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• GEO 6580: Thermochronometry

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Constraining the timing and tempo of geological processes is fundamental to geologic research. This course provides an overview of geochronology and thermochronology. Lectures will focus on principles and assumptions of techniques and seminar-style discussions centered on papers applying these methods.
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• GEO 6590: Geodesy and Crustal Deformation

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course introduces the fundamentals of measurement of the Earth's shape and gravity, and some basic tools for modeling temporal changes in the shape of the Earth's surface and its gravitational potential. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course.
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• GEO 6600: Graduate Seminar in Geophysics (Topic)

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Advanced topics of current interest in geophysics.
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• GEO 6610: Tectonic Evolution of North America

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Survey of tectonic styles and processes along plate margins, using the tectonic evolution of western North America as the prime example. Two lectures and one lab per week.
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• GEO 6620: Global Geophysics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Application of physics to understanding geologic processes, the earth's interior, and the theory of plate tectonics. Two lectures and one two-hour lab per week.
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• GEO 6640: Introduction to Seismology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course introduces the mathematical fundamentals of the elastic wave equation, and some basic tools for characterizing seismic sources and imaging variations of material properties in the Earth's interior. For 6000-level graduate credit, students must complete a semester project and additional problem set assignments.
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• GEO 6650: Quaternary Geochronology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course examines the principles behind the most widely used numerical dating techniques for the Quaternary period (last 2 million years). Discussion will focus on the strengths and weaknesses of each technique and provide examples of their successful applications to a range of geological and geoarchaeological materials and problems.
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• GEO 6660: Applied Geophysics

  4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Field-oriented course involving data collection, data analysis, and overview/introduction of geophysical imaging and analysis of the subsurface. For GEO 6660, students must complete a written project and presentation.
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• GEO 6670: Inverse Theory

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course introduces the mathematical tools for optimizing model parameters (and estimating uncertainties for a given set of observational measurements. For 6000-level graduate credit, students must complete a semester project and additional problem set assignments.
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• GEO 6680: Paleoclimatology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Covers climate through the past four billion years of geologic time. Explores driving forces behind climate changes. Examines data and methods used in paleoclimate research. Includes discussion of literature and stresses local paleoclimate records. Three lectures per week, along with field trips.
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