Rice Course Schedule, Spring 2001
Geology and Geophysics (GEOL)
Rice Course Schedule as of 05/08/2001.
This schedule is maintained by the Office of the Registrar
(reg@rice.edu).
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NOTE: Course web pages are available for some GEOL courses.
GEOL 102 EVOLUTION OF THE EARTH Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
History of the earth and evolution of continents, ocean basins, life and
climate over the past 4.6 billion years.
Geol 105 is a recommended
co-requisite.
Prereq- Geol 101 is recommended but not required.
001 GL 105 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Anderson, John B. Enr: 36 Max: NA
Shipp, Stephanie
GEOL 103 FIELD TRIPS FOR THE EARTH Credits 2.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
Four evening lectures of one hour each prior to one long and one one-day field
trip.
001 TBA - TBA Heymann, Dieter Enr: 7 Max: NA
GEOL 105 INTRO LAB FOR GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES Credits 1.00 Spring 01
Exercises on rocks, minerals, stratigraphy, paleontology, mapping and plate
tectonics. Normally taken with GEOL 101 or 102. This lab is recommended
before taking advanced courses in Geology. Required of all geology or
geophysics majors.
001 GL 105 - T 01:00PM - 04:00PM Zelt, Colin A. Enr: 7 Max: NA
GEOL 108 CRISES OF THE EARTH Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
Study of how geological and environmental crises have
affected the earth
throughout history. Includes meteorite impacts, global extinctions, volcanic
eruptions, earthquakes, and the effect of humans on the environment,
as well
as an overview of the historical perspectives, scientific background, and
development of these processes, the development of predictive scenarios, and
society's adaptions to such hazards. Offered in alternate
years.
001 GL 106 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:25PM Leeman, William P. Enr: 75 Max: NA
Sawyer, Dale S.
GEOL 202 GEOSCIENCES IN HUMAN AFFAIRS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
The historical development of geosciences. Application of geophysical methods
to learn about the Earth's interior and to explore for oil and other minerals.
(For coherent minors, non-majors, and majors.)
Prereq- Geol 101 is recommended but not required.
001 GL 302 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Talwani, Manik Enr: 3 Max: NA
GEOL 312 PETROLOGY Credits 4.00 Spring 01
Description and interpretation of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Laboratory
work emphasizes study of rock thin sections with petrographic microscope and
includes a one weekend field trip.
Pre-requisite: GEOL 311
001 GL 307 - W 01:00PM - 04:00PM
GL 30 Ertan, Inci Evren Enr: 5 Max: NA
Leeman, William P.
GEOL 314 PETROLOGY (WITHOUT LAB) Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Same as Geol 312 without the laboratory.
001 GL 307 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Leeman, William P. Enr: 0 Max: NA
GEOL 332 SEDIMENTOLOGY Credits 4.00 Spring 01
Processes in sedimentation and sedimentary rocks including both clastic and
carbonate rocks. Laboratory exercises include two one-weekend field trips.
001 GL 302 - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM
GL Anderson, John B. Enr: 4 Max: NA
Droxler, Andre W.
GEOL 334 GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL TECHNIQUES Credits 2.00 Spring 01
Beginning field techniques taught in seven labs and seven day field excursion
during mid-term recess.
Prerequisite: 331 or permission of instructor
001 GL 202 - M 12:00PM - 01:00PM Morgan, Julie Enr: 6 Max: NA
GEOL 406 SEMINAR:CURRENT RESEARCH IN EARTH SCIENC Credits 1.00 Spring 01
A series of lectures on current research in various areas of geology and
geophysics.
001 GL 202 - W 04:00PM - 05:00PM Staff Enr: 18 Max: NA
GEOL 415 ECONOMIC GEOLOGY-PETROLEUM Credits 3.00 Spring 01
A study of the geology of petroleum: origin, migration, and accumulation will
be studied. Government regulation and industry economics will be examined.
001 GL 107 - M 05:30PM - 08:00PM Riese, Rusty Enr: 4 Max: NA
GEOL 428 GEOLOGIC INTERPRETATION OF REFLECTION P Credits 4.00 Spring 01
Practical application of the reflection seismic method used in the tectonic
analysis of deformed belts and sedimentary basins. Includes various case
studies from around the world, with emphasis on the integration of seismic
reflection data with other surface and subsurface geological/geophysical
information. Basics of seismic processing are introduced only in the framework
of interpretation problems. Modern hydrocarbon exploration concepts based on
the structural/stratigraphic interpretation of 2D and 3D seismic reflection
data are also discussed.
001 GL 307 - TTH 05:00PM - 07:00PM Tari, Gabor Enr: 8 Max: NA
GEOL 441 GEOPHYSICAL DATA ANALYSIS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Review of linear algebra and probability. Discrete inverse theory, data
fitting, model parameter estimation, linear and nonlinear methods, model
assessment, global optimation.
Prereq- MATH 211, NSCI 230 or equivalent programming experience.
001 GL 307 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Zelt, Colin A. Enr: 2 Max: NA
GEOL 446 SOLID EARTH GEOPHYSICS Credits 4.00 Spring 01
A review of the structure of the Earth and key physical processes that
have
shaped it. The course topics include the geometry of plate
tectonics, past
plate motions and paleomagnetism, seismology, the
gravitational field,
geochronology, heat in the Earth, and the features
of continental and oceanic
lithosphere. Laboratory exercises are
computer based. Each involves using
data and modern software to
constrain aspects of the Earth's structure or
history. Some labs are
based on classical analyses from the literature, while
others are based
on observations, acquired using the Internet, of current
geophysical
events.
001 GL 105 - TH 01:50PM - 04:05PM
GL 3 Lenardic, Adrian Enr: 5 Max: NA
Talwani, Manik
GEOL 454 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) technology, mapping
sciences, and spatial analysis. The course will include extensive computer use
and the completion of a major individual project on a topic selected by the
student.
001 GL 105 - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM Sawyer, Dale S. Enr: 11 Max: 15
GEOL 458 THERMODYNAMICS/KINETICS FOR GOESCIENTIST Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Thermodynamics and kinetics for the special needs of geo/earth Scientists
covering the basic concepts with respect to geochemical applications,e.g.,
equilibrium - non equilibrium concepts, steady state, delta G dependence of
reactions, missing models, etc.
pre-req-calculus
001 TBA - TBA Luttge, Andreas Enr: 6 Max: NA
GEOL 462 TECTONOPHYSICS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Applications of continuum physics to the deformation, flexure, heat transfer,
and gravity field of the lithosphere.
Prereq- Math 211, 212.
001 GL 107 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:30PM Gordon, Richard G. Enr: 2 Max: NA
GEOL 468 PALEOCLIMATE & HUMAN RESPONSE Credits 3.00 Spring 01
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP II
Palaeoscientists have records extending through the Holocene of forcing
process, such as climate, that influence humans. We examine these records and
their impact on past and present society. We explore the concept of social
memory, used to understand how past communities use information about climate
change and past responses in long-term adaptive strategies.
Also offered as ANTH 468
001 SH 352A - MWF 12:00PM - 12:00PM Droxler, Andre W. Enr: 1 Max: NA
McIntosh, Roderick J.
GEOL 482 SENIOR RESEARCH IN GEOLOGY Credits Spring 01
See Geol 481.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
GEOL 492 SPECIAL STUDIES FOR UNDERGRADUATES Credits Spring 01
See Geol 491.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
GEOL 502 SPECIAL STUDIES FOR GRADUATES Credits Spring 01
See Geol 501.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 3 Max: NA
GEOL 511 EVOLVING EARTH Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Middle school teachers will investigate Earth's origin, and the changes in
geography, oceans, atmosphere, and life through time. Classroom materials and
resource lists will be provided; course content is tied to the TEKS. Field
trips focus on local resources.
No pre-requisites.
001 GL 202 - T 05:00PM - 08:00PM Shipp, Stephanie Enr: 0 Max: NA
GEOL 516 CARBONATE SEMINAR: CARBONATES & SEA LEVE Credits 3.00 Spring 01
No description
001 TBA - TBA Droxler, Andre W. Enr: 4 Max: NA
GEOL 517 IGNEOUS PETROLOGY SEMINAR Credits 3.00 Spring 01
This seminar will cover selected topics and techniques of modern igneous
petrology and geochemistry. Weekly meetings will focus on discussion of journal
readings and or/data sets to be analyzed. If you have any interes in this field
you are welcome to participate.
Pre-req- Experience in basic level mineralogy/petrology and or/ geochemistry
courses is desirable.
001 TBA - TBA Leeman, William P. Enr: 2 Max: NA
GEOL 520 SEM: Structure and Evolution of the Cont Credits 3.00 Spring 01
No description
001 GL 302 - TTH 02:00PM - 03:30PM Lenardic, Adrian Enr: 3 Max: NA
Levander, Alan
GEOL 524 SEM: OUTCROP SEQUENCE STRATIGRAPHY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
No description
001 GL 202 - TTH 10:00AM - 12:00PM Vail, Peter R. Enr: 0 Max: NA
GEOL 527 SEM: PRINCIPLES & PRACTICE OF PETROLEUM Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Focus on principles of petroleum geochemistry and their integration into the
multi-disciplinary processes of petroleum exploration and exploitation.
Discuss how petroleum geochemistry is used to assess risk factors in
exploration plays (source, thermal history, hydrocarbon expulsion and
migration), and to constrain exploitation planing (fluid heterogeneity and
reservoir compartmentalization; trap capacity vs. hydrocarbon charge:
hydrocarbon alteration and phase segregation manifestations; etc.
Prereq- Basic geology and Geochemistry.
001 TBA - TBA Bissada, K. K. Enr: 3 Max: NA
GEOL 531 SEMINAR: THE INDIA-EURASIA COLLISION Credits 3.00 Spring 01
No description
001 TBA - TBA Bally, Albert Enr: 3 Max: NA
Droxler, Andre W.
Gordon, Richard G.
Lenardic, Adrian
Talwani, Manik
GEOL 538 SEMINAR: RIFTED AND SUBDUCTING CONTINENT Credits 3.00 Spring 01
We will read and discuss important papers bearing on the processes, which form
these two major classes of continental margins. We will also look at modern
observations of their structures and materials.
001 TBA - TBA Morgan, Julie Enr: 3 Max: NA
Sawyer, Dale S.
GEOL 555 SEMINAR: ADVANCED TOPICS IN GEOCHEMISTRY Credits 3.00 Spring 01
Study of selected topics in low temperature aqueous
geochemistry.
001 TBA - TBA Luttge, Andreas Enr: 4 Max: NA
GEOL 562 ADVANCED TOPICS IN GEOPHYSICS Credits Spring 01
No Description.
001 TBA - TBA Levander, Caroline Enr: 0 Max: NA
GEOL 568 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF DEFORMED ROCKS Credits 3.00 Spring 01
study of structures, textures, and fabrics of deformed rocks. Includes strain
and kinematic analysis.
001 TBA - TBA Morgan, Julie Enr: 0 Max: NA
GEOL 580 PREPARATION OF M.A. THESIS PROPOSAL Credits 3.00 Spring 01
See Geol 579.
001 GL 106 - WF 02:30PM - 07:00PM Staff Enr: 2 Max: NA
GEOL 590 PREPARATION OF PH.D. THESIS PROPOSAL Credits 3.00 Spring 01
See Geol 589.
001 GL 106 - M 02:30PM - 07:00PM Staff Enr: 5 Max: NA
GEOL 800 THESIS RESEARCH Credits Spring 01
No description
001 GL 106 - TTH 02:30PM - 07:00PM Staff Enr: 24 Max: NA
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