• GEOL 536: Volcanology

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Designed to provide an in-depth study of volcanic processes, both terrestrial and on other planets. Classes will focus on the basic geologic principles necessary to understand the location of volcanic features, varieties of magma compositions, and the effects these variations may have on eruptive styles and landforms. In addition, we will consider the risks people take by living near active volcanoes and what governments can do and are doing to mitigate those risks. By the end of this semester students should be able to discuss knowledgably the formation and eruption mechanisms of volcanoes, understand how composition effects volcanic output, recognize risks, both volcanic and non-volcanic, to populations living in the vicinity of volcanoes, and discuss ways to monitor and mitigate those risks.
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• GEOL 539: Geol Applicat/Remote Sensing

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  An introduction to the use of visible, infrared, microwave/radio, and nuclear remote sensing techniques in the geologic study of the Earth. Topics covered include mineral spectroscopy, light scattering models, instrumentation for remote sensing, calibration and atmospheric removal, multi- and hyperspectral image cube analysis, and ground-truthing techniques. Emphasis on working directly with remote sensing data to solve geologic problems.Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab.Recommended Background: Mineralogy, calculus and physics or consent of instructor.
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• GEOL 543: Sustainable Cities/Landscapes

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Examine the ecology of urban systems. Overview of basic ecological principles, how the emergence of cities has impacted natural systems and how this impact has accelerated. Focus on solutions, most notably the various ways that cities can be designed to reduce human impacts. The ultimate goal is to design cities to meet human needs while reducing the human footprint by increasing ecological functions.
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• GEOL 545: Siliciclastic Petrogenesis

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Origin and evolution of siliciclastic sediments from a geochemical and petrographic perspective. Emphasis on a quantitative treatment of major elements, trace elements and rare earth elements to extract provenance, weathering, and diagenesis information.Contact Hour Distribution: 2 lectures per week, one 2-hour lab.Recommended Background: Mineralogy, optical mineralogy and sedimentology and stratigraphy or consent of instructor
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• GEOL 546: Carbon Sedimentology/Geochem

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Environments of deposition and diagenesis of carbonate rocks; introduction to carbonate chemistry, carbonate equilibria, and the precipitation of carbonate minerals; abiotic vs. biotic control of carbonate precipitation; secular change in carbonate mineralogy and fabric through geology time. Petrographic observation, synthesis of petrographic and geochemical datasets, critical analysis of scientific literature, and oral/written presentation.Contact Hour Distribution: 3 lecture/discussion hours per week and one 2-hour lab.Recommended Background: General chemistry, mineralogy and sedimentology and stratigraphy or consent of instructor.
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• GEOL 548: Sequence Stratigraphy

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Theoretical and practical understanding of stratigraphic sequences generated by eustatic sea level change; identification parasequences, parasequence sets, and critical surfaces using the rock record integrated with subsurface geophysical data. Weekly class exercises and field trips support lecture and discussion.Contact Hour Distribution: 3 lecture/discussion hours per week and 2 weekend field trips.Recommended Background: Sedimentary Geology, Stratigraphy.
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• GEOL 551: Planetary Geomorphology

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Survey of planetary processes and geomorphology. Important planetary processes, including impact cratering, volcanogenic, fluvial, Aeolian, glacial/periglacial, coastal, and tectonic processes will be evaluated in terms of their physical effect on planetary surfaces and their resultant geomorphic expression. Course will include instruction and utilization of GIS. Recommended Background: Introductory geology or consent of instructor.
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• GEOL 554: Environmental Restoration

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Applications of ecology and geological sciences toward restoring natural systems to become more fully functioning ecosystems. Topics include geological mitigation, ecological succession, non-native species, and many case studies. At least one field trip to a nearby ecological restoration site will be required.Recommended Background: An introductory course in geology, physical geography, conservation or basic ecology.
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• GEOL 558: Global Climate Change

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Examines natural and anthropogenic changes in global climate systems. Topics include: biogeochemical cycles of greenhouse gases and the water cycle, including water resources and pollutants and changes in the biosphere (extinctions) as both cause and effects of physical global changes. Historical (baseline) dynamics are compared to current changes in order to predict human impacts and suggest technical and policy solutions. Recommended Background: Introductory geology or consent of instructor.
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• GEOL 559: Introduction/Oceanography

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Principles of oceanography, including physical, chemical, geological, and biological processes and patterns. Emphasis on the physical, chemical, and geologic structure of the oceans and their role in oceanic circulation, global climate change, and the biogeochemical evolution of the oceans through geologic time. Recommended Background: Introductory geology or consent of instructor.
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