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Independent study as arranged with a faculty member.

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Principles of crystal chemistry emphasizing the structure and behavior of rock forming minerals, including X-ray diffraction and mineral defects.

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Advanced Topics in Geology covers special topics in Geoscience, focusing on evaluating research, assessing scientific information, and communicating results to peers.

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A graduate seminar exploring geochemistry topics through recent literature, focusing on isotope fractionation principles and modern isotope analysis.

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Research course in GEOSCI supervised by individual faculty members, requiring graduate or professional standing.

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Advanced Independent Reading is an advanced-level mentored reading and research course for students with dissertator status, requiring consent of the instructor.

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Introduction to geophysics covering methods for earth structure and plate tectonics, including seismology, gravity, geodesy, magnetism, and heat flow.

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Elementary Petrology covers igneous and metamorphic rocks via hand samples and thin sections, focusing on classifying crystalline rocks and interpreting petrogenesis.

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Structural Geology covers rock deformation principles, structures in layered rocks, and intrusive structures, with lab work on 3D problems and a field trip.

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Introduction to groundwater flow modeling principles, emphasizing regional flow system analysis, conceptual understanding of governing equations, finite difference techniques, and USGS packaged models like MODFLOW.

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First semester German focusing on proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing within a cultural context.

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Second Semester German focuses on proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with an emphasis on communication in cultural context.

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Second semester Dutch course emphasizing proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and communication in cultural context.

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Third-semester German course using a four-skills approach with authentic materials, grammar review, vocabulary expansion, and intensive practice.

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Fourth Semester German uses a four-skills approach with authentic materials for grammar review, vocabulary expansion, and intensive practice.

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Fourth Semester Dutch reviews Dutch grammar and continues systematic vocabulary development.

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A BASCOM course developing critical reading, logical thinking, evidence use, and library skills, with emphasis on field-specific writing conventions.

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Intermediate German speaking and listening course using contemporary audio and video materials to understand how native speakers vary sound, vocabulary, and grammar by speech situation.

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Intermediate German course developing reading skills through literary and cultural texts from 1800 to the present, emphasizing close reading and historical context.

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An intermediate German writing course focusing on individual and collaborative writing activities using authentic text models with German-specific cultural connotations.

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Examines Franz Kafka's texts and compares them with authors like Camus, Sebald, and Pynchon, while highlighting literature, film, and art in the Kafkaesque tradition.

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Intermediate intensive honors course introducing German culture and texts from 1750 to present, emphasizing reading, writing, and discussion.

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Second semester Dutch for graduate students to acquire minimal communication proficiency through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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Fourth semester Dutch for graduate students focusing on reading and discussing texts about the cultural history of the Netherlands and Flanders and modern Dutch fiction.

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Topics in Dutch Literature studies an author or theme in modern Dutch/Flemish literature, presented by the current Dutch/Flemish writer in residence.

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A hands-on introduction to topics in German language study, designed for future teachers of German and students interested in graduate study in German philology or linguistics.

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Topics in German Literature covers selected topics in the literature of German-speaking countries.

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An advanced course covering selected topics in the culture of German-speaking countries.

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First-semester German for graduate students emphasizing proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing within a cultural context.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Second-semester German for graduate students emphasizing proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, plus communication in cultural context.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources