• GEO 6240: Structural Analysis of Deformed Geological Materials

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Explores how rocks, sediments, ice, and soils deform. By examining the geometry, kinematics, mechanics, and mechanisms of deformation, students learn how to interpret deformed materials in the field and laboratory.
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• GEO 6250: Rock Deformation and Earthquake Mechanics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course explores the fundamentals of rock fracture, friction, and failure with applications to earthquakes, glacial sliding, petroleum reservoirs, and geothermal systems. This course is designed for graduate students in earth sciences and engineering. Two lectures per week with frequent hands-on lab experience. Prerequisite/Restriction: MATH 1210, PHYS 2210, and graduate standing. Cross-listed as: GEO 7250.
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• GEO 6280: Stable Isotope Geochemistry

  2.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers Stable Isotope Geochemistry through lecture, seminar, and laboratory activities utilizing the stable isotope lab. Students study the fundamentals of stable isotope geochemistry as applied to geosciences and Earth system processes, focusing on light stable isotopes (H, O, C, N, S). Crosslisted as: GEO 7280
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• GEO 6290: Radiogenic Isotopes

  2.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course serves as an introduction and survey to high-temperature geochronology - predominantly U-Pb geochronology - and radiogenic isotope geochemistry. Crosslisted as: GEO 7290
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• GEO 6300: Graduate Seminar in Petrology (Topic)

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Advanced topics of current interest in petrology of igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary rocks. Cross-listed as: GEO 7300. Repeatable for credit.
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• GEO 6350: Graduate Seminar in Paleontology and Paleoecology (Topic)

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Advanced topics in paleontology, paleoecology and the evolution of ancient life. Cross-listed as: GEO 7350 Repeatable for credit.
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• GEO 6360: Volcanology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Provides students with a basic understanding of volcanic processes. Students gain an understanding of the range and scope of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions. Prehistoric volcanic eruptions reconstructed from their deposits. To receive graduate credit, student must write student grant proposal to do research in some area of volcanology relevant to hazards assessment. Cross-listed as: GEO 5360.
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• GEO 6390: Sedimentary Petrology

  2.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students collect sedimentary rocks, make thin sections, use polarizing microscopes to identify common sedimentary minerals and characterize rock properties, classify siliclastic and carbonate rocks, propose a research project, and write and present the results of the project to peers. Additional coursework may be required for graduate students. Crosslisted as: GEO 5390
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• GEO 6400: Graduate Seminar in Sedimentary Geology (Topic)

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Advanced topics of current interest in sedimentary geology, depositional systems, and basin evolution. Cross-listed as: GEO 7400 Repeatable for credit.
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• GEO 6410: Advanced Stratigraphy

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students study correlation of clastic and carbonate rocks, and depositional and erosional systems in marine and continental sedimentary basins, learning sequence stratigraphy, chemostratigraphy, paleomagnetism and biostratigraphy, sedimentary responses to changes in base level, and influences of tectonic and climatic forces. Additional coursework may be required for graduate students. Crosslisted as: GEO 5410
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