• GEO 5440: Vertebrate Paleontology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers interrelationships between various plants and their environment, providing field, laboratory, and quantitative techniques for interpreting ancient environments and analyzing past botanical interrelationships. The course is half semester, with three lectures and one lab per week. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course. Cross-listed as: GEO 6440.
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• GEO 5460: Advanced Physical Sedimentology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Detailed interpretation of sedimentary rocks, based on petrography and sedimentary characteristics. Source terranes, tectonic settings, depositional environments, and diagenetic changes during burial. Three lectures and two labs per week. Half semester. Prerequisite/Restriction: GEO 2800 and GEO 3550. Cross-listed as: GEO 6460.
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• GEO 5470: Chemical Sedimentary Rocks

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers the application of field observations, hand-sample, thin-section, and X-ray diffraction analyses to the interpretation of chemical sedimentary rocks. It emphasizes determination of depositional environment and evaluation of diagenetic changes. It includes three lectures and one lab per week. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course. Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): GEO 2800 GEO 3550 Cross/Dual listed as: GEO 6470
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• GEO 5480: Tectonics of Sedimentary Basins

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course provides detailed coverage of sedimentary basin analysis techniques, including depositional systems, provenance, basin modeling, and fluid and heat flow history. It surveys types of sedimentary basins worldwide. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course. Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): GEO 2800 GEO 3550 Cross/Dual listed as: GEO 6480
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• GEO 5490: Facies Analysis of Sedimentary Rocks

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course will cover topics including sedimentary processes and results, contacts, facies analysis, sequence stratigraphy, and implications of sedimentologic studies. Lectures, field trips, literature review, and geologic writing will be emphasized, with 6000 level credit earned through student presentations and a semester project. Prerequisites: GEO 3550 Cross Listed as: GEO 6490
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• GEO 5500: Advanced Igneous Petrology

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Advanced concepts in the origin and evolution of magmatic systems, effects of different tectono thermal regimes on magma genesis, magma dynamics, and phase equilibria in magmatic systems. Concepts illustrated by rock suites from classic locations. Three lectures and three laboratory hours each week. Prerequisite/Restriction: GEO 4500 or equivalent. Cross-listed as: GEO 6500.
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• GEO 5510: Groundwater Geology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Provides graduate students and senior undergraduates with understanding of fundamental principles of groundwater geology and hydrology, and helps prepare them for careers in hydrogeology or environmental geology. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite/Restriction: GEO 1110 and MATH 1210 or instructor permission; GEO 3600/WATS 3600 recommended.
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• GEO 5520: Techniques of Groundwater Investigations

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Survey of techniques used in groundwater investigations for collecting physical and chemical data. Includes well drilling and construction; water level, flow rate, and discharge measurements; hydraulic and tracer tests; and groundwater sampling. Prerequisite/Restriction: GEO 5510 or instructor permission. Cross-listed as: GEO 6520.
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• GEO 5530: Petroleum Systems: Principles of Exploration and Development

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Analysis of the petroleum system from source to trap. Examines processes of generation, migration, and accumulation of oil and gas. Overview of petroleum economics and technology. Prerequisite/Restriction: GEO 3550 and GEO 3700; or instructor permission.
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• GEO 5540: Quantitative Methods in Geology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course (which includes three lecture hours per week) covers the application of quantitative, computer-based methodologies to geologic problems, with emphasis on developing coding skills to leverage computational power. Previous experience with programming languages (R/MATLAB) is helpful but not required. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course, including student presentation on thesis research methodology. Prerequisite/Restriction: GEO 3550 or GEO 3600 MATH 1210 Or instructor permission Cross-listed as: GEO 6540.
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