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Earth and Planetary Sciences 109.
Earth Resources and the Environment
Catalog Number: 2218
John H. Shaw
Half course (spring term). Hours to be arranged.
An overview of the Earth's energy and material resources. Following introductions to hydrocarbons, nuclear fuels, and other economically important ores, the course emphasizes methods used to exploit these resources and the environmental impacts of these operations. Topics include: coal and acid rain; petroleum, photochemical smog, and oil spills; nuclear power and radioactive hazards; alternative energies; metals and mining. Labs emphasize methods for discovering and exploiting resources, as well as environmental remediation approaches.
Note: Expected to be given in 2006–07. Given in alternate years.
Prerequisite: EPS 7, or 8, or permission of the instructor.
Earth and Planetary Sciences 171.
Structural Geology and Tectonics
Catalog Number: 0319
John H. Shaw Half course (fall term). Tu., Th., 10–11:30; three hours of laboratory work each week. EXAM GROUP: 12, 13
An introduction to the deformation of Earth materials, including the processes of mountain building and plate tectonics, faulting and earthquakes, folding, and ductile deformation. Structures are examined using geologic maps, balanced cross sections, seismic reflection data, satellite imagery, microscopic analysis, analog experiments, and numerical methods. Labs emphasize the applications of structural geology in the energy and environmental industries, and for assessing earthquake hazards.
Note: Given in alternate years.
Prerequisite: EPS 7, or 8, or permission of the instructor.
Earth and Planetary Sciences 270r.
Structural Interpretation of Seismic Data
Catalog Number: 8230
John H. Shaw
Half course (fall term). Hours to be arranged.
Methods of interpreting complex geologic structures imaged in 2 and 3-dimensional seismic reflection data. Methods of integrated geologic and remote sensing data will be described. Students will complete independent projects analyzing seismic data on workstations.
Note: Expected to be given in 2006–07. Given in alternate years.
Prerequisite: EPS 171 or equivalent.
Earth and Planetary Sciences 272r.
Topics in Structural Geology
Catalog Number: 1546
John H. Shaw
Half course (usually spring term, 2005 in fall). Hours to be arranged.
Seminar course investigating recent advances in structural geology and exploration geophysics with applications in earthquake science and the petroleum industry. Specific topics vary from year to year.
Note: Given in alternate years.
Prerequisite: EPS 171 or equivalent. Intended for graduate and advanced undergraduate students involved in structural geology research.
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