ENVG 10100 - Environmental Geosciences
This course introduces the student to Earth processes, and focuses on how these processes affect people, and how people affect these processes. The course explores the interactions between Earth?s biosphere, geosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere, with the objective of demonstrating how our physical environment is controlled by geological, biological, and human forces.
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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives, Univ.Req.- Science, Final exam

ENVG 10110 - Physical Geology
An introduction to the Earth, its processes, composition, evolution, and structure. The course introduces the student to mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, oceanography, surficial processes, geophysics, environmental geology, and planetology. Lecture and laboratory meetings.
4.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
2.000 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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives, MATH Science Elective, Univ.Req.- Science, Non-BIOS Science Elective, FYS Bulletin (Administrative), Final exam

ENVG 11110 - Physical Geology Laboratory
This is the laboratory portion of ENVG 10110.
0.000 Credit Hours
0.000 Lecture hours
1.000 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, Laboratory
College of Engineering College
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives

ENVG 20100 - Environmental Geosciences
This course introduces the student to Earth processes, and focuses on how these processes affect people, and how people affect these processes. The course explores the interactions between Earth?s biosphere, geosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere, with the objective of demonstrating how our physical environment is controlled by geological, biological, and human forces.
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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department

ENVG 20110 - Physical Geology
An introduction to the Earth, its processes, composition, evolution, and structure. The course introduces the student to mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, oceanography, surficial processes, geophysics, environmental geology, and planetology. Lecture and laboratory meetings.
4.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
2.000 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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives, MATH Science Elective, Univ.Req.- Science, Non-BIOS Science Elective, Final exam

ENVG 20120 - Historical Geology
This course introduces the student to the concept of geologic time, absolute and relative age-dating, Earth processes and features through time, and the major features of evolution and distribution of fossils. Lecture and laboratory meetings. One-day field trip is required.
4.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
2.000 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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives, Final exam

ENVG 20200 - Mineralogy and Optical Mineralogy
Crystallography and mineral optics: physical and chemical mineralogy--its application to mineral identification in hand-specimen and using the petrographic microscope.
4.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
2.000 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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives, Univ.Req.- Science, Final exam

ENVG 20210 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Origin and identification of igneous and metamorphic rocks within a plate tectonic framework. Geochemistry and petrography are used to investigate mineral equilibria, magma generation and crystallization, pressure and temperatures of deformation, and the interior of the Earth.
4.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
2.000 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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Final exam

ENVG 20240 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Origin and identification of igneous and metamorphic rocks within a plate tectonic framework. Geochemistry and petrography are used to investigate mineral equilibria, magma generation and crystallization, pressure and temperatures of deformation, and the interior of the Earth.
4.000 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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Final exam

ENVG 21110 - Physical Geology Laboratory
This is the laboratory portion of ENVG 20110.
0.000 Credit Hours
0.000 Lecture hours
1.000 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, Laboratory
College of Engineering College
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives

ENVG 21120 - Historical Geology Laboratory
This is the laboratory portion of ENVG 20120.
0.000 Credit Hours
0.000 Lecture hours
1.000 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, Laboratory
College of Engineering College
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives

ENVG 21210 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology Laboratory
Lab component for ENVG 20210
1.000 Credit Hours
0.000 Lecture hours
1.000 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, Laboratory
College of Engineering College
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department

ENVG 21240 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology Laboratory
Lab component for ENVG 20240
1.000 Credit Hours
0.000 Lecture hours
1.000 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, Laboratory
College of Engineering College
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department

ENVG 24342 - Statistical Applications
Taught at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland as GG 3000 ' Statistical Applications' A thorough introduction to the major statistical methods emphasising the underlying logic. Tests of significance, confidence intervals, the analysis of variance, regression and correlation, and multivariate methods.
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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Dublin, Ireland (IR)

ENVG 30230 - Sedimentation and Stratigraphy
Sedimentary environments from a physical, biological, and tectonic perspective are explored, along with processes such as lithification. Identification of sedimentary rocks and the interpretation of the succession of layered rocks in North America are emphasized.
4.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
2.000 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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives, Final exam

ENVG 30300 - Surficial Processes and Surficial Hydrology
A quantitative study of natural chemical and physical processes (e.g., weathering, flooding, wind) that produce both erosional and depositional landforms. Their effects on human structures and developments are explored. A one-day field trip is required.
3.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lecture hours
3.000 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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives, Final exam

ENVG 30400 - Structural Geology and Rock Mechanics
Shapes and fabric of deformed rocks, physical properties of rocks, processes and mechanisms of deformation with associated stresses and strains, and regional and global structural events. A weekend field trip is required.
4.000 Credit Hours
3.000 Lecture hours
3.000 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, Laboratory
College of Engineering College
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives, Final exam

ENVG 31400 - Structural Geology and Rock Mechanics
Lab component for ENVG 30400
1.000 Credit Hours
0.000 Lecture hours
1.000 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, Laboratory
College of Engineering College
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department

ENVG 34102 - Geographical Methods - Practicals
Taught at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland as GG 2007/GG 2008 ' Geographic Methods - Practicals 1 & 2' These two, linked courses focus on the techniques of acquiring, portraying and interpreting spatial data, and covers the production and interpretation of maps and, at an introductory level, computer-based environmental remote sensing and Geographical Info...
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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Dublin,Ireland-Trinity College

ENVG 34200 - Environmental Change
This unit considers environmental change and variability on long- and short-time scales, and how they affect vegetation, soils, landforms, the atmosphere and, increasingly, a great variety of human endeavour. Earth's environments are considered from the earliest times and through to the future. The major causal agents are considered for several periods in Earth's history by examining the evidence and its interpretation. The roles of natural variability, human impact and models for the understanding of processes on the global scale form a major component of the unit. Emphasis is given in lectures to techniques and approaches for investigating change, while the programme of workshops and reading is focused on following scientific debate on key questions, and reporting on expected future climates on important environmental and socioeconomic issues for Australia.
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, Lecture (Vista-enabled), Seminar (Vista-enabled), Class (Vista-enabled)
College of Engineering College
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Perth, Australia (PA)

ENVG 34202 - Global Environmental Change
Taught at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland as BCBOT ' Global Environmental Change' The aim of this course will be to provide a scientific understanding of the issues underlying global environmental change so as to allow effective decision-making by course participants. There are three major components to the course. It will progress fro
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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Dublin,Ireland-Trinity College

ENVG 34232 - Sedimentology/Stratigraphy
Taught at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland as GL 3001 ' Sedimentology and Stratigraphy' The course aims (1) to demonstrate the generation of commonly occurring sedimentary structures (2) to review the main depositional environments of the Earth's surface and to show how these relate to the sedimentary rocks encountered in the stratigraphic r
4.000 Credit Hours
4.000 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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Dublin,Ireland-Trinity College

ENVG 34242 - Sedimentary Petrology
Taught at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland as GG 3035 'Sedimentary Petrology' The recognition and technical description of common kinds of rock in hand specimen and in thin section. The physical and chemical principles of rock formation (petrogenesis) of sedimentary rocks.
1.500 Credit Hours
1.500 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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Dublin,Ireland-Trinity College

ENVG 34300 - Surficial Processes and Surficial Hydrology
Taught in Perth, Australia
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, Lecture (Vista-enabled), Seminar (Vista-enabled), Class (Vista-enabled)
College of Engineering College
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Perth, Australia (PA)

ENVG 34302 - Coastal and Estaurine Dynamics
Taught at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland as GG 3465 'Costal and Estuarine Dynamics' Estuarine and inter-tidal environments have been foci for human activity for thousands of years. Today, they remain centres of human interest, associated with cities, harbours, industrial complexes, marinas and recreational activities.
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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Dublin, Ireland (IR)

ENVG 34400 - Structural Geology and Rock Mechanics
Taught in Perth, Australia.
4.000 Credit Hours
4.000 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, Lecture (Vista-enabled), Seminar (Vista-enabled), Class (Vista-enabled)
College of Engineering College
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Perth, Australia (PA)

ENVG 34402 - Structural Geology/Mapwork
Taught at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland as GL 3031 ' Structural Geology and Mapwork' This course demonstrates the underlying principles governing the brittle and ductile deformation of rocks. It deals with the conditions of stress and strain that lead to the formation of folds and faults and how these conditions can be determined.
4.000 Credit Hours
4.000 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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Dublin,Ireland-Trinity College

ENVG 34444 - Environmental Hydrology
Host University course number and name University of Western Australia; EART-2251 Environmental Hydrology Course description Outcomes: Students are able to apply knowledge of basic science fundamentals, illustrate in-depth technical competence as well as an expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning. Content: This unit assists students to understand and describe quantitatively, where appropriate, the land surface component of the hydrological cycle. The unit provides a holistic treatment of the field of surface hydrology with a focus on heterogeneity and variability, multiple-flow pathways and residence times, water balance and scale issues. In particular, the unit illustrates the processes of precipitation, infiltration and run-off generation, groundwater flow and transport, and evapotranspiration and streamflow through exposition of fundamental theories combined with the analysis and interpretation from observed data. In addition to lectures, regular assignments and the use of the computer for data analyses, there are one or two field trips organised to expose students to field situations and approaches to measurements. Assessment: This comprises a final examination, ongoing assignments and reports. Students are assessed on their ability to apply knowledge of basic scientific engineering to clearly defined hydrological problems within a limited timeframe, together with their ability to think clearly, demonstrate understanding, communicate effectively and solve problems. They also demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge of basic hydrological and engineering fundamentals to solve clearly defined problems, and demonstrate independent learning through the reading of additional material outside of the classroom.
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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Perth, Australia (PA)

ENVG 34500 - Field Course: Engineering Technical Elective
This course presents an innovative approach to education for engineering and science undergraduate students that involves industrial participation through a mini internship. It is not expected that industry shoulder the responsibility of educating our students, but rather that a cooperative agreement be entered into between the student and the company such that the company receives a useful research report and the student gains invaluable field experience. Students will be involved in monitoring responsibilities and/or gathering data relating to operations and ongoing site management, including environmental activities. Students will undertake projects that will be relatively small in scope yet are important to the company but have not been undertaken because of lack of staff availability. Students will be given, where possible, projects in line with their expertise (i.e., engineering, geology, environmental, etc.).
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, Lecture (Vista-enabled), Seminar (Vista-enabled), Class (Vista-enabled)
College of Engineering College
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Perth, Australia (PA)

ENVG 34602 - Analytical Techniques
Taught at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland as BL 3046 'Analytical Techniques and Data Presentation' The course aims to describe how and explain why chemical analyses of rocks and minerals are obtained, and also to describe various imaging techniques in microscopy, and to introduce methods used in identifying fine-grained minerals.
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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Dublin,Ireland-Trinity College

ENVG 34800 - Earth Materials Microcharacterisation
Taught as EART 3311 "Earth Materials Microcharacterisation" at host institution. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray (EMPA) and ion beam microanalysis are advanced microcharacterisation tools. Digital data is attainable down to the nanometre scale with these tools and it is used to characterise minerals and fossils in most earth science and environmental research areas. This unit covers the fundamentals of the current technology in this area and the direct applications to problem solving in the earth sciences and related areas. The theory covers the basics of electron and ion beam microscopy and digital imaging techniques, including basic image analysis, with an emphasis on the mineralogical applications in earth sciences. The SEM, ion probe and X-ray microanalysis theory is supported by interactive, multimedia software packages including 'Virtual SEM' and 'Virtual EDS'. Laboratory practicals are elective and project-based. Topics are selected to suit specific course and student interests. Projects include diamond indicator mineral analysis and evaluation, pressure and/or temperature estimation by determination and interpretation of mineral compositions (e.g. garnet-cpx or arsenopyrite), cathodoluminescence studies of carbonates and/or quartz to determine depositional histories of sediments/ore deposits, mineral modal analysis and/or bulk composition determination by analysis of backscattered electron images and electron imaging and identification of microfossils. Mineral dating (geochronology) projects by electron and ion probe techniques are also available (subject to ion probe availability). Successful students achieve formal certification in the operation of these facilities.
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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Perth, Australia (PA)

ENVG 40300 - 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 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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives, Final exam

ENVG 40310 - Environmental Impact of Resource Utilization
The environmental effects of utilizing natural resources are examined from their extraction, refining, to use. Pivotal in this course is environmental impact assessment and rehabilitation/remediation technologies. A number of case studies will be examined to highlight the environmental impact of using the Earth?s natural resources and how such impacts can be mitigated.
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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives, Final exam

ENVG 40340 - Water-Rock Interactions
Fundamental properties of mineral surfaces and of the mineral-water interface. Methods of surface and interface analysis. The electric double layer. Interface reactions including adsorption, mineral growth and dissolution, photoredox phenomena, and controls on bacterial 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
College of Engineering College
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives, Final exam

ENVG 40360 - Geomicrobiology
This course explores current research involving the interaction between microbes and geologic 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 geologic 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
College of Engineering College
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
EE Science Electives, ENVG Electives, Final exam

ENVG 40380 - Paleontology
The fossil record---morphology, taxonomy, evolution, statistical population systematics and paleoecology. A one-day field trip is required.
3.000 Credit Hours
2.000 Lecture hours
2.000 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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives

ENVG 40390 - 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: Undeclared, All levels at the University:, Employee Non-Degree, Graduate Business, 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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Final exam

ENVG 40410 - 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
2.000 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, Seminar
College of Engineering College
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives, Final exam

ENVG 40547 - 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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Final exam

ENVG 40647 - 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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Final exam

ENVG 44202 - Fieldwork in Geology
Taught at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland as GL 3091 'Fieldwork' A week-long field course in field mapping techniques takes place immediately before the start of Michaelmas term. A two week course focussing on field skills needed for the independent project takes place after lectures end in Hilary Term.
1.000 Credit Hours
1.000 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
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
Dublin,Ireland-Trinity College

ENVG 45200 - Field Trip
Field trip during the fall/spring vacation; emphasis on regional field geology and field relationships. Classic localities are studied in order to demonstrate geological concepts.
1.000 Credit Hours
0.000 Lecture hours
2.000 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, Internship/ FIeld Work
College of Engineering College
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives

ENVG 47600 - Special Studies
This course requires permission of the chair of the Department of Civil Engineering and Geological Sciences and the individual instructor. Research of literature on a specific geoscience topic. Preparation of reports and presentations.
0.000 TO 10.000 Credit Hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 TO 10.000 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
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives

ENVG 48600 - Undergraduate Research
This course requires the permission of the chair of the Department of Civil Engineering and Geological Sciences. Three to 15 hours each week, arranged individually for each student.
0.000 TO 10.000 Credit Hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 TO 10.000 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, Thesis/Reseach/Dissertation
College of Engineering College
Undergraduate Division
Civil Engr and Geological Sci Department
Course Attributes:
ENVG Electives, UG Research (Admin)