Geology Course Schedule
Course Descriptions
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Full Course Schedule
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Fall 2023
GEOL
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A111
*Planet Earth
3 Credits
*Planet Earth
Introduces physical geology, study of earth and its materials. Includes processes that operate on and within earth. Formation of common rocks and minerals, and basics of mineral and rock identification and classification. Registration Restrictions: MATH A055 or higher
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75009 601 TR 1:00PM - 2:15PM CPSB 120 Hughson, Kynan August 28 - December 16 49 Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71395 801 Staff, UA August 28 - December 16 24 -
A111L
*Planet Earth Lab
1 Credits
*Planet Earth Lab
Introduces students to laboratory skills in physical geology. Emphasizes practical skills such as the identification and classification of minerals and rocks. Covers the proper use and interpretation of topographic and geologic maps, and remote sensing data. Applies lab skills to solve real-world problems in the geosciences. Includes on-site interpretation of geology on a field trip led by the instructor.
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71397 601 W 1:00PM - 3:45PM NSB 102 Staff, UA August 28 - December 16 13 View detailed information for CRN:71398 602 F 10:00AM - 12:45AM NSB 102 Staff, UA August 28 - December 16 18 View detailed information for CRN:71399 603 M 2:30PM - 5:15PM NSB 102 Staff, UA August 28 - December 16 8 Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71400 802 Staff, UA August 28 - December 16 19 -
A115
*Dangerous Earth
3 Credits
*Dangerous Earth
Introduces the study of applied environmental geology with a focus on geologic processes and linkages to how humans interact with the geologic environment. Includes both internal and external Earth processes and related topics such as climate change, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, coastal processes, and mineral and energy resources. Registration Restrictions: MATH A055 or higher
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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71401 801 TR 11:30AM - 12:45AM CPSB 120 Klein, Eric August 28 - December 16 50 View detailed information for CRN:71401 801 TR 11:30AM - 12:45AM DIST ONLINE Klein, Eric August 28 - December 16 50 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A115L
*Dangerous Earth Lab
1 Credits
*Dangerous Earth Lab
Investigates problems in environmental geology related to volcanic and earthquake hazards, surface and groundwater pollution, landslides, coastal processes, and waste disposal with emphasis on the local areas in Alaska. Includes several local field trips. Registration Restrictions: MATH A055 or higher
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71402 601 F 10:00AM - 12:45AM NSB 106 Staff, UA August 28 - December 16 16 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A178
*Introduction to Oceanography
3 Credits
*Introduction to Oceanography
Study of the oceans combining insights from geological, chemical, physical and biological oceanography. Topics include plate tectonics and the evolution of the ocean basins, the chemical composition of seawater, forces acting on water to generate waves and currents, interrelationships among physical, chemical and biological processes, and complex societal issues such as global climate change, fisheries management and pollution. Registration Restrictions: Placement into Quantitative Skills GER Crosslisted with BIOL A178
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75164 651 TR 1:00PM - 2:15PM SSB 213 Gerken, Sarah August 28 - December 16 14 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A221
*Journey Through Time
4 Credits
*Journey Through Time
Introduces the history of the Earth through geologic time, emphasizing North America. Includes major events in plate tectonics, the evolution of life forms and interpretation of the rock record. Lab includes invertebrate fossil identification, geologic map interpretation, stratigraphic principles and field trip.
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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71403 801 - DIST ONLINE Aschoff, Jennifer August 28 - December 16 7 View detailed information for CRN:71403 801 W 10:00AM - 12:45AM NSB 106 Aschoff, Jennifer August 28 - December 16 7 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A225
Earth Surface Processes
3 Credits
Earth Surface Processes
Introduces the identification and mapping of landforms, and quantitative study of processes that shape the earth's surface. Combines theory, field observations, basic data analysis, and modeling to investigate geomorphic systems that affect humanity.
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71404 601 - FIELD TBA Hughson, Kynan August 28 - December 16 12 View detailed information for CRN:71404 601 M 2:30PM - 5:15PM NSB 106 Hughson, Kynan August 28 - December 16 12 View detailed information for CRN:71404 601 W 2:30PM - 3:30PM NSB 106 Hughson, Kynan August 28 - December 16 12 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A321
Mineralogy
4 Credits
Mineralogy
Covers crystallography, including external form and internal order. Includes crystal chemistry, atomic structure, crystal structure, and compositional variation, nature and origin of physical properties of minerals. Mineral association, occurrence and paragenesis. Introduces x-ray crystallography and optical mineralogy. Laboratory includes determinative crystallography, optical mineralogy and systematic determinative mineralogy.
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75010 601 TR 10:00AM - 12:45AM CPSB 215 Cannatelli, Claudia August 28 - December 16 11 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A331
Sedimentology & Stratigraphy
4 Credits
Sedimentology & Stratigraphy
Surveys sediments including origins, classification, transportation, composition, structures, and diagenesis. Includes stratigraphic principles of lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy, magnetostratigraphy, chronostratigraphy, and seismic stratigraphy. Lab includes grain size analysis, sedimentary structures, correlation, and field practicum.
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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:76149 802 - DIST ARR Aschoff, Jennifer August 28 - December 16 20 View detailed information for CRN:76149 802 - FIELD TBA Aschoff, Jennifer August 28 - December 16 20 View detailed information for CRN:76149 802 W 1:00PM - 3:45PM CPSB 215 Aschoff, Jennifer August 28 - December 16 20 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A333
Earthquakes & Seis Hazards
3 Credits
Earthquakes & Seis Hazards
Examines the geology of earthquake-prone regions in all tectonic settings and the impact that earthquakes have on society in terms of hazard assessment and preparation. Addresses fundamental reasons for failure along a fault surface in order to explain when, where and why earthquakes occur. Examines seismic waves, how they are measured, and the information they contain regarding the style of faulting that produced the earthquake. Also considers the study of ancient earthquakes, or paleoseismology, and its usefulness in predicting future earthquakes. Introduces deterministic and probabilistic methods of assessing the seismic hazard in active fault environments for enhanced earthquake preparation in high risk locations.
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75745 601 MW 11:30AM - 12:45AM CPSB 215 Kattenhorn, Simon August 28 - December 16 12 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A345
Hydrogeology
3 Credits
Hydrogeology
Comprehensively covers the fundamentals of hydrogeology, including physical and hydraulic properties of subsurface aquifers, Darcy's Law and the groundwater flow equation, hydraulic head, storage and effective stress, regional groundwater flow, aquifer hydraulics, and water well design and development. Special Note: Laboratory time will be used to enhance data analysis, mathematical and problem-solving skill sets.
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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75011 801 - FIELD TBA Klein, Eric August 28 - December 16 14 View detailed information for CRN:75011 801 TR 1:00PM - 2:15PM DIST ONLINE Klein, Eric August 28 - December 16 14 View detailed information for CRN:75011 801 TR 1:00PM - 2:15PM NSB 204 Klein, Eric August 28 - December 16 14 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A361
*Earth Resources & Society
3 Credits
*Earth Resources & Society
A global-scale investigation of the state of water, energy and mineral resources and the linkages to society and the environment. Review of historical sources, uses and demands on water, energy and mineral resources and the connection to human population growth over time. Investigation of the scientific and social motivations for shifting how humans use water, energy and mineral resources. Registration Restrictions: Junior or higher standing and completion of Tier 1 GER courses.
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71409 801 Staff, UA August 28 - December 16 26 -
A448
Struct Geol & Geomech
3 Credits
Struct Geol & Geomech
Examines the classification, origin, and evolution of all types of rock fractures with application to structural analysis, oil and gas reservoirs, resource recovery, engineering geology, hydrogeology, and hazards analysis. Applies continuum and rock mechanics principles to brittle deformation, including rock strength and failure criteria, stress states in the lithosphere, stress tensors, and linear elastic fracture mechanics theory. Special Note: Students may need to provide their own transportation to a field trip location. Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A648. May be stacked with: GEOL A648
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:76003 601 TR 2:30PM - 3:45PM NSB 204 Kattenhorn, Simon August 28 - December 16 14 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A476
Applied Geophysics
3 Credits
Applied Geophysics
Overview of geophysical techniques used for subsurface visualization, mapping and interpretation, with applications to natural resource exploration, geotechnical investigations and environmental studies. Techniques include gravity, magnetic, electric, seismic and well logging. Applications of mathematics and physics-based principles to image shallow and deep subsurface at local and regional scales. Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A676. Registration Restrictions: Instructor permission required for non-majors. Background in calculus-based mathematics or physics is required for geology non-majors. May be stacked with: GEOL A676
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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75024 851 - DIST ONLINE Staff, UA August 28 - December 16 14 View detailed information for CRN:75024 851 - FIELD TBA Staff, UA August 28 - December 16 14 View detailed information for CRN:75024 851 MW 10:00AM - 11:15AM NSB 204 Staff, UA August 28 - December 16 14 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A490
Advanced Topics in Geology
1 - 4 Credits
Advanced Topics in Geology
Detailed study of a selected topic in geology. Special Note: May be repeated for credit with change of subtitle. Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A690 with same subtitle. May be stacked with: GEOL A690
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75949 651 MWF 6:00PM - 7:15PM CPSB 215 Loeffler Jr, Robert September 6 - September 27 14 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A492
Geology Seminar
1 Credits
Geology Seminar
Lecture series with invited professional geologists, discussion of relevant professional papers and research. Topical nature of material. Special Note: May be repeated under different subtitles for a maximum of 3 credits.
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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75664 801 R 4:00PM - 5:30PM CPSB 120 Cannatelli, Claudia; Hughson, Kynan; Kattenhorn, Simon; Klein, Eric; Hughson, Kynan; Kattenhorn, Simon; Klein, Eric August 28 - December 16 17 View detailed information for CRN:75664 801 R 4:00PM - 5:30PM DIST ONLINE Cannatelli, Claudia; Hughson, Kynan; Kattenhorn, Simon; Klein, Eric; Hughson, Kynan; Kattenhorn, Simon; Klein, Eric August 28 - December 16 17 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A498
Student Research
1 - 3 Credits
Student Research
Student research conducted on specific subjects in geology. Research topic to be approved and directed by a faculty member in the Department of Geological Sciences. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Faculty permission.
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71416 603 - ARR ARR Hughson, Kynan August 28 - December 16 1 View detailed information for CRN:71418 605 - ARR ARR Klein, Eric August 28 - December 16 1 View detailed information for CRN:75012 601 - ARR ARR Aschoff, Jennifer August 28 - December 16 1 View detailed information for CRN:75013 602 - ARR ARR Cannatelli, Claudia August 28 - December 16 1 View detailed information for CRN:75014 604 - ARR ARR Kattenhorn, Simon August 28 - December 16 1 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A499
Senior Thesis
3 Credits
Senior Thesis
Planning, preparation and completion of senior thesis for the BS in Geological Sciences. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Senior standing and faculty permission.
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75015 601 - ARR ARR Staff, UA August 28 - December 16 1 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A648
Adv Struct Geol & Geomech
3 Credits
Adv Struct Geol & Geomech
Classification, origin and evolution of all types of rock fractures with application to structural analysis, oil and gas reservoirs, resource recovery, engineering geology, hydrogeology and hazards analysis. Application of continuum and rock mechanics principles to brittle deformation, including rock strength and failure criteria, stress states in the lithosphere, stress tensors and linear elastic fracture mechanics theory. Special Note: Students may need to provide their own transportation to a field trip location. Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A448. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing or instructor permission. May be stacked with: GEOL A448
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:76009 601 TR 2:30PM - 3:45PM NSB 204 Kattenhorn, Simon August 28 - December 16 6 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A676
Applied Geophysics
3 Credits
Applied Geophysics
Overview of geophysical techniques used for subsurface visualization, mapping and interpretation, with applications to natural resource exploration, geotechnical investigations and environmental studies. Techniques include gravity, magnetic, electric, seismic and well logging. Applications of mathematics and physics-based principles to image shallow and deep subsurface at local and regional scales. Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A476. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing or instructor permission. May be stacked with: GEOL A476
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Blended
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75025 851 - DIST ONLINE Staff, UA August 28 - December 16 4 View detailed information for CRN:75025 851 - FIELD TBA Staff, UA August 28 - December 16 4 View detailed information for CRN:75025 851 MW 10:00AM - 11:15AM NSB 204 Staff, UA August 28 - December 16 4 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A690
Graduate Topics in Geology
1 - 4 Credits
Graduate Topics in Geology
Intensive study of narrowly defined topic in geology with emphasis on current problems. Independent research project required. Special Note: Students are required to have background in physical and historical geology. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits with change of subtitle. Not available for credit to students who have completed GEOL A490 with the same subtitle. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing or instructor approval. May be stacked with: GEOL A490
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75953 651 MWF 6:00PM - 7:15PM CPSB 215 Loeffler Jr, Robert September 6 - September 27 8 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A698
Directed Research
1 - 6 Credits
Directed Research
Thesis-specific research for the Master of Science in Applied Geological Sciences. Research topic must be approved by thesis advisor. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and permission of thesis advisor
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:71424 601 - ARR ARR Aschoff, Jennifer August 28 - December 16 1 View detailed information for CRN:71427 604 - ARR ARR Kattenhorn, Simon August 28 - December 16 1 View detailed information for CRN:71428 605 - ARR ARR Klein, Eric August 28 - December 16 1 View detailed information for CRN:75016 602 - ARR ARR Cannatelli, Claudia August 28 - December 16 1 View detailed information for CRN:75017 603 - ARR ARR Hughson, Kynan August 28 - December 16 1 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A699
Graduate Thesis
1 - 3 Credits
Graduate Thesis
Preparation and completion of thesis for the Master of Science in Applied Geological Sciences. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and permission of graduate advisor required.
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:75018 601 - ARR ARR Aschoff, Jennifer August 28 - December 16 1 View detailed information for CRN:75019 602 - ARR ARR Cannatelli, Claudia August 28 - December 16 1 View detailed information for CRN:75020 603 - ARR ARR Hughson, Kynan August 28 - December 16 1 View detailed information for CRN:75021 604 - ARR ARR Kattenhorn, Simon August 28 - December 16 1 View detailed information for CRN:75022 605 - ARR ARR Klein, Eric August 28 - December 16 1 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
Summer 2023
GEOL
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A111
*Planet Earth
3 Credits
*Planet Earth
Introduces physical geology, study of earth and its materials. Includes processes that operate on and within earth. Formation of common rocks and minerals, and basics of mineral and rock identification and classification. Registration Restrictions: MATH A055 or higher
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:51352 502 Wieland, Logan May 15 - July 29 25 -
A111L
*Planet Earth Lab
1 Credits
*Planet Earth Lab
Introduces students to laboratory skills in physical geology. Emphasizes practical skills such as the identification and classification of minerals and rocks. Covers the proper use and interpretation of topographic and geologic maps, and remote sensing data. Applies lab skills to solve real-world problems in the geosciences. Includes on-site interpretation of geology on a field trip led by the instructor.
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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:51353 501 Wieland, Logan May 15 - July 29 4 -
A495
Geology Internship
1 - 3 Credits
Geology Internship
Work experience in an approved position with supervision and training in various agencies and businesses. Exposes student to work environment beyond the campus setting, to acquire essential practical skills and enhance self-confidence and career direction. Special Note: May be repeated, but only 3 credits count toward major requirements. Registration Restrictions: Junior standing
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:52817 601 - ARR ARR Hughson, Kynan May 15 - July 29 -1 View detailed information for CRN:52829 602 - ARR ARR Aschoff, Jennifer May 15 - June 19 0 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A498
Student Research
1 - 3 Credits
Student Research
Student research conducted on specific subjects in geology. Research topic to be approved and directed by a faculty member in the Department of Geological Sciences. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Faculty permission.
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:52846 301 - ARR ARR Cannatelli, Claudia May 15 - June 19 0 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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A698
Directed Research
1 - 6 Credits
Directed Research
Thesis-specific research for the Master of Science in Applied Geological Sciences. Research topic must be approved by thesis advisor. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and permission of thesis advisor
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Traditional
CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats View detailed information for CRN:51354 301 - ARR ARR Kattenhorn, Simon May 15 - July 29 -1 View detailed information for CRN:52857 302 - ARR ARR Cannatelli, Claudia May 15 - July 29 0 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.