Lectures are presented more frequently when field trips are not scheduled. An introduction to exploration seismology with emphasis on the fundamentals of gathering, processing and interpretation of seismic data. The course includes the application of ray theory, Fourier and Z-transforms, and spatial filtering techniques as used in seismic exploration. The geochemical and paleobotanical origin of coal macerals and kerogen. The analysis of structures of mesoscopic and microscopic scales in deformed rocks and their extrapolation to large scale structures.
Emphasis is placed on mechanisms, kinematics, and processes.
One four-day field trip required. The composition, classification, and interpretation of environments of deposition and diagenesis of carbonate rocks and modern carbonate sediments. Subject matter will vary from term to term. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits. One or more field trips required.