• GEO 5530: PICP 2b: Capstone

  1.50 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course presents an open-ended petroleum exploration scenario where students must apply the methods and approaches encountered in previous PICP offerings. Industry-standard software will be used in a collaborative, team-based working environment to identify and characterize prospects from an industry dataset. Students will rely on their fundamental knowledge of geology and geophysics to generate prospects and will investigate the impact of (1) hydrocarbon in place estimation methods and other reservoir engineering concepts, (2) risk evaluation, and (3) economics, land issues and legal implications of evaluating petroleum plays and prospects. Offered second half of spring semester. Prerequisite: GEO 5525.
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• GEO 5565: DigMap & GIS in Geosci

  2.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Introduction of coordinate systems and projections, digital elevation data and mapping. Analysis of geologic and hydrologic systems and data within a GIS context. Additional work will be required of students registered for 6565. Recommended Prerequisites: (GEO 1110 AND 1115) OR GEO 1100 OR Equivalent.
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• GEO 5650: Hydrology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  As the core course in the Hydrology and water Resources Graduate program, this course serves to integrate disciplinary expertise from participating units across campus. The course is organized around four thematic modules with three topics each. Each module covers fundamentals and introduces observations / modeling, current/ recent knowledge . At the conclusion of each module there is an integrated activity focused on application/ integration around related western water issues, decision making, and policy.
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• GEO 5660: Geochemistry

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Geochemistry of the Earth and Earth processes, low temperature geochemistry, applications of thermodynamics to geologic problems. Recommended Prerequisites: CHEM 1220.
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• GEO 5665: Comp. Paleobiology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course examines the methods scientists use to 'put flesh on the bones' of extinct animals. It is designed to give students the quantitative tools needed to build computational models that reconstruct the biology of extinct organisms as well as to teach them how to frame hypotheses, select appropriate methods for investigating hypotheses, analyze data, write a scientific paper, and communicate findings as an oral presentation. The class emphasizes project-based learning. The course includes a field trip and the dates are TBA. Instructor's permission is required. Prerequisite: Instructor Consent
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• GEO 5670: Isotope Tracers

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Principles of stable isotope fractionation. Overview and interpretation of stable isotope variations in the Earth's lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere. Applications of isotopes to track and evaluate geologic, physical, geochemical, and geobiochemical processes in and on the Earth. Two lectures, one lab weekly. Recommended Prerequisites: GEO 5660.
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• GEO 5675: Paleo Reconstruction

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Paleoclimatology, the study of past climate states and climate change, is fundamental to understanding and predicting recent and future changes in Earth's climate. This course will explore how paleoclimatologists reconstruct and understand past climate through the investigation of biological, hydrological, and sedimentalogical archives. The course combines lectures with reading and discussion of the recent literature, and will emphasize informed, critical evaluation of paleoclimate data and illustration of multi-disciplinary approaches to significant problems in contemporary paleoclimatology. Although no formal prerequisites are required, introductory-level familiarity with inorganic and organic chemistry, biology, and calculus will benefit students in the class.
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• GEO 5680: Carbon Cycle

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course will review the carbon cycle in the context of its global role as a fundamental biogeochemical cycle. We will explore its links to Earth history, evolution, climate, surface processes, the sedimentary record, oceanography, ecology, energy, human society, and the future habitability of our planet. We will evaluate how the carbon cycle operated before human intervention, how it has changed in recent centuries, and how it might change in the future.
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• GEO 5900: Internship

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Student internships and work experience in geoscience related jobs. This cooperative education program is available to GEO majors. 1 credit = up to 5 hrs/wk; 2 credits = 5-10 hrs/wk; 3 credits = >10 hrs/wk. Prerequisites: Instructor Consent
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• GEO 5910: Hydrology Seminar

  2.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This seminar course is the second on two new courses that constitute the common core for the recently approved Hydrology and Water Resources Graduate Certificate. Six high profile lectures from visiting and local researchers on water cycle dynamics will alternate with professional development activities designed for training leaders in Hydrology and Water Resource management and research.
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