Courses
Fall 2005 Courses
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- 101. Introduction to Physical Geology
- Christopher Gerbi M 9:30 - 10:25, W 9:30 - 10:25, F 9:30 - 10:25 Druckenmiller-016
- Dynamic processes, such as earthquakes and volcanoes, shape the earth on which we live. In-class lectures and exercises examine these processes from the framework of plate tectonics. Weekly field trips explore rocks exposed along the Maine coast. At the end of the course, students complete a research project on Casco Bay geology.
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- Joanne Urquhart M 1:15 - 4:30
- Dynamic processes, such as earthquakes and volcanoes, shape the earth on which we live. In-class lectures and exercises examine these processes from the framework of plate tectonics. Weekly field trips explore rocks exposed along the Maine coast. At the end of the course, students complete a research project on Casco Bay geology.
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- Joanne Urquhart T 1:15 - 4:30
- Dynamic processes, such as earthquakes and volcanoes, shape the earth on which we live. In-class lectures and exercises examine these processes from the framework of plate tectonics. Weekly field trips explore rocks exposed along the Maine coast. At the end of the course, students complete a research project on Casco Bay geology.
- 103. Marine Environmental Geology
- Edward Laine M 8:00 - 9:25, W 8:00 - 9:25 Druckenmiller-004
- An introduction to the aspects of marine geology and oceanography that affect the environment and marine resources. Topics include estuarine oceanography and sediments, eutrophication of coastal waters, primary productivity, waves and tides, sea level history, glacial geology of coastal Maine, and an introduction to plate tectonics. Weekly field trips and labs examine local environmental problems affecting Casco Bay and the Maine coast. Two one-day weekend field excursions are required.
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- Cathryn Field W 1:15 - 4:30
- An introduction to the aspects of marine geology and oceanography that affect the environment and marine resources. Topics include estuarine oceanography and sediments, eutrophication of coastal waters, primary productivity, waves and tides, sea level history, glacial geology of coastal Maine, and an introduction to plate tectonics. Weekly field trips and labs examine local environmental problems affecting Casco Bay and the Maine coast. Two one-day weekend field excursions are required.
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- Cathryn Field TH 1:15 - 4:30
- An introduction to the aspects of marine geology and oceanography that affect the environment and marine resources. Topics include estuarine oceanography and sediments, eutrophication of coastal waters, primary productivity, waves and tides, sea level history, glacial geology of coastal Maine, and an introduction to plate tectonics. Weekly field trips and labs examine local environmental problems affecting Casco Bay and the Maine coast. Two one-day weekend field excursions are required.
- 262. Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
- Rachel Beane M 11:30 - 12:55, W 11:30 - 12:55 Druckenmiller-208
- Rocks contain many clues about the processes of their formation. This course uses these clues to explore the processes by which igneous rocks solidify from magma, and metamorphic rocks form in response to pressure, temperature, and chemical changes. Laboratory work emphasizes field observations, microscopic examination of thin sections, and computer-based geochemical modeling. A class project introduces students to aspects of geologic research.
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- Rachel Beane M 1:00 - 3:55
- Rocks contain many clues about the processes of their formation. This course uses these clues to explore the processes by which igneous rocks solidify from magma, and metamorphic rocks form in response to pressure, temperature, and chemical changes. Laboratory work emphasizes field observations, microscopic examination of thin sections, and computer-based geochemical modeling. A class project introduces students to aspects of geologic research.
- 265. Geophysics
- Edward Laine T 10:00 - 11:25, TH 10:00 - 11:25 Druckenmiller-110
- An introduction to interpretation methods in geophysics. Topics include seismic reflection and refraction methods, gravity and magnetic modeling, and electrical and thermal prospecting. Specific applications of each of these methods are drawn from the fields of hydrology, and environmental geology.
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- Edward Laine T 1:30 - 4:25
- An introduction to interpretation methods in geophysics. Topics include seismic reflection and refraction methods, gravity and magnetic modeling, and electrical and thermal prospecting. Specific applications of each of these methods are drawn from the fields of hydrology, and environmental geology.
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