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Prerequisites/Notes:
Declared geology majors only
Catalog Description :
An opportunity for students to read and analyze primary literature on significant topics in geology.
Topic for Winter 2015: Physical Modeling of Earth Processes
An exploration of the design and use of scale and analog models of earth processes such as earth quakes, landslides, groundwater flow, and sediment transport. The course will cover theoretical underpinnings of scale models as well as their limitations. We will also explore data acquisition and temporal and spatial analysis techniques. Open to students with a declared major in the natural sciences.
Topic for Winter 2015: What's New on Mars?
Seminar focusing on new results from recent exploratory missions to Mars. We will discussi Martian tectonics and magmatism, meteorite impact history, and surface processes past and present. Open to natural science majors with interest in planetary geology.
Attributes: 400-599 Advanced Course
Term |
Winter Term 2015 |
Instructors |
Jeffrey J. Clark |
Course |
GEOL 520 |
Grade Mode |
Standard |
Title |
TOP: PHYSCL MODLNG EARTH PROC |
Final Exam |
Wednesday, Mar 18, 2015 11:30 a.m. - 02:00 p.m. |
CRN |
1551 |
Status |
Active |
Class Time |
12:30 PM-04:20 PM R YOUN 316 |
Start-End Date |
Jan 05, 2015-Mar 18, 2015 |
Campus |
Appleton Main Campus |
Units |
6 |
Course materials |
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Maximum |
Number registered |
Enrollment: |
Unlimited |
10 |
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