Theory and practice of the gravity and magnetic methods of geophysical exploration as applied to geological, archeological, environmental, and planetary exploration problems. The course includes principles of instrumentation, surveying, reduction of anomalies, and their interpretation. Prereq: MA 113, MA 114; PHY 211 and PHY 213 or PHY 231 and PHY 232; or consent of instructor.
Seminar in Selected Topics in Petrology and Geochemistry. Past topics include: Carbonate Petrology; Igneous Petrology; Organic Petrology; Isotope Geochemistry. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits under different subtitles. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
Field-based regionally specific study of selected topics in cultural economic environmental physical political social or urban geography. May be repeated to a maximum of 18 credits with change in field site.
Survey of oceanography including the geologic evolution of the ocean floor; composition and dynamics of ocean water; interaction of lithosphere with hydrosphere; ocean-atmosphere interaction and oceanic controls on climate dynamics; marine life and ecosystems; impact of human activity on marine ecosystems.
Laboratory and field methods for identification and description of rocks and minerals with emphasis on igneous and metamorphic?rocks and rock-forming minerals. Field study of geologic structures. Interpretation of geologic maps. Laboratory, four hours per week. Four days in the field. Prereq: GLY 220 and 230.
The study of mineral structure and composition, and mineral classification through crystallographic and crystal chemical techniques. Laboratory work includes study of minerals via crystallography, X-ray diffraction, mineral chemical analysis, and optical petrographic techniques. Lecture, three hours per week; laboratory, three hours per week. Prereq: CHE 105 and GLY 220. ?Prereq or concur: GLY 230 or GLY 235.
An African American or Diasporic Literature course on a period a theme a genre or one or more authors. May be repeated to a maximum of 18 hours under different subtitles.
This course will develop conversational skill and introduce writing. Premajor requirement for the French major. Prereq or concur: FR 202.
A study of major literary texts (in English translation) from the seventeenth century to the present day. Special emphasis is given to the role of literature as an expression of French and Francophone culture. No knowledge of French is required.
