• GEO 4970: Senior Thesis

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Student engages in an original research project under the guidance of a specific advisor. It is the responsibility of the student to identify the faculty advisor and receive his/her permission before enrolling in the course. At the conclusion of the project, a written thesis (prepared in scientific style) is required. Prerequisites: Instructor Consent.
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• GEO 4999: Honors Thesis/Project

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Restricted to students in the Honors program working on an Honors degree. Prerequisites: Honors program AND Instructor Consent.
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• GEO 5060: Global Geophysics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Structure and dynamics of the Earth. Observations and deductions about the crust, mantle, and core. Lithospheric plates and their motions at present and in the past. Energy balances within the Earth. Two lectures, one lab weekly. Recommended Prerequisites: MATH 2210 AND PHYS 2220.
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• GEO 5065: Adv Structural Geology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Quantitative analysis of earth structures including two-and three-dimensional geometrical modeling, processes of brittle and ductile deformation, and response of rocks to static and dynamic stress fields. Applications to regional tectonics and landscape evolution, earthquake mechanics, hydrology-petroleum geology, engineering geology and mineral exploration. Two lectures, one lab per week. Prerequisites: GEO 3060 OR GEO 4060.
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• GEO 5075: Intro Geol Engg

  2.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Role of geology in engineering; minerals; rocks; superficial deposits; rocks and soils as engineering materials; hydrologic influences; geological engineering aspects of underground excavations, slopes, reservoirs, and dam sites. Geologic exploration of engineering sites; rock mass characterization per ISRM Suggested Methods on rock cores and outcrops; rock mass classifications and their use in empirical design. Stereonets, geometric constructions and slope stability calculations with stereonets. Includes field trips, labs and a design experience. Additional work required of graduate students. Prerequisite: MATH 1220, CHEM 1220.
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• GEO 5120: Geochem Thermo & Transp

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Principles of geochemical thermodynamics and kinetics with application to solid, fluid, and gas phases and solutions of geologic interest. Fundamentals of geochemical reaction and transport with applications to processes of fluid-rock interaction in the Earth's crust. Two lectures, one lab weekly. Recommended Prerequisite: GEO 3090 and GEO 4100.
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• GEO 5150: Geological Engg Design

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Comprehensive design experience in the field of geo-engineering, starting from the design of a site investigation and its cost estimate, and continuing with the analysis of site investigation data, and their use in students term project. Reliability-based design levels I, II and III, AASHTO LRFD as an example of design code. Slope stabilization methods, foundations on unstable slopes. Students prepare geotechnical and design reports, along with drawings in a design studio setting. Design process including the Environmental Impact Statement/Assessment, project formats. 2 2-hour lectures/labs with term project reviews or class design projects. Prerequisites: (CVEEN 3310 AND GEO 5350) AND CVEEN 5305 OR MG EN 5150. Recommended Prerequisite: Completed or concurrently enrolled in GEO 4500.
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• GEO 5170: Geohaz & Eng Geomorph

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course presents an introduction to geological hazards, their essential processes and driving factors, impact on built environments, and what can be done about it all. Special attention is given to hazard identification and evaluation through applied engineering geomorphology, and toward introducing underlying geomorphological principles of the different systems. Topics addressed include: mass wasting (e.g. rockfall, rock avalanches, landslides, debris and earth flows), earthquakes (site effects, liquefaction and slope stability), alpine geohazards (glacial and periglacial), and Fluvial processes such as flooding and erosion. Course meets twice per week for lecture and two mandatory full-day excursions plus one virtual field trip. Prerequisites: GEO 3100 AND PHYS 2210.
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• GEO 5180: Paleoecology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Ecologic approach to the interpretation of fossil populations, communities, and the global biosphere throughout geological time. One one-week field trip. Prerequisites: GEO 3180. Recommended Co-Requisites: GEO 5760.
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• GEO 5200: Depositional Environmen

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Physical and chemical factors related to deposition and lithification of sedimentary material; significant aspects of major sedimentary environments, with emphasis on interpretation and recognition. Three lectures weekly. Prerequisites: GEO 2500 AND GEO 3040
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