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MIS 7996 - Thesis Credit Hours: (3-6)
Description Grades of S, U, or IP will be given. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
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MIS 8465 - Inform Sys In Organiztns Credit Hours: (3)
Description Information systems and their roles and applications in organizations, including conceptual foundations, underlying technologies, business applications, impacts on organizational behavior, and how IT may be used to implement organizational strategy and gain competitive advantage.
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MIS 8470-8479 - Topics in Information Systems Credit Hours: (1-3)
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MIS 8605 - Bus Database Systems Credit Hours: (3)
Description Management of database for effective support of management information systems. Topics include characteristics and design of schemas and subschemas for hierarchical, network, and relational data models.
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MIS 8610 - Sys Analysis & Design Credit Hours: (3)
Description Comprehensive structured approach to application system development process; emphasis on requirements analysis, logical specifications, structured design, and implementation of information systems.
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MIS 8615 - Enterprise Network and Security Credit Hours: (3)
Description Introduction to concepts and terminology of data communication, network design, and distributed information systems; topics include equipment protocols and architectures, transmission alternatives, the communications environment, regulatory issues, and network pricing and management.
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MIS 8620 - Business Intelligence Credit Hours: (3)
Description Business Intelligence is the study of computerized support for management decision making. Topics include data mining, artificial neural networks, text and web mining, data warehousing, expert systems, and knowledge management.
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MIS 8621 - Data Analytics for Business Credit Hours: (3)
Description This advanced course in business analytics goes into depth in techniques and methods applied to real world problems and data. Techniques covered include: artificial neural networks, decision trees, nearest neighbor approaches, predictive modeling, and genetic algorithms. The emphasis will be on application in business. The course will provide guidance on building the business case and the model including problem definition and data evaluation, and evaluation of the modal. Hands-on exercises will be required using analytics packages/languages as Tableau, Rapid Miner, IBM Modeler, Microsoft SQL, R. PREREQUISITE(S) or COREQUISITE(S): MIS 7620 or instructor permission.
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MIS 8640 - Inform Sys Mgmt/Plan Credit Hours: (3)
Description Information systems planning and management for the corporate executive and information systems manager; emphasis on information as a critical resource and its role in policy and long-range planning. PREREQUISITE(S): MIS 7605 . COREQUISITE(S): MIS 7610 .
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MIS 8650 - Global Informatn Techn Credit Hours: (3)
Description Information technology’s impact on globalizations of businesses; international IT environment; models and issues in international IS; planning and managing global systems; case studies and applications. PREREQUISITE(S): MIS 7465 or permission of instructor.
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MIS 8655 - Adv Systems Analysis Credit Hours: (3)
Description Advanced concepts in information systems planning and development with focus on current information technologies and systems development practices that lead to timely delivery of effective information systems solutions; special attention on communication and interpersonal skills required for today’s systems development activities. PREREQUISITE(S): MIS 7610 .
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MIS 8660 - Advanced Data Management Credit Hours: (3)
Description Advanced concepts in data management and in the strategic use of data. Topics will be selected from data strategy, business intelligence, data mining and the strategic use of data warehouses, data quality, the business value of data, unstructured data, modern data administration, master data management, data management in cloud computing, data issues in agile development, and other contemporary data topics.
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MIS 8665 - Adv Business Compt Envn Credit Hours: (3)
Description Technical aspects and managerial implications of several state-of-the-art technologies with potential effects on competitive advantage, probability and cost, and personnel resources. PREREQUISITE(S): MIS 7605 , MIS 7610 , and MIS 7615 ; or permission of the instructor.
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MIS 8670 - Information Security Management Credit Hours: (3)
Description Comprehensive survey of technical and managerial aspects of computer and network security in the business environment. Emphasis is on managerial issues and decisions related to selecting and managing all aspects of information security.
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MIS 8710 - Sem/Inform Systms I Credit Hours: (3)
Description Scientific methodology of MIS research; MIS frameworks and theory of MIS; organization-critique and analyze foundational papers; in-depth study of researchable topics. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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MIS 8720 - Sem/Inform Systms II Credit Hours: (3)
Description Development of a research proposal; critique and evaluation related to research and the proposal. PREREQUISITE(S): MIS 8710 or permission of instructor.
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MIS 8730 - Theory Building Credit Hours: (3)
Description Theory building is an important topic for both conceptual and empirical research in business research. This course takes a cross disciplinary approach focusing on how to analyze, construct, and use theory in research. Theories from information systems, marketing, and management are reviewed and best practices in theory building across business disciplines are introduced and applied.
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MIS 8800 - Experimental Research Methods Credit Hours: (3)
Description This seminar provides in-depth coverage of experimental design research issues and methods in business research. At the completion of the seminar, students should have in-depth knowledge on how to frame questions and hypotheses that are testable using experimental designs, how to frame an experimental study, how to acquire data, conduct the experiment, perform analyses with popular statistical software, and how to write-up research results from an experiment. Course includes weekly lecture and hands-on laboratory sessions. PREREQUISITE(S): permission of instructor.
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MIS 8910 - Prob Mgmt Info Syst Credit Hours: (1-6)
Description Directed independent research projects in an area selected by the student with approval of supervising faculty member and Faculty Director. Proposed plan of study must be approved prior to enrollment. Grades of A-F, or IP will be given. Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.
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CERI 7020-7029 - Special Topics in Geophysics Credit Hours: (3)
(ESCI 7020-29-8020-29)
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CERI 7102 - Programming Tools Credit Hours: (3)
(Same as CIVL 7002 /CIVL 8002 ) Description (Same as CIVL7002/8002) An introduction to applied programming and programming tools for scientists and engineers at a graduate level with limited background on computer programing. Three lecture hours per week. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of the instructor.
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CERI 7104 - Data Analysis in Geophysics Credit Hours: (3)
(ESCI 7205) (same as CIVL 7126 ) Description Through project-based work, students will develop programming skills using high-level software tools commonly used in geophysics research, including the Unix environment, Python, MATLAB, Seismic Analysis Code, AWK, Shell Scripts, and Generic Mapping Tools. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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CERI 7105 - Global Seismology Credit Hours: (3)
(ESCI 7401) Description (ESCI 7401). Provides foundation for advanced graduate research, including fundamentals of continuum mechanics, vector calculus, and solutions of the vector wave equation in homogeneous and inhomogeneous media; understanding of current theories of earthquake occurrence and wave propagation within the earth. PREREQUISITE(S): Differential equations.
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CERI 7106 - Signal Processing Earth Sci Credit Hours: (3)
(GEOP 7602; GEOL 7358; ESCI 7602; CIVL 7127) Description (GEOP 7602; GEOL 7358; ESCI 7602; CIVL 7127). Fundamentals of digital processing of geophysical data, both purely mathematical and applied aspects with attention to digital seismograms and gravity and magnetic data. PREREQUISITE(S): MATH 1920 or equivalent.
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CERI 7124 - Earthquake Ground Motion Simul Credit Hours: (3)
(Same as CIVL 7125 -CIVL 8125 ) Description (Same as CIVL 7125-8125). Contemporary methods in earthquake ground motion simulation, applications in seismic hazard analysis and engineering, state-of-the-art simulation software. Three lecture hours per week. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of the instructor.
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CERI 7130 - Engineering Analysis Credit Hours: (3)
(same as CIVL 7001 /CIVL 8001 ) Description (same as CIVL 7001/8001) Numerical integration of linear and non-linear differential equations; finite difference methods; systems of linear algebraic equations; applications to engineering problems. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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CERI 7204 - Prob Earthquake Hazard Anal Credit Hours: (3)
(Same as CIVL 7136 ; same as ESCI 7204 ) Description (Same as CIVL 7136; same as ESCI 7204) Fundamentals of basic probability, seismicity analysis, ground motion attenuation and site effects, seismic hazard analysis, and uncertainty analysis; students will perform a probabilistic seismic hazard analysis for a region of their interest. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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CERI 7211 - Intro Global Geophysics Credit Hours: (3)
Description Overview of the important physical characteristics of the solid earth; gravity and the figure of the earth, age of the earth and geochronology, magnetic field and paleomagnetism, plate tectonics, heat energy of the earth, and the internal structure of the earth. PREREQUISITE(S): permission of the instructor.
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CERI 7214 - Near Surface Geophysics Credit Hours: (3)
Description Application of various geophysical methods to investigate the physical properties of material in the near surface. Students will become familiar with common geophysical field techniques (seismic, gravity, electric, magnetic, etc.) in terms of basic theory, data collection and analysis, and interpretation. Laboratory will involve data collection in the surrounding region.
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CERI 7230 - Exploration Seismology Credit Hours: (4)
(ESCI 7404) (ESCI 7230 -ESCI 8230 ) Description Examines the reflective seismic approach to mineral exploration, and environmental and tectonic imaging; covers seismic data processing, data visualization, and acquisition procedures, including field equipment; hands-on experience analyzing seismic reflection records. Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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CERI 7240 - Earthquake Surface Processes Credit Hours: (3)
(Same as ESCI 7240 /ESCI 8240 ) Description (Same as ESCI 7240/8240) Overview of the surface and near-surface geological conditions that are associated with earthquake occurrence. Evidence for past large earthquakes as written in the geological record. Hands-on experience will obtained through field work.
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CERI 7244 - Regional Geop Synthesis Credit Hours: (3)
(GEOP 7112; ESCI 7112) Description (GEOP 7112; ESCI 7112). Theoretical and practical aspects of geophysics applied to determining earth structure and investigating tectonic processes at a regional scale; major topics include gravity, magnetism, heat flow, geoelectric, and seismic methods, and their implications for lithospheric structure and deformational processes. PREREQUISITE(S): permission of instructor.
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CERI 7260 - Inverse Methods in Geophysics Credit Hours: (3)
(GEOP 7603; ESCI 7603; CIVL 7128) Description (GEOP 7603; ESCI 7603; CIVL 7128). Methods for parameter estimation in earth sciences, including review of linear algebra and vector spaces, introduction to probability and statistics, and solution of inverse linear and nonlinear problems; students will solve an inverse problem in their field of interest. PREREQUISITE(S): Linear Algebra (MATH 3242 or equivalent) or permission of instructor.
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CERI 7270 - Earthquake Source Physics Credit Hours: (3)
Description Develops the tools for quantitative study of earthquakes and faulting. Covers kinematic moment tensor and finite fault representations of earthquakes, elastodynamics including common models for friction and fracture, and earthquake ground motions in the near source region. PREREQUISITE(S): partial differential equations and a basic background in numerical methods.
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CERI 7275 - Crustal Dynamics Credit Hours: 3
Description Mechanisms of brittle deformation processes from rock fracture to earthquakes. Topics covered range from fracture mechanics and friction to mechanics of faulting, the seismic cycle and fluid flow processes. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of the instructor Standard Letter
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CERI 7280 - Seismotectonics Credit Hours: (3)
Description Synthesis of earthquake, geophysical, geodetic and geological data to deduce the tectonic framework of active plate boundaries and intraplate seismic zones. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of the instructor.
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CERI 7315 - Comp Methods in Geodynamics Credit Hours: (3)
(GEOL 7315-8315; ESCI 7315-8315) Description Theoretical and practical understanding of numerical methods for geodynamic simulations. Covers numerical techniques necessary for proper understanding of finite element method and also provides hands-on experience with publicly available geodynamic modeling codes, visualization tools and high performance computing resources. PREREQUISITE(S): Basic programming skills and undergrad level knowledge on partial differential equations.
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CERI 7330 - Geodynamics Applications Credit Hours: 3
Description Focuses on applications of the finite element method in modelling of earthquake related processes (e.g. coseismic deformation) and the numerical representation of the corresponding tectonic environments (e.g. subduction zones). Uses advanced finite element meshing tools and open source finite element codes. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of the instructor Standard Letter
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CERI 7353 - Geodynamics Credit Hours: (3)
(Same as ESCI 7353 ) Description (Same as ESCI 7353) Physical principles necessary for understanding plate tectonics and geological phenomena; major topics include stress and strain in earth’s crust, bending of lithosphere, heat conduction in lithosphere, and mantel convection, solidification of magmas, mechanical behavior of faults, and subsidence of sedimentary basins. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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CERI 7355 - Appls Space-Base Geodesy Credit Hours: (3)
(GEOP 7355; ESCI 7355) Description (GEOP 7355; ESCI 7355) Emphasizes detecting, quantifying, and modeling changes in the geoid and earth’s shape associated with geodynamic processes such as the seismic cycle and earth’s response to loading; concentrates on techniques such as VLBI, SLR, and INSAR. The relationship to traditional geodesy and application of GPS data to earth and space weather are also developed.
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CERI 7375 - Method/Math Physics I Credit Hours: (3)
(GEOP 7376; ESCI 7375) (Same as MATH 7375 ) Description (GEOP 7376; ESCI 7375; same as MATH 7375). Vector space, matrices, tensors, vector fields, function spaces, differential and integral operators, transform theory, partial differential equations. PREREQUISITE(S): MATH 3120, 4242 and 4350 or permission of the instructor.
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CERI 7376 - Method/Math Physics II Credit Hours: (3)
(GEOP 7376; ESCI 7376) (Same as MATH 7376 , MATH 7376 ) Description (GEOP 7376; ESCI 7376; same as MATH 7376, PHYS 7376). Complex variables, asymptotic expansions, special functions, calculus of variations, additional topics on matrices and operators, topics in non-linear analysis. PREREQUISITE(S): MATH 7375 .
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CERI 7402 - Intermediate Seismology Credit Hours: (3)
(GEOP 7402; ESCI 7402) Description (GEOP 7402; ESCI 7402). Provides foundation in seismic wave propagation based on thorough understanding of point source radiation, plane wave theory, optic ray theory, and point sources in plane-layered media. PREREQUISITE(S): A course in partial differential equations.
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CERI 7403 - Advanced Topics in Geophysics Credit Hours: (3)
(GEOP 7403; ESCI 7403-8403) Description (GEOP 7403; ESCI 7403-8403). Topics may include aspects of theoretical seismology, rock rheology and convection, faulting mechanics, advanced potential field techniques, or advanced field methods. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of Instructor.
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CERI 7405 - Struct Interp Seism Reflec Dat Credit Hours: (3)
(ESCI 7405-8405) Description (ESCI 7405-8405) Practical application of reflection seismic method used in tectonic analysis of deformed belts and sedimentary basins, including case studies from around the world that emphasize integration of seismic reflection data with other surface and subsurface geological/ geophysical information, as well as use of restorable structural sections; basics of seismic processing are introduced in the framework of interpretation problems. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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CERI 7621 - Independent Study Credit Hours: (1-3)
Description Independent investigation of a research problem selected in consultation with the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Grades of S/U or IP will be given. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours Grades of S/U or IP will be given.
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CERI 7701 - Seminar in Geophysics Credit Hours: (3)
(GEOL 7641, GEOP 7701, ESCI 7701). Description (GEOL 7641, GEOP 7701, ESCI 7701).
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CERI 7702 - Seminar in Seismology Credit Hours: (3)
(GEOP 7702-8702; ESCI 7702-8702). Description (GEOP 7702-8702; ESCI 7702-8702).
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CERI 7703 - Seminar Earthquake Sys. Sci. Credit Hours: (3)
Description Mechanics of fluid migration through the upper crust in the context of geothermal activity, volcanoes, faults and earthquakes. Covers porous media, Darcy flow, poroelastic effects, earthquake friction, stress distributions, volcano deformation, fault formation and evolution. PREREQUISITE(S): permission of the instructor. Standard Letter
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CERI 7996 - Thesis Credit Hours: (1-6)
Description Student must research, write, and defend a thesis on a topic approved by major professor and advisory committee. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
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CERI 8020-8029 - Special Topics in Geophysics Credit Hours: (3)
(ESCI 7020-29-8020-29)
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CERI 8102 - Programming Tools Credit Hours: (3)
(Same as CIVL 7002 /CIVL 8002 ) Description (Same as CIVL7002/8002) An introduction to applied programming and programming tools for scientists and engineers at a graduate level with limited background on computer programing. Three lecture hours per week. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of the instructor.
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CERI 8104 - Data Analysis in Geophysics Credit Hours: (3)
(ESCI 7205) (same as CIVL 8126 ) Description Through project-based work, students will develop programming skills using high-level software tools commonly used in geophysics research, including the Unix environment, Python, MATLAB, Seismic Analysis Code, AWK, Shell Scripts, and Generic Mapping Tools. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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CERI 8105 - Global Seismology Credit Hours: (3)
(ESCI 7401) Description (ESCI 7401). Provides foundation for advanced graduate research, including fundamentals of continuum mechanics, vector calculus, and solutions of the vector wave equation in homogeneous and inhomogeneous media; understanding of current theories of earthquake occurrence and wave propagation within the earth. PREREQUISITE(S): Differential equations.
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CERI 8106 - Signal Processing Earth Sci Credit Hours: (3)
(GEOP 7602; GEOL 7358; ESCI 7602; CIVL 8127) Description (GEOP 7602; GEOL 7358; ESCI 7602; CIVL 8127). Fundamentals of digital processing of geophysical data, both purely mathematical and applied aspects with attention to digital seismograms and gravity and magnetic data. PREREQUISITE(S): MATH 1920 or equivalent.
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CERI 8124 - Earthquake Ground Motion Simul Credit Hours: (3)
(Same as CIVL 7125 -CIVL 8125 ) Description (Same as CIVL 7125-8125). Contemporary methods in earthquake ground motion simulation, applications in seismic hazard analysis and engineering, state-of-the-art simulation software. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of the instructor.
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CERI 8130 - Engineering Analysis Credit Hours: (3)
(Same as CIVL 7001 /CIVL 8001 ) Description (same as CIVL 7001/8001) Numerical integration of linear and non-linear differential equations; finite difference methods; systems of linear algebraic equations; applications to engineering problems. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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CERI 8204 - Prob Earthquake Hazard Anal Credit Hours: (3)
(Same as CIVL 7136 ; same as ESCI 7204 ) Description (Same as CIVL 7136; same as ESCI 7204) Fundamentals of basic probability, seismicity analysis, ground motion attenuation and site effects, seismic hazard analysis, and uncertainty analysis; students will perform a probabilistic seismic hazard analysis for a region of their interest. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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CERI 8211 - Intro Global Geophysics Credit Hours: (3)
Description Overview of the important physical characteristics of the solid earth; gravity and the figure of the earth, age of the earth and geochronology, magnetic field and paleomagnetism, plate tectonics, heat energy of the earth, and the internal structure of the earth. PREREQUISITE(S): permission of the instructor.
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CERI 8214 - Near Surface Geophysics Credit Hours: (3)
Description Application of various geophysical methods to investigate the physical properties of material in the near surface. Students will become familiar with common geophysical field techniques (seismic, gravity, electric, magnetic, etc.) in terms of basic theory, data collection and analysis, and interpretation. Laboratory will involve data collection in the surrounding region.
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CERI 8230 - Exploration Seismology Credit Hours: (4)
(ESCI 7404) Description Examines the reflective seismic approach to mineral exploration, and environmental and tectonic imaging; covers seismic data processing, data visualization, and acquisition procedures, including field equipment; hands-on experience analyzing seismic reflection records. Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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CERI 8240 - Earthquake Surface Processes Credit Hours: (3)
(Same as ESCI 7240 /ESCI 8240 ) Description (Same as ESCI 7240/8240) Overview of the surface and near-surface geological conditions that are associated with earthquake occurrence. Evidence for past large earthquakes as written in the geological record. Hands-on experience will obtained through field work. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of the instructor.
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CERI 8244 - Regional Geop Synthesis Credit Hours: (3)
(GEOP 7112; ESCI 7112) Description (GEOP 7112; ESCI 7112). Theoretical and practical aspects of geophysics applied to determining earth structure and investigating tectonic processes at a regional scale; major topics include gravity, magnetism, heat flow, geoelectric, and seismic methods, and their implications for lithospheric structure and deformational processes. PREREQUISITE(S): permission of instructor.
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CERI 8260 - Inverse Methods in Geophysics Credit Hours: (3)
(GEOP 7603; ESCI 7603: CIVL 8128) Description (GEOP 7603; ESCI 7603: CIVL 8128). Methods for parameter estimation in earth sciences, including review of linear algebra and vector spaces, introduction to probability and statistics, and solution of inverse linear and nonlinear problems; students will solve an inverse problem in their field of interest. PREREQUISITE(S): Linear Algebra (MATH 3242 or equivalent) or permission of instructor.
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CERI 8270 - Earthquake Source Physics Credit Hours: (3)
Description Develops the tools for quantitative study of earthquakes and faulting. Covers kinematic moment tensor and finite fault representations of earthquakes, elastodynamics including common models for friction and fracture, and earthquake ground motions in the near source region. PREREQUISITE(S): partial differential equations and a basic background in numerical methods.
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CERI 8275 - Crustal Dynamics Credit Hours: 3
Description Mechanisms of brittle deformation processes from rock fracture to earthquakes. Topics covered range from fracture mechanics and friction to mechanics of faulting, the seismic cycle and fluid flow processes. Standard Letter
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CERI 8280 - Seismotectonics Credit Hours: (3)
Description Synthesis of earthquake, geophysical, geodetic and geological data to deduce the tectonic framework of active plate boundaries and intraplate seismic zones. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of the instructor.
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CERI 8315 - Comp Methods in Geodynamics Credit Hours: (3)
(GEOL 7315-8315; ESCI 7315-8315) Description Theoretical and practical understanding of numerical methods for geodynamic simulations. Covers numerical techniques necessary for proper understanding of finite element method and also provides hands-on experience with publicly available geodynamic modeling codes, visualization tools and high performance computing resources. PREREQUISITE(S): Basic programming skills and undergrad level knowledge on partial differential equations..
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CERI 8330 - Geodynamics Applications Credit Hours: 3
Description Focuses on applications of the finite element method in modelling of earthquake related processes (e.g. coseismic deformation) and the numerical representation of the corresponding tectonic environments (e.g. suduction zones). Uses advanced finite element meshing tools and open source finite element codes. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of the instructor Standard Letter
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CERI 8353 - Geodynamics Credit Hours: (3)
(Same as ESCI 7353 ) Description (Same as ESCI 7353) Physical principles necessary for understanding plate tectonics and geological phenomena; major topics include stress and strain in earth’s crust, bending of lithosphere, heat conduction in lithosphere, and mantel convection, solidification of magmas, mechanical behavior of faults, and subsidence of sedimentary basins. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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CERI 8355 - Appls Space-Base Geodesy Credit Hours: (3)
(GEOP 7355; ESCI 7355) Description (GEOP 7355; ESCI 7355) Emphasizes detecting, quantifying, and modeling changes in the geoid and earth’s shape associated with geodynamic processes such as the seismic cycle and earth’s response to loading; concentrates on techniques such as VLBI, SLR, and INSAR. The relationship to traditional geodesy and application of GPS data to earth and space weather are also developed.
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CERI 8402 - Intermediate Seismology Credit Hours: (3)
(GEOP 7402; ESCI 7402) Description (GEOP 7402; ESCI 7402). Provides foundation in seismic wave propagation based on thorough understanding of point source radiation, plane wave theory, optic ray theory, and point sources in plane-layered media. PREREQUISITE(S): A course in partial differential equations.
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CERI 8403 - Advanced Topics in Geophysics Credit Hours: (3)
(GEOP 7403; ESCI 7403-8403) Description (GEOP 7403; ESCI 7403-8403). Topics may include aspects of theoretical seismology, rock rheology and convection, faulting mechanics, advanced potential field techniques, or advanced field methods. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of Instructor.
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CERI 8405 - Struct Interp Seism Reflec Dat Credit Hours: (3)
(ESCI 7405-8405) Description (ESCI 7405-8405) Practical application of reflection seismic method used in tectonic analysis of deformed belts and sedimentary basins, including case studies from around the world that emphasize integration of seismic reflection data with other surface and subsurface geological/ geophysical information, as well as use of restorable structural sections; basics of seismic processing are introduced in the framework of interpretation problems. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
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CERI 8701 - Seminar in Geophysics Credit Hours: (3)
(GEOL 7641, GEOP 7701, ESCI 7701). Description (GEOL 7641, GEOP 7701, ESCI 7701).
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CERI 8702 - Seminar in Seismology Credit Hours: (3)
(GEOP 7702-8702; ESCI 7702-8702). Description (GEOP 7702-8702; ESCI 7702-8702).
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CERI 8703 - Seminar Earthquake Sys. Sci. Credit Hours: (3)
Description Mechanics of fluid migration through the upper crust in the context of geothermal activity, volcanoes, faults and earthquakes. Covers porous media, Darcy flow, poroelastic effects, earthquake friction, stress distributions, volcano deformation, fault formation and evolution, geothermal reservoirs and induced seismicity. PREREQUISITE(S): permission of the instructor. Standard Letter
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CERI 9000 - Dissertation Credit Hours: (1-9)
Description Student must research, write, and defend a thesis on a topic approved by major professor and advisory committee. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given. Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
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CHEM 6001 - Environmental Chemistry Credit Hours: (3)
Description Chemical phenomena occurring in soil, atmospheric, and aquatic environments; consideration of natural resources and environment. PREREQUISITE(S): CHEM 3310 and CHEM 3211.
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CHEM 6020 - Industrial Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Description Description: Survey of the chemical industry, historical background, processes involved in production of major commodity chemicals, role of research and development, patents and intellectual property. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): CHEM 1120 with at least C-. Standard Letter
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CHEM 6111 - Intermediate Inorganic CHEM Credit Hours: (3)
Description Theoretical and applied inorganic chemistry, stressing the relationship of structure and bonding to the properties of elements and compounds; topics include introductory molecular orbital theory, coordination compounds and organometallics, ligand field theory, nonaqueous solvent systems, and reaction mechanisms. PREREQUISITE(S): CHEM 3111 , or permission of the instructor.
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CHEM 6180-6199 - Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry Credit Hours: (1-3)
Description Topics are varied and announced in online list of classes.
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CHEM 6201 - Instrumental Analysis Lab Credit Hours: (1)
Description Application of techniques of instrumental analysis in areas of atomic and molecular spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, electroanalytical chemistry and chromatography. Three laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): CHEM 3211 with at least C- COREQUISITE(S): CHEM 4211.
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CHEM 6211 - Instrumntl Analysis Credit Hours: (3)
Description Topics in modern analytical instrumental analysis; atomic and molecular spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, electroanalytical chemistry and chromatograhpy. Three lectures hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): CHEM 3211 with at least C-.
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CHEM 6280-6299 - Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry Credit Hours: (1-3)
Description Topics are varied and announced in online course listings.
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CHEM 6301 - Intermediate Organic Laboratory Credit Hours: 2
Description Advanced laboratory techniques as applied to synthesis and purifications; analysis using GC-MS and NMR. Six laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): CHEM 3301 and CHEM3310 with at least a C-. Standard Letter
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CHEM 6310 - Intermediate Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: (3)
Description Expansion of select topics from CHEM 3310 including in-depth analysis of structure and reactivity in organic compounds, synthetically important transformations, introduction to synthetic methods for preparing small molecules, and methods of identification. Lecture focused on problem solving. PREREQUISITE(S): CHEM 3310 or permission of instructor.
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CHEM 6311 - Physical Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: (3)
Description Theory of electronic structure organic compounds, relation between structure and reactivity of organic compounds, mechanisms of common organic reactions. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): CHEM 3310 and 3511 with at least a C-. Repeat no more than two times.
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CHEM 6315 - Organic Medicinal Chem ** Credit Hours: (3)
Description Introduction to principles of medicinal chemistry; structure, synthesis, and biochemical mechanism of action of major drug classes. PREREQUISITE(S): CHEM 3511.
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CHEM 6380-6399 - Special Topics in Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: (1-3)
Description Topics are varied and announced in online course listings.
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CHEM 6406 - Molecular Spectroscopy Lab Credit Hours: (1)
Description Determination of molecular structure of compounds using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. Three laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): CHEM 3301 with at least C- PREREQUISITE(S) or COREQUISITE(S): CHEM 6416 .
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CHEM 6411 - Advanced Physical Chem Credit Hours: (3)
Description Advanced topics in physical chemistry, including statistical mechanics and thermodynamics plus selected topics in kinetic theory of gases, condensed phases, and non-equilibrium processes. PREREQUISITE(S): CHEM 3411 or permission of instructor.
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CHEM 6414 - Quantum Chemistry/Spectroscopy Credit Hours: (3)
Description A study of theoretical chemistry, chemical physics, theoretical molecular spectroscopy, and solid-state chemistry with emphasis on fundamentals of quantum mechanics, vibraional and rotational spectroscopy, molecular electronic spectra, and computational chemistry. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): CHEM 3411 or permission of instructor.
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CHEM 6416 - Molecular Spectroscopy Credit Hours: (3)
Description Theory, instrumentation and applications of NMR, FT-IR, mass spectrometry, and UV-visible spectroscopy. Application and theory of other spectroscopic methods will be discussed briefly. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): CHEM 3310 and 3411.
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CHEM 6480-6499 - Special Topics in Physical Chemistry Credit Hours: (1-3)
Description Topics are varied and announced in online course listings.
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CHEM 6501 - Lab Tech In Biochem Credit Hours: (2)
(Same as BIOL 6503 ) Description (Same as BIOL 6503). Biochemical techniques, analysis and design strategies; emphasis on properties of proteins/enzymes, including binding, catalysis, kinetics, electron and proton transport processes of intermediate metabolism; purification, characterization, and assay of enzymes using chromatography, spectroscopy, electrophoresis. Six laboratory hours per week; $50 material fee. $50 material fee. PREREQUISITE(S): CHEM 3501 PREREQUISITE(S) or COREQUISITE(S): CHEM 6511 .
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CHEM 6511 - Biochemistry I Credit Hours: (3)
(Same as BIOL 6511 ) Description (Same as BIOL 6511). Chemistry of amino acids and proteins as related to their properties in biochemical systems; protein conformation studies; enzymology; coenzymes and their functions; importance of pH and bioenergetics in catalysis; protein and carbohydrate metabolism. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): CHEM 3511 with at least a C-.
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CHEM 6512 - Biochemistry II Credit Hours: (3)
(Same as BIOL 6512 ) Description (Same as BIOL 6512). Continuation of CHEM 6511; chemistry of lipids: metabolism, membrane formation and function in cell signaling mechanisms and sensory transduction; chemistry of nucleotides, DNA, and RNA; mechanisms of information storage and transmission; advanced treatment of enzyme kinetics. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): CHEM 6511 or BIOL 6511 with at least a C-.
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CHEM 6580-6599 - Special Topics in Biochemistry Credit Hours: (1-3)
Description Topics are varied and announced in online course listings.
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CHEM 6603 - Materials Synthesis Lab Credit Hours: (1)
Description Practical application of modern chemical synthesis; experimental studies in synthetic organic, organometallic, inorganic, polymer, and nanomaterial chemistry. Three laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE(S): CHEM 3301 PREREQUISITE(S) or COREQUISITE(S): CHEM 4613 Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.
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