May 20, 2024  
2021-2022 Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • ETCC 310 - Concrete Technology

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Introduction to the fundamentals of aggregates, asphalt and portland cement concrete construction materials, including physical properties, testing, and placement. Discuss methods of cemented aggregate mix design. Utilize the ACI method for portland cement concrete mix design and Superpave methods for bituminous mix design and applies methods in the laboratory. Examine methods of materials testing.

    Prerequisite(s):   
  
  • EWLD 194 - Practical Welding Lab

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lab)
    Students will learn practical welding skills and basics, using carbon steel plate, stainless steel plate, aluminum plate, and pipe materials. Course covers OFC (Oxy Fuel Cutting), OFW (Oxy Fuel Welding), OFB (Oxy Fuel Brazing), SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding), PAC (Plasma Arc Cutting), and CAC-A (Air Carbon Arc Cutting). Students will learn to use various power supplies and practice common welding techniques used by trade welders.

  
  • EWLD 314 - Introduction to Welding Engineering

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Survey of common welding processes, introduction to heat flow, arc physics, welding metallurgy, design, welding symbols, weld quality, testing, codes and NDE.

    Prerequisite(s): PHSX 235 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EWLD 340 - Welding Process Applications

    2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 1 Lab)
    This course provides detailed coverage of common welding processes used in manufacturing, including arc (GTAW,GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, SAW), resistance (RSW) and laser (LBW) processes. Solid-state welding processes , such as friction stir welding (FSW), are also covered. Process selection and methods to determine values for primary process parameters are reviewed and the influence of welding parameters on weld quality, production rate, and manufacturing economy are discussed. In the lab, the welding process are applied to collect process data and develop welding procedure specifications.

    Pre-Requisite: EWLD 314, Pre- or Co-Requisite: EWLD 341 Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • EWLD 341 - Welding Process Applications Lab

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lab)
    Corequisite(s): EWLD 340  
  
  • EWLD 440 - Design of Welded Connections

    2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
    A review of material and geometric properties important to welded connections, the influence of welding processes on weld metal mechanical properties, fundamental analysis of static and dynamic stress, selection of materials, fillers, joint design and welding processes in welding design, welding procedures to reduce distortion and residual stress, application and interpretation of welding symbols, codes and NDE methods during design and fabrication.

    Prerequisite(s): EGEN 305 , EGEN 306 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EWLD 443 - Physics of Welding

    2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 1 Lab)
    This course covers the physical processes underlying most welding processes including primary energy sources, thermal sources, shielding requirements and the application of force or pressure. specific topics include an atomic view of welding, the requirements for chemical bonding (coalescence), heat source/material interactions, arc physics, 2- and 3-D heat flow, mass flow, melting and solidification and the development of residual stresses. The lab portion makes use of demonstrations and engineering measurement exercises to complement the discussion of welding physics lectures. Computerized data collection equipment is used to record raw data from welding processes (primarily arc welding processes). The data is then analyzed to extract meaningful engineering information and correlated to weld properties. Lab exercises include measurements of weld heat-affected zone thermal cycles, solidification and cooling rate, heat source and melting efficiencies and weld pool geometry.

    Prerequisite(s): EWLD 340. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • EWLD 444 - Physics of Welding Lab

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lab)
  
  • EWLD 475 - Robotics and Automated Welding

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lab)
    This course providesstudents with exposure to a common robotic manufacturing application – robotic welding. The course focuses on the application-level robotic motion programming. Both point-to-point programming via the teach pendant and off-line part programming are explored.

    Prerequisite(s): EGEN 215   Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • EWLD 476 - Nondestructive Examination

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 1 Lab)
    Introduction to Nondestructive Evaluations techniques including theory and application of visual, dye-penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current, ultrasonic and x-ray techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): PHSX 237 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • EWLD 488 - Metallurgy of Welds

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
  
  • FILM 103 - Introduction to Film

    3 credits (3 hrs Lec)
    This course examines the development of the film medium, paying equal attention to its history and its language. We will learn the necessary tools to understand and analyze the technical, formal, historical, and theoretical aspects of film, such as cinematography, editing, composition and framing, sound, narrative, and theories of cinema. We will consider the history of film, and genres such the Detective-Crime Thriller, the Documentary, Experimental, and Animated film, studying closely a selection of watershed films that shaped the language of this medium. Issues of race and gender will feature prominently in our discussions as well as consider of the film industry, such as issues of production, distribution, and exhibition. In short we will pay equal attention to the aesthetic, theoretical, and industrial aspects of film.

  
  • FRCH 101 - Elementary French I

    5 credits (Hrs: 5 Lec.)
    Students acquire language skills through practice in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Basic grammar is stressed, and use is made of the well-known series French in Action.

    Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered 1st semester every other year.
  
  • FRCH 102 - Elementary French II

    5 credits (Hrs: 5 Lec.)
    A continuation of FRCH 101 . The study of basic grammar is completed as emphasis shifts to writing and speaking. Readings in French literature and culture are introduced, and further use is made of French in Action.

    Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered 2nd semester every other year.
  
  • Gen Elec - General Elective


  
  • GEO 101 - Introduction to Physical Geology

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    An introduction to Earth materials and the processes operating at and beneath the surface of the earth. Basic concepts of geological engineering are introduced. Mineral and rock identification, topographic map reading, and basic interpretation of geologic maps are covered in lab. A working knowledge of basic trigonometry is recommended

    Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • GEO 204 - Introduction to Mineralogy-Petrology

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    An introduction to the classification and identification of common rock-forming and ore minerals, followed by an introduction to rock-forming processes and the systematic classification and identification of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 101  & CHMY 141  , or equivalent. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • GEO 209 - Introduction To Field Geology

    1 credit
    An introduction to observation, description, and collection of geologic data in the field. It includes map reading, air photo interpretation, use of the brunton compass, and geologic mapping. Course will be conducted over a 6 day period before the beginning of the fall semester.

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 101 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • GEO 257 - Sedimentology Petroleum Geology

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A study of sedimentology and stratigraphy in the context of petroleum geology. This survey emphasizes the factors controlling composition, characteristics, and geographic and stratigraphic distribution of sedimentary rocks. Basic methods of studying rocks in the subsurface will be introduced.

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 101 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • GEO 259 - Sedimentology-Stratigraphy Lab

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lab)
    A study of sedimentology and stratigraphy through field work, laboratory exercises, and experiments. Description and interpretation of modern and ancient stratigraphic sections in the field are emphasized. Laboratory analysis of sediment and rock cores will done with standard techniques to determine grain size, porosity, and permeability. Lab reports required.

    Prerequisite(s):    Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • GEO 429 - Field Geology

    1-4 credits
    This capstone field course instructs students to apply field geological techniques to prodice geological maps, corss sections, and other data. Students will study a range of rock types and structural deformation styles. The time in the field will be devoted to geological studies. 

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 209   and GEOE 403  
  
  • GEOE 104 - Introduction To Geological Engineering

    1 credit (Hrs: 3 Lab)
    Introduces the student to the field of geological engineering: career opportunities, academic options, and faculty specialties. Emphasis on engineering with geomaterials: rock, soil, water and hydrocarbons. Field trips and lab work. Some computer applications.

    Prerequisite(s): M 121   Corequisite(s): GEO 101   Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • GEOE 238 - Internship

    1 - 6 credits (Variable)
    For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Geological Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or department Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit.

    May be repeated once for credit.
  
  • GEOE 357 - Subsurface Methods in Petroleum Geology

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    The objectives of subsurface petroleum geology are to find and develop oil and gas reserves. To that end, this course focuses on the use, integration, and application of available data to construct and interpret subsurface geological maps and cross sections. These techniques are applicable to other fields such as mining, groundwater, or waste disposal.

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 257   Course generally offered 2nd semester
  
  • GEOE 403 - Structural Geology for Engineers

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    The study of brittle and ductile deformation of the earth’s crust emphasizing the mechanics of formation of local and regional structural features. Laboratory work focuses on the solution of structural geology problems commonly encountered in the practice of engineering by mathematical, graphical, and stereonet methods.

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 101  and EGEN 305  or GEO 101  and GEOP 225 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • GEOE 406 - Geomorphology-Photogeology

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    The origin and development of landforms and landscapes and their relations to and impacts on engineering design. Landforms and landscape displayed on aerial photographs are interpreted to recognize geologic hazards and to design solutions to geological engineering and construction problems. Solutions are presented in professional caliber reports and oral presentations.

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 204 ,  . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • GEOE 409 - Field Geology & Geophysics

    6 credits
    Provides instruction and practice in field geological and geophysical techniques to produce data that must be interpreted and/or applied to engineering design. Three weeks will be devoted to field geological studies and three weeks to field geophysical studies.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOE 403  and GEOP 302 . Course generally offered in the summer.
  
  • GEOE 410 - Mining Geology

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    Nature of mineral resources, their economics, and environmental considerations with respect to the practice of mining geology. Laboratory exercises based on real-world scenarios recreate types of problems encountered in industry. Field trips to operating mines introduce students to mine mapping methods and actual working conditions & professional responsibilities.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior or graduate standing in Geological, Geophysical or Mining Engineering. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • GEOE 411 - Metallic Ore Deposits

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    The study of the origin, character and distribution of deposits of metals. Theories of the origin of ore deposits are investigated and their applications related to known occurrences. The lecture series includes detailed description of classical mining districts throughout the world.

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 204  or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • GEOE 420 - Hydrogeology For Engineers

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    A basic course in ground water resource study and evaluation. This applied hydrogeology course covers ground water movement, storage, and exploration. It emphasizes the basics of saturated flow, well hydraulics, resource evaluation and water quality.

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 101 , M 172 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • GEOE 422 - Groundwater Flow Modeling

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    An introduction to the equations of groundwater flow, numerical techniques, and state of the art computer programs for solution of groundwater problems. Emphasis is upon application of modeling options to fit realistic problems of geologic variability, surface–ground-water interaction, groundwater management & prediction.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOE 420 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • GEOE 429 - Field Hydrogeology

    1-4 credits
    Provides 1-4 weeks of intensive training in field methods of applied hydrogeology, including water-well drilling, design and completion of monitoring wells, pumping tests, slug tests, stream gaging, water-level surveys, and water-quality sampling and analysis. Students will be trained on equipment used for these field methods. A fee for supplies, transportation, and other logistical expenses is required.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOE 420 .
  
  • GEOE 440 - Geological Engineering

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    A study of the application of geology to engineering practice covering the characterization and engineering behavior of soil and rock, geologic site investigation, geologic hazards, and the influence of geology on various types of construction projects (particularly excavations, dams, and foundations).

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 101  and EGEN 201 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • GEOE 449 - Field Geotechnical Engineering

    1-4 credits
    Provides 1-4 weeks of intensive experience with field methods of geotechnical engineering, focused on characterization of engineering sites underlain by soil and/or rock. The course will involve hands-on experience with site investigation techniques for soil and/or rock sites aligned with the expertise of the department faculty and availability of appropriate sites. Examples of topics covered may include geotechnical drilling and sampling, underground rock mass mapping and stability analysis, and UAV-based imagery collection, interpretation, and analysis. Field and laboratory characterization of geological materials will be integrated with the site investigations, in conjunction with one or more engineering design projects. A fee for supplies, transportation, and other logistical expenses is required. 

    Prerequisite(s): GEOE 440   or ECIV 486   or consent of instructor.  Course generally offered in the summer.
  
  • GEOE 481 - Basic Photogrammetric Modeling

    1 credits
    This course will cover basics of photogrammetry and applications; use of Pix4D software and ArcGIS to post-process UAS images with GCPs/QCPs to create georeferenced orthoimages, 3D digital terrain models (DTMs), and rasters of slope, aspect, and hillshade.

  
  • GEOE 490 - Undergraduate Research

    (Variable)
    This course is designed for students involved in directed research projects and is required for participants in the Undergraduate Research Program (URP). This course can be repeated. Students will be required to prepare a formal paper and present their results. A faculty member must advise the project. Pending the number of credits taken, graduation requirements, and as demanded of the research advisor, other requirements may be needed. To participate in URP, students must submit a proposal for a research project to the Undergraduate Research Committee and meet other requirements as listed in URP guidelines. Proposals are evaluated competitively and winners will receive a stipend. URP participants must register for this class in the Spring for at least one credit in order to present their findings in the annual Undergraduate Research Conference. A call for proposals is made at the beginning of the Spring Semester. Another call may be offered in the Fall Semester.

    Course generally offered year round.
  
  • GEOE 491 - Special Topics

    (Variable)
    An original or special research study in a field of interest to both student and instructor. The student is required to devote a minimum of 48 hours to the investigation for each hour of credit taken.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior or graduate standing and Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
  
  • GEOE 498 - Internship

    1 - 6 credits (Variable)
    For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Geological Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or department Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and Consent of Instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
  
  • GEOE 499W - Geological Engineering Design Project

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A capstone design course for seniors in Geological Engineering. Students will be assigned a team project to complete during the semester. The course grade will based on the performance shown on the design project. Readings and exercises may be assigned as needed to implement design procedures.

    Prerequisite(s): WRIT 321W  and within two semesters of graduation. Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • GEOE 501 - Montana Geology

    2 or 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course reviews the geology of Montana, from the Precambrian to the present day. Assignments place an emphasis on the interpretation of geologic maps. Lecture material is enhanced with outside readings and field trips. Students who take this course will have a much better understanding of the geology of Montana and the surrounding region, which has practical benefits for professionals in any of the “geo” fields.

    Prerequisite(s):   or equivalent. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • GEOE 520 - Advanced Hydrogeology

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec, 3 Lab)
    An extension of GEOE 420  focusing on a more in depth look at the movement and occurrence of groundwater, under non-ideal conditions.  Advanced applications of aquifer analysis, using a variety of techniques with groundwater exploration and development issues will be evaluated with case histories and student projects. This course will focus on both regional and local hydrogeology, and will include physical along with environmental tracer analysis of aquifer systems.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOE 420 .
  
  • GEOE 528 - Contaminant Transport

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec, 3 Lab)
    This course builds on GEOE 420, but focuses on the movement of contaminants in aquifers. The course covers both physical and chemical transport of contaminants. Advanced applications of contaminant transport will be used along with the case histories and student projects.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOE 420  
  
  • GEOE 531 - Acid Rock Drainage

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A review of the chemical and physical controls on the release of acid and heavy metals from mine waste is followed by a discussion of up to date methods to predict, prevent, and treat acid rock drainage. Several field trips include visits to abandoned and active mine sites, as well as on-going reclamation projects in the Butte-Anaconda area.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOE 420  or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • GEOE 532 - Geochemical Modeling

    2 credits (Hrs: 6 Lab)
    Theory and practical application of computer programs for calculating aqueous speciation, mineral dissolution and precipitation, sorption/desorption reactions, and reaction path modeling. An emphasis will be given to low temperature aqueous systems, although hydrothermal fluids will also be discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOE 533  or CHMY 540 , or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
  
  • GEOE 533 - Hydro-Geochemistry

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Covers the basic principles of geochemistry applied to ground and surface water. Thermodynamic background, carbonate chemistry and pH control, aqueous speciation, mineral dissolution and precipitation, adsorption and cation exchange, kinetics and chemical weathering, redox reactions, acid rock drainage, environmental isotopes, and geothermal systems are covered. Well-suited to students in Hydrogeology Minor or Option.

    Prerequisite(s): CHMY 141 -CHMY 143  or equivalent.
  
  • GEOE 534 - Isotope Geochemistry

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Topics include light stable isotopes (H, C, O, N, S), environmental tracers (tritium, CFCs, radon), age-dating (C-14, U-Pb, Ar-Ar), and stable isotopes of heavy metals (Cu, Fe). Applications to hydrogeology, environmental geochemistry, and economic geology. Students will learn to critically read and understand technical journal articles that present and discuss isotopic data, and will be encouraged to find applications to their own research.

    Prerequisite(s):   &   or equivalent. Generally offered every 2nd year.
  
  • GEOE 540 - Applied Statistics & Experimental Design

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    An applied statistics course with emphasis on multivariate statistics, geostatistics and experimental design. Intended for graduates that will need to collect and interpret spatially distributed thesis data or students with an interest in applied statistics.

    Prerequisite(s): GEO 101 ; STAT 332 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • GEOE 541 - Advanced Engineering Geology

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    Field and laboratory investigations of actual and potential construction sites to determine geologic parameters and hazards and the engineering solutions to them.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOE 440 , graduate standing, or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • GEOE 542 - Slope Stability Analysis & Design

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    Covers basic factors influencing slope stability, site investigations and data acquisition, analysis methods used for soil and rock slopes, and slope design and stabilization techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • GEOE 548 - Geotechnical Modeling

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    Overview of geotechnical modeling concepts, covering finite differences, finite element, and discrete element methods. Emphasis on applications and the use of a variety of software packages used in industry. 

    Prerequisite(s): MIN 467 , GEOE 440   and ECIV 486   or Consent of Instructor. 
  
  • GEOE 581 - Advanced Photogrammetric Modeling

    1-3 credits
    This course will cover advanced photogrammetry concepts and applications. Imagery datasets will be collected using terrestrial cameras and aerial platforms using appropriate ground control. Advanced imagery may be collected using LiDAR systems, and thermal, multispectral, and hyperspectral cameras. Software such as AdamTechology’s 3DM Analyst Suite will be used to build 3D photogrammetric models, and to map geologic features on the models. Other software packages will be used for comparison.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOE 440   or GEOE 481  
  
  • GEOE 585 - GIS in Natural Resources

    3 credits 3 hours
    While the basics of Geographical Information Systems are covered, the focus of this class is in learning application of the technology to natural resource problems. Independent learning of the use and functionality of ArcGIS software will be expected. Topics of proper cartographic map creation, topographic analysis, three-dimensional modeling, and data manipulation will be covered. Students will present independent projects related to their field of study. Taught in either the Fall or Spring semester.

  
  • GEOE 590W - Graduate Research or Design Project

    1 - 3 credits (Variable) (Hrs: 1-3 Lec.)
    An individual capstone research or engineering design project for non-thesis option Geoscience graduate students specializing in geological engineering, hydrogeological engineering, hydrogeology, or applied geology. A written report and oral presentation of the project is required.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Graduate Advisor. Must be taken during the semester prior to expected graduation. May be repeated, but a maximum of 3 credits will count towards program requirements.
  
  • GEOE 591 - Special Topics

    (Variable)
    An original or special research study at the graduate level in a field of interest to both student and instructor. The student is required to devote a minimum of 48 hours to the investigation for each hour of credit taken.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
  
  • GEOE 599W - Thesis Research

    (Variable)
    An original investigation of a geologic problem that involves mapping of an area of large and complex nature or a detailed laboratory study. Problems may be selected by the student with the approval of the department, and are undertaken under close advisory supervision. A written report of the investigation must satisfy all departmental requirements before credit is allowed. The thesis must be a real contribution to knowledge in some recognized field of geology.

    Course generally offered year round.
  
  • GEOP 101 - Intro To Geophysics I

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
    Provides a basic description of the geophysical processes shaping the earth as well as an introduction to the uses of geophysical techniques in mining, petroleum, and groundwater exploration and geotechnical applications in engineering site evaluation.

    Prerequisite(s): M 151  
  
  • GEOP 225 - Physics of The Earth

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Surveys the fundamental problems in solid-earth geophysics. The earth’s physical properties including radioactivity, heat flow, seismicity, gravitational effects, and magnetism are discussed quantitatively.

    Prerequisite(s): PHSX 235 ; Corequisite(s): M 274 ; PHSX 237 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • GEOP 291 - Internship

    1 - 6 credits (Variable)
    For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Geophysical Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or department Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of one semester of course work and Consent of Instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
  
  • GEOP 302 - Elements of Geophysics

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Studies methods of geophysical exploration with emphasis on the fundamental theory of measurement of the physical properties of the earth. The four major methods used in geophysical exploration are gravitational, magnetic, seismological, and electrical. The instrumentation used to measure these physical properties is studied.

    Prerequisite(s): PHSX 235 , PHSX 237 ; M 274  or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • GEOP 401 - Introduction to Seismic Processing

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    An application-oriented course covering the fundamentals of digital seismic processing. Frequency analysis, deconvolution, velocity analysis, common midpoint processing, and migration are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOP 302 ; Computer Programming Language. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • GEOP 408 - Seismic Prospecting

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Studies the propagation of seismic waves in elastic media, transmission and reflection at an interface, and the instruments used for making these measurements. Exercises include the interpretation of actual field data.

    Prerequisite(s): M 274 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • GEOP 410 - Electrical Prospecting

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Studies the electrical methods used in geophysical exploration and includes the theory of natural and induced electrical fields, the resistivity of the earth’s crustal material, and the instruments used to measure these. Interpretation and measurement techniques are studied in the exercises.

    Prerequisite(s): PHSX 237 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • GEOP 412 - Gravity & Magnetic Exploration

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Covers the gravity and magnetic fields of the earth, field instruments, data acquisition, data reduction and interpretation. Lectures concentrate on potential theory as applied to the calculation of gravity and magnetic effects, the use of modeling in interpretation, continuation of potential fields, and other processing of data. Exercises are devoted to field surveys, data reduction and interpretation.

    Prerequisite(s): M 274 ; PHSX 237 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • GEOP 420 - Hydrogeophysics

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    Hydrogeophysics is an emerging field where geophysical methods and other noninvasive methods are used to characterize groundwater aquifer dimensions, lithology, physical properties, as well as understand the nature of groundwater and contaminant transport. 

    Prerequisite(s): M 333  
  
  • GEOP 421 - Field Geology and Geophysics

    6 credits
    Provides instruction and practice in field geological and geophysical techniques to produce data that must be interpreted and/or applied to engineering design. Three weeks will be devoted to field geological studies and three weeks to field geophysical studies.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOE 403  and GEOP 302 . Course generally offered in the summer.
  
  • GEOP 425 - Remote Sensing for the Earth Sciences

    3 credits (Hrs. 2 Lec, 3 Lab)
    This course emphasizes remote sensing principles including applications to electromagnetism (EM), aero-gravity, and aero-magnetism.  Air-and space-borne imaging principles and imaging systems (optical,thermal, radar, and lidar) for Earth sciences will be emphasized.  Interpretation of remotely sensed EM data, aero-gravity and aeromagnetic data using state-of-the art software such as MATLAB, ERDAS Imagine, and Oasis Montage will be covered, along with applications to geophysics, geology, hydrology, mineral and oil exploration, and natural hazards assessment and monitoring (earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides and land subsidence, etc.

    Prerequisite(s): PHSX 237  
  
  • GEOP 427 - Petrophysics

    3 credits (Hrs. 3 Lec)
    This course covers the physical and chemical rock properties and their interaction with fluids. It includes the theory and practice of measuring reservoir rock and fluid transport properties.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOP 302   or PET 304  
  
  • GEOP 446 - Applied Linear Systems

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course covers the application of the Z Transform, Fourier Transform, and Laplace Transform in the analysis of the relationship between input and output signals of linear systems. Mechanical, electrical, seismic, gravitational, and magnetic systems are studied. Topics include convolution, filters, auto- and cross-correlation, power spectra, sampling theory, and aliasing. Time and spatial signals are analyzed as well as analog and discrete signals.

    Prerequisite(s): M 274  or consent of instructor Course generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • GEOP 450 - Inversion, Experiment Design & Interpretation

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Applies inverse theory to the problem of evaluating information content of noisy data. Applications to experiment design to optimize data acquisition and interpretation to estimate model parameters and uncertainties. Students select a measurement system and develop a program for parameter estimation and experimental design.

    Prerequisite(s): M 333 ; Computer programming language.
  
  • GEOP 475W - Geophysics Senior Project

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    A senior level project course requiring the integration of principles, knowledge and skills developed in previous course work. Projects can include the integration of existing geological and geophysical data, specifications for geophysical surveys and further data acquisition and as a final phase, the synthesis of all of the information into a geologically reasonable interpretation.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing. Satisfies upper division Writing core.
  
  • GEOP 490 - Undergraduate Research

    (Variable)
    This course is designed for students involved in directed research projects and is required for participants in the Undergraduate Research Program (URP). This course can be repeated. Students will be required to prepare a formal paper and present their results. A faculty member must advise the project. Pending the number of credits taken, graduation requirements, and as demanded of the research advisor, other requirements may be needed. To participate in URP, students must submit a proposal for a research project to the Undergraduate Research Committee and meet other requirements as listed in URP guidelines. Proposals are evaluated competitively and winners will receive a stipend. URP participants must register for this class in the Spring for at least one credit in order to present their findings in the annual Undergraduate Research Conference. A call for proposals is made at the beginning of the Spring Semester. Another call may be offered in the Fall Semester.

    Course generally offered year round.
  
  • GEOP 491 - Special Topics

    (Variable)
    Designed to allow interested faculty and students to study specialized subjects not normally covered in the Geophysics curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
  
  • GEOP 498 - Internship

    1 - 6 credits (Variable)
    For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Geophysical Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or department Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and Consent of Instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
  
  • GEOP 508 - Problems In Seismic Prospecting

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Covers selected topics of interest to class members.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOP 408  or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
  
  • GEOP 509 - Problems in Gravity & Magnetic Prospecting

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Covers selected topics of interest to class members.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOP 412  or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
  
  • GEOP 510 - Problems In Electrical Prospecting

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
    Covers selected problems of interest to class members.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOP 410  or Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
  
  • GEOP 525 - Advanced Remote Sensing

    3 credits (Hrs. 2 Lec, 3 Lab)
    This course emphasizes remote sensing principles including applications to electromagnetism (EM), aero-gravity, and aero-magnetism.  Air-and space-borne imaging principles and imaging systems (optical,thermal, radar, and lidar) for Earth sciences will be emphasized.  Interpretation of remotely sensed EM data, aero-gravity and aeromagnetic data using state-of-the art software such as MATLAB, ERDAS Imagine, and Oasis Montage will be covered, along with applications to geophysics, geology, hydrology, mineral and oil exploration, and natural hazards assessment and monitoring (earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides and land subsidence, etc.

    Prerequisite(s): PHSX 237   Electricity, Magnetism and Wave Motion
  
  • GEOP 527 - Petrophysics

    3 credits (Hrs. 3 Lec)
    This course covers the physical and chemical rock properties and their interaction with fluids. It includes the theory and practice of measuring reservoir rock and fluid transport properties.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOP 302   or PET 304  
  
  • GEOP 594 - Geophysics Graduate Seminar

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
    Requires oral presentation and interaction with attending students and faculty, on topics of relevance. Can be presented in conjunction with seminars in other departments. Required of all graduate students.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • GEOP 595 - Advanced Topics In Geophysics

    (Variable)
    Designed to allow interested faculty and students to study specialized subjects not normally covered in the Geophysics curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
  
  • GEOP 599 - Thesis Research

    (Variable)
    A specific problem which may be either theoretical or experimental is selected for each graduate student. After a thorough literature search, the student is expected to pursue research with a minimum of supervision.

    Course generally offered year round.
  
  • GEOP 4070 - Potential Theory

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Applies the theory of potential to simple mass distributions, theorems of Green and Gauss, harmonic functions, and Legendre polynomials.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOP 302 ; M 274 , and adequate preparation in Mathematics. Course offered on demand.
  
  • GEOP 6970 - Special Problems

    (Variable)
    Individual problems suitable for graduate study are assigned. Students submit written and oral reports for each problem.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • GEOP 6990 - Dissertation

    (Variable)
    Doctoral dissertation research activities.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • GPHY 121 - Human Geography

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    An introduction to the distribution of nature and human patterns of the world.

    Satisfies Social Science core. Course generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • GPHY 284 - Intro to GIS Science Cartography

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This is an entry level digital cartography class which focuses the basics of using ESRI’s ArcGIS software.  The class will learn digital mapping techniques and analysis taught through instructor-led use of ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox.  Topics covered include how to solve spatial problems, create files, store and manipulate data, data models, relational database concepts, contemporary digital cartography, map design and composition, and understanding basic tools available in Geographic Information Systems. Taught typically in the Fall semester at Highlands and the Spring semester at the North Campus.

    Prerequisite(s): M 151  or CAPP 131  and DDSN 114  
  
  • GRMN 101 - Elementary German I

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    Emphasizes the audio-lingual approach to mastery of the language and includes a study of basic grammar.

    Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered 1st semester every other year.
  
  • GRMN 102 - Elementary German II

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    A continuation of GRMN 101 . The study of basic grammar is completed, and readings in culture and literature are included.

    Prerequisite(s): GRMN 101   Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts core. Course generally offered 2nd semester every other year.
  
  • GRMN 201 - Intermediate German I

    3 credits (Hrs. 3 Lec.)
    Intermediate German is taught as a practical skill, with the goal of preparing students to interact with native speakers in the target language, as well as comprehending authentic text (news, short stories, poems, films, daily news podcasts, etc.).  Oral skills, listening comprehension, as well as culture context and written skills will be emphasized.  Along with daily informal speaking and writing assignments, vocabulary quizzes, written tests, and oral presentations will be employed as assessment pieces.  Each semester will be concluded with a comprehensive written exam and a comprehensive oral final.

  
  • GSCI 5940 - Graduate Seminar

    1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
    Requires oral presentation and interaction with attending students and faculty, on topics of relevance to mineral economics. Can be presented in conjunction with seminars in other departments. Required of all graduate students.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Repeated twice for credit. Course generally offered both semesters.
  
  • HCI 215 - Health Care Facility Procedure

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    This course introduces the student to common procedures and practices found in health care settings and the information systems that support such procedures/practices. This course focuses on the major functional areas of the acute care setting, providing an overview of how individual departments operate and interact.

    Prerequisite(s): HIT 101 . Section 01 Classroom (Traditional), Section 2 Online (WWW), generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • HCI 298 - HCI Internship

    3 credits
  
  • HCI 310 - Health Care Delivery in the US I

    3 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 6 Lab)
    This course covers the different sectors of health care delivery in the United States today. The student will learn about the various aspects of the US delivery system and how the system functions on different levels from an industry and economic perspective.

    Corequisite(s): HIT 101 . Section 01 Classroom (Traditional), Section 2 Online (WWW), generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • HCI 312 - Health Care Delivery in the US II

    3 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 6 Lab)
    A continuation of HCI 310 . The goal is to teach the student the various aspects of the US delivery system and how the system functions on different levels.

    Prerequisite(s): HCI 310 . Section 01 Classroom (Traditional), Section 2 Online (WWW), generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • HCI 316 - Health Care Ethics & Regulations

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    The course is a combination of medical ethics, health care business ethics, and major health care regulations and legal issues. The class also covers health care regulations from various federal and state agencies as it relates to ethics.

    generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • HCI 320 - Information Systems Security

    3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 1 Lab)
    The course covers information systems security in a broad context and gives practical approaches in real life context to ensure data security. Examples will be drawn from health care systems. Topics include data disaster preparedness, data storage and transfer, uniform code sets, and use of patient and other identifiers.

    Corequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Section 01 Classroom (Traditional), Section 2 Online (WWW), generally offered 2nd semester.
  
  • HCI 410 - Project & Systems Management

    4 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec., 1 Lab)
    Students learn to design health care informatics applications from “the ground up.” Methodologies for analyzing information needs and determining information requirements will be examined. A systematic evaluation process will be introduced which includes economics and technology assessments.

    Prerequisite(s): CSCI 321  or Consent of Instructor. Section 01 Classroom (Traditional), Section 2 Online (WWW), generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • HCI 420 - Public Health Informatics

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
    The governmentally-based health care system (Public Health) is important in the assurance and assessment of the quality of health care delivered in the US. The course covers the challenges and the opportunities associated with technology, implementation in the public health system; examining the political, information systems and project management concepts associated with health informatics programs put into operation in the public health sector. Online tools will be used extensively to support collaboration both inside and outside the classroom, giving students substantial exposure to the technologiessupporting group work.

    Prerequisite(s): HCI 310  or Consent of Instructor. Section 01 Classroom (Traditional), Section 2 Online (WWW), generally offered 1st semester.
  
  • HCI 435 - Health Care Decision Support

    3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
    An integrative course covering the technologies & quantitative techniques used for managerial and clinical decision-making in health care.  HIE (Health Information Exchange) and ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) as it related to the movement of data between systems and the analysis in data warehousing environments receives substantial coverage.  The course emphasizes the extraction of data from enterprise database sources and the review and preparation of data for analysis in a data warehouse.  Descriptive statistics supporting the evaluation of data are used.  The course uses enterprise database and business intelligence software tools; also giving an overview of clinical decision support systems with a focus on technologies supporting HIE.  Graduate students in the course are expected to effectively synthesize the use of data sources and statistics in the analysis of a problem accompanied by the development and presentation of results. HCI 5350  

    Prerequisite(s): STAT 131  & CAPP 158  
  
  • HCI 440 - Data Integration and Exchange

    3 credits (3 hrs Lec)


    Data Integration (DI) is a process in which heterogeneous data is retrieved and combined in a structured format as either data sets or in one or more database tables.  Data integration allows different data types to be merged by organizations and applications for the support of business processes and/or functions. The business functions supported by data integration may involve support for operations, analytics, data marts and data warehouses.

    ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) is the primary technology that supports data integration.  The course uses metadata tools and relational database management tools to illustrate the three database functions (ETL) that are combined into a  common tool to retrieve information from a data source, convert the data, and load it into another database or target file.

    Prerequisite(s): HCI 435  

 

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