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FDTH 9910 - Doctoral Dissertation Research 1-12 Credits (1-12 Contact Hours)
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FOR 6080 - Wood and Paper Products 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of wood structures and identification; physical and mechanical properties of wood products; standard testing procedures; manufacture of lumber, plywood, oriented strand board; drying, preservation, grading, and use of wood products. Also discusses common grades of paper and paperboard; fiber sources; pulping and paper-making equipment and processes; chemical recovery process; and environmental issues. Preq: Junior standing.
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FOR 6100 - Harvesting Processes 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of forest harvesting processes with detailed analysis of production, cost, environmental impacts, safety, transportation, and business considerations. Preq: Senior standing. Coreq: FOR 6101 .
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FOR 6101 - Harvesting Processes Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany FOR 6100 . Coreq: FOR 6100 .
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FOR 6130 - Integrated Forest Pest Management 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Nature and control of pests of forest trees and products. Focuses on the relation of pests to silviculture, management, and natural forest ecosystems. Preq: Junior standing in Forest Resource Management field of study. Coreq: FOR 6131 .
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FOR 6131 - Integrated Forest Pest Management Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany FOR 6130 . Coreq: FOR 6130 .
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FOR 6150 - Forest Wildlife Management 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Principles, practices, and problems of wildlife management emphasizing upland forest game species. Habitat manipulation through use of appropriate silvicultural practices in association with other techniques is evaluated. Preq: FOR 4600. Coreq: FOR 6151 .
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FOR 6151 - Forest Wildlife Management Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany FOR 6150 . Coreq: FOR 6150 .
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FOR (ENR) 6160 - Forest Policy and Administration 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to the development, principles, and legal provisions of forest policy in the United States and an examination of administrative and executive management in forestry. May also be offered as ENR 6160 .
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FOR 6170 - Forest Resource Management and Regulation 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Fundamental principles and analytical techniques in planning, management, and optimization of forest operations. Preq: FOR 3020 and FOR 3080 and FOR 4180 and FOR 4650.
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FOR 6180 - Forest Resource Valuation 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Analysis of capital investment tools and their application to decision making among forestry investment alternatives; valuation of land, timber, and other resources associated with forestry, including the impact of inflation and taxes. Preq: FOR 3040.
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FOR 6230 - Current Issues in Natural Resources 2 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Lectures in various fields of forestry delivered by selected representatives from forest industries, consultants, agencies, associations, and other forestry operations. Will not be taught when enrollment is less than 15. To be taken Pass/No Pass only. Preq: Junior standing.
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FOR (HORT) 6270 - Urban Tree Care 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Principles, practices, and problems of protecting and maintaining trees in urban and recreational areas. Examines environmental and biological factors affecting trees in high-use areas, their management and cultural requirements, and the practices necessary for their protection and care as valuable assets in the landscape. May also be offered as HORT 6270 . Preq: Consent of instructor.
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FOR 6310 - Recreation Resource Planning in Forest Management 2 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Analysis of forest recreation as a component of multiple-use forest management; techniques of planning; physical and biological effects on forest environments; and forest site, user, and facility management. Coreq: FOR 6311 .
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FOR 6311 - Recreation Resource Planning in Forest Management Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany FOR 6310 . Coreq: FOR 6310 .
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FOR 6330 - GPS Applications 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Develops competence in global positioning system (GPS) technology, including theory, methods, and application to natural resources mapping. Topics include basic concepts of GPS; projection systems; types of data; mission planning; and data capture, correction, and export to geographical information systems (GIS). Preq: Senior standing. Coreq: FOR 6331 .
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FOR 6331 - GPS Applications Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany FOR 6330 . Coreq: FOR 6330 .
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FOR (ENR) 6340 - Geographic Information Systems for Natural Resources 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Develops competence in geographic information systems (GIS) technology and its application to various spatial analysis problems in natural resources. Topics include data development and management, spatial analysis techniques, critical review of GIS applications, needs analysis and institutional context. GIS hardware and software, hands-on application. Credit may be received for only one of ENR 6340 or FOR 6340. May also be offered as ENR 6340 . Coreq: FOR 6341 .
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FOR (ENR) 6341 - Geographic Information Systems for Natural Resources Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany FOR 6340 . May also be offered as ENR 6341 . Coreq: FOR 6340 .
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FOR 6410 - Properties of Wood Products 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Basic properties of wood, including the hygroscopic, thermal, electrical, mechanical, and chemical properties; standard testing procedures for wood. Preq: Junior standing.
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FOR 6420 - Manufacture of Wood Products 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of the manufacture of lumber, plywood, poles, piles; drying, preservation, grading, and uses of wood products. Considers the manufacture of particleboard, flakeboard, oriented-strand board, fiberboard, and paper products. Includes physical, mechanical, and chemical properties and their applications. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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FOR 6440 - Forest Products Marketing and International Trade 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of marketing and international trade practices currently employed by the forest products industry and the application of basic marketing principles and global trade concepts in the industry’s current and future environment. Preq: FOR 4420.
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FOR (BE, EES) 6510 - Newman Seminar and Lecture Series in Natural Resources Engineering 1 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Topics dealing with development and protection of land, air, water, and related resources are covered by seminar with instructor and invited lecturers. Current environmental and/or resource conservation issues are addressed. May also be offered as BE 6510 or EES 6510 .
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FOR 6650 - Silviculture 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Discussion of the theory and practice of manipulating forests to meet the needs and values of landowners and society in accordance with biological, ecological, and economic principles. Preq: FOR 2060 and FOR 2510 and FOR 2520 and FOR 2530 and FOR 2540. Coreq: FOR 6651 .
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FOR 6651 - Silviculture Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany FOR 6650 . Coreq: FOR 6650 .
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FOR 7070 - Special Problems in Forestry 1-3 Credits (1-3 Contact Hours)
Directed individual study of a special problem in an applied field of forestry. Written report of study results is required.
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FOR 8050 - Forest Landscape Ecosystems 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Three basic landscape components of soils, landform and vegetation; their interrelationships in forest ecosystems; factors and processes of soils as interacting components with landform and vegetation. Offered fall semester of even-numbered years only. Coreq: FOR 8051 .
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FOR 8051 - Forest Landscape Ecosystems Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany FOR 8050 . Coreq: FOR 8050 .
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FOR 8060 - Advanced Silviculture-Forest Tree Growth and Development 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Growth and development of economically important forest tree species; structure, function, phenology and wood formation related under forest stand conditions emphasizing manipulation of forest tree growth by cultural practice; current research in growth and culture of forest trees and stands. Offered fall semester of odd-numbered years only. Preq: BIOL 4010 and BIOL 4020.
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FOR 8070 - Special Problems in Forestry 1-12 Credits (1-12 Contact Hours)
Special problems in forestry research methods that do not directly pertain to the candidate’s thesis.
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FOR 8110 - Forest Wetland Ecology and Management 2 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Assessment of ecological processes and how they influence forest wetland productivity, management and regulation. Offered spring semester only. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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FOR 8120 - Fire Ecology and Management 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Historical presence of fire in various regions of North America and its effects on forests; analysis of current fire management strategies with emphasis on usage of prescribed fire as an ecosystem management tool. Coreq: FOR 8121 .
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FOR 8121 - Fire Ecology and Management Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany FOR 8120 . Coreq: FOR 8120 .
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FOR 8140 - Advanced Forest Resource Management and Planning 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Current forest resource management and planning topics; operational emphasis on application of various quantitative tools to solve economic and management problems; advanced topics in forest regulation, forest valuation, mathematical programming and harvest scheduling, simulation, multiple-use alternatives and selected areas. Offered spring semester of odd-numbered years only. Preq: FOR 4170.
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FOR 8150 - Systems Processes in Natural Resources 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Use of system thinking and system analysis to define the issues, model, simulate and evaluate alternatives for forest landscape problems and opportunities. Coreq: FOR 8151 .
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FOR 8151 - Systems Processes in Natural Resources Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany FOR 8150 . Coreq: FOR 8150 .
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FOR 8160 - Remote Sensing and GIS in Natural Resources 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Practical application of computer mapping, spatial analysis and natural resource inventory using remote sensing and geographical information systems. Offered spring semester of odd-numbered years only. Preq: ENR 4340 or FOR 4340. Coreq: FOR 8161 .
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FOR 8161 - Remote Sensing and GIS in Natural Resources Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany FOR 8160 . Coreq: FOR 8160 .
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FOR 8450 - Biodiversity in Managed Forests 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Theory and practice of maintaining biodiversity are fundamental to successful management of forests. Conservation of biodiversity is viewed from the macro (landscape) and micro (stand) levels. Socioeconomic and policy as well as ecological perspectives are considered in design of appropriate management practices. Preq: FOR 4150 or FOR 4600. Coreq: FOR 8451 .
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FOR 8451 - Biodiversity in Managed Forests Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany FOR 8450 . Coreq: FOR 8450 .
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FOR 8910 - Master’s Thesis Research 1-12 Credits (1-12 Contact Hours)
Master’s Thesis Research
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FOR 8930 - Selected Topics in Forest Resources 1-4 Credits (1-4 Contact Hours)
Specialized topics not covered in other courses which explore current areas of research and management in forest and natural resources in a format of lecture, lab, or both. May be repeated for a maximum of eight credits, but only if different topics are covered.
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FOR 8931 - Selected Topics in Forest Resources Laboratory 0 Credits (1-12 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany FOR 8930 .
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FOR 9910 - Doctoral Dissertation Research 1-12 Credits (1-12 Contact Hours)
Doctoral Dissertation Research
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FNR 6660 - Stream Ecology 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Covers the ecology of flowing water systems. Topics include geomorphology, physical and chemical factors of streams, biology of stream-dwelling organisms, trophic relationships, competition, colonization, drift, community structure, disturbance, and human impacts. Preq: Junior standing. Coreq: FNR 6661 .
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FNR 6661 - Stream Ecology Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany FNR 6660 . Coreq: FNR 6660 .
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FNR 7300 - Master Naturalist for Teachers 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Teachers learn about the natural history and natural resources of South Carolina, including geology, biology, ecology and human impacts. Additionally, this online course with associated field trips may be used to help teachers as part of obtaining certification through the South Carolina Master Naturalist program. Coreq: FNR 7301 .
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FNR 7301 - Master Naturalist for Teachers Laboratory 0 Credits (0 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany FNR 7300 . Coreq: FNR 7300 .
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FNR 8080 - Graduate Seminar 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Covers research methods, current literature, scientific communication and scientific presentations in forestry, forest resources and wildlife and fisheries science. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits. To be taken Pass/No Pass only.
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FR 1510 - French for Graduate Students 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Intensive program only for graduate students preparing for the reading examination in French. A minimum grade of B on a final examination will satisfy graduate school modern language requirement. May be repeated once for credit. To be taken Pass/No Pass only. Preq: Graduate standing.
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FR 6990 - Selected Topics in French Literature 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Selected topics that have characterized French literature, language, and culture. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Preq: Consent of department chair.
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GEN (BIOL) 6050 - Molecular Genetics of Eukaryotes 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Molecular genetic analyses of eukaryotes in relation to mutations and repair, complex phenotypes, biochemical pathways, short- and long-term regulation of gene expression, and evolution. Students are expected to have completed an introductory course in genetics or microbial genetics before enrolling in this course. May also be offered as BIOL 6050 .
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GEN 6100 - Population and Quantitative Genetics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Classical and computational genetics topics, including Mendelian vs. non-Mendelian inheritance, genetic variation, evolutionary, conservation, coalescent theory, molecular evolution, quantitative trait locus, and association mapping in the framework of population and quantitative genetics. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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GEN 6110 - Population and Quantitative Genetics Laboratory 2 Credits (4 Contact Hours)
Crosses are performed using eukaryotic organisms with appropriate markers, and molecular markers are amplified, sequenced, and analyzed. Collected data are used to test hypotheses regarding possible modes of inheritance and for patterns of molecular evolution. Population and molecular evolutionary genetics concepts are also examined. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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GEN 6200 - Molecular Genetics and Gene Regulation 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Molecular genetics, including replication, transcription and translation, gene expression, recombinant DNA technology, developmental, human, cancer, and behavioral genetics. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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GEN (BCHM) 6400 - Bioinformatics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Theory and application of computational technology to analysis of the genome, transcriptome, and proteome. May also be offered as BCHM 6400 . Preq: Consent of instructor.
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GEN 6500 - Comparative Genetics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Outlines the genome structure, function, and evolution based on available complete genome sequences. Topics include the evolution of multigene families, origin of eukaryotic organelles, molecular phylogeny, gene duplication, domain shuffling, transposition, and horizontal gene transfer. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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GEN 6700 - Human Genetics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Basic principles of inheritance; population, molecular and biochemical genetics; cytogenetics; immunogenetics; complex traits; cancer genetics; treatment of genetic disorders; genetic screening and counseling; and the Human Genome Project. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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GEN 7300 - Genetics Topics for Teachers 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Lectures and laboratories focus on genetics and biotechnology. Restricted to elementary and secondary teachers. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits, but only if different topics are covered. Preq: Consent of instructor. Coreq: GEN 7301 .
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GEN 7301 - Genetics Topics for Teachers Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEN 7300 . Coreq: GEN 7300 .
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GEN (BCHM) 8050 - Issues in Research 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Scientific writing, oral presentations and critical evaluation of them; legal and ethical issues associated with modern biochemical research. Science job hunting, time management and creativity for professional scientists are treated. May also be offered as BCHM 8050 . Preq: Enrollment in the Genetics program.
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GEN 8060 - Special Problems in Genetics 1-3 Credits (3-9 Contact Hours)
Research not related to a thesis.
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GEN (BCHM) 8100 - Principles of Molecular Biology 4 Credits (4 Contact Hours)
Introduction to the principles and techniques used to analyze prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene and genome structure, regulation of transcription initiation, regulation of protein synthesis and protein function. May also be offered as BCHM 8100 . Preq: Consent of instructor.
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GEN 8140 - Advanced Genetics 4 Credits (4 Contact Hours)
Topics include organization of DNA in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, mutation, extranuclear inheritance, recombination, control of gene activity, systems of mating, genes and development, genetics of behavior, population genetics, genetics and disease. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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GEN (BCHM) 8200 - Genomics and Proteomics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Genomes, transcriptomes and proteomes of a variety of organisms are studied along with the technology used to obtain them. Bioinformatics tools and access to this information are developed, and the significance of this information for the life sciences is made clear. May also be offered as BCHM 8200 . Preq: BCHM 8140 or GEN 8140 .
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GEN (BCHM) 8250 - Seminar I 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Special topics and original research in genetics reviewed by students, faculty and invited lecturers. May be repeated for credit. May also be offered as BCHM 8250 . Preq: Enrollment in the Genetics program.
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GEN (BCHM) 8510 - Seminar II 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Investigation of current topics in biochemistry. May be repeated for a maximum of ten credits. To be taken Pass/No Pass only. May also be offered as BCHM 8510 . Preq: Enrollment in the Genetics Program.
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GEN 8900 - Special Topics in Genetics 1-3 Credits (1-3 Contact Hours)
Group discussion of recent developments in genetic research. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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GEN 8910 - Master’s Thesis Research 1-12 Credits (1-12 Contact Hours)
Master’s Thesis Research
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GEN 9910 - Doctoral Dissertation Research 1-12 Credits (1-12 Contact Hours)
Doctoral Dissertation Research
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GEOG 6010 - Studies in Geography 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Intensive study of the geography of a selected world region, such as North America, Europe, or the Middle East, or the geography of a topic, such as the geography of oil or the geography of underdevelopment. May be repeated once for credit with departmental consent. Preq: GEOG 1010 or GEOG 1030 or consent of instructor.
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GEOG 6100 - Geography of the American South 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of the geography of the American South in its changing complexities across almost 4000 years of development. Preq: GEOG 1010 or GEOG 1030 or consent of instructor.
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GEOG 6200 - Historical Geography of the United States 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Survey that places the spatial concepts of geography into a time sequence with special emphasis upon the United States. Preq: GEOG 1010 or GEOG 1030 or consent of instructor.
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GEOG (PRTM) 6300 - World Geography of Parks and Equivalent Reserves 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Major international patterns in the provision and use of urban and rural parks and recreation are examined. May also be offered as PRTM 6300 .
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GEOG 6400 - Geography of Historic Preservation 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Aspects of historic preservation emphasizing sites and structures in their geographical, historical, and socioeconomic contexts. Examples are drawn from American architectural styles and settlement forms. Preq: GEOG 1010 or GEOG 1030 or consent of instructor.
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GEOG 7100 - Teaching Geography 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Investigates world regions as a set of problems posed to teachers of geography; comparative analysis of basic geographic concepts. Oriented to public school teachers of geography.
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GEOL 6030 - Invertebrate Paleontology 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Study of life of past geologic ages as shown by fossilized remains of ancient animals, with emphasis on the invertebrates. Coreq: GEOL 6031 .
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GEOL 6031 - Invertebrate Paleontology Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEOL 6030 . Coreq: GEOL 6030 .
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GEOL 6050 - Surficial Geology 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of surface features of the earth and the processes that produce them. Analysis of landforms including their form, nature, origin, development, and rates and patterns of change. Laboratory studies emphasize terrain analysis and the mechanics of surficial geological processes. Preq: GEOL 1020 and GEOL 3000; or consent of instructor. Coreq: GEOL 6051 .
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GEOL 6051 - Surficial Geology Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEOL 6050 . Coreq: GEOL 6050 .
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GEOL 6090 - Environmental and Exploration Geophysics 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Students develop an understanding of the principles and methods used to acquire, analyze, and interpret geophysical data. Emphasis on seismic/radar, gravimetric, and electromagnetic methods. Applications to hydrogeology, environmental engineering and science, soil science, contaminant transport and remediation, near surface geology, geotechnical problems, oil and gas exploration, and carbon sequestration. Coreq: GEOL 6091 .
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GEOL 6091 - Environmental and Exploration Geophysics Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEOL 6090 . Coreq: GEOL 6090 .
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GEOL 6130 - Stratigraphy 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Analysis of stratified rocks as the repository of earth history and the conceptual framework used to synthesize the world geologic record as a coherent whole. Emphasizes not only traditional lithostratigraphy but also modern seismic stratigraphy, biostratigraphy, magnetostratigraphy, and current stratigraphic issues. Coreq: GEOL 6131 .
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GEOL 6131 - Stratigraphy Laboratory 0 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEOL 6130 . Coreq: GEOL 6130 .
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GEOL 6150 - Analysis of Geological Processes 4 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to methods for analyzing geological processes. Mathematical methods are introduced to solve problems related to stream flow, reaction kinetics, radioactive decay, heat flow, diffusion, fluid flow through geologic media and related processes. Coreq: GEOL 6151 .
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GEOL 6151 - Analysis of Geological Processes Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEOL 6150 . Coreq: GEOL 6150 .
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GEOL 6210 - GIS Applications in Geology 3 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Introduction to geographic information systems with applications to current geological and hydrological problems. Topics include the use of global positioning systems, spatial analysis, and image analysis. Hands-on training with geographic information systems software and techniques is covered in lab. Preq: Junior standing. Coreq: GEOL 6211 .
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GEOL 6211 - GIS Applications in Geology Laboratory 0 Credits (4 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEOL 6210 . Coreq: GEOL 6210 .
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GEOL (BE, EES) 6270 - Ecohydrology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Focuses on the understanding of the mechanisms that control the circulation of water among atmosphere, soil, and plants. The spatial and temporal linkages between soil moisture dynamics and climate, soil, and vegetation are explored. Plant strategies in water use and hydrologic controls of ecosystems are integral components of this course. May also be offered as BE 6270 or EES 6270 . Preq: CE 3410 or CHE 2300 or ME 3080.
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GEOL 6510 - Selected Topics in Hydrogeology 1-4 Credits (1-3 Contact Hours)
Selected topics in hydrogeology emphasizing new developments in the field. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits, but only if different topics are covered. Coreq: GEOL 6511 .
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GEOL 6511 - Selected Topics in Hydrogeology Laboratory 0 Credits (1-3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany GEOL 6510 . Coreq: GEOL 6510 .
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GEOL 6590 - Biogeochemistry 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Examines how biology directs mass and energy transfer between the lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. Scale of examination ranges from molecular to global. Topics include element cycling, the mineral-microbe/plant interface, biomineralization, and biogeochemical applications to bioremediation, ecology, environmental toxicology, and biotechnology.
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GEOL (CE) 6820 - Groundwater and Contaminant Transport 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Basic principles of groundwater hydrology and transport of contaminants in groundwater systems; groundwater system characteristics; steady and transient flow; well hydraulics, design, and testing; contaminant sources, movement and transformations. May also be offered as CE 6820 .
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GEOL (ETOX, PES) 6850 - Environmental Soil Chemistry 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of soil chemical processes (sorption, desorption, ion exchange, precipitation, dissolution, and redox reactions) of nutrients and inorganic and organic contaminants in soils and organic matter. Chemical complex equilibria and adsorption phenomena at the solid (soil, sediment, and mineral) water interface are emphasized. May also be offered as ETOX 6850 or PES 6850 . Preq: CH 1020 or PES 2020.
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GEOL 7900 - Selected Topics in Earth Sciences 1-6 Credits (1-6 Contact Hours)
One or more earth science topics. Lecture and laboratory emphasize the incorporation of new or updated subject matter into classroom instruction. Restricted to elementary and secondary school teachers. May be repeated for credit, but only if different topics are covered.
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GEOL 8030 - Geostatistics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Numerical and statistical treatment of geological data emphasizing the analysis of spatially and temporally distributed variables and unique aspects of geological variables; methods of sampling geological data, quantitative procedures for reducing the dimensionality of geological data sets, and techniques for presentation and interpretation of results. Students are expected to have completed an introductory statistics course and two semesters of calculus before enrolling in this course.
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GEOL 8060 - Aquifer Characterization 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Characterization of aquifers from the microscopic scale to the regional scale; geological origin of aquifers and modification by diagenetic and deformational processes; application of subsurface geological techniques to data acquisition and interpretation; prediction of fluid occurrence and flow by integrating results of subsurface analysis.
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GEOL (EES) 8080 - Groundwater Modeling 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Mathematical and computer modeling of groundwater flow and nonreactive solute transport through geological formations; conceptual flow-models for geologic systems; formulation of governing mass and energy conservation equations; application of analytical, numerical and stochastic models to real-world problems. May also be offered as EES 8080 .
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GEOL (EES) 8090 - Subsurface Remediation Modeling 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Lectures and computer exercises involving subsurface remediation methods including groundwater extraction, soil vapor extraction, stream flooding and a variety of other techniques; modeling flow of multiphase and multicomponent mixtures in porous medium. May also be offered as EES 8090 .
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GEOL (EES) 8100 - Analytical Methods for Hydrogeology 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Analytical mathematical methods for modeling subsurface fluid flow and transport processes including saturated water flow, unsaturated zone gas flow, chemical transport and heat transfer, emphasizing the derivation and solution of governing equations for modeling subsurface flow and transport. May also be offered as EES 8100 .
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