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The current course offerings list is available on paper in the Main Office (Northrop Hall, Rm. 142). A link to UNM's "official" class schedules is provided below. See our Lower Division Course page and Upper Division and Graduate Course page for more details (sometimes not totally up-to-date) about all of the classes offered in the department. Catalog descriptions for all courses regularly offered in our department (with the most current descriptions) are also available on the UNM Registrar's Page.
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122 Northrop 9:00-9:50 MWF SELVERSTONE
122 Northrop 9:30-10:45 T R ASMEROM
122 Northrop 11:00-12:15 T R KUES
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.
TEXT: “How Does Earth Work”, Smith and Pun, 1st edition, Prentice
Hall Publisher (Required)
117 Northrop 9 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: "Investigating How Earth Works”, Smith, 1st edition, Prentice
Hall Publisher (Required)
141 Dane Smith Hall 04:00-05:15 M W PUN
Causes and effects of disastrous geological events, including earthquakes,
volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, landslides and floods.
TEXT: To be announced
340 Northrop Hall 09:00-09:50 M W F SMITH
Lab B-19 Northrop 1:00-3:00 T SMITH
Lab B-19 Northrop 2:00-4:00 W SMITH
Origin and history of the Earth including age of the planet and dating
of rocks, changing configurations of oceans and continents as a result of plate
tectonics, records of climate change, history of formation and erosion of mountain
chains, origin and evolution of life and causes of extinction. Required field
trip and lab exercises permit understanding of how Earth history is interpreted
from the geologic rock record. Must enroll in one (201L) lab. Prerequisite:
101 or ENVSC 101, pre-or corequisite: 105L. or ENVSC 102L
TEXT: No Text Required for either lecture or lab
105 Northrop 7:00-9:30PM R KUES
Survey of geologic features of New Mexico, including structures, landforms,
stratigraphy, fossils, geologic history and mineral resources. A course in elementary
geology recommended.
TEXT: Albuquerque A Guide to its Geology an Culture Scenic Trip #18, Bauer,
et al, 2003 edition, New Mexico Bureau of Geology Publisher
115 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, 22 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: 201L and CHEM 121L, 303L.
TEXT: To be announced
115 Northrop 12:00-5:00 M WAWRZYNIEC
Scientific method based on field observation, analysis of geologic
phenomena and geologic history of New Mexico. Written report required for each
4-hour field trip to outcrops in the Albuquerque area. Prerequisites: E&PS
101 or ENVSC 101, and E&PS 105L, or ENVSC 102L. (Special Fee $25.00)
TEXT: To be determined
340 Northrop 2:00-3:15 T R AGEE
Survey of space exploration past, present, and future. Detailed overview
of solar system formation, the Sun, the planets and their moons, asteroids,
comets, meteorites and astrobiology. E&PS 101or ENVS 101 recommended.
TEXT:
122 Northrop 2:00-3:00PM F SHARP
Current topics in Geology; Junior standing.
TEXT: No Text Required
(3) 115 Northrop 12:30-1:45 T R ASMEROM
Geochemistry of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. Geochemical
methodology.
TEXT:
340 Northrop Hall 09:30-10:45 T R 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:
340 Northrop Hall 10:00-10:50 M W F WEISSMANN
Hydrologic and geologic factors controlling groundwater flow, including
flow to wells. The hydrologic cycle; interactions between surface and subsurface
hydrologic systems; regional flow systems. Groundwater geochemistry and contaminant
transport.
Prerequisites: 105L or ENVS 102L and Math 162, and CHEM 121, PHYS 160.
TEXT: Groundwater Science, Fitts, 2002 edition, Academic Press (required)
340 Northrop 4:00-5:15 PM T R GALEWSKY
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
TEXT: Hydrology: An Introduction, Brutsaert, 2005 edition, Cambridge Press;
(required)
105 Northrop 11:00-12:15- T R MEYER
Lab 105 Northrop 1:00-5:00 R 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.
TEXT: Process Geomorphology, Ritter, Kochel, MIller, 4th edition, McGraw Hill
Publisher (required)
146 Northrop 12:00-1:00PM M GEISSMAN
Student reviews of geologic literature and critique. Pre- or corequisite:
304L.
TEXT: NO TEXT REQUIRED
122 Northrop 2:00-3:00PM F SHARP
Current topics in Geology.
TEXT: NO TEXT REQUIRED
146 Northrop 11:00-12:15 T R JONES
Discussion of the origin and evolution of the planets, including planet Earth,
based on study of lunar samples, terrestrial samples and meteorites; theory;
earth based observations; and space missions.
TEXT: No text required
134 Northrop 09:30 10:45 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:
105 Northrop 2:00-5:00 T GEISSMAN
/ MEYER
The Topics in Tectonics (EPS 523) class for Fall, 2006, will center on the rather
broad theme of "tectonics and topography" with foci on continental
hotspots, geomorphology in volcanic and alpine settings, and relations between
surface processes and contrasting styles of continental crustal deformation.
A major component of the course will be a two-week (+/-) field trip to the Yellowstone/Teton
National Park area, and nearby surroundings, in northwest Wyoming, eastern Idaho,
and southwest Montana. The two week field trip will run in early September (e.g.,
Sept. 8 to Sept. 22, again +/-) (when the weather in this part of the world
is typically excellent, and most tourii species have long departed). The course
will involve weekly class meetings (presently scheduled for Tuesday afternoons)
before and after the field trip. Students who are planning to take Geomorphology
and/or Geodynamics in Fall, 2006, are strongly encouraged to participate in
the course or, at least, participate in the field trip. The course will involve
a student fee (hopefully no more than $100) to offset some of the expenses associated
with the field trip. During at least part of the trip we will be staying at
a facility with showers, cabins, cooking facilities, classrooms, access to internet,
etc.
TEXT: No Text Required
340 Northrop Hall 09:30-10:45 T R 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. MATH 162 and PHYC 160 recommended.
TEXT:
134 Northrop Hall 2:00-3:15 M W FAWCETT
In depth examination of current issues and topics in Quaternary Paleoclimatology
through reading of papers, seminars and lectures
Prerequisites: Math 163; statistics, Math 264 recommended.
TEXT:
340 Northrop Hall 10:00-10:50 M W F WEISSMANN
Hydrologic and geologic factors controlling groundwater flow, including flow
to wells. The hydrologic cycle; interactions between surface and subsurface
hydrologic systems; regional flow systems. Groundwater geochemistry and contaminant
transport.
Prerequisites: 105L or ENVS 102L and Math 162, and CHEM 121, PHYS 160.
TEXT: Groundwater Science, Fitts, 2002 edition, Academic Press (required)
340 Northrop 4:00-5:15 PM T R GALEWSKY
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: Hydrology: An Introduction, Brutsaert, 2005 edition, Cambridge Press;
(required)
105 Northrop 11:00-12:15- T R MEYER
Lab 105 Northrop 1:00-5:00 R 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.
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 SHARP
122 Northrop Hall 1:00-1:50 MWF SHARP
122 Northrop Hall 12:30-1:45 T R McFADDEN
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.
TEXT:
117 Northrop 1:00-2:50 T MEYER
and STAFF
117 Northrop 3:00-4:50 W MEYER and STAFF
117 Northrop 11:00-12:50 R MEYER and
STAFF
117 Northrop 1:00-2:50 R MEYER and STAFF
117 Northrop 3:00-4:50 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. Pre-or corequisite: 101.
TEXT: No Text Required
340 Northrop Hall 11:00-12:15 T R WEISSMANN
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.
123/124L or Physics 160.
TEXT:
Each listing includes the number and name of course, credit hours, classroom location, time and days, and instructor. Classes which include an "L" in the number include a required laboratory. Consult the Faculty and Staff Pages for information about instructors.
Please send questions about this schedule to the Department via Email at epsdept@unm.edu. or contact the main office by mail or phone as shown on the department contacts page.
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