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ESCI 101 - THE EARTH Credits: 3 Study of the nature of the Earth and its processes. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 102 - EVOLUTION OF THE EARTH Credits: 3 Study of Earth's systems over the past 4.6 billion years. Topics include evolution of life, continents, ocean basins and climate. Cross-list: ENST 102. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 103 - FIELD TRIPS FOR THE EARTH Credits: 1 Three evening lectures of two hours each; one weekend long field trip. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 105 - INTRODUCTORY LABORATORY FOR EARTH SCIENCE Credits: 1 Exercises on rocks, minerals, stratigraphy, paleontology, mapping and plate tectonics. This lab is recommended before taking advanced courses in Earth science. Normally taken with ESCI 101, 102, or 108. Recommended co-requisite(s): ESCI 101, 102, 107, 108, 109, 113 or 114. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 107 - OCEANS AND GLOBAL CHANGE Credits: 3 Overview of the impact of the ocean and ocean evolution on the Earth's climate. Includes geological, physical, chemical, and biological aspects of change. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 108 - CRISES OF THE EARTH Credits: 3 Geological and environmental crises have affected Earth throughout history. Included are meteorite impacts, global extinctions, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, effect of humans on environment, as well as an overview of historical perspectives, scientific background, and development of these processes, the development of predictive scenarios, and society's adaptations to such hazards. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 109 - OCEANOGRAPHY Credits: 3 Introduction to the oceans, with an emphasis on how the physics, chemistry, geology, and biology of the oceans are linked. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 110 - ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIETY Credits: 3 Undergraduate seminar on current issues in energy used by industrial society, energy resources and their impact on the environment. Offered on demand. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 113 - ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS SEMINAR Credits: 1 Discussion of environmental crises. Topics vary annually. Cross-list: BIOS 113, ENST 113. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 114 - NATURAL DISASTER SEMINAR Credits: 1 Discussion of natural disasters. Topics vary annually. Cross-list: ENST 114. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 203 - INTRODUCTION TO BIOGEOCHEMISTRY Credits: 3 The interaction between (micro) organisms, minerals, rocks, and aqueous solutions is an important new field of research that requires an interdisciplinary approach between (micro) biology, organic chemistry, and geochemistry. The course provides an introduction and insight into this exciting new field and puts an emphasis on quantitative strategies. Offered on demand or every other Spring. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 214 - THE PLANETS Credits: 3 The physical, chemical, and geological development of the solar system from 4.6 billion years ago until today. All planets, their major satellites, comets, and asteroids will be discussed. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 307 - ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT Credits: 3 This course explores the physical principles of energy use and its impact on Earth's environment and climate. Topics will include energy mechanics, climate change, and the environmental impacts and future prospects of various fossil fuel and alternative energy sources. Cross-list: CEVE 307, ENST 307. Recommended prerequisite(s): MATH 101, PHYS 101 or 111. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 321 - EARTH SYSTEM EVOLUTION AND CYCLES Credits: 4 This course introduces the systems and processes that shape Earth's surface including weathering, sediment transport, ocean and atmosphere circulation, accumulation of sedimentary material and organisms, including man. A particular emphasis is placed on how biogeochemical cycles and key interactions link and change systems and processes over space and time. Recommended prerequisite(s): MATH 101, 102, PHYS 101 or 111, CHEM 121 or 151. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 322 - EARTH CHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS Credits: 4 This course introduces rock-forming processes related to the chemical and physical differentiation of the solid Earth into its main reservoirs: continental crust, oceanic crust, mantle, and core. Beginning with the bulk Earth and an overview of the chemical and petrologic properties of the rocks that make up each of these reservoirs. The basic principles of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary petrology will be presented in the context of the rock cycle, plate tectonics, as well as the origin of economically and societally important ore deposits. A laboratory and field trip, where students will see petrologic principles applied, will be required. Recommended prerequisite(s): MATH 101 and 102, CHEM 121 or 151. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 323 - EARTH STRUCTURE AND DEFORMATION Credits: 4 Introduction to the mechanics and deformation of the Earth's crust and lithosphere, emphasizing rock strength and rheology, earthquakes and faulting, brittle and ductile deformation mechanisms and processes, and an introduction to tectonic systems. Lab will develop skills for recognition, interpretation, and analysis of deformation structures and processes on maps, cross-sections and seismograms. Credit may not be received for both ESCI 323 and ESCI 333. Equivalency: ESCI 333. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 324 - EARTH'S INTERIOR Credits: 4 Formation of Earth and solar system, Earth differentiation and geochronology. Structural seismology and the composition of Earth's interior. Density, Earth's gravity, and the geoid. Heat flow and Earth energetics. Earth's core and magnetic field. Mantle convection and plate tectonics. Oceanic and continental crust. Recommended Prerequisites: MATH 101 and (PHYS 101 or PHYS 111 or PHYS 125 or PHYS 141) or (PHYS 102 or PHYS 112 or PHYS 126 or PHYS 142) College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 333 - EARTH STRUCTURE AND DEFORMATION WITHOUT LAB Credits: 3 Same as ESCI 323 without a lab. Equivalency: ESCI 323. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 334 - GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL TECHNIQUES Credits: 3 An introduction to basic methods of description, recording, and interpretation of geologic and geophysical features in the field, including rock and outcrop description, map and cross-section construction, and data acquisition and analysis. A required seven day field excursion will take place during Spring Break. Recommended prerequisite(s): ESCI 322 and 323. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 340 - GLOBAL BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES Credits: 3 This course introduces students to the coupled nature of the biosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere using as focal points elemental cycles such as those of carbon and nitrogen. Cross-list: BIOS 340, ENST 340. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 390 - GEOLOGY FIELD CAMP Credits: Hours Variable Field course typically involving geologic mapping in one or more of sedimentary, metamorphic, igneous rocks and structures. Not offered by Rice University. Students must take an approved field camp from another university and transfer credit to Rice University. Recommended prerequisite(s): ESCI 334. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 391 - EARTH SCIENCE FIELD EXPERIENCE Credits: Hours Variable Comprises participating in an earth science expedition or research experience, follow-up analysis of some aspect of the data acquired, and a written report. Must be approved in advance by one of the department undergraduate advisors. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 403 - SEMINAR: DEPARTMENT RESEARCH Credits: 1 Seminar: Introduction to current research in Earth science. Each member of the department participates by describing his or her research and some of the techniques involved. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 404 - SEMINAR: DEPARTMENT RESEARCH Credits: 1 Seminar: Introduction to current research in Earth science. Each member of the department participates by describing his or her research and some of the techniques involved. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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ESCI 405 - SEMINAR: CURRENT RESEARCH IN EARTH SCIENCE Credits: 1 A series of lectures on current research in various areas of Earth science. College: School of Natural Sciences Department: Earth Science
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