| EPS101 |
A fascinating tour of our active planet. Explore earth materials (rocks and minerals), the continents' motions and related origins of earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain building, oceans, landscapes, natural energy and economic resources, global warming and other topics. Students are encouraged but not required to enroll concurrently in 105L. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1114). |
461.67 |
974.33 |
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| EPS105L |
Minerals, rocks and topographic and geologic maps; field trips. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1114). Pre- or corequisite: 101. {Fall, Spring} |
188.33 |
257.00 |
188.33 |
| EPS110 |
Eight- to 16-week courses on selected topics relating directly to the human experience, e.g., Volcanoes, Extinctions, Weather, Earthquakes, New Mexico's Water, Soils, Nuclear Hazards, Geomagnetism, Albuquerque Field Geology and the Geology of Everyday Life. {Fall, Spring} |
15.00 |
36.67 |
45.00 |
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| EPS115 |
Causes and effects of disastrous geological events, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, landslides and floods. |
23.00 |
24.67 |
69.00 |
| EPS201 |
Origin and history of the earth including age of the planet and dating of rocks, changing configurations of oceans and continents as a result of plate tectonics, records of climate change, history of formation and erosion of mountain chains, origin and evolution of life and causes of extinction. Required field trip and lab exercises permit understanding of how Earth history is interpreted from the geologic rock record. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science. Prerequisite: EPS 101 or ENVS 101; Pre- or corequisite: EPS 105L or ENVS 102L. |
52.00 |
66.00 |
208.00 |
| EPS201L |
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43.67 |
68.33 |
0.00 |
| EPS203 |
Geologic context for the occurence of metals, industrial minerals, water, and energy resources on Earth. Environmental ramifications of resource exploration, exploitation and use and local, national and global environmental laws and treaties governing those activities. Prerequisite: 101 or ENVS 101 recommended. |
2.00 |
5.00 |
6.00 |
| EPS210 |
This course will examine scientifically the plausibility of life occurring elsewhere in the universe including possible environments and conditions for life and the recent debate over the evidence for life in Martian meteorite, ALH 84001. |
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| EPS211 |
Survey of the fossil record, evolution, paleobiology and extinction of dinosaurs, and the animals they shared the earth with. {Spring} |
24.67 |
24.00 |
74.00 |
| EPS225 |
Understanding physical, chemical, and biological processes in the world oceans. {Fall, Spring} |
13.00 |
16.67 |
39.00 |
| EPS250 |
Survey of geologic features of New Mexico including structures, land forms, stratigraphy, fossils, geologic history and mineral resources. A course in elementary geology recommended. |
1.33 |
11.67 |
4.00 |
| EPS251 |
(Also offered as GEOG 251.) Description of weather phenomena, principles of atmospheric motion, weather map analysis and weather prediction. |
10.67 |
13.33 |
32.00 |
| EPS252 |
Types of volcanoes and eruption products, role of volcanism in planetary evolution, volcanoes as sources of geothermal energy and mineral deposits, volcanic hazards and disasters, environmental effects of volcanic eruptions. Prerequisite: 101 or ENVS 101. |
13.33 |
16.33 |
40.00 |
| EPS300 |
Summary of specific areas of geology, designed especially for earth science teachers and other nontraditional students. Subjects may vary from year to year; lectures normally supplemented by laboratory exercises. |
17.67 |
25.00 |
51.00 |
| EPS301 |
Introduction to crystallography, crystal chemistry and their relation to physical and chemical properties of materials. Overview of major structure types and crystal chemistry/occurrence of common rock-forming minerals. EPS majors must enroll in 301 and 302L in the same semester. Prerequisite: CHEM 121L. {Fall} |
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| EPS302L |
Laboratory exercises in crystallography and crystal chemistry. Hand specimen identification of the common rock-forming minerals. {Fall} |
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| EPS303 |
Introduction to processes leading to formation of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Emphasis on plate tectonic settings and interactions between physical and chemical processes. Prerequisites: 301 and 302L. Corequisite: 303. {Spring} |
20.00 |
24.00 |
80.00 |
| EPS303L |
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19.33 |
24.00 |
0.00 |
| EPS304L |
Introduction to origin, petrology and stratigraphic occurrence of sedimentary rocks. Prerequisites: 201L and CHEM 121L. {Fall} |
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| EPS307 |
Nature and origin of rock structures and deformation; map and stereographic projection problems; stress and strain. Pre- or corequisite: 303L. Prerequisites: 304L, and PHYC 151 or 160. {Spring} |
15.67 |
24.00 |
62.67 |
| EPS307L |
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15.00 |
24.00 |
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| EPS310L |
Scientific method based on field observation, analysis of geologic phenomena and geologic history of New Mexico. Written report for each 4-hour field trip to outcrops in the Albuquerque area. Prerequisites: 101 or ENVS 101, and EPS 105L, or ENVS 102L. |
19.67 |
21.00 |
78.67 |
| EPS319L |
Principles and techniques of basic field mapping, layout, preparation, and presentation of maps and cross-sections; construction of geologic reports. Prerequisites: 304L and 307L. Offered as a 3-week summer course (20 consecutive days). |
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| EPS333 |
Earth processes and anthropogenic environmental factors and their cycles. Physical and chemical aspects of environmental change will be considered. Prerequisite: (101 or ENVS 101) and MATH 121. |
43.00 |
63.00 |
129.00 |
| EPS352 |
(Also offered as GEOG 352.) Comparison of natural and anthropogenic causes of large-scale climate change. Factors influencing development of mitigation of adaptation policies. Restriction: permission of instructor. |
6.67 |
5.67 |
20.00 |
| EPS365 |
Survey of space exploration past, present, and future. Detailed overview of solar system formation, the Sun, the planets and their moons, asteriods, comets, meteorites and astrobiology. |
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| EPS400 |
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13.33 |
20.67 |
34.00 |
| EPS401 |
Current topics in geology. For graduate students, may be repeated once for credit towards degree. See description for 490. Restriction: junior or senior standing. Offered on CR/NC basis only. |
17.67 |
100.00 |
17.67 |
| EPS405L |
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0.67 |
8.00 |
2.00 |
| EPS407 |
Thermodynamics and application to geologic systems, phase equilibria, phase rule, ideal and nonideal solutions. Prerequisite: 303L and CHEM 121L and MATH 163. |
0.33 |
4.00 |
1.33 |
| EPS407L |
Thermodynamics and application to geologic systems, phase equilibria, phase rule, ideal and nonideal solutions. Prerequisite: 303L and CHEM 121L and MATH 163. |
0.00 |
4.00 |
0.00 |
| EPS410 |
Geochemistry of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. Geochemical methodology. |
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| EPS411 |
General principles and familiarization with diagnostic features of fossils. Introduction to environmental implications. Prerequisites: 201L or BIOL 203L. |
8.33 |
30.00 |
33.33 |
| EPS411L |
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8.33 |
25.00 |
0.00 |
| EPS415 |
Principles of aqueous chemistry and processes controlling the composition of natural waters: streams, lakes, groundwater and the oceans. Prerequisites: 304L or CHEM 122L. |
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| EPS420L |
Advanced geological field techniques; special field problems concentrating on the tectonic evolution of the Rocky Mountain region. Prerequisite: 319L. Offered as a 3-week course (20 consecutive days). {Summer} |
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| EPS421 |
Metamorphic petrology and its applications to interpretation of tectonics processes. Discussions include thermochemistry, phase equilibria, thermobarometry, P-T paths and behavior of metamorphic fluid phase. |
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| EPS427 |
(Also offered as PHYC 327.) Applications of gravity, magnetics, seismology, heat flow to the structure, constitution and deformation of earth. Related aspects of plate tectonics and resource exploration. Prerequisites: (101 or ENVS 101) and MATH 163 and PHYC 161. |
3.00 |
8.33 |
9.00 |
| EPS428 |
Introduction to linear algebra, differential equations, and vector calculus with applications bo hydrology, geophysics, and atmospheric sciences.
Prerequisite: MATH 163. |
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| EPS433 |
Selected mathematical methods of geological data analysis, including elementary statistics, matrix algebra, multivariate data analysis and Fourier analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 163. |
11.00 |
13.33 |
33.00 |
| EPS436 |
A quantitative introduction to the Earth's climate system, emphasizing processes responsible for maintaining the current climate and governing climate change on global and regional scales, including interactions between the atmosphere, ocean and biosphere. Prerequisites: MATH 162 and PHYC 160. |
5.67 |
5.67 |
17.00 |
| EPS439 |
History of the Earth's climate. Examination of methods in climactic reconstruction and mechanisms of climactic change. Emphasis on Pleistocene and Holocene climactic records. Prerequisites: 101 or ENVS 101. |
33.67 |
39.33 |
101.00 |
| EPS443 |
Approaches of describing, evaluating, and modeling aquifer and reservoir character, focusing primarily on sedimentary systems. Techniques include well log analysis, cross-section construction, structure and isopach map contouring, and geostatistical simulation. Prerequisite: 101 or ENVS 101. |
7.00 |
6.67 |
21.00 |
| EPS445 |
Variable course content depending on student interest. Topics may include physical sedimentology, sequence stratigraphy, basin analysis, cycle stratigraphy and chemostratigraphy. May be repeated with different content to a maximum of 6 hours. |
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| EPS450L |
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| EPS453L |
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| EPS455L |
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| EPS462 |
(also offered as CE 441). Hydrologic and geologic factors controlling groundwater flow, including flow to wells. The hydrologic cycle; interactions between surface and subsurface hydrologic systems; regional flow systems. Groundwater geochemistry and contaminant transport. Prerequisites: 105L or ENVS 102L and MATH 162 and CHEM 121 and PHYS 160. |
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| EPS465 |
Formation, evolution, and composition of Mars Atmosphere, surface, and interior processes. Martian meteorites. The search for life on Mars. Mars missions past and present and NASA's plans for future exploration of Mars. |
17.33 |
20.00 |
52.00 |
| EPS472 |
Physicochemical, hydrogeological, biological and mathematical aspects of chemical fate and transport in subsurface porous and fractured media. Introduction to multiphase and nonaqueous phase flow. Prerequisites: (462 or CE 441) and (MATH 163 or 181). {Spring} |
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| EPS476 |
Quantitative treatment of the hydrologic cycle-precipitation, evapotranspiration, runoff and subsurface flow; global change and hydrology; catchment and hillslope hydrology; hydrologic system-ecosystem interactions; hydrology and water resources management. Prerequisites: MATH 163 and PHYC 160. Restriction: junior or senior standing. {Fall} |
6.33 |
10.67 |
19.00 |
| EPS481 |
Origin and development of landforms with emphasis on weathering, soils, hillslope processes, fluvial systems and surficial geology; occasional field trips. Prerequisites: (101 and 105L) or (ENVS 101 and 102L). |
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| EPS481L |
Origin and development of landforms with emphasis on weathering, soils, hillslope processes, fluvial systems and surficial geology; occasional field trips. Prerequisites: (101 and 105L) or (ENVS 101 and 102L). |
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| EPS482L |
(Also offered as ANTH 482L.) Application of geological concepts to archaeological site formation with emphasis on pre-ceramic prehistory of the southwestern United States. Quaternary dating methods, paleoenvironment, landscape evolution, depositional environments. Quaternary stratigraphy, soil genesis, sourcing of lithic materials, site formation processes. Required field trip. Prerequisites: 101, and 105L, and ANTH 121L, and ANTH 220. Restriction: junior standing. {Spring} |
2.33 |
5.67 |
7.00 |
| EPS485L |
Application of soils studies to stratigraphic analysis and mapping of Quaternary deposits and geomorphic surfaces; survey of soil classifications; field description of soil profiles; development of soil chronosequences and catenas. Prerequisite: 101 or ENVS 101. |
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| EPS490 |
Student review of geologic literature; preparation and critique of oral presentations. Pre- or corequisite: 304L. Corequisite: 401. |
15.33 |
16.00 |
15.33 |
| EPS491 |
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5.00 |
591.67 |
8.00 |
| EPS492 |
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2.33 |
300.00 |
4.67 |
| EPS493 |
Independent study for departmental honors. Prerequisite: 303L or ENVS 330. |
5.33 |
875.00 |
16.00 |
| EPS495 |
Prerequisite: 493. |
6.00 |
883.33 |
18.00 |
| EPS501 |
Current topics in geology. For graduate students, may be repeated once for credit towards degree. See description for 490. Offered on CR/NC basis only. |
6.67 |
100.00 |
6.67 |
| EPS503 |
Fundamentals of organic geochemistry; global carbon cycle; formation of hydrocarbons; environmental fate of organic compounds in the surface environment. |
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| EPS505L |
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12.00 |
18.00 |
| EPS507 |
Thermodynamics and application to geologic systems, phase equilibria, phase rule, ideal and nonideal solutions. Prerequisite: 303L and CHEM 121L and MATH 163. |
2.67 |
6.00 |
10.67 |
| EPS507L |
Thermodynamics and application to geologic systems, phase equilibria, phase rule, ideal and nonideal solutions. Prerequisite: 303L and CHEM 121L and MATH 163. |
2.67 |
6.00 |
0.00 |
| EPS508L |
Discussion of the source, origin and application of geographically important magnetizations in rocks. Experience in field sampling and data collection and analysis. Prerequisites: 307L, and PHYC 152L. |
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| EPS510 |
Geochemistry of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. Geochemical methodology. |
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| EPS511 |
The application of geochemical principles to surface and subsurface processes in sedimentary systems. |
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| EPS513 |
Discussion of the origin and evolution of the planets, including planet Earth, based on study of lunar samples, terrestrial samples and meteorites; theory; earth based observations; and space missions. |
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| EPS515 |
Principles of aqueous chemistry and processes controlling the composition of natural waters: streams, lakes, groundwater, and the oceans. |
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| EPS516 |
Course may be repeated for credit because subject matter varies, no limit. |
3.00 |
8.00 |
9.00 |
| EPS518L |
Theory and practice of electron microprobe analysis emphasizing geological materials. Restriction: permission of instructor and a demonstrated need for the use of instrument. |
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| EPS519L |
Topics vary, so course may be repeated for graduate credit once at maximum credit. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Offered upon demand} |
0.00 |
3.33 |
0.00 |
| EPS519LA |
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| EPS520L |
Advanced geological field techniques; special field problems concentrating on the tectonic evolution of the Rocky Mountain region. Prerequisite: 319L. Offered as a 3-week course (20 consecutive days). {Summer} |
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| EPS521 |
Metamorphic petrology and its applications to interpretation of tectonics processes. Discussions include thermochemistry, phase equilibria, thermobarometry, P-T paths and behavior of metamorphic fluid phase. |
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| EPS522 |
Course may be repeated for credit because subject matter varies, no limit. Restriction: permission of instructor. |
8.33 |
16.67 |
25.00 |
| EPS522A |
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| EPS523 |
Course may be repeated for credit because subject matter varies, no limit. Restriction: permission of instructor. |
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| EPS523A |
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| EPS526L |
Study of the processes and products of rock deformation at all scales: lithosphere, mountain belts and microstructures. Prerequisite: 307L or permission of instructor. |
2.67 |
16.67 |
10.67 |
| EPS527 |
(Also offered as PHYC 327.) Applications of gravity, magnetics, seismology, heat flow to the structure, constitution and deformation of earth. Related aspects of plate tectonics and resource exploration. Prerequisites: (101 or ENVS 101) and MATH 163 and PHYC 161. |
4.67 |
8.33 |
14.00 |
| EPS528 |
Introduction to linear algebra, differential equations, and vector calculus with applications bo hydrology, geophysics, and atmospheric sciences.
Prerequisite: MATH 163. |
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| EPS531 |
Discussion of the properties, generation, emplacement and differentiation of magma; applications of physical/chemical principles to the study of igneous rocks. Prerequisite: 303L. |
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| EPS533 |
Selected mathematical methods of geological data analysis, including elementary statistics, matrix algebra, multivariate data analysis and Fourier analysis. Prerequisites: knowledge of a computing language. |
9.33 |
13.00 |
28.00 |
| EPS534 |
Examination of principles governing the abundance of naturally occurring radiogenic isotopes and their use in the study of global geochemical processes. |
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| EPS535 |
(Also offered as BIOL 535.) Integration of physical and chemical components of drainage basins and groundwater systems with biological metabolism, growth and reproduction along functional gradients of stream, wetland, reservoir, lake and groundwater ecosystems. Prerequisites: (MATH 162 or 180) and CHEM 122L and BIOL 495. {Spring} |
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| EPS536 |
A quantitative introduction to the Earth's climate system, emphasizing processes responsible for maintaining the current climate and governing climate change on global and regional scales, including interactions between the atmosphere, ocean and biosphere. MATH 162 and PHYC 160 recommended. |
3.00 |
3.33 |
9.00 |
| EPS538L |
Principles and practical techniques of transmission and analytical electron microscopy for materials characterization. Topics covered include: diffraction and phase contrast image formation, selected area and convergent beam electron diffraction; energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy. Prerequisites: 587 and 518L. |
6.00 |
10.00 |
18.00 |
| EPS543 |
Approaches of describing, evaluating, and modeling aquifer and reservoir character, focusing primarily on sedimentary systems. Techniques include well log analysis, cross-section construction, structure and isopach map contouring, and geostatistical simulation. Prerequisite: 101. Recommended: 304L. |
3.33 |
6.67 |
10.00 |
| EPS545 |
Variable course content depending on student interest. Topics may include physical sedimentology, sequence stratigraphy, basin analysis, cycle stratigraphy and chemostratigraphy. May be repeated with different content to a maximum of 6 hours.547-548. Seminar. (2-3, 2-3) Course may be repeated for credit because subject matter varies, no limit. |
4.33 |
10.00 |
15.33 |
| EPS547 |
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4.00 |
10.00 |
12.00 |
| EPS548 |
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| EPS550L |
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| EPS551 |
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15.67 |
590.00 |
32.33 |
| EPS552 |
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300.00 |
14.33 |
| EPS553L |
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| EPS558 |
(Also offered as BIOL 558.) The role of microbes in mineral precipitation, dissolution and diagenesis; interactions between microbes and geochemistry/mineralogy. |
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| EPS562 |
(also offered as CE 541). Hydrologic and geologic factors controlling groundwater flow, including flow to wells. The hydrologic cycle; interactions between surface and subsurface hydrologic systems; regional flow systems. Groundwater geochemistry and contaminant transport. Prerequisites: 105L or ENVS 102L, one semester each of calculus, chemistry, physics or permission of instructor. |
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| EPS565 |
Formation, evolution, and composition of Mars Atmosphere, surface, and interior processes. Martian meteorites. The search for life on Mars. Mars missions past and present and NASA's plans for future exploration of Mars. Recommended: 365 |
2.33 |
20.00 |
7.00 |
| EPS570 |
(Also offered as GEOG 570.) Theory and observation of the Earth's climate system. Radiative transfer, conservation of heat and momentum, maintenance of circulation systems, mechanisms of climate change. Prerequisites: (436 or 536 or GEOG 351) and MATH 163 and PHYC 161. |
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| EPS572 |
Physicochemical, hydrogeological, biological and mathematical aspects of chemical fate and transport in subsurface porous and fractured media. Introduction to multiphase and nonaqueous phase flow. Prerequisites: (462 or CE 441) and (MATH 163 or 181). {Spring} |
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| EPS576 |
(Also offered as WR 576.) Quantitative treatment of the hydrologic cycle-precipitation, evapotranspiration, runoff and subsurface flow; global change and hydrology; catchment and hillslope hydrology; hydrologic system-ecosystem interactions; hydrology and water resources management. Prerequisites: upper-division standing, MATH 163, PHYC 160 or permission of instructor. {Fall} |
3.00 |
7.33 |
9.00 |
| EPS580 |
Advanced treatment of subsurface fluid flow and other transport phenomena through granular and fractured media. Prerequisites: (462 or C E 441) and MATH 264. |
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| EPS581 |
Thermodynamics and application to geologic systems, phase equilibria, phase rule, ideal and nonideal solutions. Prerequisite: 303L and CHEM 121L and MATH 163. |
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| EPS581L |
Thermodynamics and application to geologic systems, phase equilibria, phase rule, ideal and nonideal solutions. Prerequisite: 303L and CHEM 121L and MATH 163. |
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2.33 |
5.67 |
7.00 |
| EPS584 |
Processes of physical and chemical weathering; influence of soil parent materials, climate topography and time on soil formation; application of soil studies to geologic problems. Prerequisites: 101 or ENVS 101, 481L. |
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| EPS585L |
Application of soils studies to stratigraphic analysis and mapping of Quaternary deposits and geomorphic surfaces; survey of soil classifications; field description of soil profiles; development of soil chronosequences and catenas. Prerequisite: 101 or ENVS 101. |
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| EPS587 |
Crystallographic principles; structure, chemistry, physical properties of rock forming minerals. Prerequisites: 301, 302L, CHEM 122L. |
3.00 |
20.00 |
9.00 |
| EPS599 |
No limit on units. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. |
16.33 |
850.00 |
66.00 |
| EPS699 |
No limit on units. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.Environmental Science |
22.33 |
850.00 |
130.00 |