Earth and Planetary Sciences

Peter J. Fawcett, Chairperson
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Northrop Hall 141
MSC03 2040
221 Yale Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
(505) 277-4204
http://epswww.unm.edu

Professors
Carl B. Agee, Ph.D., Columbia University
Yemane Asmerom, Ph.D., University of Arizona
Adrian J. Brearley, Ph.D., University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Laura J. Crossey, Ph.D., University of Wyoming
Peter J. Fawcett, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Tobias Fischer, Ph.D., Arizona State University
Joseph Galewsky, Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz
David Gutzler, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Karl E. Karlstrom, Ph.D., University of Wyoming
Louis A. Scuderi, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
Zachary D. Sharp, Ph.D., University of Michigan
Gary Weissmann, Ph.D., University of California, Davis

Associate Professor
Brandon S. Schmandt, Ph.D., University of Oregon

Assistant Professors
Lindsay Lowe-Worthngton, Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin
Corrine Myers, Ph.D., University of Kansas
Jin Zhang, Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Lecturer
Aurora Pun, Ph.D., University of New Mexico

Senior Research Professors
Roger Y. Anderson, Ph.D., Stanford University
Lee A. Woodward, Ph.D., University of Washington

Research Professors
James J. Papike, Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Horton Newsom, Ph.D., University of Arizona
Charles K. Shearer, Jr., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts

Senior Research Scientists III
Viorel Atudorei, Ph.D., University of Lausanne, Switzerland
Ying Bing Jiang, Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Karen Ziegler, Ph.D., University of Reading, United Kingdom

Senior Research Scientist II
Abdul Mehdi S. Ali, Ph.D., University of Arizona

Senior Research Scientist I
Victor Polyak, Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Adjunct Faculty
Bruce Allen, Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Sidney Ash, Ph.D., University of Reading, United Kingdom
W. Scott Baldridge, Ph.D., California Institute of Technology
Johanna Blake, Ph.D., Lehigh University
John D. Bloch, Ph.D., University of Calgary
Mark Boslough, Ph.D., California Institute of Technology
David Coblentz, Ph.D., University of Arizona
Lawrence Crumpler, Ph.D., University of Arizona, Tucson
Joost Maarten De Moor, Ph.D., University of New Mexico 
Patrick Gasda, Ph.D., University of Hawai’i
Lind S. Gee, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Fraser E. Goff, Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz
Adrian Hartley, Ph.D., Aston University, United Kingdom
Charles Hutt,  Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Eric (Rick) Klingel, University of Akron
Joseph McAuliffe, Ph.D., California Institute of Technology
Francis McCubbin, Ph.D., Stony Brook University
Sean McKenna, Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines
Duane M. Moore, Ph.D., University of Illinois
Claudia Mora, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison
Jenny Nakai, Ph.D., University of Colorado
Scott Nowicki, Ph.D., Arizona State University
Walter C. Riese, Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Charlotte Rowe, Ph.D., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
John Shomaker, Ph.D., University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
Aviva Sussman, Ph.D., University of Arizona
Jolante Van Wijk, Ph.D., Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands
Thomas E. Williamson, Ph.D., University of New Mexico

Professors Emeriti
Michael E. Campana, Ph.D., University of Arizona
Maya Elrick, Ph.D., Virginia Tech
Rodney C. Ewing, Ph.D., Stanford University
John W. Geissman, Ph.D., University of Michigan
Rhian H. Jones, Ph.D., University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Barry S. Kues, Ph.D., Indiana University
Leslie D. McFadden, Ph.D., University of Arizona
Grant Meyer, Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Jane Selverstone, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology


Introduction

Earth and Planetary Sciences is the study of the Earth and other bodies in the solar system. It involves the study of the formation, composition and history of rocks; the large- and small-scale processes that modify them after they form (including the effects of water, the atmosphere and human activities); and the useful materials (metals, petroleum, coal, etc.) that may be obtained from them. Earth and Planetary Sciences is a multidisciplinary science that utilizes chemistry, physics, biology, meteorology, oceanography and other disciplines to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of our planet and the solar system and to enhance the stewardship of our planet’s natural resources. Prospective majors are encouraged to begin their lower-division requirements in math, chemistry and physics as early as possible and visit with a Departmental Undergraduate Advisor to assist in curriculum planning. The B.S. degree is the recommended route for preparation for graduate study Geology, Geophysics or Planetary Science. B.S. students do not need to select a minor: completion of degree requirements fulfills requirements for a Distributed Minor. Petitions for course substitutions in the degree programs are welcome and should be made in consultation with a department advisor. All majors are encouraged to pursue an undergraduate thesis (493 and 495) in collaboration with a faculty advisor.

Students are advised to check with the department for information on new or changed requirements.


Courses

ENVS 1130 [GEOL 1120] [ENVS 101]. The Blue Planet [Environmental Geology] [The Blue Planet]. (3)



ENVS 1130L [GEOL 1120L] [ENVS 102L]. The Blue Planet Laboratory [Environmental Geology Laboratory] [The Blue Planet Laboratory]. (1)



ENVS 315. Statistics and Data Analysis. (3)



ENVS 320L. Environmental Systems. (4)



ENVS 321L. Earth Materials and Critical Zone Geology. (4)



ENVS 322L. Life and the Earth System . (4)



ENVS 323L. Water in the Earth System. (4)



ENVS 324. Earth's Climatic Environment. (3)



ENVS 330. Environmental Systems. (3)



ENVS 430L / 530L. Advanced Environmental Science. (4)



ENVS 530L / 430L. Advanced Environmental Science. (4)



EPS **300. Topics in Geology. (1-4, may be repeated once Δ)



EPS **301. Mineralogy/Earth and Planetary Materials. (3)



EPS **302L. Mineralogy Laboratory. (2)



EPS **303L. Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology. (4)



EPS **304L. Sedimentology and Stratigraphy. (4)



EPS **307L. Structural Geology. (4)



EPS 310L. New Mexico Field Geology. (4)



EPS **319L. Introductory Field Geology. (4)



EPS 352. Global Climate Change. (3)



EPS **365. Exploring the Solar System. (3)



EPS *400. Topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences. (1-4, may be repeated once Δ)



EPS 401 / 501. Colloquium. (1, may be repeated twice Δ)



EPS 405L / 505L. Stable Isotope Geochemistry. (3)



EPS 410 / 510. Fundamentals of Geochemistry. (3)



EPS *411L. Invertebrate Paleontology. (4)



EPS 415 / 515. Geochemistry of Natural Waters. (3)



EPS 420L / 520L. Topics in Advanced Field Geology. (2-4 to a maximum of 8 Δ)



EPS 427 / 527. Geophysics. (3)



EPS 428 / 528. Applied Mathematics for Earth and Environmental Sciences. (3)



EPS 436 / 536. Climate Dynamics. (3)



EPS *439. Paleoclimatology. (3)



EPS 445 / 545. Topics in Sedimentology and Stratigraphy. (1-4, may be repeated five times Δ)



EPS 450L / 550L. Volcanology. (4)



EPS 455L / 555L. Computational and GIS Applications in Geomorphology. (3)



EPS 462 / 562. Hydrogeology. (3)



EPS 476 / 576. Physical Hydrology. (3)



EPS 481L / 581L. Geomorphology and Surficial Geology. (4)



EPS 482L / 582L. Geoarchaeology. (3)



EPS 485L / 585L. Soil Stratigraphy and Morphology. (3)



EPS *490. Geologic Presentation. (1)



EPS 491–492. Problems. (1-3; 1-3)



EPS 493. Independent Study. (3)



EPS 495. Senior Thesis. (3)



EPS 501 / 401. Colloquium. (1, may be repeated twice Δ)



EPS 502. Center for Stable Isotopes Seminar. (1, may be repeated eight times Δ)



EPS 505L / 405L. Stable Isotope Geochemistry. (3)



EPS 507L. Thermodynamics and Physical Foundations of Geochemistry. (4)



EPS 510 / 410. Fundamentals of Geochemistry. (3)



EPS 513. Planetary Materials and the Evolution of the Solar System. (3)



EPS 515 / 415. Geochemistry of Natural Waters. (3)



EPS 516. Selected Topics in Geomorphology. (3, may be repeated five times Δ)



EPS 518L. Electron Microprobe Analysis. (3)



EPS 520L / 420L. Topics in Advanced Field Geology. (2-4 to a maximum of 8 Δ)



EPS 522. Selected Topics in Geophysics. (3, may be repeated five times Δ)



EPS 523. Topics in Tectonics. (3, may be repeated five times Δ)



EPS 527 / 427. Geophysics. (3)



EPS 528 / 428. Applied Mathematics for Earth and Environmental Sciences. (3)



EPS 534. Radiogenic Isotope Geochemistry. (3)



EPS 536 / 436. Climate Dynamics. (3)



EPS 538L. Analytical Electron Microscopy. (3)



EPS 545 / 445. Topics in Sedimentology and Stratigraphy. (1-4, may be repeated five times Δ)



EPS 547–548. Seminar. (2-3, may be repeated five times Δ; 2-3, may be repeated five times Δ)



EPS 550L / 450L. Volcanology. (4)



EPS 551–552. Problems. (1-3; 1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)



EPS 555L / 455L. Computational and GIS Applications in Geomorphology. (3)



EPS 562 / 462. Hydrogeology. (3)



EPS 576 / 476. Physical Hydrology. (3)



EPS 581L / 481L. Geomorphology and Surficial Geology. (4)



EPS 582L / 482L. Geoarchaeology. (3)



EPS 585L / 485L. Soil Stratigraphy and Morphology. (3)



EPS 587. Advanced Mineralogy. (3)



EPS 599. Master's Thesis. (1-6, no limit Δ)



EPS 699. Dissertation. (3-12, no limit Δ)



GEOL 1110 [EPS 101]. Physical Geology [How the Earth Works: An Introduction to Geology]. (3)



GEOL 1110L [EPS 105L]. Physical Geology Laboratory. (1)



GEOL 1120 [ENVS 101]. Environmental Geology [The Blue Planet]. (3)



GEOL 1120L [ENVS 102L]. Environmental Geology Laboratory [The Blue Planet Laboratory]. (3)



GEOL 2110C [EPS 201L]. Historical Geology Lecture and Laboratory [Earth History]. (4)



GEOL 2130 [EPS 251]. Introduction to Meteorology [Meteorology]. (3)



GEOL 2140 [EPS 250]. Geology of New Mexico. (3)



GEOL 2430 [EPS 252]. Volcanoes!. (3)



GEOL 2996 [EPS 110]. Topics [Topics in the Earth Sciences]. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)



NTSC 1110 [261L]. Physical Science for Teachers [Physical Science]. (4)



NTSC 1120 [262L]. Life Science for Teachers [Life Science]. (4)



NTSC 2110 [263L]. Environmental Science for Teachers [Environmental Science]. (4)



NTSC *400. Science Topics for Educators. (1-4, may be repeated twice Δ)



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