Geochemical processes governing the chemistry of water, with a focus on the distribution of natural and anthropogenic chemical species. Prerequisite: CHM 132 or 141; or graduate standing. Pre/Co-requisite: BIO 320 or CHM 351 or GEL 340 or ENS 323 or EGR 305; or graduate standing.

Design, construction, calibration, history matching, and verification of hydrologic models including rivers and watersheds, groundwater, and lakes. Prerequisites: GEL 380WI and 308 with a C or better; or EGR 408 with a C or better; or Graduate Standing in a CSE program.

Isotope geochemistry applied to geological and environmental problems, including the use of non-traditional isotopes to understand low and high temperature geochemical processes. Prerequisite: CHM 132 or 141; or graduate standing. Pre/Co-requisite: BIO 320 or CHM 351 or GEL 340 or ENS 323 or EGR 305; or graduate standing.

Igneous and metamorphic processes revealed from textural, mineralogical, and quantitative-geochemistry characteristics. Physicochemical-evolution paths of magmas and metamorphic assemblages through quantitative methods. Field trip fee required. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: GEL 310 or graduate standing; Pre/Co-requisite: CHM 132 or PHY 146 or graduate standing.

Metallic and nonmetallic ore deposits, including critical mineral resources, and their tectonic settings; principles of resource exploration in context of responsible environmental stewardship. Prerequisite: GEL 310 or 320 or graduate standing. Recommended: GEL 523.

Special topics and recent developments in geosciences that are not included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student’s transcript. Repeatable up to 6 credits when content previously studied is not duplicated. Prerequisite: See Course Search and Registration.

Self-directed students conduct an advanced research project with instructor’s guidance. An EAS Independent Study proposal form must be completed and signed by student and instructor at the time of enrolling. Laboratory and/or field safety training may be required. Prerequisites: At least 27 credits of geology courses or graduate standing; permission of instructor.