. Diffusion theory and applications of thermochronology to tectonics and landscape evolution, P-T-t paths of crustal terranes. Additional work required of graduate students.
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EAR 455 - Geochemical Patterns in the History of Earth and Life College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
Double Numbered with: EAR 655
Insights gained from the geochemistry of fossils and sedimentary sequences into the history of the Earth’s surface. Emphasis on relationships between the biological world and the physical environment as revealed through stable and radiogenic isotopes and elemental chemistry. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 325 AND EAR 417
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EAR 470 - Experience Credit College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable
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EAR 478 - Isotope Geology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 678
Isotope geochemistry is used in all branches of Earth Sciences. This course covers the following topics: Radioactive decay, Rb-Sr, Sm-Nd, and Lu-Hf isotope geochemistry; U-Pb geochronology, 14C dating; O, H, and C isotope geochemistry. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 417
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EAR 479 - Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Research & Applications College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
Crosslisted with: GEO 479
Double Numbered with: EAR 679
Introduction to UAV operations, including FAA airspace, platforms and sensors; flight planning, data collection, image processing, and data analysis for geospatial mapping. Applications and societal impacts, including legal, safety, privacy, ethical issues. Additional work required of graduate students.
Repeatable 1 time(s)
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EAR 483 - Departmental Colloquium College of Arts and Sciences
1 credit(s) Every semester
Double Numbered with: EAR 683
Students attend the Department of Earth Sciences colloquium lectures and write up summaries of a subset of talks. Provides exposure to current research in a wide array of Earth Science disciplines. Additional work required of graduate students.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
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EAR 490 - Independent Study College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable
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EAR 499 - Honors Capstone Project College of Arts and Sciences
1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
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EAR 510 - Paleolimnology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Irregularly
The records of environmental change contained within lake sediments. Basic background in limnology followed by field/laboratory research projects and presentations. Upper division undergraduate science majors.
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EAR 544 - Quaternary Environmental and Climate Change College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Proxy records from marine, lacustrine, glacial, and terrestrial environments for climate and environmental change during the Quaternary. Comparison with numerical models of atmosphere and oceans. Discussion of current literature and the potential for future global change.
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EAR 590 - Independent Study College of Arts and Sciences
1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable
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