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EPS319 & EPS420 Beginning and Advanced Summer Field Course Information with links to photos of last year's class!
122 Northrop 09:00-09:50 MWF KUES
122 Northrop 10:00-10:50 MWF WAWRZYNEIC
223 Dane Smith 2:00-2:50PM MWF HUESTIS
122 Northrop 6:00-8:30PM W PUN
122 Northrop 9:30-10:45 T R ROY
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: EARTH, TARBUCK / LUTGENS, 7TH EDITION, PRENTICE HALL 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, 2001 EDITION, FREEMAN PUBLISHER (REQUIRED)
126 Dane Smith Hall 3:00-3:50PM M W HUESTIS
Motion of the sea surface due to waves and tides. Formation and movement of
wind-generated waves and tsunamis. Tide-generating forces and tidal patterns.
No prerequisites.
TEXT: None required.
340 Northrop 1:00-1:50 PM M W F ELRICK
Lab B-19 Northrop 12:00-2:00 PM T ELRICK
Lab B-19 Northrop 2:00-4:00 PM W ELRICK
Lab B-19 Northrop 2:00-4:00 PM R ELRICK
History of the earth and the evolution of continents and ocean basins; evolution
of life. Must enroll in one (201L) lab. Prerequisite: 101 or EnvSc.101; pre-or
corequisite: 105L.
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)
122 Northrop 7:00-9:30PM R WILLIAMSON
Survey of the fossil record, evolution, paleobiology, and extinction of
dinosaurs, and the animals they shared the earth with.
TEXT: "THE EVOLUTION AND EXTINCTION OF THE DINOSAURS" FASTOVSKY &
WEISHAMPEL, 1998, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS (REQUIRED)
340 Northrop 11:00-11:50 MWF ELRICK
The ocean as a physical and chemical feature and a dynamic process.
TEXT: "ESSENTIALS OF OCEANOGRAPHY", THURMAN, TRUJILLO, 7TH EDITION,
PRENTICE HALL PUBLISHER, (REQUIRED)
100 Biology 10:00-10:50 MWF GUTZLER
(Also offered as Geog 251.) Description of weather phenomena, principles
of atmospheric motion, weather map analysis, and weather prediction.
TEXT: "UNDERSTANDING WEATHER AND CLIMATE", AGUADO & BURT, 2004,
3RD EDITION, PRENTICE HALL PUBLISHER
(REQUIRED)
340 Northrop 9:30-10:45 T R SELVERSTONE
Lab 105 Northrop 2:00-5:00PM T SELVERSTONE
Lab 105 Northrop 2:00-5:00PM R SELVERSTONE
Introduction to classification, identification, occurrence and origin
of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Must enroll in lab. Prerequisites: 301 and
302L or permission of instructor. (Special fee $20.00)
TEXT: "IGNEOUS & METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY", BEST, 2ND EDITION, BLACKWELL
PUBLISHER (REQUIRED) AND
"INTRO TO OPTICAL MINERALOGY", NESSE, 3RD EDITION, OXFORD PUBLISHER,
(RECOMMENDED)
105 Northrop 10:00-10:50 M W F KARLSTROM
Lab 105 Northrop 2:00-5:00PM W KARLSTROM
Nature and origin of rock structures and deformation; map and stereographic
projection problems; stress and strain. Must enroll in a lab. Prerequisites:
303L, 304L, Physics 151 or 160, or permission of instructor. (Special Fee $20.00)
TEXT: "STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY OF ROCKS AND REGIONS", DAVIS & REYNOLDS,
2ND EDITION, J. WILEY (REQUIRED)
127 Dane Smith Hall 9:00-9:50 M W SMITH
141 Dane Smith Hall 9:00-9:50 F SMITH
Discussion of the role of geologic studies to evaluate human interaction
with the environment - water resources, and contamination, geologic hazards
extraction of metal and energy resources. Prerequisite: 101
TEXT: "VR EXCURSIONS", KELLY & OTHERS, 1ST EDITION, PRENTICE HALL
(REQUIRED)
115 Northrop 2:00-3:15 PM M W GUTZLER
(Also offered as Geog. 352). Comparison of natural and anthropogenic
causes of large-scale climate change. Factors influencing development of mitigation
of adaptation policies. Prerequisite: 251 or permission of instructor.
TEXT: "GLOBAL WARMING THE COMPLETE BRIEFING", HOUGHTON, 2ND EDITION,
CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS. (REQUIRED)
117 Northrop 3:00-5:30PM M CONNOLLY
A practical introduction X-ray powder diffraction for characterization
of crystalline materials including rocks, minerals and engineered materials.
Includes basic theoretical introduction, Bragg's law, radiation safety, sample
preparation methods, sources of error in X-ray data, and use of MDI Jade software
for basic phase identification. There will be some introduction to more advanced
techniques in clay mineral analysis, and a brief discussion of quantitative
methods. Will include some hands-on laboratory exercises. Available for 500-level
graduate credit with addition of a special research project.
TEXT: NO TEXT REQUIRED
122 Northrop 2:00-3:00PM F ASMEROM
Current topics in Geology; Junior standing.
TEXT: NO TEXT REQUIRED
B19 Northrop 11:00-11:50 MWF KUES
Lab B19 Northrop 1:00-4:00PM M KUES
Lab B19 Northrop 2:00-5:00PM T KUES
General principles and familiarization with diagnostic features of fossils.
Introduction to environmental implications. Prerequisite: 8 hrs. of E&PS
or biology.
TEXT: "BRINGING FOSSILS TO LIFE", PROTHERO, 2ND EDITION, MCGRAW HILL
PUBLISHER (REQUIRED)
340 Northrop 10:00-10:50 MWF CROSSEY
Principles of aqueous chemistry and processes controlling the composition
of natural waters: streams, lakes, groundwater, and the oceans. Prerequisites:
304L. Non-E&PS majors 101, Chem. 121L and permission of instructor. Students
in 500 level will have extra assignments to justify graduate credit.
TEXT: "GEOCHEMISTRY OF NATURAL WATERS", DREVER, 3RD EDITION, PRENTICE
HALL PUBLISHER. (REQUIRED) AND "THE GLOBAL WATER CYCLE GEOCHEMISTRY AND
ENVIRONMENT" BERNER, BERNER, 1987 EDITION, PRENTICE HALL PUBLISHER (RECOMMENDED)
340 Northrop 11:00-12:15PM T R ROY
(Also offered as Physics 327) Applications of gravity, magnetics, seismology,
heat flow for the structure constitution and deformation of earth. Related aspects
of plate tectonics and resource exploration. Prerequisites: 101 or EnvSc. 101,
Math 163L, Physics 161. Students in 500 level will have extra assignments to
justify graduate credit.
TEXT: "FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOPHYSICS", LOWRIE, 2000 EDITION, CAMBRIDGE
PRESS PUBLISHER. (REQUIRED)
340 Northrop 9:00-9:50 M W F FAWCETT
History of the earth's climate. Examination of methods in climatic reconstruction
and methods of climatic change. Emphasis on Pleistocene and Holocene climatic
records.
Prerequisite: 105L.
TEXT: "EARTH'S CLIMATE PAST AND FUTURE", RUDDIMAN, 2001 EDITION, FREEMAN
PUBLISHER (REQUIRED)
115 Northrop 2:00-3:15 PM T R AGEE
A discussion of the evolution of planet Mars from 4.6 b.y. to present.
Emphasis on evolution of Mars surface features and interior and the evolution
of the Martian atmosphere. Results of recent space missions to Mars will be
discussed. Prerequisites: 365. Students in 500 level will have extra assignments
to justify graduate credit.
TEXT: NO TEXT REQUIRED
340 Northrop 7:00-8:15 PM T R CAMPANA
Physicochemical, hydrogeological, biological, and mathematical aspects
of chemical fate transport in subsurface porous/fractured media. Introduction
to multiphase/nonaqueous phase liquid flow. Prerequisites 462 or CE 441; and
Math 163L or 181 or permission of instructor. Students in 500 level will have
extra assignments to justify graduate credit.
TEXT: "CONTAMINANT HYDROGEOLOGY", FETTER, 2ND EDITION, PRENTICE HALL
PUBLISHER,
"THE ENVIRONMENTAL PENDULUM", FREEZE, 2000 EDITION, UNIV. CALIFORNIA
PRESS,
"A CIVIL ACTION", HARR, 1996 EDITION, VINTAGE PUBLISHER (ALL 3 TEXTS
REQUIRED)
340 Northrop 2:00-2:50 PM M SMITH
/ HUCKELL
340 Northrop 2:00-6:00 PM W SMITH
/ HUCKELL
(Also offered as ANTH 482/582.) Application of geological concepts to archaeological
site formation with emphasis on pre-ceramic prehistory of the southwestern United
States. Topics: Quaternary dating methods, paleoenvironment, landscape evolution,
depositional environments, Quaternary stratigraphy, soil genesis, sourcing of
lithic materials, site formation processes. Lectures, discussion sessions, field
exercises. Required field trip. Prerequisites: EPS 101, 105L, or EnvSc. 101
and 102L, Anth 121L, 220 and at least junior standing in EPS or ANTH. Students
in 500 level will have extra assignments to justify graduate credit.
TEXT: "PRINCIPLES OF GEOARCHEAOLOGY" WATERS, 1ST EDITION, UNIV. ARIZONA
PRESS PUBLISHER (REQUIRED)
146 Northrop 12:00-1:00PM F McFADDEN
Student reviews of geologic literature and critique. Pre- or corequisite:
304L.
TEXT: NO TEXT REQUIRED
122 Northrop 2:00-3:00PM F ASMEROM
Current topics in Geology.
TEXT: NO TEXT REQUIRED
105 Northrop 11:00-11:50 MWF SHARP
Lab arranged SHARP
Examination of principles governing the distribution of stable isotopes
in geological materials and their applications in understanding geochemical
processes.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
TEXT: NO TEXT REQUIRED
146 Northrop 11:00-12:15 PM 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. Prerequisites: 304L or
permission of instructor.
TEXT: "SOLAR SYSTEM EVOLUTION A NEW PERSPECTIVE, TAYLOR, 2001 EDITION,
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS PUBLISHER (REQUIRED)
340 Northrop 10:00-10:50 MWF CROSSEY
Principles of aqueous chemistry and processes controlling the composition
of natural waters: streams, lakes, groundwater, and the oceans. Prerequisites:
304L. Non-E&PS majors 101, Chem. 121L and permission of instructor. Students
in 500 level will have extra assignments to justify graduate credit.
TEXT: "GEOCHEMISTRY OF NATURAL WATERS", DREVER, 3RD EDITION, PRENTICE
HALL PUBLISHER. (REQUIRED) AND "THE GLOBAL WATER CYCLE GEOCHEMISTRY AND
ENVIRONMENT" BERNER, BERNER, 1987 EDITION, PRENTICE HALL PUBLISHER (RECOMMENDED)
134 Northrop 6:00-9:00PM M MEYER
A quantitative overview of fluvial geomorphic processes and landforms,
including drainage basins, and application to understanding the impact of human
alterations and environmental change on streams. Format will involve a combination
of lectures, analysis and discussion of selected readings, student-led seminars,
and field investigations. Prerequisites: E&PS 481L or 581L or permission
of instructor.
TEXT: "FLUVIAL FORMS & PROCESSES: A NEW PERSPECTIVE", KNIGHTON,
1998 EDITION, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS PUBLISHER. (REQUIRED)
134 Northrop 6:00-8:30 PM T SCUDERI
/ McFADDEN
Overview of past and current geomorphic/Quaterary studies research in the
area of the Colorado Plateau. The focus will be on soil and climatic geomorphic
research, with applications to ecologic, paleoclimatic and environmental studies.
TEXT: NO TEXT REQUIRED
105 Northrop 8:00-9:15 T R NYMAN
In-Depth study of the plate tectonic theory and the tectonic evolution
of the Earth. Prerequisites: 303L, 304L, 307L or permission of instructor.
TEXT: "THE EVOLVING CONTINENTS", WINDLEY, 3RD EDITION, WILEY PUBLISHER,
AND "TECTONICS", MOORES, 1ST EDITION, FREEMAN PUBLISHER. (BOTH REQUIRED)
340 Northrop 11:00-12:15PM T R ROY
(Also offered as Physics 327) Applications of gravity, magnetics, seismology,
heat flow for the structure constitution and deformation of earth. Related aspects
of plate tectonics and resource exploration. Prerequisites: 101 or EnvSc. 101,
Math 163L, Physics 161. Students in 500 level will have extra assignments to
justify graduate credit.
TEXT: "FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOPHYSICS", LOWRIE, 2001 EDITION, CAMBRIDGE
PRESS PUBLISHER. (REQUIRED)
115 Northrop 11:00-12:30 PM T R XU
Principles and practical techniques of transmission and analytical electron
microscopy for materials characterization. Topics covered include: diffraction
and phase contrast image formation, selected area and convergent beam electron
diffraction; energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy. Prerequisites: 487 and 518L
or permission of instructor.
TEXT: "TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY", WILLIAMS, LATEST EDITION,
PLENUM PRESS PUBLISHER (REQUIRED)
115 Northrop 2:00-3:15 PM T R AGEE
A discussion of the evolution of planet Mars from 4.6 b.y. to present.
Emphasis on evolution of Mars surface features and interior and the evolution
of the Martian atmosphere. Results of recent space missions to Mars will be
discussed.
Prerequisites: 365. Students in 500 level will have extra assignments to justify
graduate credit.
TEXT: NO TEXT REQUIRED
340 Northrop 7:00-8:15 PM T R CAMPANA
Physicochemical, hydrogeological, biological, and mathematical aspects
of chemical fate transport in subsurface porous/fractured media. Introduction
to multiphase/nonaqueous phase liquid flow. Prerequisites 462 or CE 441; and
Math 163L or 181 or permission of instructor. Students in 500 level will have
extra assignments to justify graduate credit.
TEXT: "CONTAMINANT HYDROGEOLOGY", FETTER, 2ND EDITION, PRENTICE HALL
PUBLISHER,
"THE ENVIRONMENTAL PENDULUM", FREEZE, 2000 EDITION, UNIV. CALIFORNIA
PRESS,
"A CIVIL ACTION", HARR, 1996 EDITION, VINTAGE PUBLISHER (ALL 3 TEXTS
REQUIRED)
134 Northrop 12:30-3:15 PM R GOFF / WOHLETZ
Dynamics of volcanic eruptions, monitoring of volcanic hazards, geothermal
energy, epithermal, numerical and analytical research techniques. Prerequisite:
450L; or permission of instructor.
TEXT: NO TEXT REQUIRED
340 Northrop 2:00-2:50 PM M SMITH
/ HUCKELL
340 Northrop 2:00-6:00 PM W SMITH
/ HUCKELL
(Also offered as ANTH 482/582.) Application of geological concepts to archaeological
site formation with emphasis on pre-ceramic prehistory of the southwestern United
States. Topics: Quaternary dating methods, paleoenvironment, landscape evolution,
depositional environments, Quaternary stratigraphy, soil genesis, sourcing of
lithic materials, site formation processes. Lectures, discussion sessions, field
exercises. Required field trip.
Prerequisites: EPS 101, 105L, or EnvSc. 101 and 102L, Anth 121L, 220 and at
least junior standing in EPS or ANTH. Students in 500 level will have extra
assignments to justify graduate credit.
TEXT: "PRINCIPLES OF GEOARCHEAOLOGY" WATERS, 1ST EDITION, UNIV. ARIZONA
PRESS PUBLISHER (REQUIRED)
115 Northrop 9:30-10:45 T R BREARLEY
Crystallographic principles, structure, chemistry, physical properties
of rock forming minerals. Prerequisites: 301, 302L, 311, Chem. 122, or permission
of instructor
TEXT: NO TEXT 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 11:00-11:50 MWF FAWCETT
201 Tapy Hall 11:00-12:15 PM T R MEYER
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", Skinner, Potter, 2nd edition, Wiley Publisher.
(Required)
117 Northrop 1:00-3:00PM T MEYER
and STAFF
117 Northrop 4:00-6:00PM W MEYER and
STAFF
117 Northrop 12:00-2:00PM R MEYER
and STAFF
117 Northrop 2:00-4:00PM R MEYER and
STAFF
117 Northrop 9:00-11:00 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
146 Northrop 4:00-5:15PM T R CROSSEY
/ CAMPANA
Application of basic science to the interdisciplinary study of environmental
systems. Causes of and solutions to land, air, water and ecosystem degradation.
Prerequisites: 330, Physics 160, Chem. 121L, and, Bio. 121L, or permission of
instructor.
TEXT: "Modeling the Environment", Ford, 1999 edition, Island Press,
AND Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Environmental Issues",
Easton, 2003 edition, McGraw Hill Publisher. (BOTH Required) ALSO "Dynamic
Modeling of Environmental Systems", Deaton et.al., 1999 edition, Springer
Publisher (Recommended)
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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