GEOS501: Air Resource Management

Spatial distribution of energy in the atmosphere treated in terms of natural factors and man's induced changes (atmospheric pollution). Incoming sun energy as modified by man is traced through the atmosphere, vegetation, soil and water. Offered as GEOS 501 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 569 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: For majors in the College of Science and Mathematics.

GEOS503: Advanced Physical Geology

In-depth study of the major problems of physical geology processes of erosion, rock formation, continent and ocean-basin origin and relationships, earthquakes, interior of the earth, volcanism, island arcs, mountain building, paleomagnetism, continental drift, and sea-floor spreading. Field trips. Offered as GEOS 503 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 503 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.) 4 sh.

GEOS504: Advanced Historical Geology

In-depth analysis of major problems in geologic history, stratigraphy and paleoenvironments as interpreted through lithologic and paleontologic evidence. Required field trips. Offered as GEOS 504 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 540 effective Summer 2012. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.) 3 sh.

GEOS509: Water Resource Management

The spatial patterns of the water resource both as surface water and ground-water. Processes affecting availability and techniques of estimation are stressed. Offered as GEOS 509 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 533 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: For majors in the College of Science and Mathematics.

GEOS513: Waste Management

This course examines liquid waste management (sewage, sewerage, septic, and acid mine drainage) and solid waste management (composting, incineration, dumps, sanitary landfills, ocean dumping, and resource recovery). Management of radioactive wastes is included. Offered as GEOS 513 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 562 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: For majors in the College of Science and Mathematics.

GEOS520: Landscapes in Transition

The field in historical perspective, with emphasis upon contemporary trends; philosophical roots and quest for theory. Analyzes theory and methods of application and their relationships in order to understand the role of applied in contrast to theoretical geography. Offered as GEOS 520 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 504 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

GEOS525: Environmental Geoscience

In-depth study of the relationships between man and the physical environment of atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere. Particular attention to problems of mineral resource and fossil-fuel depletion; pollution of air, water and soils and waste disposal and recycling, simple computer modeling of environmental situations. Offered as GEOS 525 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 505 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: For majors in the College of Science and Mathematics.

GEOS530: Paleoecology

Distribution and association of fossils as interpreted from the evidence presented in the geologic record. Detailed paleoecological field study made of selected faunal assemblages. Offered as GEOS 530 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 545 effective Summer 2012. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Biology major, or Geoscience major, or Environmental Studies major with a concentration in Environmental Science.

GEOS532: Micropaleobiology

Taxonomic, morphologic, paleoecologic and stratigraphic consideration of microfossils with special emphasis on those from the marine environment. Offered as GEOS 532 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 546 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.) 4 sh.

Prerequisites: Geoscience major or Biology major.

GEOS533: Advanced Invertebrate Paleobiology

Fossil invertebrates with emphasis on their evolutionary, paleoecologic and stratigraphic significance. Laboratory and field work stress collecting, preparation, identification, curatorial and faunal analysis techniques. Required field trips. Offered as GEOS 533 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 542 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.) 4 sh.

Prerequisites: Geoscience major or Biology major.

GEOS534: Stratigraphy

Stratigraphic principles and their application. Case studies of selected regions. Local stratigraphy interpreted through field studies. Offered as GEOS 534 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 541 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture; 2 hours laboratory.) 4 sh.

Prerequisites: Graduate Program Coordinator permission required.

GEOS535: Vertebrate Paleobiology

The geologic history, morphology, taxonomy, paleogeography and evolution of fossil vertebrates. Required field trips. Offered as GEOS 535 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 543 effective Summer 2012. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Geoscience major or Biology major.

GEOS536: Paleobotany

The taxonomy, morphology, evolution, paleoecology and stratigraphic significance of fossil plants. Required field trips. Offered as GEOS 536 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 547 effective Summer 2012. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Geoscience major or Biology major.

GEOS537: Biostratigraphy of New Jersey

The geologic history, paleontology, stratigraphy and paleogeography of New Jersey. Required field trips. Offered as GEOS 537 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 548 effective Summer 2012. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Geoscience major or Biology major.

GEOS538: Sedimentary Petrography

The interpretative study of the structures, textures, composition and genesis of sedimentary rocks. Laboratory analyses of sediments and sedimentary rocks by optical, mechanical and chemical methods and the graphical representation of the resultant data. Offered as GEOS 538 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 523 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.) 4 sh.

Prerequisites: Geoscience major.

GEOS539: Environmental Noise Hazards and Controls

The essential aspects of the acoustic properties of sound and of the anatomy and physiology of the human auditory system will be presented. The specific properties of noise and noise generators will also be presented. The effects of noise on physiology and on various aspects of behavior will be discussed. Stress will be placed on current methods of noise control and hearing conservation. 3 sh.

GEOS543: Advanced Mineralogy

Chemical and physical principles as applied to minerals. Detailed study of representative minerals from the various families. Advanced techniques will be performed by the student. Field trips. Offered as GEOS 543 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 520 effective Summer 2012. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Geoscience major.

GEOS545: Optical Mineralogy

Theory and practice of using the polarizing microscope to study and identify minerals; theory of light transmission in minerals; the practical effect. Required field trips. Offered as GEOS 545 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 521 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.) 4 sh.

Prerequisites: Geoscience major.

GEOS546: Petrography

Rock textures, structures and mineralogy using the polarizing microscope. Identification and classification of rocks and the origin and history of the rock as determined by microscopic study of thin sections. Required field trips. Offered as GEOS 546 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 522 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.) 4 sh.

Prerequisites: GEOS 545.

GEOS547: X-ray Microanalysis

Students will learn energy dispersive spectroscopy, qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis, and x-ray mapping. Offered as GEOS 547 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 525 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: GEOS 443, CHEM 410, PHYS 470, BICL 406 or departmental approval.

GEOS552: Applied Groundwater Modeling

Introduction to groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling, using a variety of current software packages. Saturated and unsaturated media will be considered. Emphasis is on application of models to the solution of common problems encountered in hydrology industry and research. Offered as GEOS 552 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 532 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.) 4 sh.

Prerequisites: Undergraduate hydrogeology course and college-level calculus or departmental approval.

GEOS555: Fundamentals of Remote Sensing of the Environment

This course affords graduate students who have completed introductory courses or equivalents the opportunity to advance both practical skills in and theoretical understanding of remote sensing. The course covers a wide range of applications and promotes facility in image processing and visualization, integration with Geographic Information Systems, and spatial modeling techniques. Industry-standard software is used for demonstration and laboratory exercises. A semester project must be completed that demonstrates an application of remote sensing to a real-world environmental problem. Students are required to submit a term paper, an oral presentation, and a poster related to this project. Cross listed with ENVR 555. Offered as GEOS 555 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 511 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: EUGS 270 or departmental approval. Not open to students who have taken ENVR 455 or GEOS 555.

GEOS560: Advanced Marine Geology

Development and evolution of the ocean basins; marine sedimentation; shoreline development and classification; submarine topography; mineral resources of the sea. Laboratory analysis of marine sediments and fossil assemblages. Required field trips. Offered as GEOS 560 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 550 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: For majors in the College of Science and Mathematics.

GEOS571: Geophysics

Theory and application of conventional geophysical methods: seismology, magnetism, electricity and gravity. Laboratory includes the collection and interpretation of geophysical data. Field trips. Offered as GEOS 571 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 535 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Geoscience major.

GEOS572: Tectonics

The study of the major structures of the earth, the principle of isostasy, mountain-building, continental drift, sea-floor spreading, and possible causes of tectonism in the earth. Discussion will include the methods of study, results obtained, interpretation of the data, and the latest theories of tectonism. Offered as GEOS 572 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 507 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Geoscience major.

GEOS573: Nuclear Geophysics

Principles and application of nuclear physics to study of earth, including: natural radiation, origin and occurence of isotopes; use of isotopes in prospecting, geochronology and space geology; paleotemperature determinations; activation analysis; mining and use of radioactive elements; nuclear energy. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Geoscience major.

GEOS575: Geochemistry

Chemical laws and principles applied to the earth, chemical composition of the earth, distribution and relative abundance of the elements. Radioactive materials, atmospheric precipitation of geochemicals, the geochemistry of polluted water (including solid and liquid wastes) study of meteorites. Required field trips. Offered as GEOS 575 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 526 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: For majors in the College of Science and Mathematics.

GEOS576: Organic Geochemistry

This is an introductory graduate course in organic geochemistry, covering the occurence of natural and anthropogenic organic matter in sediments and sedimentary rocks, emphasizing fossil fuels and environemental contaminants. Offered as GEOS 576 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 527 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: GEOS 112 and CHEM 121 and GEOS 434 or equivalent required: BIOL 213 and/or CHEM 230 suggested.

GEOS577: Environmental Forensics

Environmental Forensics seeks to answer the questions: "How did environmental contamination occur?" and "Who/what caused it?" It involves the use of analytical (geo)chemistry, field geology and biology, remote sensing, integrated with law and policy. This course will focus primarily on the methods and applications of chemical fingerprinting, using petroleum biomarkers, polycyclic aromatic compounds, isotopes, and heavy metals. Offered as GEOS 577 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 528 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: GEOS 453 or GEOS 576 or departmental approval.

GEOS578: Igneous and Metamorphic Geology

The intepretive study of igneous and metamorphic rocks in detail with the aim of properly identifying and naming the rocks and interpreting their history: rock suites from classical areas. Required field trips. Offered as GEOS 578 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 524 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.) 4 sh.

Prerequisites: Geoscience major.

GEOS579: Instrumental Environmental Analysis

A survey of instrumentation and methods for quantitative environmental analysis of inorganic earth materials (e.g., waters, soils, sediments). Hands-on analytical techniques will typically include, but are not limited to, pH and conductivity measurements, ion chromatography, UV-Vis and optical ICP spectrometry, ICP mass spectrometry, and SEM-EDS depending on expertise of the instructor(s). Offered as GEOS 579 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 529 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: GEOS 454, CHEM 410, GEOS 575, GEOS 576 or departmental approval.

GEOS580: Field Geology

The principles and techniques of geologic field work. Independent and team mapping of local areas of geologic interest using modern field methods and instruments. Offered as GEOS 580 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 508 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.) 4 sh.

Prerequisites: Geoscience major.

GEOS590: Research Seminar

Student field, laboratory, and library investigation of a problem in the area of his or her interest in geoscience, the results of which will be presented in oral and written form. Class discussion of the individual papers and of other pertinent topics of current interest in geoscience. Offered as GEOS 590 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 593 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours seminar.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Geoscience major.

GEOS592: Special Problems in Geoscience

Independent research project to be performed by the student under the guidance of the faculty. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 10.0 credits as long as the topic is different. Offered as GEOS 592 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 599 effective Summer 2012. () 1 - 4 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval.

GEOS594: Research in Geoscience Literature

Investigation and evaluation of a topic in geoscience under the supervision of a faculty member by: (1) preparing a bibliography from standard sources, including an on-line computer search; and, (2) preparing a report written in standard professional format. Offered as GEOS 594 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 594 effective Summer 2012. (1 hour lecture.) 1 sh.

Prerequisites: Geoscience major.

GEOS658: Seminar in Environmental Graphics

The use of graphic materials suitable for analyzing, understanding and presenting aspects of the environment through seminar presentation. The preparation of illustrative materials, especially suitable for inclusion in environmental impact statements as well as for public presentation, will be developed by each student as a culminating research project. (3 hours seminar.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: For majors in the College of Science and Mathematics.

GEOS698: Master's Thesis

Independent research project done under faculty advisement. Students must follow the MSU Thesis Guidelines, which may be obtained from the Graduate School. Students should take GEOS 699 if they don't complete GEOS 698 within the semester. () 6 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval.

PHMS581: Coastal Geomorphology

Coastlines and their evolution; processes and materials of the coastal zone; shore zone hydrodynamics and sedimentation: beach and barrier systems with special emphasis on the New Jersey shoreline. Offered at the site of the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium. Offered as PHMS 581 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 551 and PHMS 551 effective Summer 2012. (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.) 4 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval.

PHMS598: Special Problems in the Marine Sciences

An opportunity for the qualified graduate student to do research in a field of marine science selected under the guidance of a professor. Open only to graduate students who have indicated a potential for original thinking. Also offered at the site of the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium. May be repeated three times for a maximum of 10.0 credits as long as the topic is different. Offered as PHMS 598 through Spring 2012. To become EAES 559 and PHMS 559 effective Summer 2012. () 1 - 4 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval.