Historical grades cover up to five years through the selected term. Grade sorting prioritizes courses with at least 100 letter grades.
Structural petrology course focusing on petrographic investigation of rock fabrics and deformation using thin sections and SEMs.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2023–Fall 2023 · limited sampleGEOSCI 610 teaches the application of radioisotopic and cosmogenic dating methods to determine geologic timescales and rates of geologic processes.
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Fall 2023–Fall 2023 · limited sampleGEOSCI 681 is a senior mentored study course for students completing theses for Honors in the Major.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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GEOSCI 682 is an individual mentored study course for seniors completing theses for Honors in the Major.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleGEOSCI 691 is a mentored individual research course for students completing a senior thesis.
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GEOSCI 692 is a mentored individual research course for students completing a senior thesis.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleGEOSCI 698 is a directed study course allowing independent research arranged with a faculty member.
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GEOSCI 699 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct independent research or study arranged with a faculty member.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleQuantitative Geomorphology studies Earth's surface processes through theory and field observations of hillslopes, rivers, and glaciers.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2022 · limited sampleGEOSCI 720 covers glaciology fundamentals, glacier mechanics, and the mathematical principles governing ice flow and landform formation.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2022 · limited sampleAdvanced structural geology covering structures in layered, intrusive, and metamorphic rocks and structural analysis.
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GEOSCI 777 teaches the operation of electron probes and SEM for microanalysis using WDS and EDS, including their applications and limitations.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2024 · limited sampleGEOSCI 875 covers advanced and special topics in geology and geoscience for graduate students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of David Lovelace: Students must proactively contact the instructor to arrange directed study classes.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026This graduate seminar explores modern glacial, glaciology, and Pleistocene geology literature and includes a field trip to local glacial geology sites.
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Fall 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sampleGEOSCI 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised independent study projects.
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Advanced independent reading and research for dissertators.
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Principles of Mineralogy covers mineral properties, crystallography, and geologic significance.
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The course requires significant memorization of facts, and the textbook is considered very necessary for success.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleA lab course covering Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, emphasizing the qualitative and quantitative description and interpretation of sediments and sedimentary deposits.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The condensed 8-week format with only one weekly lecture creates a challenging pace compared to a standard semester-long structure.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleIntroduction to applied geophysics covering seismic, electrical, gravity, and magnetics methods with modeling and field procedures.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Reviewers describe the course as difficult but note that students learn a significant amount from the instruction.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleApplication of geophysical field methods to delineate near-surface features for engineering, environmental, and exploration problems.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleGEOMECHANICS covers observation, description, and prediction of deformation in geomechanical systems and the associated stress forces.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2022 · limited sampleGEOSCI/GLE 627 teaches the mathematical treatment of groundwater flow principles, focusing on well hydraulics and flow system analysis.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleCovers the evolutionary history, morphology, and ecology of fossil invertebrates with lab-based fossil identification.
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Fall 2024–Fall 2024 · limited sampleFirst Semester German teaches proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing German within a cultural context.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Carsten Haas, Julia Ruck: Students note that punctuality for attendance and homework is key, and relaxed grading applies if you put effort into discussions and ask meaningful questions.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Second Semester German emphasizes proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing German within a cultural context.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026First Semester Dutch teaches proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Dutch within a cultural context.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleThird Semester German focuses on a four-skills approach using authentic texts, recordings, and images.
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Historical reviews of Lisa Steiner: Lisa Steiner assigned a fair amount of homework that helped students learn, with a difficulty rating of 2.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026GERMAN 204 is the fourth semester of German, focusing on a four-skills approach using authentic texts, recordings, and images.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Carsten Haas: Weekly homework consists of one or two assignments that do not take long and are graded easily.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026GERMAN 213 is the third semester of Dutch, focusing on grammar review and vocabulary development.
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Fall 2023–Fall 2023 · limited sampleGERMAN 245 covers the cultural history and traditions of Dutch-speaking countries, with all instruction provided in English.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The class involves weekly readings listed in the syllabus, allowing students to prepare ahead for the largely discussion-based sessions.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2023 · limited sample