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• GEO 3700: Structural Geology

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students examine the geometries, mechanisms, and mechanics of rock deformation including stress and strain relationships as well as fault and fold classification and description. Labs present techniques to interpret deformed rocks in map, cross-section, and three-dimensional views.
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• GEO 3800: Applied Geoscience Techniques

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course focuses on obtaining pre-professional geoscience training for students entering a range of geoscience careers. Students learn and develop competency in diverse skills, including collecting, illustrating, and analyzing practical geoscience data, and working with uncertainty and indirect observations.
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• GEO 3900: Geologic Field Methods (CI)

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Introduction to methods and skills used in the field to observe, document, visualize, interpret, and communicate geologic information and Earth processes. Two extended course periods per week involving primarily outdoor excursions and some in-class lecture.
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• GEO 4500: Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Origin, processes of formation, classification, and identification of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Study of igneous and metamorphic rocks in hand specimens and thin sections. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week.
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• GEO 4800: Senior Seminar

  1.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course is a seminar that explores current work in particular topics.
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• GEO 4850: Internship/Co-op

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course consists of educational work experience.
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• GEO 4900: Special Problems

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Directed study of selected topics. Written report required. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Repeatable for credit. Check with major department for limitations on number of credits that can be counted for graduation.
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• GEO 5150: Fluvial Geomorphology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course introduces fluvial geomorphology through the reading of landscapes and riverscapes. Students learn to appreciate riverscape diversity, in which distinctive suites of physical and biotic processes (behavior) help shape landscape form and character. Weekend field trips are required. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course.
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• GEO 5200: Geology Field Camp

  5.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Integrative approach to examining geologic relationships in the field, deciphering geologic evolution of map regions, and interpreting the structure and distribution of rocks. Results presented in reports, maps, cross-sections, and graphical formats. Requires 40-45 hours of lab per week for 3.5-4.0 weeks.
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• GEO 5210: GeoProfessional Field Practicum

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This is an applied, geoscience workforce-focused field course. Practical geoscience skills, including field mapping, lithologic logging and well-log analyses, water and soil sampling, and surveying are combined with professional skills such as safety, site assessment, and reporting.
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