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First-Year Courses in Geological SciencesThis page was created at 6:52 PM on Mon, Jan 21, 2002. Winter Academic Term, 2002 (January 7 - April 26)Open courses in Geological Sciences Wolverine Access Subject listing for GEOSCI Winter Academic Term '02 Time Schedule for Geological Sciences. GEOSCI 100. Coral Reefs.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001 – MEETS JAN 8 TO FEB 21. FINAL EXAM ON FEB 21 OR ARRANGED.Instructor(s): Philip A Meyers (pameyers@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GS 156. (1). (NS). (BS). Mini/Short course Credits: (1). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Coral Reefs will be an in-depth tour of the biological and physical processes active in modern reef systems to provide a detailed understanding of the ecology of the individual organisms and the complex nature of their interactions within the reef community. Evolution of the reef community will be examined, ranging from the crude framework structures formed over one billion years ago by primitive algae to the luxuriant and diversified reefs of the modern-day oceans, to define the evolutionary strategies of reef building organisms. By tracking these evolutionary strategies through geologic time, the implications of man's intervention with the Earth's hydrosphere and atmosphere on the character of future reef communities will be considered. REQUIRED TEXT: Course Pack.
GEOSCI 100. Coral Reefs.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 002 – MEETS MAR 5 TO APR 16. FINAL EXAM ON APR 16 OR ARRANGED.Instructor(s): Kyger C Lohmann (kacey@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GS 156. (1). (NS). (BS). Mini/Short course Credits: (1). Course Homepage: http://www.geo.lsa.umich.edu/~kacey/ugrad/courses.html Coral Reefs will be an in-depth tour of the biological and physical processes active in modern reef systems to provide a detailed understanding of the ecology of the individual organisms and the complex nature of their interactions within the reef community. Evolution of the reef community will be examined, ranging from the crude framework structures formed over one billion years ago by primitive algae to the luxuriant and diversified reefs of the modern-day oceans, to define the evolutionary strategies of reef building organisms. By tracking these evolutionary strategies through geologic time, the implications of man's intervention with the Earth's hydrosphere and atmosphere on the character of future reef communities will be considered.
GEOSCI 103. Dinosaurs and Other Failures.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001 – MEETS MAR 5 TO APR 16. FINAL EXAM ON APR 16 OR ARRANGED.Instructor(s): Jeffrey A WilsonPrerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GS 149. (1). (NS). (BS). Mini/Short course Credits: (1). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course will provide an introduction to our current understanding of dinosaurs and certain other reptilian groups of the Mesozoic Era. It is intended for students with an interest in geology, paleontology, or evolution, but does not require prior training in these fields. The course will deal with broad features of the evolutionary history of dinosaurs, methods of reconstructing dinosaur behavior and ecology, new developments in our interpretation of the biology of dinosaurs, and possible causes for the extinction of dinosaurs. There will be two lectures each week and a single exam at the end of the course. REQUIRED TEXT: Course Pack.
GEOSCI 105. Continents Adrift.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001 – MEETS FROM JAN 8 TO FEB 21 WITH FINAL EXAM ON FEB 21 OR ARRANGED.Instructor(s): Josep M Pares (jmpares@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GS 205 or 146. (1). (NS). (BS). Mini/Short course Credits: (1). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This one-credit course will explore the mobility of the continents and oceans in geological times. Conceptual and factual material will be combined with the principles of plate tectonics and the processes that drive the plates. No special background is recommended, and evaluation will be based on a final exam (with a practice take-home exam mid-way). The goals of this minicourse are to familiarize students with one of the more exciting recent developments in earth sciences, a unifying concept that explains ocean evolution, mountain building, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
GEOSCI 107. Volcanoes and Earthquakes.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001 – MEETS JAN 8 TO FEB 21. FINAL EXAM ON FEB 21 OR ARRANGED.Instructor(s): Larry John Ruff (ruff@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GS 205, 146, or 147. (1). (NS). (BS). Mini/Short course Credits: (1). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This one-credit course is a study of the earth in action and includes the following topics: geography of earthquakes and volcanoes; catastrophic events in historic times; size and frequency of occurrence of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions; the products of volcanism; volcanic rocks; volcanic activity through geologic time; volcanic exhalations and the evolution of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans; relationship of earthquakes and volcanoes to plate tectonics and the internal dynamics of the Earth; volcanism and geothermal energy; manmade earthquakes; and earthquake prediction and control. Instruction by lecture; evaluation on basis of quizzes and final exam.
GEOSCI 107. Volcanoes and Earthquakes.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 002 – MEETS MAR 5 TO APR 16. FINAL EXAM ON APR 16 OR ARRANGED.Instructor(s): Rebecca Ann Lange (becky@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GS 205, 146, or 147. (1). (NS). (BS). Mini/Short course Credits: (1). Course Homepage: http://www-personal.umich.edu/~becky/ This one-credit course is a study of the earth in action and includes the following topics: geography of earthquakes and volcanoes; catastrophic events in historic times; size and frequency of occurrence of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions; the products of volcanism; volcanic rocks; volcanic activity through geologic time; volcanic exhalations and the evolution of the earth's atmosphere and oceans; relationship of earthquakes and volcanoes to plate tectonics and the internal dynamics of the earth; volcanism and geothermal energy; manmade earthquakes; and earthquake prediction and control. Instruction by lecture; evaluation on basis of quizzes and a final exam. Required Text: Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes, by Ritchie and Gates.
GEOSCI 109. Water and Society.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001 – MEETS MAR 5 TO APR 16. FINAL EXAM ON APR 16 OR ARRANGED.Instructor(s): Maria C Castro (mccastro@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GS 206. (1). (NS). (BS). Mini/Short course Credits: (1). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course will present an overview of problems encountered through the unwise use of water resources and the resultant impact on society through the analysis of case studies. An introduction to the hydrological cycle and principles of surface and groundwater hydrology will be provided.
GEOSCI 113. Planets and Moons.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001 – MEETS JAN 8 TO FEB 21. FINAL EXAM ON FEB 21 OR ARRANGED.Instructor(s): Peter van Keken (keken@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GS 204 or 158. (1). (NS). (BS). Mini/Short course Credits: (1). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This lecture course provides a current survey of the geology and climates of the various bodies of the solar system in light of the extraordinary advances in planetary exploration during the past two decades. Topics treated include historical development of geological ideas about the solar system, planetary evolution, variability of geological processes throughout the solar system, and individual portraits of the principal members of the solar system family. No previous geological background is required. Course grade will be determined from a single objective-type final examination.
GEOSCI 114. The Elements.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001 – MEETS MAR 5 TO APR 16 . FINAL EXAM ON APR 16 OR ARRANGED.Instructor(s): Youxue Zhang (youxue@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: High School math, physics, and chemistry. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GS 142. (1). (NS). (BS). Mini/Short course Credits: (1). Course Homepage: http://www-personal.umich.edu/~youxue/GS114.html This lecture course introduces the origin, abundance, and distribution of the elements in the solar system. It is intended for students with an interest in science. The topics include: a review of the periodic table of the elements; stellar evolution and synthesis of the elements; nuclear properties and their relation to the abundance of the elements and their isotopes; and chemical properties and their relation to the distribution of the elements in planets and in different reservoirs of a planet. Great pictures of the planets; formation and evolution of planetary atmospheres. Evaluation on the basis of a final exam. REQUIRED TEXT: The Elements, by Cox.
GEOSCI 115. Geologic Time.Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001 – MEETS JAN 8 TO FEB 21. FINAL EXAM ON FEB 21 OR ARRANGED.Instructor(s): Eric J Essene (essene@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GS 135 or 145. (1). (NS). (BS). Mini/Short course Credits: (1). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Until the middle of the 18th century the Earth was generally thought to be less than 10,000 years old, and according to many, close to its apocalyptic end. We now know that the Earth formed 4.5 billion years ago and that the entire history of mankind is nothing but the latest tiny fraction of Earth history. The formation of rocks, continental drift, volcanoes, and earthquakes is evaluated in the framework of geologic time and plate tectonics. The discovery of time from the Renaissance to the latest high tech developments in radioactive dating is reviewed. Finally, the history of planet Earth will be described including its accretion out of dust and giant impacts, the origin of the Moon, the formation of the atmosphere and oceans, the development of life, and the building of continents. The course will draw upon examples meaningful to the student to illustrate the principles. Lectures twice weekly for half the term. A final one hour examination. REQUIRED TEXT: A Short History of Planet Earth, by MacDougall. In paperback.
GEOSCI 117. Introduction to Geology.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Rob van der Voo (voo@umich.edu) , Josep M Pares (jmpares@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GS 116, 119, or 120. Those with credit for GS 205 may only elect GS 117 for 4 credits. (5). (NS). (BS). Credits: (5). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Introduction to Geology is a single term course structured to provide students from all backgrounds with an understanding of the history of Earth and of the natural processes which have given rise to its landscapes, oceans, and continents. This includes examination of: the physical processes which give rise to plate tectonics and the formation of earthquakes, volcanoes, and the uplift of major mountain ranges; and the chemical and biological phenomena which modify the character of the atmosphere-hydrosphere-biosphere at the Earth's surface. This course includes a laboratory to provide hands-on experience in identifying common rocks and minerals and in understanding geological and topographical maps. The course includes lectures and weekly laboratory and discussion sections. Topics covered in class lecture are reviewed weekly in a one hour discussion section. REQUIRED TEXT: Earth: Portrait of a Planet, by Marshak.
GEOSCI 118. Introductory Geology Laboratory.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsInstructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: Prior or concurrent enrollment in GS 119, or 205 and 206, or 135. Credit is not granted for GS 118 to those with credit for an introductory course in geology (GS 116, 117, or 218). (1). (NS). (BS). Credits: (1). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The laboratory provides hands-on experience with minerals, rocks, and maps. Participants will learn to identify common minerals and rocks, use topographic and geologic maps, and draw and interpret geologic cross sections. Examples will be drawn from areas of recent glaciation, volcanism, and earthquakes to show how these features are depicted in maps.
GEOSCI 119. Introductory Geology Lectures.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Rob van der Voo (voo@umich.edu) , Josep M Pares (jmpares@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GS 116, 117, 120. No credit granted to those who have completed both 205 and 206. Those with credit for GS 205 may only elect GS 119 for 3 credits. (4). (NS). (BS). Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course consists of lectures shared with Geology 117 but does not include the laboratory section. A separate discussion section is also scheduled to insure continuity with class material and student-teacher contact. Students interested in a ONE-TERM laboratory introductory science course should elect Geology 117. Lectures and discussion. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Earth: Portrait of a Planet, by Marshak.
GEOSCI 120. Geology of National Parks and Monuments.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Bruce H Wilkinson (eustasy@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Credit is not granted for GS 120 to those with credit for an introductory course in geology (GS 116, 117, 119). No credit granted to those who have completed both GS 205 and 206. (4). (NS). (BS). Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://www-personal.umich.edu/~eustasy/GS120.html This course approaches Earth history by examining the geology of places rather than by taking a process approach. It is designed for all interested undergraduates at the University of Michigan. The course format consists of three lectures each week and one two-hour demonstration-laboratory period, for four credits. Lecture material deals with the geologic history of selected national parks and monuments, which are chosen and scheduled so that those in which the oldest rocks are exposed (thus relating to the earliest portions of Earth history) are covered first. In so doing, we cover Earth history in a temporal progression, but do so by discussing different geographic areas. The demonstration-laboratory portion of the course will give you first-hand experience with rocks, minerals, and fossils; and an opportunity to discuss these in small groups.
GEOSCI 142. From Stars to Stones.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Youxue Zhang (youxue@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: High school math and science. Only first-year students (including first-year students with sophomore standing) may pre-register for this course. All other students need permission of instructor. Those with credit for GS 114 may only elect GS 142 for 2 credits. (3). (NS). (BS). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: http://www-personal.umich.edu/~youxue/GS266.html This course starts with stellar evolution and the formation of the elements in stars, and ends at the formation of terrestrial planets (especially our Earth) from these elements and the early evolution of these planets. Students will learn cosmochemical and geochemical concepts and methods, and apply them to study several theme topics. The theme topics may include: origin of the elements, lifetime of the sun, abundance of the elements, age of the Earth and solar system, origin of the Earth, internal structure of the Earth, planetary atmospheres, and meteorites. Though factual knowledge is an important part of the course, emphasis is on how scientists study and solve problems and how science progresses using historical examples. (Quantitative reasoning will be an important part of the course.) REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: From Stone to Star, by C. Allegre (1992) and The Elements, by Cox.
GEOSCI 145. Evolution of the Earth.Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Samuel B Mukasa (mukasa@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Only first-year students (including first-year students with sophomore standing) may pre-register for this course. All others need permission of instructor. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GS 135. Those with credit for GS 115 may only elect GS 145 for 2 credits. (3). (NS). (BS). First-Year Seminar Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This seminar course is intended for first-year students with no previous knowledge of, or experience in, the earth sciences. The material will introduce students to the history of the Earth from its formation in the solar nebula, through the development of the continents, oceans, atmosphere, and life to its present state as an active planet. The course will explain how various features of the earth "work," including continental drift, volcanoes, and the formation of most rocks; how theories are developed in geology; and how the magnitude of time has been determined. The course will be divided into two halves. In the first half, the basic concepts will be explained. In the second half, students will each make a presentation covering a relevant subject which will be followed by discussion. Assessment will be by two one-hour examinations and an oral presentation that will form the basis for a term paper. Regular assigned readings from the course text book are essential. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Earth: Then and Now by Montgomery, (1997).
GEOSCI 150. Dinosaur Extinction and Other Controversies.Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Peter D Wilf (pwilf@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Only first-year students (including first-year students with sophomore standing) may pre-register for this course. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (NS). (BS). First-year seminar Credits: (3). Course Homepage: http://www-personal.umich.edu/~pwilf/gs150/gs150.html One of the most dramatic developments in the sciences is the suggestion that a meteorite impact caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. This controversial idea is one of many that we will address in this course, which will deal broadly with the evolution and extinction of life on Earth. After an overview of the history of life, we will examine high-profile debates on whether major evolutionary events and mass extinctions occur gradually or catastrophically, whether dinosaurs are really extinct, and other topics. Requirements: Reading, class participation, written assignments, midterm, and final exams. REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: Prehistoric Journey: A History of Life on Earth, by Johnson & Stucky (1995); Extinction: Bad Genes or Bad Luck?, by Raup (1992); and Night Comes to the Cretaceous: Comets, Craters, Controversy, and the Last Days of the Dinosaurs, by Powell (1999).
GEOSCI 153. Earthlike Planets.Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Peter van Keken (keken@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: High school science and math recommended. Only first-year students (including first-year students with sophomore standing) may pre-register for this course. All other students need permission of instructor. Those with credit for GS 113 may only elect GS 153 for 2 credits. (3). (NS). (BS). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This first-year seminar introduces, in a small classroom setting, the terrestrial planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, the Moon, and Mars. Physical and chemical studies of the solid planets allow for a better understanding of the evolution and future of our own world. This course combines an historical perspective with modern scientific approaches, augmented by the wealth of very recent planetary studies. The course grade is based on class participation, two exams, and a final project, which consists of a written report and an oral presentation. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Planetary System, 2nd ed. by Morrison & Owen.
GEOSCI 201 / GEOG 201. Introductory Geography: Water, Climate, and Mankind.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Carola H Stearns (cstearns@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GS 144. Those with credit for GS 111 may only elect GS 201 for 3 credits. (4). (NS). (BS). Credits: (4; 3 in the half-term). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course is a basic introduction to physical geography which emphasizes many topics including maps, seasons, the atmosphere, greenhouse gasses, radiation and heat balance, the dangers of global warming, circulation, moisture and precipitation, air masses, and water supply. Students also study climate classification, geologic and historical climate changes, and landforms and their formation. Students in this lecture-lab course are evaluated by hourly and final examinations with satisfactory completion of the lab work a prerequisite to the final course evaluation.
GEOSCI 222. Introductory Oceanography.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Philip A Meyers (pameyers@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in AOSS 203. (3). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).
Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course introduces students to the scientific study of the oceans. Contents include the shape, structure, and origin of the ocean basins; the sedimentary record of oceanic life and conditions in the past; the composition of seawater and its influence on life and climate; waves and currents; the life of the oceans and how it depends upon the marine environment; and the resources of the ocean and their wise use by society. The course format consists of lectures and readings from an assigned textbook. The course grade will be based on three one-hour exams and a two-hour final exam. REQUIRED TEXT: Introduction to the World's Oceans, by Duxbury.
GEOSCI 223. Introductory Oceanography, Laboratory.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsInstructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: Concurrent enrollment in GS 222. (1). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).
Credits: (1). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course is an optional laboratory intended to provide students with opportunities to explore further various oceanography topics presented in the GEOSCI 222 lectures. Laboratory sessions will include sampling procedures, use of equipment, discussions, and demonstrations of how data are generated. The course grade will be based on written laboratory exercises and a final exam. REQUIRED TEXT: Course Pack.
GEOSCI 232. Earth Materials.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Lars P Stixrude (stixrude@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Prior or concurrent enrollment in Chem 125/130 or 210/211. Those with credit for GS 231 may elect GS 232 for only 2 credits. (4). (NS). (BS). Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://www.geo.lsa.umich.edu/~stixrude/GS232/index.html This course is a required part of the Environmental Geology concentration program. It comprises an introduction to the inorganic materials that occur near the earth's surface and their role in environmental processes. The course consists of:
In our study of the materials science of nature, we will explore such questions as: How do the physical and chemical nature of earth materials govern our environment? How do bonding and structure determine the properties of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, solid earth, and biosphere? How do transformation and change of earth materials mediate interactions among geospheres? Laboratory will explore the properties and characteristics of gaseous, fluid, and solid earth materials. There will be a midterm, final exam, and a term paper. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Manual of Mineralogy, 22nd edition, by Klein (2001).
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