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FREN 741 - The Development of the French Novel
Credits 3
Evolution of the novel as a genre, from Chretien de Troyes to contemporary writers.
Notes
Taught in French.
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FREN 742 - The Evolution of French Theater
Credits 3
Study of the development of the dramatic arts in France.
Notes
Taught in French.
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FREN 743 - The Evolution of French Poetry
Credits 3
Evolution of poetry, from the troubadours to contemporary French poets.
Notes
Taught in French.
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FREN 755 - Studies in Francophone Culture
Credits 3
Presentation of French speaking cultures outside metropolitan France.
Notes
May be repeated for up to six credits. Taught in French.
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FREN 792 - Studies in Francophone Literature
Credits 3
Study of principal works in Francophone literature.
Notes
May be repeated for up to six credits. Taught in French.
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FREN 797 - Thesis
Credits 3 – 6
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GEOG 621 - Climatology
Credits 3
Physical characteristics of the atmosphere. World climatic classification. Local atmospheric field study.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOG 421. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
Prerequisites
GEOG 103 or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 610 - Soil Classification and Resource Management
Credits 4
Morphology and classification of soils based on their physical, chemical and mineralogical composition. Introduction to soil genesis, soil mapping, and the relationship of soils to the limitations and potentials of land use.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOL 410. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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GEOL 620 - Introduction to X-ray Diffraction and X-ray Spectrometry Methods
Credits 4
Introduction to the principles and methods of x-ray analysis as applied to the study of minerals. Powder camera, diffractometry and spectrometry methods covered. Two hours lecture and six hours laboratory.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOL 420. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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GEOL 625 - Principles of Geochemistry
Credits 3
Fundamental geochemical processes operating within the earth’s lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. Topics include chemical differentiation of the earth, crystal chemistry, mineral stability and phase diagrams, aqueous geochemistry, isotope geochemistry, organic chemistry.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOL 425. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
Prerequisites
College level chemistry or geochemistry.
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GEOL 629 - Geochemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Credits 3
Survey of the basic principles of thermodynamics and kinetics and their application to geological processes; applications to include igneous, metamorphic, hydrothermal, diagenetic, weathering, and aqueous systems.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOL 429. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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GEOL 630 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Theory and Applications
Credits 4
Survey of computer-based techniques in the storage, retrieval, analysis, and representation of spatially referenced data. Emphasis on the application of GIS technology to geologic problems such as natural hazard mapping, surface runoff and erosion, and environmental impact assessment.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOL 430. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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GEOL 633 - Glacial and Periglacial Geology
Credits 3
Origin and regimen of glaciers. Geomorphology and stratigraphic analysis of glacial and associated non-glacial deposits and environments.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOL 433. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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GEOL 634 - Quaternary Geology
Credits 3
Survey of global paleoenvironments, including geologic, climatic, and biotic changes during the Quaternary. Examination of the geological record of marine and terrestrial glaciated and nonglaciated environments.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOL 434. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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GEOL 636 - Quaternary Paleoecology
Credits 3
Examination of the fossil record of the Quaternary including vertebrate, invertebrate, and floral assemblages. Emphasis on paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatological reconstructions.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOL 436. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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GEOL 637 - Paleoclimatology
Credits 3
Paleoclimatic history of the Earth, with emphasis on the Neogene and Quaternary Periods. Survey of marine and terrestrial geological records of paleoclimate, including physical sedimentology, geochemistry, and pollen profiles of ice and sediment cores and speleothems.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOL 437. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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GEOL 640 - Volcanology
Credits 3
Description and classification of volcanoes, volcanic eruptions, and volcanic deposits. Emphasis on the dynamics of volcanic eruptions, pyroclastic rocks, lava flows, and volcanic hazard assessment.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOL 440. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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GEOL 643 - Plate Tectonics
Credits 3
Study of the earth’s origin, age, thermal and magnetic history; the dynamics and internal structure of lithospheric plates; the mechanisms and geometric constraints of plate motion; and a review of the motions of plates in the past.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOL 443. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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GEOL 644 - Tectonics of Orogenic Belts
Credits 3
Study of crustal deformation and the creation of mountain belts around the world. Emphasis on the comparative structural development of different regions around the globe within the context of plate tectonics.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOL 444. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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GEOL 645 - Geophysical Methods
Credits 4
Introduction to geophysical methods, including measurement techniques, rock properties, and interpretation methods using seismology, gravity, magnetics, ground penetrating radar, resistivity and well logs.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOL 445/445L. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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GEOL 645L - Geophysical Methods Lab
Graduate credit may be obtained for courses designated 600 or above. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOL 445L. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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GEOL 646 - Geologic Applications in Remote Sensing
Credits 3
Introduction in the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of remote sensing data. Topics covered include basic mapping concepts, the structure of remote sensing data and analysis, thermal and radar techniques, and classification schemes.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOL 446. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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GEOL 646L - Geologic Applications in Remote Sensing Lab
Graduate credit may be obtained for courses designated 600 or above. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.
Notes
Credit at the 600-level normally requires additional work.
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GEOL 649 - Geochronology
Credits 3
Theoretical foundations and modern analytical techniques used in isotopic dating of rocks. Discussion of applications to specific geologic problems and the thermal significance of isotopic dates. Survey of new dating techniques.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOL 449. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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GEOL 671 - Petroleum Geology
Credits 4
Origin, migration, accumulation, and geologic distribution of petroleum. Surface, sub-surface and geophysical methods of exploration.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOL 471. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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GEOL 674 - Hydrogeology
Credits 3
Factors controlling the occurrence and distribution of water resource, its quality and quantity, methods of exploration and development.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOL 474. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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GEOL 677 - Geology of Metallic Ore Deposits
Credits 4
Geology of metallic ore deposits, origin, occurrence, and alteration. Application of ore deposit characteristics to exploration.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOL 477. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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GEOL 678 - Hydrogeochemistry
Credits 3
Principles of aquatic geochemistry such as chemical thermodynamics, tableaux, and oxidation reduction and environmental organic geochemistry such as physicochemical properties of organic compounds and air/water/soil exchange of organic compounds for environmental studies. Concepts for practical environmental problems, geochemical modeling, and contaminant transport.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOL 478. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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GEOL 685 - Engineering Geology
Credits 3
Application of physical geology to the construction industry. Consideration given to landslide problems, sites for dams, bridges, tunnels and canals; and possible control of erosion and sedimentation by rivers and oceans.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOL 485. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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GEOL 688 - Microtechniques in Geoscience
Credits 3
Microanalytical techniques including transmitted and reflected light petrology and petrography, micro-imaging scanning electron microscope (SEM) and electron microprobe (EMP), chemical microanalyses (EMP), fluid inclusion microthermometry, and melt inclusion petrography. Project tailored to the student’s interest required.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with GEOL 488. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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GEOL 701 - Research Methods in Geoscience
Credits 3
Discussion of the processes of scientific research and research design as applied to modern geoscience. Includes scientific approaches to field and laboratory research, research and professional ethics, writing, and public presentation. Model thesis prospectus and grant proposals prepared.
Notes
Required weekend field trips familiarize students with the local geology.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 707 - Stable Isotope Geochemistry
Credits 3
Investigates stable isotopes in the hydrologic and geologic cycles, and their use as tracers in paleoclimatology, hydrogeology, and oceanography. Theory and research applications of stable isotopes in geologic, biologic, water, and atmospheric samples, including carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, strontium, and sulfur isotopes.
Prerequisites
Geochemistry.
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GEOL 708 - Radiogenic Isotope Geochemistry
Credits 3
Principles of radiogenic isotope geochemistry as a monitor of geochemical processes in the mantle, lithosphere and hydrosphere; applications to petrology, tectonics, economic geology, marine geology and paleoclimatology.
Prerequisites
GEOL 330, GEOL 426, MATH 181 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 709 - Field Methods in Hydrogeology
Credits 3
A survey of techniques used to investigate field problems in hydrogeology. Data collection, analysis, and professional presentation of results are emphasized. Topics may include: water balance measures, water table mapping, estimation of hydraulic parameters, and ground-water monitoring. Additional topics suggested by students may also be explored.
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GEOL 710 - Igneous Petrology
Credits 4
Origin of igneous rocks, relation of magma types to tectonic settings, physical properties of magmas, application of trace elements and isotopes to petrogenesis, modeling of crystal fractionation and partial melting, phase diagrams.
Notes
Six hours laboratory.
Prerequisites
GEOL 325 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 711 - Principles of Hydrology and Hydraulics
Credits 3
Consideration of modern concepts of hydrology and hydraulics. Includes coverage of statistical methods of analysis, unsteady flow, channel design, modeling and simulation, urban hydrology, and design of hydraulic structures.
Prerequisites
Consent of instructor.
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GEOL 712 - Watershed Hydrology
Credits 3
Concepts and processes controlling water movement and distribution within the watershed; analysis techniques for understanding watershed dynamics; numerical simulation of various watershed-scale hydrologic processes.
Prerequisites
Consent of instructor.
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GEOL 713 - Flow and Transport in Unsaturated Fractured Media
Credits 3
Explores the current state of understanding regarding fluid flow and contaminant transport in unsaturated fractured geologic media (e.g., rock, soil) through review of recent literature. Competing conceptual models are contrasted in light of existing capabilities for numerical simulation at the scale of pertinent applied problems.
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GEOL 715 - Advanced Hydrogeology
Credits 4
Advanced concepts used in ground water investigations, including flow system analysis, resource evaluation, exploration, development, and monitoring.
Prerequisites
GEOL 674
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GEOL 716 - Geostatistics
Credits 3
Analysis of the spatial and temporal variations in geologic, hydrologic and geochemical data, including derived distributions, time series analysis, correlation and spectral analysis, interpolation techniques, cluster analysis and sensitivity and uncertainty techniques.
Prerequisites
STA 491 or 691 (or equivalent) or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 719 - Vadose Zone Hydrology
Credits 3
Basic physical properties of soils and water and the physical principles governing the soil-water system. Modeling the transport of moisture and chemicals in unsaturated soil with applications to practical field problems.
Prerequisites
GEOL 674
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GEOL 720 - Advanced Geochemistry
Credits 4
Contemporary geochemistry applied to igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, economic mineral deposits, and problems of the origin of the Earth and other terrestrial planets.
Notes
Six hours laboratory.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 725 - Seminar in Petrology
Credits 3
Analysis of current problems, concepts, and research in petrology and closely related fields.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 727 - Metamorphic Petrology
Credits 4
Application of field studies, petrography, mineralogy, phase equilibria, and isotopic methods to the study of metamorphic rocks and crustal evolution; explores relationships among metamorphism, tectonics and thermal evolution of the crust.
Notes
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites
GEOL 429/629 or equivalent and graduate standing, or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 730 - Seminar in Quaternary Studies
Credits 3
Evaluation of current methodology focused on solving problems of Quaternary chronology, geomorphic processes, and environmental reconstruction. Emphasis on pluvial and post-pluvial environments of the western United States, the evolution of landforms and the development of stratigraphic units and surficial geology originating during the past three million years.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 735 - Seminar in Environmental Geology
Credits 3
Application of basic geologic concepts to environmental problems: emphasis on geologic hazards, waste disposal, urban planning, resource policy issues, and environmental programs.
Prerequisites
GEOL 672 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 740 - Arid Zone Soils
Credits 3
The role soils have in the soil-plant-atmospheric continuum of arid regions, influence of arid zone soils on all aspects of plant growth and development, influence of soil forming factors on the development of arid soils.
Same as
(BIO 745)
Prerequisites
Consent of instructor.
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GEOL 742 - Seminar in Volcanology
Credits 3
Analysis of current problems, concepts, and research in volcanology and closely related fields.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 743 - Seminar in Planetary Geology
Credits 3
Analysis of current problems, concepts, and research in planetary geology with emphasis on newly available data.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 744 - Tectonics and Structures
Credits 3
Analysis of upper crustal deformation with emphasis on faulting, neotectonics and seismic interpretation; includes a group research project with field and literature data collection, analysis and results suitable for presentation at a professional conference.
Prerequisites
Consent of instructor.
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GEOL 745 - Advanced Structural Geology
Credits 3
Analysis of deformation of the Earth’s crust with emphasis on deformation mechanisms operative in rocks at different crustal levels; the geometry, kinematics, and dynamics of common geological structural associations, and mechanism and styles of deformation in orogenic belts.
Notes
Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisites
GEOL 341 and GEOL 349.
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GEOL 746 - Strain and Microstructural Analysis
Credits 4
Examination of the principles and techniques of finite and incremental strain analysis and their application to naturally deformed rocks. Investigation of plastic deformation processes and deformation mechanisms, and recognition and interpretation of microstructures developed during deformation.
Notes
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites
GEOL 341 or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 747 - Geological Evolution of Western North America
Credits 3
Study of the geological evolution of western North America. Emphasis on the stratigraphic, structural, and tectonic development of the continent within the framework of plate tectonics.
Notes
Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisites
GEOL 223, GEOL 341, GEOL 462.
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GEOL 749 - Advanced Geochronology and Thermochronology
Credits 3
Detailed discussion of isotopic dating of rocks with application to geologic problems. Diffusion theory and reconstruction of thermal histories of rocks. Includes surface exposure dating using cosmogenic isotopes, study of uranium series disequilibrium, luminescence, electron spin resonance, and 14c dating.
Prerequisites
GEOL 426
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GEOL 750 - Seminar in Paleobiology
Credits 3
Fossil record as a tool for understanding evolutionary processes, early history of life, eruptive radiation, mass extinction, macroevolution, and origin of higher taxa.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in geology or biology or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 755 - Seminar in Paleontology
Credits 3
Special topics of current interest in paleontology, with emphasis on Great Basin fossil faunas.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in geology or biology or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 760 - Advanced Spatial Modeling with GIS
Credits 4
Advanced study in computer-based techniques for storage, retrieval, analysis, and representation of spatially referenced data. Emphasis on development of spatially distributed models in the geosciences using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. Students required to develop system models in their chosen thesis area.
Notes
Three hours lecture and three hours lab.
Prerequisites
GEOL 430 or GEOL 630.
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GEOL 762 - Geological Applications of Computers
Credits 3
Use of computer algorithms to solve geological problems, geostatistics, modeling of geological processes.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing and CS 116 and 169.
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GEOL 765 - Seminar in Stratigraphy
Credits 3
Special topics in stratigraphy with emphasis on southern Nevada and adjacent regions.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 766 - Earth Systems Change
Credits 3
Investigate long-term and short-term global climate changes, ocean redox evolution, and their impacts on biospheric innovations. Explore interactions between Earth’s sub spheres (lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere) during times of extreme environmental changes in Earth history and testing methods and techniques for such interactions.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 770 - Sedimentary Basins
Credits 3
Analysis of current ideas concerning the plate tectonic setting and evolution of sedimentary basins. Emphasis on characteristic styles of basin sedimentation and resulting stratigraphic framework, provenance of basin fill, chronologic relationship of tectonic events and sedimentation, and methods of basin analysis.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 772 - Reflection Seismic Data Interpretation
Credits 4
Fundamentals of geologic interpretation using seismic reflection data. Introduction to seismic data acquisition and processing. Interpretation techniques include well log to seismicities, contour maps and time-to depth conversion. Interpretation of data from different structural settings, seismic stratigraphy, and 3-D seismic interpretation.
Notes
Three hour lecture and three hour lab.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 772L - Reflection Seismic Data Interpretation Laboratory
Credits 0
Lab course designed to supplement the lecture course. Interpretations of several structural regimes, structure contour maps, correlation using well logs, creation of synthetics, and the interpretation of a 3-D seismic data set.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 773 - Seminar in Geophysics
Credits 1 – 3
Specialized topics in geophysics with an emphasis on current analysis techniques and problems.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 775 - Seminar in Economic Geology
Credits 3
Analysis of current problems, concepts and research in economic geology and closely related fields.
Prerequisites
GEOL 677 or equivalent or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 776 - Paleosols Records of Past Landscapes
Credits 3
Recognition and analysis of soil horizons preserved in the rock record. Use of paleosols for reconstructing paleoclimates, tectonics, depositional environments, and other aspects of geologic history.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing and GEOL 462 (or equivalent) or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 777 - Instrumental Techniques in Geology
Credits 3
Use of modern instrumentation to acquire geological and geochemical data. Includes, but not limited to, the practical application of x-ray diffraction and fluorescence and atomic absorption spectrophotometry.
Notes
Six hours laboratory.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 779 - Theory of Ore Deposition
Credits 3
Study of physical and chemical processes which contribute to metal solubility, transport, and precipitation. Includes fundamental geochemical and thermodynamic concepts as they apply to ore and gangue mineral stability under various geologic conditions.
Prerequisites
GEOL 426 and GEOL 477.
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GEOL 780 - Terrigenous Depositional Systems
Credits 3
Examination of modern nonmarine and marine depositional environments dominated by terrigenous sediments, processes that operate in these settings, and responses of sediment to processes. Establish criteria for recognizing these environments and processes in ancient terrigenous sequences.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing and GEOL 462 or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 781 - Carbonate Depositional Systems
Credits 3
Examination of modern non-marine and marine depositional environments dominated by carbonate sediments, organisms that produce sediments, processes that operate in these settings, and responses of sediment to the processes. Establish criteria for recognizing these environments and processes in ancient carbonate sequences.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing and GEOL 462 or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 782 - Sandstone Petrology
Credits 4
Description, classification, and interpretation of terrigenous sedimentary rocks. Emphasis on petrographic methods applied to sandstones and interpretation of provenance of sedimentary sequences.
Prerequisites
GEOL 780 (corequisite) or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 783 - Carbonate Petrology
Credits 4
Study of the physical and chemical factors important in the genesis and diagenesis of carbonate sediments and rocks. Various analytical techniques covered, with emphasis on thin section petrography for deciphering rock components and diagenesis.
Prerequisites
GEOL 781 (corequisite) or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 785 - Seminar in Sedimentology
Credits 1 – 4
Analysis of current problems, concepts, and research in sedimentary geology and related fields. Emphasis may be upon the genesis and diagenesis of specific sedimentary sequences or upon particular depositional or diagenetic environments.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing and either GEOL 780 or GEOL 781, or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 786 - Soils Applications: Paleoclimate, Neotectonics, Archeology
Credits 3
Special topics of current interest in soil science with emphasis on the use of soils for applications in geomorphology, paleoclimate, neotectonics, and/or archeology.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in geology, biology, anthropology, or consent of instructor.
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GEOL 787 - Thesis Research
Credits 1 – 6
Supervised research prior to approval of master’s program prospectus.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits, but only one credit can be applied to the student’s program.
Grading
S/F grading only.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in the M.S. Program.
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GEOL 789 - Dissertation Research
Credits 1 – 6
Supervised research prior to advancement to candidacy in the doctoral program.
Notes
May be repeated, but only two credits can be applied to the student’s program.
Grading
S/F grading only.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in the doctoral program.
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GEOL 792 - Seminar in Hydroscience
Credits 1 – 3
Specialized topics in hydroscience.
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GEOL 793 - Independent Study and Research
Credits 1 – 3
Independent study and research projects in some field of geology. Proposed project for study must be submitted in writing to the graduate program coordinator and the department chair for approval and credit evaluation at least two weeks prior to registration.
Notes
May be repeated for credit, but only three credits are permitted per instructor unless special permission is received.
Prerequisites
Consent of instructor.
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GEOL 794 - Directed Readings
Credits 1 – 3
Supervised readings on special topics in consultation with a geoscience graduate faculty member.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Requires consent of student’s academic adviser.
Grading
S/F grading only.
Prerequisites
Admission to Geoscience Ph.D. program; Consent of instructor.
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GEOL 795 - Poster Presentation and Time Management
Credits 1
Presentation of geological information in poster format and time management skills. Poster presentation includes layout and design, focus, data versus interpretation, computer graphics, verbal presentation and referencing. Time management issues include scheduling, planning, organization, and productivity.
Notes
Should be taken during first or second semester of graduate program.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Geoscience.
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GEOL 796 - Advanced Topics in Geoscience
Credits 1 – 3
Variety of advanced studies of current and/or topical interest in specialized areas of geoscience.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites
Varies, depending upon the specific topic.
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GEOL 797 - Thesis
Credits 1 – 6
Notes
May be repeated, but only six credits applied to the student’s program.
Grading
S/F grading only.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
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GEOL 799 - Dissertation
Credits 3 – 6
Research analysis and writing toward completion of dissertation and subsequent defense.
Notes
Twelve credits are required for the degree, may be repeated, but only twelve credits will be applied to the student’s degree program. May be repeated but only a maximum of 12 credits may be used in students degree program
Grading
S/F grade.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of qualifying examination and approval by department.
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HCA 652 - Health Politics and Policy
Credits 3
Role of politics and policy-making as an external environmental impact on health care. Describes the political process in health care policy-making at all government levels. Interest group politics introduced in the context of the roles that these groups play in health care policy development and how these forces and health care organizations react to shape health care policy. Prerequisites: HIST 100, PSC 100, or PSC 101. 3 credits.
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HCA 680 - Organization and Management of Long-Term Care Services
Credits 3
Examination of health and social services for the elderly with emphasis on structure and function of the long-term care industry. Focuses on management of nursing home services. Includes analysis of reimbursement, regulatory, and other social, economic, political and legal factors affecting health and social services for the elderly.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with HCA 480. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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HCA 701 - U.S. Health Care System: Programs and Policies
Credits 3
Examines the manpower, financing and major service components of the US health care system. Addresses major issues of health care access, costs, and quality of care. Special emphasis on the role of government regulation and public policy in the system.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
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HCA 702 - Epidemiology in Health Services Management
Credits 3
Examination and synthesis of concepts and an application of methods appropriate to epidemiology from a managerial perspective.
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HCA 703 - Management of Health Service Organizations and Systems
Credits 3
Theories and practice of the management of health services. Analysis and evaluation of the management functions and roles, organizational theories and behavioral perspectives and health care policy issues as they apply to health services management.
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HCA 704 - Health Services Research Methods
Credits 3
Course examines health services research concepts and methods. Topics include: health services research relevance; research study conceptualization; research design, operationalization and analysis; and the review of the health services research literature. Emphasis on research relevant to the practice of health care management.
Prerequisites
EAB 703
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HCA 705 - Health Care Accounting and Finance
Credits 3
Introduction to financial and managerial accounting in the context of the health care industry. Also introduces concepts from finance for use in the decision making process.
Prerequisites
ACC 201 or equivalent, 3 hours of undergraduate accounting.
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HCA 706 - Health Care Economics
Credits 3
Application of economic theory to study of health markets and institutions. Impact of insurance on demand for and supply of health care analyzed. Competition and regulation as forces in health care industry discussed from an economic perspective.
Prerequisites
ECON 102 or equivalent, 3 hours of undergraduate microeconomics.
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HCA 707 - Operations and Quality Management of Health Services
Credits 3
Introduces concepts of operations management in the context of the health care industry. Covers analytical techniques in the context of quality management.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
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HCA 708 - Information Systems in Health Services Management
Credits 3
Understanding of computerized needs of health services managers. Examines decision making process, information needs of various decisions and how “decision support systems” meet these needs. Major types of information systems examined, include financial, patient care & strategic management systems.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
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HCA 709 - Human Resources Management of Health Care Organizations
Credits 3
Covers structural and behavioral systems and human resources process systems. Taught from the perspective of strategic management and in the context of the legal environment for health care organizations.
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HCA 711 - Advanced Health Care Finance
Credits 3
Further study of financial management in the context of the health care industry.
Prerequisites
HCA 705 or the equivalent.
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HCA 712 - Health Care Law and Ethics for Managers
Credits 3
Course examines legal and ethical issues that impact health care management. Topics include: liability, contract and antitrust law; employee and labor law, professional relations, and ethical issues regarding; beginning and end of life, patient rights, medical research, access to care; conflict of interest, and confidentiality.
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HCA 715 - Strategic Management of Health Services
Credits 3
Emphasis on concepts of strategic and operational management for health care organizations. Also covers managerial epidemiology and marketing. Utilizes case studies.
Prerequisites
HCA 705
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HCA 769 - Internship in Health Care Administration
Credits 3 – 6
Provides students with an applied work experience in a local health services organization. Course is faculty supervised and requires written reports and other structured assignments.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites
Consent of instructor.
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HCA 789 - Health Care Administration Capstone Course
Credits 3
Capstone experience provides the Health Care Administration graduate degree candidate the option to select one of the following: an indepth project or a comprehensive examination.
Same as
HED 710/EAB 710/EOH 710
Notes
The project option requires a formal paper and a presentation.
Grading
S/F grading only
Prerequisites
Last semester in program or consent of instructor.
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HCA 798 - Independent Study
Credits 1 – 3
Independent study in a specific area of student interest under the direction of a faculty member.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Grading
S/F grading only.
Prerequisites
Consent of instructor.
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