Civil Engineering and Geological Sciences - Environmental Geosciences Graduate Courses

ENVG 57498 - Planetary Geology
This course will examine the solar system bodies and solar system formation, and compare and contrasts geologic processes and resulting and forms on the terrestrial (solid surface) planets. Typical processes discussed include volcanism, impact cratering, tectonics, hydrology, polar processes, and implications for life. There are no formal prerequisites, but a calculus and an earth sciences course are recommended.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Class, Special Studies
College of Engineering College
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department

ENVG 60300 - Geochemistry
An introduction to the use of chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics in modeling geochemical processes. Special emphasis is placed on water-rock interactions of environmental interest.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Class
College of Engineering College
Graduate School Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives, Final exam

ENVG 60340 - Water-Rock Interactions
Fundamental properties of mineral surfaces and of mineral-water interface. Methods of surface and interface analysis. The electrical double layer. Interface reactions including adsorption, mineral growth, and dissolution, photoredox phenomena, and controls on bactrial adhesion.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Class, Lecture, Lecture (Vista-enabled), Class (Vista-enabled)
College of Engineering College
Graduate School Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Final exam

ENVG 60360 - Geomicrobiology
This course explores current research involving interaction between microbes and geological systems, focusing on the ability of microbes to affect mass transport in fluid-rock systems. Readings concentrate on laboratory, field, and modeling studies of environmental and/or geological interest.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Class, Lecture, Lecture (Vista-enabled), Class (Vista-enabled)
College of Engineering College
Graduate School Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Final exam

ENVG 60370 - Environmental Mineralogy
This course explores the chemistry and structures of minerals with emphasis on environmental and technological issues. Topics of environmental significance include the disposal of spent nuclear fuel, contamination of soils with heavy metals, and the remediation of mine tailings. Emphasis will be on the mineralogy of uranium, lead, mercury, iodine, selenium and tellurium. Technological aspects of minerals, such as the use of zeolites and clay minerals as molecular sieves and as waste containment vessels will be addressed.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Class
College of Engineering College
Graduate School Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department

ENVG 60380 - Environmental Isotope Geochemistry
The course focuses on radioactive and stable isotopes, both natural and man-made, in the environment. Specific topics include: age dating, identification of geological reservoirs and radioactive waste disposal.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Class, Lecture, Lecture (Vista-enabled), Class (Vista-enabled)
College of Engineering College
Graduate School Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Final exam

ENVG 60390 - Physical Volcanology
This course is an introduction to volcanoes, and includes the links between volcanoes and their tectonic and geophsyical setting, the types of volcanic edifices, classic eruption styles and deposits, volcanoes and their eruption products as landforms, and comparisons to planetary volcanism. Class will meet once a week for an hour in the Fall for reading and discussion (1 credit) then have a week long field trip to Hawaii just before the start of the Spring semester (1 credit), and would have a research paper due spring semester (1 credit). Tentative travel dates are January 6-13, 2008.
2.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lecture hours
Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Class
College of Engineering College
Graduate School Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Final exam

ENVG 60410 - Geophysics
Physics of the solid Earth: seismic wave, gravity, resistivity and electromagnetic methods of probing the structure of the Earth. Applications to environmental concerns as well as to groundwater, mineral and petroleum exploration are discussed.
3.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lecture hours
1.000 Lab hours
Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Class, Seminar
College of Engineering College
Graduate School Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives, Final exam

ENVG 60490 - Inorganic Geochemistry of Lanthanides and Actinides
A comparative course in lanthanide-actinide inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on relevant questions associated with energy production and environmental contamination. The focus will be on the impact of the f-electron configuration on properties such as valence stabilities, redox behavior and optical and magnetic properties. The application of modern analytical techniques to these problems will be highlighted including synchrotron-based spectroscopies including XANES and EXAFS as well as scattering studies such as HEXS, SAXS, and reflectivity. The importance of complementary techniques including laser studies will also be included.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Class, Lecture
College of Engineering College
Graduate School Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Final exam

ENVG 60500 - ICP-MS Analytical Tech
Students are introduced to the analytical techniques of inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS) and -atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). The first half of the course covers the theory of ICP-MS and ICP-AES as well as specialized sample introduction techniques. Three weeks are spent in the lab learning machine tuning/setup techniques, ICP-MS and ICP-AES software, and sample preparation/calibration protocols. The last third of the course is spent conducting independent projects. Graduate students are strongly advised to make this project related to their research and senior undergraduates are encouraged to choose a project which will help in the workplace or in graduate school.
3.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lecture hours
1.000 Lab hours
Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Class
College of Engineering College
Graduate School Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives, Final exam

ENVG 60547 - Geodynamics
This course applies continuum physics to geological problems, beginning with plate tectonics, progressing into the study of stress and strain in geological strata from earth processes. Large scale problems (frictional heating on faults, flow through volcanic pipes, mantle convection) are examined by applying principles from heat transfer, faulting and fluid mechanics.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
Levels: Undeclared, All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Holy Cross College, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, Pre-College, Parish Programs, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Class
College of Engineering College
Graduate School Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Final exam

ENVG 60612 - Structural Chemistry
The course will cover many facets of structural chemistry including descriptive solid-state chemistry, crystal chemistry of natural solids, synthesis and characterization of solids, etc. We will use contemporary and relevant examples such as the chemistry of actinides and lanthanides and their environmental implication in order to develop understanding of the important relationships between structures and properties. Special attention will be paid to structural characterization by single-crystal diffraction, especially using X-ray and synchrotron radiation. This part of the course will include hands-on practical training using the available three single-crystal diffractometers at the Department of Chemistry.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Class, Lecture
College of Engineering College
Graduate School Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Final exam

ENVG 60647 - Research Methods: Geophysics and Geodynamics of Iceland
This course covers an introduction to Research Methods and professional journal manuscript preparation. Course requires field work in Iceland in August and submission of student research to a professional journal. Topics include geophysics and geodynamics problems such as mantle flow, volcanism, and tectonics as applied to Iceland.
4.000 Credit Hours
4.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
Levels: Undeclared, All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Holy Cross College, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, Pre-College, Parish Programs, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Class
College of Engineering College
Graduate School Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Final exam

ENVG 64382 - Isotope Geology
Taught at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland as GL 3034 'Isotope Geology' principles of radioactivity and mass spectrometry. The principles and applications of dating methods using radiogenic isotopes. Principles of equilibrium and fractionation, use of d notation and standards. Uses of oxygen, carbon, sulphur and strontium...
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Class, Lecture, Seminar
College of Engineering College
Graduate School Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Dublin,Ireland-Trinity College

ENVG 67001 - Instrumental Methods of Environmental Analysis
This course will cover instrumental methods of analysis commonly employed in environmental, geological, and micro-biological research. Methods to be discussed will include, but are not limited to: X-ray based techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), synchrotron and X-ray microprobe methods; scanning probe microscopy (SPM) including atomic force microscopy and scanning electron microscopy; chemical separations using high-performance liquid chromatography and gas chromatography (HPLC and GC); and epifluoresence microscopy. Also to be discussed will be elemental analysis and the inductively coupled plasma technique using mass spectrometric and optical emission detection (ICP-MS and ICP-OES).
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Class, Special Studies
College of Engineering College
Graduate School Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department

ENVG 67498 - Planetary Geology
This course will examine the solar system bodies and solar system formation, and compare and contrasts geologic processes and resulting and forms on the terrestrial (solid surface) planets. Typical processes discussed include volcanism, impact cratering, tectonics, hydrology, polar processes, and implications for life. There are no formal prerequisites, but a calculus and an earth sciences course are recommended.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Class, Special Studies
College of Engineering College
Graduate School Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department

ENVG 67600 - Special Studies
Staff. Permission required. Individual or small-group study under the direction of a faculty member in a graduate subject not concurrently covered by any University course.
0.000 TO 12.000 Credit Hours
0.000 TO 12.000 Lecture hours
0.000 TO 12.000 Lab hours
Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Class, Special Studies
College of Engineering College
Graduate School Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives

ENVG 67650 - Molecular Scale Characterization Using imaging and Spectroscopy
This graduate level interdisciplinary course covers the fundamental theoretical and analytical framework for X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy (XAFS) including the near edge region (XANES) and the extended edge region (EXAFS) and scanning probe microscopy imaging methods including atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) used in the molecular scale characterization of environmental/biological/engineering materials. In addition, the course offers hands on instruction in AFM, STM and a short XAFS training session. Course notes will be provided.
3.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Class, Special Studies
College of Engineering College
Graduate School Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department

ENVG 78600 - Research and Dissertation
Research and dissertation for resident doctoral students. Fall, Spring, and Summer.
0.000 TO 12.000 Credit Hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
Levels: Undeclared, All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Holy Cross College, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, Pre-College, Parish Programs, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Class
College of Engineering College
Graduate School Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department

ENVG 87123 - Research Experience for K-12 Educators at the Environmental Molecular Science Institute
This course is intended for K-12 educators in order to give them research experience in molecular scale environmental geochemistry.
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit Hours
0.000 Lecture hours
12.000 Lab hours
Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Class, Special Studies
College of Engineering College
Graduate School Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department






		Environmental Geosciences Graduate Courses ENVG 57498 - Planetary Geology This course will examine the solar system bodies and solar system formation, and compare and contrasts geologic processes and resulting and forms on the terrestrial (solid surface) planets. Typical processes discussed include volcanism, impact cratering, tectonics, hydrology, polar processes, and implications for life. There are no formal prerequisites, but a calculus and an earth sciences course are recommended. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Class, Special Studies College of Engineering College Undergraduate Division Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department ENVG 60300 - Geochemistry An introduction to the use of chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics in modeling geochemical processes. Special emphasis is placed on water-rock interactions of environmental interest. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Class College of Engineering College Graduate School Division Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department Course Attributes: ENVG Electives, Final exam ENVG 60340 - Water-Rock Interactions Fundamental properties of mineral surfaces and of mineral-water interface. Methods of surface and interface analysis. The electrical double layer. Interface reactions including adsorption, mineral growth, and dissolution, photoredox phenomena, and controls on bactrial adhesion. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Class, Lecture, Lecture (Vista-enabled), Class (Vista-enabled) College of Engineering College Graduate School Division Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department Course Attributes: Final exam ENVG 60360 - Geomicrobiology This course explores current research involving interaction between microbes and geological systems, focusing on the ability of microbes to affect mass transport in fluid-rock systems. Readings concentrate on laboratory, field, and modeling studies of environmental and/or geological interest. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Class, Lecture, Lecture (Vista-enabled), Class (Vista-enabled) College of Engineering College Graduate School Division Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department Course Attributes: Final exam ENVG 60370 - Environmental Mineralogy This course explores the chemistry and structures of minerals with emphasis on environmental and technological issues. Topics of environmental significance include the disposal of spent nuclear fuel, contamination of soils with heavy metals, and the remediation of mine tailings. Emphasis will be on the mineralogy of uranium, lead, mercury, iodine, selenium and tellurium. Technological aspects of minerals, such as the use of zeolites and clay minerals as molecular sieves and as waste containment vessels will be addressed. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Class College of Engineering College Graduate School Division Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department ENVG 60380 - Environmental Isotope Geochemistry The course focuses on radioactive and stable isotopes, both natural and man-made, in the environment. Specific topics include: age dating, identification of geological reservoirs and radioactive waste disposal. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Class, Lecture, Lecture (Vista-enabled), Class (Vista-enabled) College of Engineering College Graduate School Division Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department Course Attributes: Final exam ENVG 60390 - Physical Volcanology This course is an introduction to volcanoes, and includes the links between volcanoes and their tectonic and geophsyical setting, the types of volcanic edifices, classic eruption styles and deposits, volcanoes and their eruption products as landforms, and comparisons to planetary volcanism. Class will meet once a week for an hour in the Fall for reading and discussion (1 credit) then have a week long field trip to Hawaii just before the start of the Spring semester (1 credit), and would have a research paper due spring semester (1 credit). Tentative travel dates are January 6-13, 2008. 2.000 Credit Hours 2.000 Lecture hours Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Class College of Engineering College Graduate School Division Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department Course Attributes: Final exam ENVG 60410 - Geophysics Physics of the solid Earth: seismic wave, gravity, resistivity and electromagnetic methods of probing the structure of the Earth. Applications to environmental concerns as well as to groundwater, mineral and petroleum exploration are discussed. 3.000 Credit Hours 2.000 Lecture hours 1.000 Lab hours Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Class, Seminar College of Engineering College Graduate School Division Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department Course Attributes: ENVG Electives, Final exam ENVG 60490 - Inorganic Geochemistry of Lanthanides and Actinides A comparative course in lanthanide-actinide inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on relevant questions associated with energy production and environmental contamination. The focus will be on the impact of the f-electron configuration on properties such as valence stabilities, redox behavior and optical and magnetic properties. The application of modern analytical techniques to these problems will be highlighted including synchrotron-based spectroscopies including XANES and EXAFS as well as scattering studies such as HEXS, SAXS, and reflectivity. The importance of complementary techniques including laser studies will also be included. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Class, Lecture College of Engineering College Graduate School Division Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department Course Attributes: Final exam ENVG 60500 - ICP-MS Analytical Tech Students are introduced to the analytical techniques of inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS) and -atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES). The first half of the course covers the theory of ICP-MS and ICP-AES as well as specialized sample introduction techniques. Three weeks are spent in the lab learning machine tuning/setup techniques, ICP-MS and ICP-AES software, and sample preparation/calibration protocols. The last third of the course is spent conducting independent projects. Graduate students are strongly advised to make this project related to their research and senior undergraduates are encouraged to choose a project which will help in the workplace or in graduate school. 3.000 Credit Hours 2.000 Lecture hours 1.000 Lab hours Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Class College of Engineering College Graduate School Division Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department Course Attributes: ENVG Electives, Final exam ENVG 60547 - Geodynamics This course applies continuum physics to geological problems, beginning with plate tectonics, progressing into the study of stress and strain in geological strata from earth processes. Large scale problems (frictional heating on faults, flow through volcanic pipes, mantle convection) are examined by applying principles from heat transfer, faulting and fluid mechanics. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours Levels: Undeclared, All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Holy Cross College, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, Pre-College, Parish Programs, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Class College of Engineering College Graduate School Division Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department Course Attributes: Final exam ENVG 60612 - Structural Chemistry The course will cover many facets of structural chemistry including descriptive solid-state chemistry, crystal chemistry of natural solids, synthesis and characterization of solids, etc. We will use contemporary and relevant examples such as the chemistry of actinides and lanthanides and their environmental implication in order to develop understanding of the important relationships between structures and properties. Special attention will be paid to structural characterization by single-crystal diffraction, especially using X-ray and synchrotron radiation. This part of the course will include hands-on practical training using the available three single-crystal diffractometers at the Department of Chemistry. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Class, Lecture College of Engineering College Graduate School Division Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department Course Attributes: Final exam ENVG 60647 - Research Methods: Geophysics and Geodynamics of Iceland This course covers an introduction to Research Methods and professional journal manuscript preparation. Course requires field work in Iceland in August and submission of student research to a professional journal. Topics include geophysics and geodynamics problems such as mantle flow, volcanism, and tectonics as applied to Iceland. 4.000 Credit Hours 4.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours Levels: Undeclared, All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Holy Cross College, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, Pre-College, Parish Programs, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Class College of Engineering College Graduate School Division Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department Course Attributes: Final exam ENVG 64382 - Isotope Geology Taught at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland as GL 3034 'Isotope Geology' principles of radioactivity and mass spectrometry. The principles and applications of dating methods using radiogenic isotopes. Principles of equilibrium and fractionation, use of d notation and standards. Uses of oxygen, carbon, sulphur and strontium... 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Class, Lecture, Seminar College of Engineering College Graduate School Division Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department Course Attributes: Dublin,Ireland-Trinity College ENVG 67001 - Instrumental Methods of Environmental Analysis This course will cover instrumental methods of analysis commonly employed in environmental, geological, and micro-biological research. Methods to be discussed will include, but are not limited to: X-ray based techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), synchrotron and X-ray microprobe methods; scanning probe microscopy (SPM) including atomic force microscopy and scanning electron microscopy; chemical separations using high-performance liquid chromatography and gas chromatography (HPLC and GC); and epifluoresence microscopy. Also to be discussed will be elemental analysis and the inductively coupled plasma technique using mass spectrometric and optical emission detection (ICP-MS and ICP-OES). 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Class, Special Studies College of Engineering College Graduate School Division Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department ENVG 67498 - Planetary Geology This course will examine the solar system bodies and solar system formation, and compare and contrasts geologic processes and resulting and forms on the terrestrial (solid surface) planets. Typical processes discussed include volcanism, impact cratering, tectonics, hydrology, polar processes, and implications for life. There are no formal prerequisites, but a calculus and an earth sciences course are recommended. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Class, Special Studies College of Engineering College Graduate School Division Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department ENVG 67600 - Special Studies Staff. Permission required. Individual or small-group study under the direction of a faculty member in a graduate subject not concurrently covered by any University course. 0.000 TO 12.000 Credit Hours 0.000 TO 12.000 Lecture hours 0.000 TO 12.000 Lab hours Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Class, Special Studies College of Engineering College Graduate School Division Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department Course Attributes: ENVG Electives ENVG 67650 - Molecular Scale Characterization Using imaging and Spectroscopy This graduate level interdisciplinary course covers the fundamental theoretical and analytical framework for X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy (XAFS) including the near edge region (XANES) and the extended edge region (EXAFS) and scanning probe microscopy imaging methods including atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) used in the molecular scale characterization of environmental/biological/engineering materials. In addition, the course offers hands on instruction in AFM, STM and a short XAFS training session. Course notes will be provided. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Class, Special Studies College of Engineering College Graduate School Division Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department ENVG 78600 - Research and Dissertation Research and dissertation for resident doctoral students. Fall, Spring, and Summer. 0.000 TO 12.000 Credit Hours 0.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours Levels: Undeclared, All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Holy Cross College, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, Pre-College, Parish Programs, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Class College of Engineering College Graduate School Division Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department ENVG 87123 - Research Experience for K-12 Educators at the Environmental Molecular Science Institute This course is intended for K-12 educators in order to give them research experience in molecular scale environmental geochemistry. 1.000 TO 3.000 Credit Hours 0.000 Lecture hours 12.000 Lab hours Levels: All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, Graduate Non-Degree, Graduate Business Non-Degree, Graduate, Law Doctorate, Law Non-Degree, Law, St. Mary's College, Undergraduate Non-Degree, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Class, Special Studies College of Engineering College Graduate School Division Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department