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GEOL 5223 Advanced Methods in Structural Geology Prerequisites: GEOL 3014.

GEOL 5283 Subsurface Geologic Methods Prerequisites: GEOL 3014, GEOL 3034.

Description: Advanced geometric techniques and analysis of complex structural terrains. Elucidation of geometry and history of geological structures by interpreting seismic reflection profiles and constructing balanced cross-sections. Field trips required. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geology GEOL 5233 Trace Element Geochemistry Prerequisites: One year of chemistry and GEOL 4403 or equivalent and GEOL 3034 or equivalent. Description: Examination of the behavior of various trace elements in aqueous and sedimentary environments. Availability and mobility of trace elements, characterization of geochemical environments, and application to geologic problems. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Geology GEOL 5243 Research Methods and Techniques in Geosciences Description: Application of the scientific method to geosciences research; introduction to library and internet searches; writing competitive research proposals; managing research activities; and disseminating research results. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Other: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Discussion, Combined lecture & discussion, Lecture Department/School: Geology GEOL 5253 Petrology and Diagenesis of Clastic Rocks Prerequisites: GEOL 2364, GEOL 3034. Description: Examination of petrology and depositional facies of sandstones and shales. Identification of detrital and diagenetic constituents and determination of paragenetic sequence of diagenetic events. The effect of burial and thermal history on reservoir quality. Field

Description: Use of subsurface geologic information from cores and well logs to prepare maps and identify oil and gas prospects. Field trips required. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab

Department/School: Geology GEOL 5300 Geology Colloquium Prerequisites: Graduate standing.

Description: Discussion of selected topics in the geological sciences with emphasis on professional presentation practices. Offered for fixed 1 credit hour, maximum of 2 credit hours. Credit hours: 1 Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geology GEOL 5333 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 4433. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geology GEOL 5353 Advanced Well Log Analysis Prerequisites: GEOL 3034 or consent of instructor. Description: The geologic interpretation of a variety of well logs, emphasized, as well as quantitative methods. Some exercises involve concurrent interpretation of well logs and core samples, or well logs and bit cuttings. Field trips may be required. May not be used for degree credit with GEOL 4313 or GEOL 4323. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Geology GEOL 5363 Carbonate Depositional Systems Prerequisites: GEOL 3034 with a grade of "C" or higher. Description: Survey course of the main types of carbonate sediments and depositional environments. Additional flat fee of $35.00 applies. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geology

trips required. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Geology GEOL 5273 Depositional Systems Prerequisites: GEOL 3034, GEOL 3546.

Description: Examination of the processes within depositional environments and the facies they form. Focus on the environmental interpretation of rocks, cores and seismic profiles based on their composition, texture, character, stacking pattern and sedimentary structures. Emphasis on clastic systems. Field trips required. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geology