Transfer Student Courses in Geological SciencesConsult the new Course Guide at: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lsa/cg_subjectlist/0,2030,8,00.html?show=20&termArray=f_04_1510&cgtype=ug This page was created at 12:34 PM on Wed, May 5, 2004. Fall Academic Term, 2004 (September 7 - December 23)Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentrators GEOSCI 100-115 and 170 are short (half-term) courses. They consist of detailed examinations of restricted geologic topics. The department lists the specific courses from this series in the Schedule of Classes for the terms they are offered (fall and winter terms only). Each course, when offered, meets twice weekly for half of the term (first half or second half), and the specific dates for each course are printed in the Schedule of Classes. These courses are designed primarily for students with no prior geologic training and they are open to all interested persons. GEOSCI 100-115 and 170 are offered on the graded pattern (optional pass/fail). GEOSCI 101. Waves and Beaches.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 002 — Course meets Oct 26-Dec. 14.Instructor(s): Bruce H Wilkinson (eustasy@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (1). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GEOSCI 152. Mini/Short course Credits: (1). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This short course approaches the subject of "waves and beaches" by combining relevant topics in both oceanography and geology, although no previous background in these subjects is required. We shall attempt to understand this dynamic place where land and sea interact by emphasizing the processes responsible for the major types of coastlines and the geologic/oceanographic phenomena associated with them. Some of the topics which will be considered include: fundamentals of wave and tide theory; the impact of waves and tides upon beaches; coastal geology; coastal processes on a short- and long-term time scale; estuaries; and, the impact of plate tectonics upon coasts. Instruction will be by lecture. Grades will be based on one exam which shall be given at the end of the course.
GEOSCI 102. Energy from the Earth.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001 — Offered Sept 7- October 22.Instructor(s): Stephen E Kesler (skesler@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (1). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Mini/Short course Credits: (1). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. A survey of the principal energy resources of the earth: oil (petroleum), natural gas, coal, tar sands, oil shale, geothermal, nuclear. Includes discussions of the geology of these materials, their composition and/or mineralogy, types of deposits, recovery, utilization and technology, and environmental and economic problems. No prerequisites, except that a course in elementary chemistry (high-school or university) is highly desirable. Lectures only. Final examination.
GEOSCI 102. Energy from the Earth.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 002 — OFFERED OCT 25 THRU DEC 14.Instructor(s): Stephen E Kesler (skesler@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (1). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Mini/Short course Credits: (1). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. A survey of the principal energy resources of the earth: oil (petroleum), natural gas, coal, tar sands, oil shale, geothermal, nuclear. Includes discussions of the geology of these materials, their composition and/or mineralogy, types of deposits, recovery, utilization and technology, and environmental and economic problems. No prerequisites, except that a course in elementary chemistry (high-school or university) is highly desirable. Lectures only. Final examination.
GEOSCI 103. Dinosaurs and Other Failures.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 002 — OFFERED OCT 25 - DEC 14.Instructor(s): Tomasz K Baumiller (tomaszb@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (1). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GEOSCI 149. 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 104. Ice Ages, Past and Future.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001 — Meets Sept 7-Oct 22.Instructor(s): Carola H Stearns (cstearns@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (1). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GEOSCI 151. Mini/Short course Credits: (1). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course examines the effects of past glaciations on the landscape and on life, and on man in particular. Speculation on the causes of the ice ages that have dominated the Earth for the past million years and predictions of future ice ages, based on current geological research, are examined. The course includes a half-day field trip in the area around Ann Arbor.
GEOSCI 104. Ice Ages, Past and Future.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 002 — Meets October 25-Dec 14.Instructor(s): Carola H Stearns (cstearns@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (1). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GEOSCI 151. Mini/Short course Credits: (1). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
GEOSCI 106. Fossils, Primates, and Human Evolution.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001 — Offered Sept 7- October 22.Instructor(s): Philip D Gingerich (gingeric@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (1). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GEOSCI 125. Mini/Short course Credits: (1). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Anatomical and behavioral characteristics of living primates are reviewed, and the fossil record is used to document the course of human evolution through the past 60 million years. No special background is required. Students seeking a more detailed course with laboratory exercises may follow this with GEOSCI 438 (Evolution of the Primates). Course consists of 12 lectures, and a one-hour final examination.
GEOSCI 107. Volcanoes and Earthquakes.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 002 — OFFERED OCT 25 THRU DEC 14.Instructor(s): Youxue Zhang (youxue@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (1). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GEOSCI 205, 146, or 147. Mini/Short course Credits: (1). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The course is a study of the Earth in action and includes the following topics:
Instruction by lecture, evaluation on basis of quizzes and final exam. RECOMMENDED TEXTS: Earthquakes, by Bolt; and Volcanoes, by Decker.
GEOSCI 108. Making Mountains and the Earth's Surface.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001 — OFFERED SEPT 7 THRU OCT 22.Instructor(s): Todd A Ehlers (tehlers@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (1). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (1). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course investigates the processes responsible for the formation of mountains and the Earth's surface. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how plate tectonics, climate, rivers, glaciers, and landslides interact to produce the spectacular topography in mountain ranges around the world. Course grade will be based on one one-hour exam given the last day of class. Practice exam questions will be provided.
GEOSCI 110. History of the Oceans.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001 — OFFERED SEPT 7 - OCT 22.Instructor(s): Ingrid Hendy (ihendy@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (1). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GEOSCI 222. Mini/Short course Credits: (1). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The history of past oceanic inhabitants, events, and environments is recorded in the sediments which have accumulated on the ocean bottom throughout geologic time. Fossils of marine plants and animals are a major part of the historical record; they give evidence of past oceanic living conditions and the evolution of life forms in the sea. Sediment particles eroded from land and carried to the oceans by rivers and winds provide insights into past climates on continents. Changes in ocean currents and in seawater chemistry have left their mark on the sediment record; the possible causes of these changes are explored. Plate tectonics and seafloor spreading have rearranged the shapes of ocean basins and repositioned continents over time. These processes are reflected in the record in marine sediments still present on the ocean floor and also in those now uplifted to form part of the continents. Occasional quizzes and a single exam at the end of the course will determine the course grade.
GEOSCI 111. Climate and Mankind.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001 — Meets Sept 7-Oct 22.Instructor(s): David K. Rea (davidrea@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (1). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GEOSCI 201 or 151. Mini/Short course Credits: (1). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The intent of GEOSCI 111 is to give a heightened awareness to students of the nature and fragility of the Earth's climate, and how changes in climate have affected past civilizations and may affect our future. Course topics will include: a description of the climate systems of the Earth; the atmosphere, oceans, and polar ice caps; the information we gather to understand the history of those systems; how changes in climate have affected past civilizations, and what we think will happen to the planet when the long expected "Greenhouse Effect-Global Warming" finally arrives.
GEOSCI 113. Planets and Moons.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 002 — Meets October 25-Dec 14.Instructor(s): Henry N. Pollack (hpollack@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (1). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GEOSCI 204 or 153. 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. Global Warming.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001 — Meets September 7-October 22.Instructor(s): Udo Becker (ubecker@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (1). (Excl). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GEOSCI 151. Mini/short course Credits: (1). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Review of the geological evidence for global warming including geochemistry of natural and anthropogenic greenhouse gases, global radiation balance, sediment and ice core records, and ancient hot climates with discussion of possible remediation methods and their economic and political context.
GEOSCI 114. Global Warming.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 002 — Meets Oct 25-Dec 14.Instructor(s): Udo Becker (ubecker@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (1). (Excl). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GEOSCI 151. Mini/short course Credits: (1). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
GEOSCI 117. Introduction to Geology.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001 — Meets with GEOSCI 118 and 119.Instructor(s): Kyger C Lohmann (kacey@umich.edu) , Henry N Pollack (hpollack@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (5). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GEOSCI 116, 119, or 120. Those with credit for one of GEOSCI 205 OR 206 may only elect GEOSCI 117 for 4 credits; No credit granted to those who have completed both GEOSCI 205 AND 206. Credits: (5). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. GEOSCI 117 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, the uplift of major mountain ranges; and of 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. Course includes lectures and weekly laboratory and discussion sections. Topics covered in class lecture are reviewed weekly in a one hour discussion section.
GEOSCI 118. Introductory Geology Laboratory.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsMeets with GEOSCI 117 LABs.Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: Prior or concurrent enrollment in GEOSCI 119, or 205 and 206, or 135. (1). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Credit is not granted for GEOSCI 118 to those with credit for an introductory course in geology (GEOSCI 116, 117, or 218). 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. REQUIRED TEXT: Laboratory Manual for Physical Geology, by Jones and Norris.
GEOSCI 119. Introductory Geology Lectures.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001 — Meets with GEOSCI 117.Instructor(s): Kyger C Lohmann (kacey@umich.edu) , Henry N Pollack (hpollack@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (4). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GEOSCI 116, 117, 120. No credit granted to those who have completed both GEOSCI 205 AND 206. Those with credit for one of GEOSCI 205 OR 206 may only elect GEOSCI 119 for 3 credits. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course shares lectures and a weekly discussion section with GEOSCI 117, but does not provide a laboratory experience. Students requiring a ONE-TERM introductory science course with laboratory should elect GEOSCI 117.
GEOSCI 122 / AOSS 102. Extreme Weather.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Perry Samson (samson@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (3). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in AOSS 202. Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course provides an introduction to the physics of extreme weather events. The course uses examples of the thunderstorms, jet stream, floods, lake-effect snowstorms, lightning, thunder, hail, hurricanes, and tornados to illustrate the physical laws governing the atmosphere. Participants apply these principles in hands-on storm forecasting and weather analysis assignments.
GEOSCI 171 / ENVIRON 110 / BIOLOGY 110 / GEOG 110 / NRE 110 / AOSS 171 / ENSCEN 171. Introduction to Global Change: Physical Processes.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Ben A Van Der Pluijm (vdpluijm@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (4). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Satisfies the geography requirement for State of Michigan certification for social studies teachers. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
GEOSCI 201 / GEOG 201. Introductory Geography: Earth Systems Science.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Carola H Stearns (cstearns@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (4). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GEOSCI 144. Those with credit for GEOSCI 111 may only elect GEOSCI 201 for 3 credits. 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 204 / AOSS 204 / ASTRO 204. The Planets: Their Geology and Climates.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): William R Kuhn, Sushil K Atreya, Jack H Waite JrPrerequisites & Distribution: High school mathematics through plane geometry and trigonometry. (3). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Those with credit for GEOSCI 113 may only elect GEOSCI 204 for 2 credits. Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course will present perspectives on the evolution of the solar system in both an historical context and in light of the extraordinary scientific advances resulting from recent space exploration. The principal focus will be on the structure, composition, and evolutionary history of the interiors, surfaces, and atmospheres of the planets and their satellites. Special emphasis will be given to comparative aspects of geology, meteorology, and climatology as developed on the various bodies of the solar system. Concepts of space exploration techniques will also be presented. The course is intended for non-science concentrators and other students with typical high school science and math backgrounds. Textbook: The Planetary System, Morrison and Owen, 2nd ed., 1996.
GEOSCI 205. How the Earth Works: the Dynamic Planet.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Jeffrey C Alt (jalt@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (2). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GEOSCI 116, 117, 119, 120, or 146. No credit granted to those who have completed both GEOSCI 105 and 107. Those with credit for one of GEOSCI 105 and 107 may only elect GEOSCI 205 for 1 credit. Credits: (2). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The dynamic Earth has given us oceans, continents, and an atmosphere. Its continuing activity is manifested today by the destructive powers of such natural phenomena as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and mountain building. The unifying concept of plate tectonics contains the clue to the shape and changes in the physical environment of the Earth from its initial formation to today. Our goal is to present a fully integrated approach to the evolving Earth's unique features in our solar system and explain its physical and chemical principles using conceptual and factual material. Extensive use is made of videos, slides, and classroom demonstrations. Two lectures/week; evaluation based on midterm and final exam. No special background required. This course can be taken singly or concurrently with its companion course (GEOSCI 206); together they constitute a balanced introduction to modern Earth Sciences. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Earth Science Today by Brendan Murphy and Damian Nance, (1999).
GEOSCI 206. How the Earth Works: the Water Cycle and Environment.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Lynn M Walter (lmwalter@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (2). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GEOSCI 116, 117, 119, or 120. Those with credit for GEOSCI 109 may only elect GEOSCI 206 for 1 credit. Credits: (2). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course describes behavior of earth materials in the surficial environment. Water is the main transport agent in the geological cycle; its unique properties and exchange rates among oceans, lakes, rivers, and groundwater are one focus. Interaction between water reservoirs and physical and chemical weathering of soils, sediments, and rocks also are discussed. Impact of humans on the surficial environment is a unifying theme because we can affect hydrologic and geochemical cycles. No special background required. Two lectures per week. Evaluation based on exams and participation. REQUIRED TEXT: The Blue Planet, by Skinner, Porter & Botkin.
GEOSCI 222. Introductory Oceanography.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): David K Rea (davidrea@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (3). (NS). (BS). (QR/2). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in AOSS 203.
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. Note: To enroll in the Gateway Science Course section of this course, enroll in Section 002 not Section 001.
GEOSCI 222. Introductory Oceanography.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 002 — Gateway Science Course.Instructor(s): Ingrid Hendy (ihendy@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (3). (NS). (BS). (QR/2). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in AOSS 203.
Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. To enroll in the Gateway Science Course section of this course, enroll in Section 002. This section is for students wishing for a more intensive experience, those in the Honors program, and those thinking of majoring in Geological Sciences. 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.
GEOSCI 223. Introductory Oceanography, Laboratory.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsInstructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: Concurrent enrollment in GEOSCI 222. (1). (NS). (BS). (QR/2). May not be repeated for credit.
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.
GEOSCI 231. Elements of Mineralogy.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Rodney C Ewing (rodewing@umich.edu), Udo Becker (ubecker@umich.edu), Eric J Essene (essene@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Prior or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 125/126/130 or 210/211. (4). (Excl). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GEOSCI 431. Those with credit for GEOSCI 232 may elect GEOSCI 231 for only 2 credits. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the nature, properties, structures, and modes of occurrence of minerals. The general features of the common rock-forming minerals are covered in lectures (3 hours per week). Topics that will be covered include an introduction to crystal chemistry, phase equilibria and crystallography, as well as the use of the SEM and XRD in characterizing solids. The principal rock-forming minerals such as sulfides, oxides, carbonates, garnets, olivines, pyroxenes, amphiboles, micas, and feldspars are individually reviewed with respect to properties, structures, genesis, and their natural associations. The laboratory (three hours per week) includes systematic study of the properties and associations of the common rock-forming minerals and the routine use of the polarizing microscope for mineral identifications. In early October, there is a required four-day field trip to Bancroft, Ontario, and a one-day trip to northern Ohio. Students will each collect a rock-forming mineral and prepare a term paper on a study using optics, XRD and SEM observations. This provides an independent research experience. The grade is based on two midterms and a final exam, laboratory exercises, the term project, and class participation. GEOSCI 231 is a prerequisite to the Geological Sciences concentration program in the Department of Geological Sciences.
GEOSCI 284. Environmental Geology.
Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-concentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Larry Ruff (ruff@umich.edu), Philip McCausland (pjam@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (4). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GEOSCI 148. Those with credit for GEOSCI 147 may only elect GEOSCI 284 for 3 credits. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Environmental Geology deals with interactions between people and the Earth. It begins with an introduction to geologic materials and processes and goes on to specific topics such as soil, surface and ground water, natural hazards (volcanism, landslides, earthquakes, floods), global warming, and waste disposal. Previous experience in geology is not required. The course includes three lectures and one discussion period (in which homework exercises are explained and discussed) per week. Evaluation is by means of quizzes, exercises, and a final exam. REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: Geology and the Environment by Pipkin & Trent, (1998); Investigations in Environmental Geology by Foley & McKenzie, (1998).
GEOSCI 305. Sedimentary Geology.
Primarily for ConcentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Bruce H Wilkinson (eustasy@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: An introductory geological sciences laboratory course. (4). (Excl). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Sedimentary Geology is one of several geology core courses required of all concentrators. The course format consists of two lectures, one evening discussion session, and one scheduled two-hour laboratory each week. In addition, three one-day field trips, scheduled from September to November, are required. The lectures will examine the principles and processes of sedimentation, and survey modern surficial environments, aspects of sediment diagenesis, and the tectono-sedimentological evolution of the Phanerozoic North American continent. The laboratory will provide an in-depth familiarization with terrigenous clastic and non-clastic rocks, in hand sample and thin section, and focus on identification of constituent grains, their fabric and classification. Evaluation is based on two lecture examinations, laboratory quizzes and assignments, and field trip projects.
GEOSCI 320 / AOSS 320. Earth Systems Evolution.
Primarily for ConcentratorsInstructor(s): Larry Ruff (ruff@umich.edu), John Barker (jrbarker@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: CHEM 130 and MATH 116. (4). (Excl). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Introduction to the physics and chemistry of Earth. Gravitational energy, radiative energy. Earth's budget, and Earth tecteonics are discussed along with chemical evolution and bigeochemical cycles. The connections among the carbon cycle, silicate weathering, and the natural greenhouse effect are discussed. Required for AOSS/GEOSCI 321, which introduces Earth system dynamics.
GEOSCI 420. Introductory Earth Physics.
Primarily for ConcentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Peter E Van Keken (keken@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: MATH 116, 156, 176, 186, or 295 (Prerequisites enforced at registration). (3). (Excl). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. An introduction to the physics of the solid earth. Topics include: seismology and structure of the earth's interior; geodynamics; gravity and the figure of the earth; isostasy; geomagnetism and paleomagnetism and its implications for plate tectonics; and geothermics and the thermal history of the Earth. Instruction is by lecture; students are evaluated on the basis of weekly problem sets and a final problem set.
GEOSCI 422. Principles of Geochemistry.
Primarily for ConcentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Youxue Zhang (youxue@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: GEOSCI 231, 305, 310 and CHEM 125/126/130. (3). (Excl). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The course is designed to provide a quantitative introduction to geochemical aspects applied to earth sciences. Topics which will be covered include: abundance of the elements; isotope geochemistry; thermodynamic and kinetic controls of the distribution of the elements; water chemistry; crystal chemistry; geochemistry of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks; and geochemical cycles and models. Instruction will consist of lectures and discussion sessions for the homework problems and reviewing of necessary mathematics/physics/chemistry background. The course is primarily intended for seniors concentrating in the geological sciences, but is also open to geology graduate students with advisor approval, and undergraduate or graduate students concentrating in chemistry and related fields. Evaluation will be based on homework problems, a midterm examination, a short term paper, and a final comprehensive examination.
GEOSCI 442. Earth Surface Processes and Soils.
Primarily for ConcentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Joel D Blum (jdblum@umich.edu) , Todd A Ehlers (tehlers@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Upperclass standing; an introductory course in physical geology is recommended but not required. (4). (Excl). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Prerequisites include: Math 115 or equivalent (calculus I), CHEM 130 or equivalent (introductory chemistry), and GEOSCI 231 or 232 (mineralogy), or permission of instructor. 4 Credits, including lab. GEOSCI442 is a course that focuses on an understanding of processes that shape the Earth's surface and the physical and chemical underpinnings of each process. This course concentrates on physical and chemical processes in the context of topographic evolution, erosion, the global hydrologic cycle, environmental change, and fluid and sediment transport dynamics. Geomorphologic, geochemical, and computational methods for quantifying erosional and depositional processes are investigated. The course is divided into the following parts:
Grade: Course grade will be based on homework, laboratory and computer exercises, class discussions, and two exams.
GEOSCI 465 / CHEM 467 / AOSS 467. Biogeochemical Cycles.
Primarily for ConcentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Mary Anne Carroll (mcarroll@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: MATH 116, CHEM 210, and PHYSICS 240 (or 260). (3). (Excl). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
GEOSCI 478. Geochemistry of Natural Waters.
Primarily for ConcentratorsSection 001.Instructor(s): Lynn M Walter (lmwalter@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: College chemistry. (4). (Excl). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Principles of low temperature geochemistry applied to the origin and evolution of natural waters. Involves integrated lecture, field sampling, laboratory experimentation, and problem solving to relate chemical equilibrium and kinetic concepts to actual observations of natural and model systems. The course will focus on solution-mineral-gas equilibria and mass transfer, with special emphasis on the interplay between the organic and inorganic carbon systems. Because microbial and biochemical processing are integral to surficial geochemical processes, these will be considered in depth. Near surface (soil solutions, streams, lakes, estuaries, and oceans) and subsurface (groundwaters, basinal brines, deep ocean waters) environments will be addressed. Methodology of water collection, field and lab chemical analyses, and computational software application to mineral and solution equilibria will be featured. Three hours of lecture and a three hour practicum each week. Student evaluation will be based on an observer notebook, problem solving, and a research project in the student's area of interest.
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