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Geology (GEOL)
GEOL 4103 Introduction to Geophysical Exploration Prerequisites: PHYS 2114 and MATH 2153, each with a grade of "C" or better. Description: An overview of geophysical methods and their applications to exploration, environmental and engineering problems. Seismic reflection and refraction methods, gravity, magnetic, resistivity and electromagnetic methods. A field trip required. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Geology GEOL 4113 Seismic Interpretation Prerequisites: GEOL 4103, GEOL 3014, and GEOL 3034 each with grade of "C" or higher. Description: Examination of the reflection seismic interpretation methods with emphasis on the oil and gas industry. Both structural and stratigraphic methods. Hands-on interpretation using a standard industry software package. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3
GEOL 4313 Introduction to Well Log Analysis Prerequisites: GEOL 3034 with a grade of C or better.
Description: Introduction for undergraduate Geology majors to basic properties of wireline well logs, including identification of lithology, influence of borehole fluids, porosity and permeability on well log properties. Some exercises involve concurrent interpretation of well logs and core samples. Course includes lectures, in-class exercises, homework and exams. No credit for students who have completed GEOL 4323 or GEOL 5353. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Geology GEOL 4323 Applied Well Log Analysis for Engineers Prerequisites: GEOL 3413 with a grade of "C" or higher. Description: This is a core course for the Minor in Petroleum Engineering. Course material builds on information to prerequisite course Geology 3413. This course covers geologic interpretation of reservoir characteristics based on a variety of well logs; quantitative determination of porosity and permeability, reservoir fluids and how they influence well log properties, calculation of water saturation, introduction to unconventional reservoirs, drilling and logging in lateral holes. May not be used for degree credit with GEOL 4313 or GEOL 5353. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geology GEOL 4403 Geochemistry Prerequisites: GEOL 1014 or GEOL 1114 or consent of instructor; CHEM 1515 or concurrent enrollment. Description: Application of chemical principles to geological processes. Modeling water-rock interaction and understanding water quality. May not be used for degree credit with GEOL 5403. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Geology GEOL 4433 Applied Geostatistics Prerequisites: MATH 2144 with a grade of "C" or higher. Description: Application of geostatistical principles and tools to solve geology problems associated with the uncertainty and spatial variability of geological data. The focus is on petroleum and hydrological systems. May not be used for degree credit with GEOL 5333. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3
Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture
Department/School: Geology GEOL 4213 Plate Tectonics Prerequisites: GEOL 3014 with a grade of "C" or higher.
Description: Earth's evolution within the framework of plate tectonics. Examination of structural associations in relation to tectonic plate boundaries. Mechanisms for place tectonics and implication for resources and the environment. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture
Department/School: Geology GEOL 4300 Geology Colloquium Prerequisites: Geology majors only.
Description: Discussion of selected topics in the geological sciences with emphasis on professional presentation practices. Offered for fixed 1 credit hour, maximum of 4 credit hours. Credit hours: 1 Contact hours: Lecture: 1
Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geology GEOL 4303 Geophysical Field Methods Prerequisites: GEOL 4103.
Description: Hands-on field investigations using the different geophysical surveying methods including electrical resistivity/induced polarization, self potential, electromagnetic, ground penetrating radar, gravity, magnetic, and seismic reflection and refraction. Instrumentation, field data acquisition, and interpretation will be emphasized. Several field trips and field projects required. Credit hours: 3
Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geology
Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Geology
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