Earth Sciences

• Earth Sciences
• Open Courseware (OCW) - general
   
  • Geography (OCW)
     
  • Geology (OCW)

Geology - Open Courseware (OCW)

Geology of the National Parks

groundwater pollution, biodiversity, volcanic hazards, what is and is not believable about science, geological background for visit to a national park

Trace-Element Geochemistry

using Trace Element Geochemistry to understand the origin and evolution of igneous rocks; the parameters that control partitioning of trace elements between phase; develop models for the partitioning of trace elements between phases in igneous systems, especially between minerals and melt.

Sedimentary Geology

aspects of modern sediments and ancient sedimentary rocks, fundamental materials, features, and processes, Textures of siliciclastic sediments and sedimentary rocks, Mechanics of sediment transport, Survey of siliciclastic sedimentary rocks, Carbonate sediments and sedimentary rocks, Paleontology with reference to fossils in sedimentary rocks, Modern and ancient depositional environments, Stratigraphy, Sedimentary basins, Fossil fuels: field trip