Courses
Spring 2006 Courses
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- 100. Environmental Geology and Hydrology
- Christopher Gerbi M 8:30 - 9:25, W 8:30 - 9:25, F 8:30 - 9:25
- An introduction to aspects of geology and hydrology that affect the environment and land use. Topics include watersheds and surface-water quality, groundwater contamination, coastal erosion, and development of landscapes. Weekly labs and field trips examine local environmental problems affecting Maine rivers, lakes, and coast.
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- Joanne Urquhart Christopher Gerbi M 1:15 - 4:30
- An introduction to aspects of geology and hydrology that affect the environment and land use. Topics include watersheds and surface-water quality, groundwater contamination, coastal erosion, and development of landscapes. Weekly labs and field trips examine local environmental problems affecting Maine rivers, lakes, and coast.
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- Joanne Urquhart Christopher Gerbi T 1:15 - 4:30
- An introduction to aspects of geology and hydrology that affect the environment and land use. Topics include watersheds and surface-water quality, groundwater contamination, coastal erosion, and development of landscapes. Weekly labs and field trips examine local environmental problems affecting Maine rivers, lakes, and coast.
- 202. Mineralogy
- Rachel Beane T 10:00 - 11:25, TH 10:00 - 11:25
- Mineral chemistry and crystallography are explored through hand specimen identification, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectrometry, and phase diagrams. Emphasis is placed on mineral associations, and on the genesis of minerals in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
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- Rachel Beane T 1:00 - 3:55
- Mineral chemistry and crystallography are explored through hand specimen identification, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectrometry, and phase diagrams. Emphasis is placed on mineral associations, and on the genesis of minerals in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
- 230. Geometrics
- Edward Laine T 8:30 - 9:55, TH 8:30 - 9:55
- An introduction to the solution of geological and environmental problems through making and analyzing maps. The basics of surveying, geographic information systems, and the Global Positioning System are covered. A problem-based service-learning course, involving work on projects in support of community partners. Extensive field work expected after spring break.
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- Edward Laine TH 1:00 - 3:55
- An introduction to the solution of geological and environmental problems through making and analyzing maps. The basics of surveying, geographic information systems, and the Global Positioning System are covered. A problem-based service-learning course, involving work on projects in support of community partners. Extensive field work expected after spring break.
- 282. Problems in Geochemistry and Isotope Geology
- Christopher Gerbi M 11:30 - 12:55, W 11:30 - 12:55
- Application of geochemistry and isotopes to geological problems. After an introduction to geochemical principles, this course takes a problem-based approach to learning about individual chemical and isotopic systems and analytical techniques. For both solid-earth and surficial processes, students explore how the tools of geochemistry inform our understanding of the Earth. Laboratory exercises allow students to gather and process original data.
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- Christopher Gerbi W 1:00 - 3:55
- Application of geochemistry and isotopes to geological problems. After an introduction to geochemical principles, this course takes a problem-based approach to learning about individual chemical and isotopic systems and analytical techniques. For both solid-earth and surficial processes, students explore how the tools of geochemistry inform our understanding of the Earth. Laboratory exercises allow students to gather and process original data.
- 343. Mountain Belts
- Rachel Beane
- Focuses on mountain belts formed during the Late Paleozoic continental collisions that led to the assembly of the supercontinent Pangea. Taught in a tutorial format that emphasizes discussion of current research by reading primary literature and by writing scientific essays.
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