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122 Northrop 9:00-9:50 MWF SELVERSTONE
104 Education 10:00-10:50 MWF CROSSEY
229 Dane Smith 2:00 2:50 MWF HUESTIS
103 Reginer Hall 11:00-12:15 T R WAWRZYNIEC
122 Northrop 6:00-8:30PM T PUN
A fascinating tour of our active planet. Explore earth materials (rocks
and minerals), the continents motions and related origins of earthquakes, volcanoes,
mountain building, oceans, landscapes, natural energy and economic resources,
global warming and other topics. Students are encouraged but not required to
enroll concurrently in 105L. Credit not awarded for both 101 and EnvSc 101.
TEXT: “UNDERSTANDING EARTH”, PRESS, SIEVER, GROTZINGER, JORDAN,
4TH EDITION, W.H. FREEMAN PUBLISHER (REQUIRED)
117 Northrop 12 various times SMITH
Minerals, rocks, and topographic and geologic maps; field trips. Corequisite
101 or 103. Credit not given for both 105L and EnvSc 102L
TEXT: "GEOLOGY FROM EXPERIENCE", PETERS AND DAVIS, 1ST EDITION, FREEMAN
PUBLISHER (REQUIRED)
213 Mitchell Hall 9:30-9:50 T R NYMAN
Examination of controversial social issues where Earth Science plays an important
role. Topics include water resources, global warming, and resource utilization.
TEXT: NO TEXT REQUIRED
340 Northrop Hall 9:00-9:50 M W F SMITH
Lab B-19 Northrop 12:00-2:00 T SMITH
Lab B-19 Northrop 1:00-3:00 W SMITH
History of the earth and the evolution of continents and ocean basins; evolution
of life. Must enroll in one (201L) lab. Prerequisite: 101, pre-or corequisite:
105L. or EnvSc 101
TEXT: "NEW VIEWS ON AN OLD PLANET", VAN ANDEL, 2ND EDITION, CAMBRIDGE
UNIV. PRESS PUBLISHER (REQUIRED)
340 Northrop 6:30-9:00PM W ASMEROM
Geologic occurrences of fuels and minerals and their influence on domestic
and world affairs. Prerequisite: 101 or EnvSc 101 recommended.
TEXT: "RESOURCES OF THE EARTH, ORIGIN, USE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT",
CRAIG, VAUGHAN, SKINNER, 3RD EDITION, PRENTICE HALL PUBLISHER (REQUIRED)
105 Northrop 7:00-9:30PM R KUES
Description of Geologic features including structures, landforms, and mineral
resources of New Mexico. For earth science teachers at high school and junior
high schools. Prerequisite 101 or EnvSc 101.
TEXT: New Mexico GEOLOGIC HIGHWAY MAP, NM GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY, 2004 EDITION,
NMGS PRESS AND “ALBUQUERQUE A GUIDE TO ITS GEOLOGY AND CULTURE (SCENIC
TRIPS SERIES NO 18), BAUER ET. AL., 2003, NM BUREAU OF GEOLOGY (BOTH REQUIRED)
143 Dane Smith Hall 9:00-9:50 M W F SCUDERI
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are both database systems and
operational procedures designed to work with map data. The higher order maps
embodied in a GIS represent spatial representations of the real world that can
be used for measurement, monitoring and modeling. This course will look at the
theory behind GIS as well as specific applications of this technology to real-world
problems.
TEXT: (To be determined)
147 Woodward Hall 6:00-8:30 PM T CAMPANA
Through lectures, invited speakers, and a student-run Town Hall, this
course will examine the various cultural aspects and "voices" of water
that are present in the Southwestern USA. Prerequisites: none.
TEXTS (ALL REQUIRED): ACEQUIA CULTURE, J. RIVERA, LATEST EDITION, UNM PRESS
THE SECRET KNOWLEDGE OF WATER, C. CHILDS, 2001, SASQUATUCH BOOKS
WATER FOLLIES GROUNDWATER PUMPING AND THE FATE OF AMERICA’S FRESH WATERS,
R. GLENNON, 2004
HIGH & DRY: THE TEXAS-NEW MEXICO STRUGGLE FOR THE PECOS RIVER, G. EMLEN
HALL, LATEST, UNM PRESS
340 Northrop Hall 9:30-10:45 T R BREARLEY
Introduction to crystallography, crystal chemistry and their relation
to physical and chemical properties of materials. Overview of major structure
types and crustal-chemistry/occurrence of common rock-forming minerals.
Pre or corequisites. Chemistry 121L or permission of instructor. {E&PS Majors
MUST enroll concurrently in E&PS 301 and one section of E&PS 302L}
TEXT: MANUAL OF MINERAL SCIENCES, KLEIN, 2002 EDITION, JOHN WILEY & SONS
PUBLISHER (REQUIRED)
115 Northrop 12:30-2:30 T BREARLEY
115 Northrop 3:00-5:00 T BREARLEY
115 Northrop 12:30-2:30 W BREARLEY
115 Northrop 3:00-5:00 W BREARLEY
Laboratory exercise in crystallography and crystal chemistry. Hand
specimen identification of the common rock-forming minerals. E&PS majors
are required to enroll concurrently in E&PS 301 and 302L.
TEXT: MINERALS ROCKS: EXERCISES IN CRYSTALLOGRAPHY, MINERALOGY ETC., KLEIN,
1994, JOHN WILEY & SONS PUBLISHER (REQUIRED)
340 Northrop 11:00-11:50 M W F ELRICK
Lab 105 Northrop 2:00-5:00 M ELRICK
340 Northrop 11:00-11:50 M W F ELRICK
Lab 105 Northrop 2:00-5:00 W ELRICK
Introduction to origin, petrology, and stratigraphic occurrence of
sedimentary rocks.
Prerequisites: 303L or permission of instructor.
TEXT: SEDIMENTOLOGY & STRATIGRAPHY, NICHOLS, 1ST EDITION, BLACKWELL PUBLISHER
(REQUIRED)
115 Northrop 12:00-5:00 M KARLSTROM
Scientific method in field observation and analysis of geologic phenomena.
Written report for each 4-hour field trip, 2 hour lecture to discuss previous
field project and preparation for following project. Prerequisites: 101 or EnvSc
101, 105L or EnvSc 102L.
TEXT: ALBUQUERQUE: A GUIDE TO ITS GEOLOGY & CULTURE, BAUER, 2003, NM BUREAU
OF MINES PUBLISHER (REQUIRED)
105 Northrop 2:00-3:15 T R AGEE
Overview of the planets and their moons, the Sun, and other solar
system bodies. Survey of NASA's missions past, present, and future. Up to date
information on new findings such as discoveries from the ongoing exploration
of Mars, and the search for extraterrestrial life. Prerequisites: 101 or EnvSc.
101.
Only available for graduate credit for students in the College of Education.
TEXT: THE NEW SOLAR SYSTEM, BEALTY, 4TH EDITION, CAMBRIDGE PUBLISHER (REQUIRED)
122 Northrop 2:00-3:00PM F FAWCETT
Current topics in Geology; Junior standing.
TEXT: NO TEXT REQUIRED
132 Dane Smith Hall 10:00-10:50 MWF GUTZLER
A quantitative introduction to the Earth's climate system, emphasizing
processes responsible for maintaining the current climate and governing climate
change on global and regional scales, including interactions between the atmosphere,
ocean and biosphere. Prerequisites: Math 162L, Physics 160
TEXT: ATMOSPHERE, WEATHER & CLIMATE, BARRY & CHARLEY, 7TH EDITION, ROUTLEDGE
PUBLISCHER (REQUIRED)
340 Northrop 7:00-8:15 PM M W CAMPANA
Quantitative treatment of the hydrologic cycle – precipitation,
evapotranspiration, infiltration, runoff and subsurface flow, global change
and hydrology, catchment and hillslope hydrology, hydrologic system –
ecosystem interactions, hydrology and water resources management. Prerequisites:
Upper-division standing, Math 163L, and Physics 160, or permission of instructor.
TEXT: ELEMENTS OF PHYSICAL HYDROLOGY, G. HORNBERGER ET AT., 1998 EDITION, JHU
PRESS; AND FRESH WATER, E.C.PIELOU, 2000 EDITION, U. OF CHICAGO PRESS; AND THE
SECRET KNOWLEDGE OF WATER, C. CHILDS, MOST RECENT EDITION, BACK BAY BOOKS PUBLISHER
(ALL 3 TEXTS REQUIRED)
105 Northrop 11:00-12:15 T R MEYER
Lab 340 Northrop 1:00-5:00 T MEYER
Origin and development of landforms with emphasis on weathering soils,
Hillslope processes, fluvial systems and surfical geology. Occasional field
trips. Must enroll in lab; special fee $25.00. Prerequisites 101 and 105L or
EnvSc 101 and 102L or permission of instructor.
TEXT: PROCESS GEOMORPHOLOGY, RITTER, KOCHEL, MILLER, 4TH EDITION, MCGRAW HILL
PUBLISHER (REQUIRED)
146 Northrop 12:00-12:50PM F STAFF
Student reviews of geologic literature and critique. Pre- or corequisite:
304L.
TEXT: NO TEXT REQUIRED
122 Northrop 2:00-3:00PM F FAWCETT
Current topics in Geology.
TEXT: NO TEXT REQUIRED
340 Northrop 8:00-8:50 M W F CROSSEY
Fundamentals of organic geochemistry, global carbon cycle, formation
of hydrocarbons, environmental fate of organic compounds in the surface environment.
TEXT: ORGANIC GEOCHEMISTRY: PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS, M.ENGEL, S.MACKO, 1993
EDITION, KLUWER ACADEMIC/PLENUM PUBLISHER (REQUIRED)
146 Northrop 11:00-12:15 T R ROY
Applications of stress and strain to geologic and tectonic problems.
Topics covered will include elastic flexure of the lithosphere; fluid flow in
the crust and mantle; heat flow in the Earth; Earth’s gravity; fault mechanics.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
TEXT: “GEODYNAMICS”, TURCOTTE & SCHUBERT, 2ND EDITION, CAMBRIDGE
PRESS (REQUIRED)
115 Northrop Hall 9:30-11:15 T R KARLSTROM
Study of the processes and products of rock deformation at all scales,
lithosphere, mountain belts and microstructures. Prerequisites: 307L or permission
of instructor
TEXT: THE TECHNIQUES OF MODERN STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY VOL. 1, RAMSAY, HUBER, 2000,
, ACADEMIC PRESS PUBLISHER AND THE TECHNIQUES OF MODERN STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY VOL.
2, RAMSAY, HUBER, 1987, ACADEMIC PRESS PUBLISHER, AND THE TECHNIQUES OF MODERN
STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY VOL. 3, RAMSAY, LISLE, 2000, ACADEMIC PRESS PUBLISHER ALL
TEXTS RECOMMENDED
146 Northrop Hall 2:00-3:15 T R FISCHER
& BALDRIDGE
LAB 146 Northrop Hall 3:30-5:30 R
Discussion of the properties, generation, emplacement and differentiation
of magma, applications of physical/chemical principles to the study of igneous
rocks. Prerequisites: 303L.
TEXT: (To be announced)
132 Dane Smith Hall 10:00-10:50 MWF GUTZLER
A quantitative introduction to the Earth's climate system, emphasizing
processes responsible for maintaining the current climate and governing climate
change on global and regional scales, including interactions between the atmosphere,
ocean and biosphere. Prerequisites: Math 162L, Physics 160.
TEXT: ATMOSPHERE, WEATHER & CLIMATE, BARRY & CHARLEY, 7TH EDITION, ROUTLEDGE
PUBLISCHER (REQUIRED)
134 Northrop Hall 2:00-3:15 T R FAWCETT
In Depth examination of current issues and topics in Quaternary paleoclimatology
through reading of papers, seminars and lectures. Prerequisites: Permission
of instructor
TEXT: “PALEOCLIMATOLOGY, BRADLEY, 2ND EDITION, HARCOURT PUBLISHER (REQUIRED)
105 Northrop Hall 11:00-11:50 M W F HUESTIS
An introduction to linear algebra as a theme running through various
quantitative notions and methods in the Earth Sciences. No exams. Grading is
based on homework problems.
Prerequisites: Math 163; statistics, Math 264 recommended. TEXT: NO TEXT REQUIRED
340 Northrop 7:00-8:15PM M W CAMPANA
Quantitative treatment of the hydrologic cycle – precipitation,
evapotranspiration, infiltration, runoff and subsurface flow, global change
and hydrology, catchment and hillslope hydrology, hydrologic system –
ecosystem interactions, hydrology and water resources management. Prerequisites:
Upper-division standing, Math 163L, and Physics 160, or permission of instructor.
TEXT: ELEMENTS OF PHYSICAL HYDROLOGY, G. HORNBERGER ET AT., 1998 EDITION, JHU
PRESS; AND FRESH WATER, E.C.PIELOU, 2000 EDITION, U. OF CHICAGO PRESS; AND THE
SECRET KNOWLEDGE OF WATER, C. CHILDS, MOST RECENT EDITION, BACK BAY BOOKS PUBLISHER
(ALL 3 TEXTS REQUIRED)
105 Northrop 11:00-12:15 T R MEYER
Lab 340 Northrop 1:00-5:00 T MEYER
Origin and development of landforms with emphasis on weathering soils,
Hillslope processes, fluvial systems and surfical geology. Occasional field
trips. Must enroll in lab; special fee $25.00. Prerequisites 101 and 105L or
permission of instructor.
TEXT: PROCESS GEOMORPHOLOGY, RITTER, KOCHEL, MILLER, 4TH EDITION, MCGRAW HILL
PUBLISHER (REQUIRED)
See the Graduate Bulletin for total credit requirements. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
See the Graduate Bulletin for total credit requirements. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
122 Northrop Hall 10:00-10:50 MWF FAWCETT
122 Northrop Hall 9:30-10:45 PM T R MCFADDEN
(Course Web
Page)
To understand global change and environmental concerns, this course weaves
together an understanding of Earth's lithosphere, atmosphere and oceans and
how ecosystems are linked to the physical environment. Students are encouraged
but not required to enroll concurrently in 102L. Credit not awarded for both
101 and E&PS 101.
TEXT: "The Blue Planet: An Introduction to Earth System Science",
Skinner and Potter, 2nd edition, Wiley Publisher. (Required)
117 Northrop 1:00-2:50PM T MEYER
and STAFF
117 Northrop 3:00-4:50PM W MEYER and
STAFF
117 Northrop 11:00-12:50PM R MEYER
and STAFF
117 Northrop 1:00-2:50PM R MEYER and
STAFF
117 Northrop 3:00-4:50PM R MEYER and
STAFF
117 Northrop 11:00-12:50 F MEYER and
STAFF
Introductory environmental earth science laboratory. Includes minerals,
rocks, and rock cycle, topographic maps, local geology and groundwater, weather
and climate. Credit not given for both 102L and E&PS 105L. Pre-or corequisite:
101.
TEXT: NO TEXT REQUIRED
340 Northrop 10:00-10:50 MWF MEYER
Study of the human relationship to and impact on the physical environment.
Sustainable development and management of resources. Global change and its implications
for ecosystems. Environmental law, policy, regulations and ethics. Prerequisites:
101 (or E&PS 101), Chem. 121L, and one of the following: Math 162L, Bio.
121L or Physics 160.
TEXT: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, SYSTEMS AND SOLUTIONS, MCKINNEY, SCHOCH, 3RD EDITION,
JAMES & BARTLETT PUBLISHER (REQUIRED)
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