Archived EAS Course CataloguePlease note that this information is an out of date listing of courses in EAS. Cooperative Education Program CoursesEAS 091 Cooperative Work Experience I Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Cr. 0. For Cooperative Education Program students only. Prerequisite: Must be accepted for the program by the department cooperative education representative. EAS 092 Cooperative Work Experience IISem. 1 and 2. SS. Cr. 0. Prerequisite: EAS 091. EAS 093 Cooperative Work Experience III Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Cr. 0. Prerequisite: EAS 092. EAS 094 Cooperative Work Experience IV Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Cr. 0. Prerequisite: EAS 093. EAS 095 Cooperative Work Experience V Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Cr. 0. Prerequisite: EAS 094. Undergraduate Level/Lower-Division CoursesEAS 100 Planet EarthSem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Recommended for both science and nonscience students. A description of the combination of physical processes, natural laws, and interactions with man that serve to influence the changing character of the earth and its neighbors in space. A survey of current efforts by geoscientists to expand their understanding of man's environment. EAS 102 Earth Science for Elementary TeachersSem. 1 and 2. Class 1, lab. 4, cr. 3. Open only to elementary education majors. Fundamental earth science concepts appropriate for future elementary teachers are presented. EAS 104 Oceanography Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Recommended for both science and nonscience majors. Origin of the oceans and marine life. Seafloor spreading and marine geology; currents, waves, and tides; marine organisms and ecology; beaches and nearshore life. Man's use and abuse of the sea, including contemporary problems and future opportunities. The role of oceans in climate and evolution of the biosphere. EAS 105 The Planets Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3. This course deals with current knowledge of the physical, chemical, and geological nature of the planets and their atmospheres derived in part from data provided by manned and unmanned space probes and other techniques. Similarities and differences between the Earth and other planets are described and discussed within the role of planetary formation. EAS 109 The Dynamic EarthSem. 1. Class 2, lab. 3, cr. 3. This course covers the formation and development of the solid earth, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere. The course studies the whole Earth as a system of many interacting parts and focuses on the changes within and between these parts. This course is intended for all majors in earth and atmospheric sciences. EAS 111 Physical Geology Sem. 1 and 2. Class 2, lab. 3, cr. 3. Geologic processes and the development of land forms. Laboratory covers the study of minerals and rocks, the interpretations of topographic and geologic maps, and field investigations. EAS 112 Historical Geology Sem. 2. Class 3, lab. 3, cr. 4. Prerequisite: EAS 111 or consent of instructor. Survey of the history of the earth from its origin to the present. Emphasis is placed on the nature, sequence, and rate of major geologic events and their effect on the origin and evolution of life. Laboratory covers basic stratigraphic and paleontologic principles and familiarization with important groups of fossil life. EAS 113 Introduction to Environmental Science Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. An introduction to environmental science including issues such as air and water pollution, toxic waste disposal, soil erosion, natural hazards, climate change, energy resources, and environmental planning. Includes extensive in-class discussion of case studies. EAS 115 Dinosaurs Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Dinosaur discovery, preservation, excavation, and extinction and current research on the Mesozoic animals that dominated earth for 125 million years. Early 19th century discoveries illustrate how personalities and scientific-religious dogma influenced original reconstruction and classification. Concepts of geologic time, stratigraphy, continental drift, paleontology, and evolution trace a lineage from archosaurs to dinosaurs and the coeval flying and marine reptiles and birds. The Cope-Marsh feud and great dinosaur hunts. Dinosaur anatomy and lifestyles, with emphasis on climatic, food chain, and metabolic controls. Each major taxon is described and amply illustrated. Changing views of dinosaurs as depicted in films, TV, and fictional literature. EAS 116 Earthquakes and Volcanoes Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. A survey class on earthquakes and volcanoes. Topics include earthquake hazards and forecasting, the use of seismic waves to investigate the earth's interior, volcanoes and tectonics, volcanic hazards, and the influence of volcanoes on climate. Examples of recent and historic earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are presented. EAS 120 Introduction to GeographySem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3. An introduction to the systematic study of location and spatial variation of natural features. Elements of place, time, distance, and area are considered in relation to man's perception of environment, his organization of cultural activities, and his utilization of natural resources. A one-day field trip is required. EAS 133 Freshman Seminar in Atmospheric Science Sem. 1. Class 1, cr. 0. The history of meteorology, tour of meteorological facilities, summaries of the areas of professional activity in meteorology, discussion of career opportunities. Atmospheric science staff. EAS 138 Thunderstorms and Tornadoes Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Not open to juniors and seniors majoring in Atmospheric Science. An elementary treatment of the physical structure of the atmosphere and the dynamical conditions that lead to the development of convective clouds, thunderstorms, and severe weather (including tornadoes, hail, wind, rain, lightning, and flash floods). This course will also focus on storm climatology, the socioeconomic impact of severe weather, as well as prediction, detection, warnings, and safety procedures. Analysis of severe weather events will include tornado movies and case studies of ground/aerial surveys of storm damage. EAS 143 Freshman Seminar in Earth Science Sem. 1. Class 1, cr. 1. A survey of research areas and employment opportunities in the diverse field of Earth Science. Invited speakers from industry and government and department faculty discuss their research specialty, career opportunities, and upcoming challenges in the geosciences. EAS 171 History of LifeSem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. An introduction to the origin and evolution of life through geologic time, from the simplest one-celled organisms to humans, with emphasis placed on the basic evolution and geologic principles that enable us to understand the history of life. EAS 191 Introductory Topics in Earth and Atmospheric ScienceSem. 1 and 2. SS. cr. 1-3. Introductory special topics in earth and atmospheric sciences. EAS 221 Survey of Atmospheric Science Sem. 1 or 2. SS. Class 3, cr. 3. An introductory course for both science and nonscience students. A general study of the atmosphere, basic meteorological principles, and weather systems. Relationships of the changing atmosphere to climate ozone depletion, and other contemporary issues. EAS 225 Science of the Atmosphere Sem. 1 and 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Corequisite: MA 161. Not available to students with credit in EAS 221. Intended for science and engineering majors. An overview of the physics and dynamics of the atmosphere. Quantitative study of the energy balance of the atmosphere, condensation and precipitation processes, atmospheric motion and global circulation, severe storms, atmospheric chemistry. Contemporary issues such as human impact on climate, ozone depletion, numerical weather prediction and climate simulation, and modern measurement systems. EAS 230 Laboratory in Atmospheric Science Sem. 1 and 2. Lab. 3, cr. 1. Corequisite: EAS 221 or 225. (This course may not be taken for credit by students in the atmospheric science option of the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.) A laboratory course that introduces students to fundamentals of meteorological observations, analysis and interpretation of surface and upper air maps, and analysis of upper air observations using thermodynamic charts. Application of simple rules and indices to personal weather forecasting. Interpretation and application of weather forecasts from the National Weather Service and other sources. >EAS 235 Atmospheric Observations and Measurements ISem. 2. Lab. 3, cr. 1. Prerequisite: MA 161 and EAS 221 or 225. Majors in atmospheric science; others by consent of instructor. A laboratory course for majors that introduces students to weather observations and meteorological measurements, reading and using coded weather data, and analysis of surface and upper air data. Introduces the use of microcomputers in collecting, analyzing, and displaying weather data. Participation in a weather observing game and a weather forecasting game is required. EAS 243 Earth Materials I Sem. 1. Class 3, lab. 3, cr. 4. Prerequisite: EAS 111 or equivalent. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 115, equivalent, or consent of instructor. Elements of crystallography, physical and chemical properties of rock-forming minerals, and minerals of economic importance. Origin and occurrence of minerals. EAS 244 Earth Materials II Sem. 2. Class 3, lab. 3, cr. 4. Prerequisite: EAS 112 and 243, or equivalents. The study of common igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, with emphasis on hand lens identification. The origin and occurrence of rocks, weathering, and alteration processes. Undergraduate Level/Upper-Division Courses EAS 309 Computer Aided Analysis for Geosciences Sem. 2. Class 2, lab. 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: CS 158; corequisite: MA 262. Application of computer analysis techniques including: error analysis, line and surface fitting, spatial and temporal correlations, contouring, interpolation, and map projections. These methods are discussed in terms of specific geologic applications. All exercises and examples are developed using commercial mathematical software package. A three-hour-per-week computer laboratory tutorial provides hands-on experience with the techniques discussed in class. EAS 313 Applied Geomorphology Sem. 1. Class 2, lab. 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 111. (Offered alternate years) This course covers those aspects of surface processes and land form and landscape development of importance in applied environmental geology. With an emphasis on understanding process dynamics and acquiring skills and techniques used in applied work, the course will examine soil erosion by water and wind, surface water runoff, landslides, slope stability, mass movement, streams and rivers, channel stability and sediment transport. Two required one-day field trips. EAS 325 Aviation Meteorology Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 221 and MA 151, or equivalent. This course is designed for students who have an interest in topics in meteorology applied to aviation operations with emphasis on meteorological hazards for instrument flight. Topics covered include: obtaining and evaluating weather data, review of synoptic meteorology, map analysis, the ICAO standard atmosphere, pressure and altimetry, atmospheric thermodynamics, moisture and stability, low-IFR operations, aircraft icing, turbulence, thunderstorms and associated hazards, and interpretation and use of radar and satellite imagery. EAS 343 Optical Mineralogy Sem. 1. Class 2, lab. 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 243, PHYS 241, 252, or consent of instructor. Introduction to the theory of optical crystallography and its relationship to the optical properties of non-opaque crystalline substances, particularly minerals. Laboratory work is concerned with examination and characterization of minerals in grain mounts and thin-sections. EAS 351 Structural, Tectonic, and Basin AnalysisSem. 1. Class 3, lab. 3, cr. 4. Prerequisite: EAS 243. Corequisite: PHYS 221 or 241, 252. Recognition, description, and origin of deformational and sedimentary structures. Analysis of folds, faults, metamorphic facies, paleocurrents, and deposystems. Emphasis on the relationship between tectonics, basin development, and sedimentation in eastern North America. The course is centered on application of field techniques to understanding the regional geology of Tennessee. A 10-day field investigation in Tennessee is required. Regional synthesis of structural, sedimentary, geophysical and geochemical data sets from the southern Applachian orogenic belt. EAS 352 Structural Geology Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 351. Analysis of stress, strain, deformation mechanisms and microstructures, joints, faults, folds, foliation, igneous structures, gravity structures and tectonics of orogenic belts. EAS 381 Geology for Engineers I Sem. 1. Class 2, lab. 3, cr. 3. Principles of physical, structural, and historical geology applied to engineering. Rocks and rock-forming minerals; engineering properties of rocks; weathering, soil formation, and soil classification; topographic and geologic maps; aerial photographs, subsurface investigation; field methods and engineering applications. Field investigations are required. EAS 385 Principles of Engineering GeologySem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 244 or 381, or consent of instructor. Application of geology to evaluation of design and construction problems relating to dams, highways, tunnels, and reservoirs; review of construction material sources and their utilization. A field investigation is required. EAS 390 Geologic Field Methods Sem. 1 and 2. Class 2, lab. 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 351. Corequisite: EAS 352. Introduction to geologic mapping principles on quadrangle (7.5 min., 15 min., 1:250,000 scales) maps. Application of aerial photography, GPS, and GIS techniques. Emphasis on construction of cross sections, measurement of stratigraphic sections, and preparation of geologic reports. Several weekend field exercises will be required. EAS 391 Topics in Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Cr. arranged. Consent of instructor required. Intermediate special topics in the earth and atmospheric sciences. EAS 403 Physical Oceanography Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: PHYS 241, 252 and MA 261, or equivalent. This course is designed for upper-level undergraduates in science and engineering who have an interest in an advanced-level introduction to physical oceanography. Topics include physical and chemical properties of the ocean, geophysical structure of the sea, and oceanic stability. Global heat, salt, and water balance. Advective and convective circulation of the oceans. Ocean current systems and deep circulation. Surface waves and tides. EAS 409 Application of Microcomputers to MeteorologySem. 1 or 2. Class 2, lab. 2, cr. 3. Prerequisite: CS 154 or 158 and EAS 225, or consent of instructor. EAS 419 Internship in Environmental Geosciences Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Cr. 1-6. Prerequisite: EAS 313, 385, 390, and consent of instructor. Six-week internship. This course provides students with an opportunity to gain practical work experience in environmental geoscience. The student works with a faculty adviser to set up an internship consisting of the equivalent of at least six weeks of full-time employment with a government agency, business, or consulting company. Internships typically involve field, laboratory, and office work. A portion of the internship may be part-time work during a regular semester, but at least three consecutive weeks must be full-time work. One credit hour per week of unpaid internship. EAS 420 Global Change Modeling Sem. 2. Class 2, lab. 2, cr. 3. Open to all science, agriculture, and environmental majors. Prerequisite: one semester each of chemistry and calculus. Understanding, monitoring, and modeling global environmental change. Each session examines the response of the interrelated earth systems to differ-ent geological, ecological, atmospheric, oceanic, or societal impacts. Topics include global warming, major biogeochemical cycles, atmospheric ozone, coevolution of life and climate, asteroid impacts, and ecological disruptions. The laboratory uses object-oriented modeling software and current NASA satellite data. No prior knowledge of computer programming is required. Professors Ogg and Spacie. EAS 421 Atmospheric Thermodynamics (AGRY 431)Sem 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 225 and 235, MA 261, PHYS 241, 252 or ME 200, or consent of instructor. Structure and composition of the atmosphere. Thermodynamics of dry and moist air, including adiabatic and pseudo-adiabatic processes, hydrostatic stability, and air mass determination. EAS 422 Atmospheric Dynamics I (AGRY 432) Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 421 and MA 262, or consent of instructor. A study of the general system of equations governing mass and momentum changes in the atmosphere; special horizontal wind representations, thermal wind relationships; circulation, vorticity, divergence, and vertical motion. EAS 423 Atmospheric Dynamics II (AGRY 433) Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 422. An extension of EAS 422, with emphasis on perturbation theory and hydrodynamics stability, air mass and frontal theory, barotropic and baroclinic models, wave cyclone theory, and numerical weather prediction. EAS 431 Synoptic Laboratory I (AGRY 441) Sem 1. Lab. 3, cr. 1. Prerequisite: EAS 235. Corequisite: EAS 421. Analysis of vertical distributions of temperature and moisture with applications to adiabatic and pseudo-adiabatic processes, hydrostatic stability, and air mass determination. EAS 432 Synoptic Laboratory II (AGRY 442) Sem. 2. Lab. 3, cr. 1. Prerequisite: EAS 431. Corequisite: EAS 422 or consent of instructor. Analysis of horizontal distributions of pressure, temperature, wind, vorticity, and vertical motions. Applications to synoptic-scale wave propagation. EAS 433 Synoptic Laboratory III (AGRY 443)Sem. 1. Lab. 3, cr. 1. Prerequisite: EAS 432. Corequisite: EAS 423 or consent of instructor. Diagnoses of midtropospheric wave propagation and growth. Analysis of surface pressure fields and fronts and their relationships to upper air features. Extensive use is made of teletype and facsimile weather information. EAS 434 Weather Analysis and Forecasting (AGRY 444)Sem. 2. Lab. 9, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 423 and 433. In-depth study of contemporary weather analysis and forecasting techniques and problems. Extensive use is made of teletype and facsimile data and numerical weather prediction guidance provided by the National Meteorological Center. EAS 436 Introduction to Satellite MeteorologySem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 431 or consent of instructor. Simple orbital mechanics of satellite systems. Review of meteorological satellite programs. Visual and IR imaging systems. Recognition of cloud types and nephanalysis. Application of visual and IR imagery to problems in meteorology and oceanography. Introduction to the quantitative measurement of atmospheric temperature and humidity from satellites. Description of the inversion problem. EAS 440 Geochemistry of Earth ElementsSem. 1. Class 2, lab. 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: CHM 116, PHYS 241, 252, and EAS 244, or consent of instructor. This course provides an overview of the processes controlling the distribution of elements within the earth's lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. The two lecture hours per week stress how elements' distributions within our planet are dictated by periodicity and affinity for reactions. These lectures are supplemented by a 3-hour problem-solving session used for discussion of quantitative problems assigned as homework. EAS 445 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology Sem. 2. Class 3, lab. 3, cr. 4. Prerequisite: EAS 343. Systematic study of mineralogic and chemical composition; occurrence and classification of igneous and metamorphic rocks with emphasis upon the use of the petrographic microscope; interpretation of mineral assemblages, textures, and structures; problems in petrogenesis. EAS 450 Physics and Chemistry of Solid Earth Sem. 1. Class 4, disc. 1, cr. 4. Prerequisite: MA 262, PHYS 241, 252, EAS 244 and 351, CHM 116, or consent of instructor. Physics of the earth's interior, including seismic velocity and density structure, seismic wave propagation, and gravitational and magnetic fields. Thermal history of the earth. Chemical and mineralogical composition of the earth, radioactivity, isotopes, and geochronology. Magma generation, crustal evolution, and tectonic models. EAS 455 Geophysical Exploration Sem. 1. Class 2, lab. 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: PHYS 241, 252 and EAS 111, or equivalents. Introduction to the principles of geophysical exploration methods, including seismic, electrical, gravity, and magnetic techniques. Field studies require reduction and interpretation of data observed by students using professional instrumentation. EAS 473 Invertebrate PaleontologySem. 1. Class 2, lab. 3. cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 112 or consent of instructor. Introduction of invertebrate paleontology. Survey of basic biologic and geologic principles related to preservation, classification, paleoecology and biogeography of invertebrates. Emphasis of laboratory is on a survey of the major groups of invertebrate groups encountered in the fossil record. Field project is required. EAS 474 Sedimentation and Stratigraphy Sem. 2. Class 3, lab. 3, cr. 4. Prerequisite: EAS 244.(Offered alternate years) Systematic study of continental and marine depositional environments. Interpretation of sedimentary facies, structures, and microfacies. Principles and applications of stratigraphy, including applications of paleontology, field relations, paleomagnetism, well logs, seismic reflections, and chemistry. Field investigations may be required. EAS 490 Field Geology Summer Field CampSix-week session, including field excursions. Cr. 6. Prerequisite: EAS 351, 390, and consent of field camp director. Field studies in sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic terrains. Studies may involve geologic mapping, stratigraphic section measuring, structural analysis and interpretation, geomorphic interpretation, and interpretation of geologic history. Field excursions include visits to several classical geologic localities in the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin, and Rocky Mountains with discussions and interpretations of features observed. Transportation fee plus room and board at field station required. Rigorous field work requires physical conditioning. EAS 494 Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Undergraduate Seminar* Sem. 1 and 2. Class 1, cr. 1. Prerequisite: undergraduate major in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. An informal course, which features discussion of research in major areas of the earth and atmospheric sciences. Students are required to give an oral presentation. EAS 497 Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Undergraduate Readings and Research*Sem. 1 and 2. Cr. 1-6. May be repeated for credit.> Supervised reading and/or research in various fields. Open to students only with the consent of the department. *Combined total of EAS 494 and 497 must exceed six credit hours and shall not exceed 20 credit hours. Dual Level/Undergraduate-GraduateEAS 505 Advanced Field Studies Sem. 1 or 2. Class 1, 8 days of field work during the semester break, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 353 and 390. This course focuses on a study of a well-defined problem by using field methods. Review of literature on the problem, which is chosen in a given year, is carried out during the first half of the semester. After the field session, the field observations and their interpretation are discussed. A field report is required. EAS 508 Electron Microprobe Analysis Class 1, lab. 3, cr. 2. Prerequisite: PHYS 251 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Electron optics, generation of X-rays, X-ray spectrometry including counting systems. Wavelength dispersive and energy dispersive analysis; collection of X-ray intensity data and data statistics; selection of standards; limitations of microprobe analysis; fluorescence, absorption, and atomic number corrections; reduction of raw analytical data. Preparation of samples and use of microprobe as scanning electron microscope. EAS 509 Data Analysis Techniques in GeosciencesSem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: MA 262, CS 154 or 158, STAT 301, 501, or 511; senior standing in earth & atmospheric sciences or consent of instructor. Application of statistical and numerical analysis techniques to geosciences data, including error analysis, confidence intervals, least squares methods, correlation, filtering, spectral analysis, trend surface analysis, cluster analysis, interpolation, and surface fitting. These methods are discussed in terms of problems of sampling and map analysis inherent to geoscience investigations. Application of the computer to solve geosciences problems is emphasized. EAS 511 Introduction to X-ray Crystallography (BIOL 511, BCHM 511) Sem. 1. Cr. 3. Prerequisite: CHM 115 and MA 162, or consent of instructor. Simple properties of crystals and X-rays. Geometry of diffraction. Intensity of diffracted waves. Symmetry of crystals. The phase problem. The heavy atom method. Isomorphous displacement. Direct methods. Molecular replacement. Helical diffraction. EAS 512 Methods in X-ray Crystallography Sem. 1 or 2. Class 2, lab. 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 511 or consent of instructor. Advanced treatment of the use and limitations of single crystal and polycrystalline techniques in X-ray crystallography. Includes use of Laue, rotation, oscillation. Weissenberg and precession X-ray goniometers, and cameras as well as power cameras and diffractometers. The emphasis will be on the use of this equipment for geoscience purposes. EAS 513 Geomorphology Sem. 1. Class 2, lab. 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 111 or equivalent. Genesis and development of landforms. Elements of classical and modern landform models in explanation of planar surfaces and form families in temperature-humid and arid regions. Fluvial processes and related morphologic and morphometric problems. Landform development processes in eolian, volcanic, karst, glacial, and permafrost terrains. Introduction to field and laboratory techniques of geomorphic research. Applications of geomorphology in soil science, economic geology, engineering construction, urban, and environmental problems. Laboratory includes a three-day field investigation. EAS 514 Glacial and Quaternary Geology Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 111, 243, or equivalent. Formation, mechanics, and regimen of glaciers. Erosional and dispositional processes and landforms developed by alpine and continental glaciation. Glaciation of North America during the Ice Age, with emphasis on stratigraphy, soils, climates, biology, and physical changes resulting from glacial processes and environments. Application of glacial studies to agronomy, biology, climatology, oceanographic studies, and engineering problems. A one-day field trip investigation is required. EAS 519 Applications of Environmental Geosciences Sem. 2. Class 2, lab. 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 313, 385, 390, 584, or consent of instructor. (Offered alternate years) This course provides practical project experience in the real-world applications side of environmental geology. Working as teams, students undertake environmental management and design projects that contribute to the solution of local-scale environmental problems. Projects will include engineering geology, hydrogeology, geophysics and applied geomorphology. EAS 520 Theory of Climate Sem. 1 or 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 532 and 533, or consent of instructor. A general introduction to the theory of climate at an intermediate level. A brief survey of physical climatology and paleoclimates. Theoretical development of climate models. Theories of climatic stability and climatic change. EAS 521 Atmospheric Chemistry Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisites: CHM 241, CHM 255, EAS 235, or consent of instructor. An introduction to the chemistry of the earth's atmosphere. Covers evolution of the earth's atmosphere, its physical and chemical structure, natural chemical composition and oxidative properties, and human impacts, including increasing tropospheric ozone, decreasing stratospheric ozone, climate change, and acidic deposition. EAS 522 Chemistry of Earth's Upper Atmosphere Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 521 or consent of instructor. Emphasis on chemical concepts that apply to the earth's upper atmospheric regions and what may be learned from available measurements. An examination of the chemical composition and chemical processes of importance are covered. Topics include: stratospheric chemistry, chemistry in the mesosphere, chemistry in the thermosphere, the importance of positive and negative ion chemistry in the upper atmosphere, and the dynamics of transport of chemical species between the upper regions of the atmosphere. EAS 523 Radar Meteorology Sem. 1 or 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 532 and 533, or consent of instructor. Origin and evolution of radar. Modern weather radar systems and their component parts. Propagation of microwave energy in the atmosphere. Rayeigh and Mie scattering theory, with application to scattering by precipitation. Utilization of radar systems in forecasting, quantitative analyses, and cloud physics research. Recent refinement and future potential. EAS 525 Boundary Layer Meteorology (AGRY 535) Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: PHYS 241,252 or ME 200, and MA 262, or equivalent. A study of the physical nature of the lowest layers of the atmosphere. The energy balance concept and the turbulent transfer of heat, momentum, and water vapor are discussed in detail. Some specific microclimates are studied in this context. EAS 532 Atmospheric Physics I Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 421 and MA 262, or consent of instructor. Bulk cloud thermodynamics, classical cloud and precipitation physics, atmospheric electricity, weather radar, and tropospheric chemistry. EAS 533 Atmospheric Physics II Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 421 and MA 262, or consent of instructor. This course covers solar and thermal radiative transfer in planetary atmospheres, with applications to atmospheric numerical modeling and remote sensing, stratospheric photochemistry, and aeronomy. Particular emphasis will be placed on current issues such as the greenhouse effect, the catalytic destruction of ozone, and the remote sensing of climatically relevant parameters of the earth-atmosphere system. EAS 534 Tropical Meteorology Sem. 1 or 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 423 and 532, or consent of instructor. Tropical climatology; stability, convection clouds, and precipitation processes; horizontal and vertical motions; life cycle and energetics of tropical cyclones; large-scale circulations; general circulation of the tropics; results of tropical experiments; outlook for future experiments. EAS 535 Atmospheric Observations and Measurements II Sem. 1. Class 1, lab. 3, cr. 2. Prerequisite: EAS 225 and a basic statistics course. Corequisite: EAS 525. A field course that introduces students to micrometeorological measurements of solar and terrestrial radiation, temperature, moisture, and wind. Data are analyzed to estimate fluxes of heat, moisture, and momentum. The measurement techniques and the data are examined to assess the uncertainties present in the results. A focus of the course is determination of the surface energy budget. EAS 536 Introduction to General Circulation Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 421 and 422.> Introduction of the fundamental principles that govern the large-scale physical processes and circulation patterns of the global atmosphere. Topics include: the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), Rossby waves, heat and moisture balances for the earth-atmosphere system, maintenance of the temperature and wind distributions, jet streams, El Nino, and intraseasonal oscillations. EAS 538 Cumulus Dynamics Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 423 or consent of instructor. Thunderstorm and tornado climatology. Stability concepts and convective theories: thunderstorm modeling. Application of potential flow theory to severe storm phenomena: cumulonimbus-environmental interactions. Rotational properties of severe thunderstorms. Tornado funnel observations and vortex theory. EAS 542 Economic Geology: PetroleumSem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. (Offered in 2000-2001 and alternate years.) Prerequisite: EAS 351 or consent of instructor. Fundamental principles of the origin, migration, accumulation, exploration, and development of petroleum. Study of reservoir fluids, reservoir mechanics, and primary and secondary production techniques. Methods of prospect and leasehold evaluation and economic appraisal. EAS 543 Advanced Petrology Sem. 1 or 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 545 or consent of instructor. Application of the methods of chemical thermodynamics to the analysis of the paragenesis of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Topics include the thermodynamics of minerals of common geological interest; characterization of the conditions of formation from the analysis of element partition and reactions between minerals and silicate melts; and mechanisms and rates of crustal and mantle processes inferred from the analysis of chemical gradients, reaction structures, and other records of chemical disequilibrium. EAS 544 Structure and Composition of the Earth's Crust Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 450 or consent of instructor. The course deals with current knowledge of the geophysical structure of the earth's crust and the interpretation of the geophysical measurements in terms of petrology. Topics covered include reflection and refraction crustal structure, crustal and upper-mantle seismic anisotropy, petrology of oceanic dredge rocks, ophiolites, fault zone reflectivity, exposed continental crustal cross sections, crustal xenoliths, and evaluation of the crust. EAS 546 Sedimentary Petrology Sem. 2. Class 1, lab. 6, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 474 or equivalent. Microfacies and chemistry of clastic, carbonate, and chemical sediments. Interpretation of depositional environments and diagenetic histories of sedimentary rocks from microscope, isotope, chemical, and other methods. EAS 549 Isotope Geology Sem. 1 or 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Consent of instructor required. Stable and radioactive isotopes and the appli-cations of the variations of isotopic abundances to the study of geologic problems including geochronology, geothermometry, petrogenesis, and crustal evolution. EAS 550 Advanced Geophysical Field StudiesSem. 1 and 2. Cr. 1-3. Consent of instructor required. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits. Individual geophysical field investigations including organizing, conducting and reducing, and interpreting data under the guidance of a staff member. EAS 551 Gravity Exploration Sem. 1. Class 2, lab. 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: PHYS 241, 252 or equivalent, MA 262, EAS 111; or consent of instructor.> EAS 552 Magnetic Exploration Sem. 1 or 2. Class 2, lab. 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 551 or consent of instructor. Principles of magnetic instrumentation and surveying, reduction of magnetic data, interpretation of magnetic anomalies, and application of the magnetic method to geologic problems and subsurface exploration. EAS 553 Seismic Exploration Sem. 2. Class 2, lab. 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: CS 154 or 158, EAS 557, or consent of instructor. Seismic reflection and refraction techniques applied to investigation of shallow earth structure. Propagation of body waves in layered media. Seismic field techniques, principles, and application of seismic data processing techniques including correlation, convolution, filtering, deconvolution, and spectral analysis. Geologic interpretation of seismic record sections. Laboratory will include field investigations. Application of computer techniques will be emphasized. EAS 555 Global Tectonics Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 450 or equivalent. Large-scale motions and deformations of the Earth's crust and mantle: present theories and historical development. Continental drift, marine geology, sea-floor spreading, plate kinematics, the driving mechanism of plate tectonics, mantle convection, subduction zones and hotspots, structure and composition of the Earth, the evolution of plate tectonics and thermal history of the Earth, and the Earth in comparison to other planets and satellites. Professor King. EAS 556 Planetary Geology Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. (Offered in 2000-2001 and alternate years.) Prerequisite: EAS 243, 244, and 351, or equivalent. The application of petrology and structural geology to other planets. Topics include: theories of star and solar system formation; orbital dynamics and Kepler's laws; petrology and geochemistry of meteorites; age dating techniques; structure and composition of the terrestrial, giant, and icy planets; planetary surfaces; planetary atmospheres; and theories of the formation of the moon. Professors King and Sack. EAS 557 Introduction to Seismology Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 111, MA 262, PHYS 241, 252, or consent of instructor. Theory of propagation of seismic waves in clastic media. Solution of wave equations for compressional, shear, and surface waves. Analysis of travel times, amplitudes, and attenuation of seismic waves in terms of ray and wave theory. Principles of the seismograph. Structure of the Earth as determined by seismological studies. Investigation of the causes, effects, distribution, and characteristics of earthquakes. Earthquake prediction. EAS 559 Topics in Seismology Sem. 1 and 2. Class 1-3, cr. 1-3. Consent of instructor required. This course covers current topics in seismology. Recent topics have included seismic structure of the crust and mantle, seismic anistropy, and earthquake sources. EAS 572 Paleoecology Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Consent of instructor required. Application of the principles of paleoecology to the interpretation of past environments, including an interdisciplinary treatment of pertinent concepts and techniques of paleontology, sedimentation, ecology, oceanography, geochemistry, and allied fields. EAS 573 Basin Analysis Sem 1. Class 3, cr. 3. (Offered in 2000-2001 and alternate years.) Prerequisite: EAS 474. Advanced study of tectonic evolution and stratigraphic history of sedimentary basins. Topics include formative mechanisms of different sedimentary basins; tectonic, eustatic, and climatic controls on basin stratigraphy; relationship of depositional systems to basin types; subsidence and thermal histories; and application of basin analysis to petroleum reservoir and groundwater aquifer assessment. Required field trips. Professor Ridgway. EAS 575 Ancient Sedimentary Environments Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 474. Seminar course in depositional environments as recognized in the stratigraphic record. Each student will assemble a detailed bibliography and prepare and present to the class one or more in-depth reports on assigned topics, such as alluvial fans, fluvial environments, lakes, deserts, deltas, clastic shorelines, shallow-water carbonate environments, deep marine environments, or glacial environments. Students also will gain experience in literature search procedures, preparation of visual aids, oral presentation, and report writing. One weekend field trip may be required. EAS 578 Biostratigraphy Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 473 or consent of instructor. Stratigraphic and biologic concepts involved in establishing biostratigraphic and chronostratigraphic zonations. Application of zonal concepts to correlations and geochronology. Includes the role of biostratigraphy in petroleum exploration and production. EAS 581 Structural and Engineering Geology of Argillaceous Sediments Sem. 1 or 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: MA 262 and EAS 351. Structure, formation, and diagenesis of clay minerals, and engineering properties of argillaceous sediments. Geotechnical methods and plasticity are applied to analysis of natural deposits and geologic phenomena: glacial and lacustrine deposits, quick clays, debris flows, deltaic sediments, mudlumps, submarine slumps and flows, down-to-the-coast normal faults, mud volcanoes, shale diapirs, valley bulges, décollement tectonics. EAS 583 Geology of Landfills Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 111 or 381, or consent of instructor. This course consists of the application of the geological sciences to the siting, exploration, and site evaluation for solid waste disposal landfills plus the evaluation of existing landfill facilities, as they pertain to soils, bedrock, stratigraphy, landforms, geologic processes, and hydrogeology. Included are soil and rock exploration, laboratory testing, installation of ground water monitoring devices, and evaluation of contaminant transport. Both attenuation and confinement landfill systems are considered. Geological aspects of solid waste disposal regulations are reviewed and compared to those for hazardous waste disposal. Classroom discussions include evaluation of specific landfill examples and a semester project on a landfill evaluation. A one-day field investigation is required. EAS 584 Hydrogeology Sem. 1. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: senior standing in geology, PHYS 152, MA 172 or 261, or consent of instructor. This course investigates the qualitative and quantitative aspects of ground water location, occurrence, movement, evaluation, and development, and the influence of man upon this resource. Geologic and engineering aspects of ground water systems are discussed. Classroom teaching is complemented by problem sets and field trips. EAS 585 Hydraulic Analysis of Ground Water Systems Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: MA 262, CS 154 or 158, EAS 584, or consent of instructor. This course investigates the general theory and application of hydraulic testing and analysis of aquifer and aquitard properties for such parameters as porosity, permeability, hydraulic conductivity, transmissivity, storativity, specific yield, dispersivity, and others. Theory of porous media flow is taught with applications to hydraulic testing. Confined, unconfined, semi-confined, transient, and steady-state flows are analyzed. Pump tests, slug tests, tracer tests, and regional analyses of flow nets are stressed. Classroom teaching is complemented with numerous problem sets. EAS 586 Engineering Geology Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: EAS 385.Emphasis on application of geology to engineering works, including dams, tunnels, shoreline protection, slope stability, building foundations, and urban planning. Related case histories of major projects emphasizing methods of investigation and interpretation. Consideration of collection and application of geological data required by designers for major engineering works; analysis of specific problems. Term paper and field investigation required. EAS 587 Chemical Evolution of Ground Water Sem. 1. Class 4, cr. 4. Prerequisite: CHM 116, PHYS 241, 252, and EAS 244, or consent of instructor. This course examines the processes by which ground waters acquire their solutes during passage from recharge to discharge zones and the influences of rock types on aquifer chemistry. Topics covered are mineral dissolution, ion exchange, organic complexing, and membrane properties of clays. EAS 588 Analytical Hydrogeochemistry Sem. 2. Class 4, cr. 4. Prerequisite: EAS 587 or consent of instructor. A "hands-on" course teaching the proper way to take field samples for chemical, isotopic, and headgas analyses of ground waters. Sampled waters are then analyzed by a variety of techniques: gravimetry, titrimetry, colormetry, atomic absorption spectrometry, and ion chromatography. EAS 589 Numerical Modeling of Ground-Water Systems Sem. 2. Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: MA 262, CS 154 or 158, EAS 584, or consent of instructor. This course investigates the general theory and application of numerical solutions of partial differential equations of flow through porous media and the simulation of ground water flow by computer methods using both finite difference and finite element methods with a short introduction to boundary integral equation methods. Both transient and steady-state flow; confined, unconfined, and semi-confined flow are treated. Solute transport simulation methods include random walk, method characteristics, and other methods. Classroom teaching and hands-on computer experience are used. EAS 591 Advanced Topics in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Sem. 1 and 2. SS. Cr. arranged. Consent of instructor required. Specialized study offered on an individual basis or through specially arranged courses. |
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