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ENGL 023 English as a Second Language: Listening and Reading, Grammar, Comprehension Credits: 3 to 5
Written and oral responses to written and oral sources. Reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary building, pronunciation, grammar and sentence structure, and formal and informal written and spoken English.
Prerequisites: Placement or permission of instructor.
Notes: Does not count toward graduation.
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ENGL 033 Basic Writing Credits: 1 to 3
Intensive work in grammar and usage, punctuation, and paragraph development.
Prerequisites: Appropriate student placement based on entry level assessment.
Notes: Does not count toward graduation.
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ENGL 101 Composition I Credits: (3-0) 3
Practice in the skills, research, and documentation needed for effective academic writing. Analysis of a variety of academic and non-academic texts, rhetorical structures, critical thinking, and audience will be included.
Prerequisites: Appropriate student placement based on entry level assessment or completion of ENGL 033 .
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ENGL 201 Composition II Credits: (3-0) 3
Study of and practice in writing persuasive prose, with the aim to improve writing skills in all disciplines. Includes literary analysis and requires a research report.
Prerequisites: ENGL 101 or permission of instructor.
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ENGL 210 Introduction to Literature Credits: (3-0) 3
Readings in fiction, drama, and poetry to acquaint students with literature and aesthetic form.
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ENGL 212 World Literature II Credits: (3-0) 3
Selected works of world literature in translation since the Renaissance.
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ENGL 221 British Literature I Credits: (3-0) 3
A chronological survey of British literature from Old English through the 18th century.
Notes: ENGL 221 and ENGL 222 need not be taken in sequence.
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ENGL 222 British Literature II Credits: (3-0) 3
A chronological survey of British literature from the 19th century to the present.
Notes: ENGL 221 and ENGL 222 need not be taken in sequence.
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ENGL 241 American Literature I Credits: (3-0) 3
Background to and survey of major works from the beginnings to the Civil War.
Notes: ENGL 241 and ENGL 242 need not be taken in sequence.
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ENGL 242 American Literature II Credits: (3-0) 3
Background to and survey of major works from the Civil War to the present.
Notes: ENGL 241 and ENGL 242 need not be taken in sequence.
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ENGL 250 Science Fiction Credits: (3-0) 3
A survey of short stories and novels from the 19th century to the present.
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ENGL 279 Technical Communications I Credits: (3-0) 3
Introductory written and oral technical communications with emphasis on research and explanations of scientific and engineering topics.
Prerequisites: ENGL 101 or equivalent and sophomore standing.
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ENGL 289 Technical Communications II Credits: (3-0) 3
Advanced written and oral technical communications with emphasis on the research, preparation, and delivery of complex technical documents.
Prerequisites: ENGL 279 or equivalent and sophomore standing.
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ENGL 300 The Literary Experience of Nature Credits: (3-0) 3
An interdisciplinary survey of writing about nature, examining the relationship between literary, cultural, and scientific perspectives.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
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ENGL 330 Shakespeare Credits: (3-0) 3
Representative comedies, tragedies, and histories of Shakespeare.
Prerequisites: ENGL 101 or permission of instructor.
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ENGL 343 Selected Authors Credits: (1-0) 1
A study of the work of one or several major literary figures. Authors may vary each time the course is offered.
Prerequisites: ENGL 101 or permission of instructor.
Notes: May be taken up to three (3) times with different authors.
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ENGL 350 Humor in American Culture Credits: (3-0) 3
The interdisciplinary study of American literary humor and its relationship to significant historical and regional issues.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
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ENGL 360 Studies in European Literature Credits: (3-0) 3
The interdisciplinary study of a facet of European literature through focus on literature of a particular century, a specific country or individual authors such as 19th century nationalism, literature of France, or James Joyce.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Notes: May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credit hours on different topics.
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ENGL 374 Studies in American Literature Credits: 1 to 3
The interdisciplinary study of American literature through focus on a particular facet of the American experience, such as a national issue or concern, a unique historical period or literary genre, or a distinct segment of U.S. society.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Notes: May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credit hours on different topics.
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ENGL 391 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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ENGL 392 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
Notes: A maximum of 6 credits of special topics will be allowed for degree credit.
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Engineering Management |
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ENGM 435/535 Optimization Techniques Credits: (3-0) 3
The course develops basic judgment and competence in using quantitative methods in engineering or management decisions. Students will study various types of linear programming techniques, including simplex, transportation and assignment methods and post-optimal sensitivity analysis. In addition, network-type problems, critical-path methods, dynamic and decision tree techniques will be covered. Some basic mathematical theory is taught and the computer is used to solve both assigned problems and problems developed by the student in a particular field of interest.
Notes: Students enrolled in ENGM 535 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in ENGM 435.
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ENGM 615 Nonparametric Statistics Credits: (3-0) 3
Theory and application of commonly used distribution-free test statistics, including sign and Wilcoxon tests, and corresponding nonparametric point and interval estimators. Additionally, basic tests of three or more samples, and other selected topics.
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ENGM 620 Quality Management Credits: (3-0) 3
This course is intended as an introduction to the philosophies, concepts, and tools of Total Quality Management. Topics include: An introduction to the philosophies of Juran, Deming, and Taguchi; total quality and quality improvement; quality and technology; and managing a quality environment. Elements of statistical process control, including pareto diagrams, box plots, histograms, and control charts will also be investigated using a commercial software package. Special projects and current readings in quality management will be assigned.
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ENGM 621 Statistical Process Control Credits: (3-0) 3
This course covers the application of statistical methods to problems in quality and process control. Statistical topics include: basics of processes and variability, statistically controlled processes, variable and attribute control charts, moving averages, and process capability.
Prerequisites: MATH 281 or MATH 381 or permission of instructor
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ENGM 625 Innovation and Commercialization Credits: (3-0) 3
This course covers the practical aspects of developing an innovative idea or new technology from conceptualization through commercialization. Course topics include product innovation, product development, technology forecasting, technology transfer, small business development resources, and commercialization.
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ENGM 632 Stochastic Models in Operations Research Credits: (3-0) 3
Probabilistic quantitative methods are developed. These include project control (PERT), decision trees, risk analysis, queuing, Markov chains, mathematical modeling and Monte Carlo simulation. Computer programs are used to solve practical problems after the techniques are developed and understood.
Prerequisites: MATH 281 or MATH 381 or permission of instructor
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ENGM 640 Business Strategy Credits: (3-0) 3
This course provides a financial management approach within a systems context approach. Financial concepts are analyzed from perspective of three basic types of decisions for any ongoing business: investment, operations, and financing. Course materials are structured around the viewpoints of major parties interested in the performance of business: managers, owners, and creditors. Financial concepts are reinforced by simulating the impact various business strategies have on the financial health of the virtual enterprise.
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ENGM 642 Engineering Management and Labor Relations Credits: (3-0) 3
Principles of management, supervision, administrative policies, human-factors engineering, and labor-management relationships.
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ENGM 650 Safety Management Credits: (3-0) 3
Management aspects of occupational safety and health. Topics include: development and implementation of safety programs and ergonomics programs, risk management, economic impact, legislation (including OSHA, Workers’ Compensation, and ADA), legal issues, wellness programs, system safety, certification, ethics, and professionalism.
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ENGM 655 Ergonomics for Managers Credits: (3-0) 3
Management aspects of ergonomics and human factors engineering. Topics include: introduction to ergonomics and human factors principles, the business case for ergonomics, understanding cumulative trauma and neurovascular disorders, development and implementation of ergonomics programs, economic and regulatory aspects, work organization, job satisfaction, quality and productivity aspects, strategic issues and trends, and certification.
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ENGM 661 Engineering Economics for Managers Credits: 1 to 4
Students are expected to have prerequisite skills in the time value of money and basic probability. Students not having these skills require the permission of instructor. The course is divided into 4 one-credit modules, which include: economic valuation for decision making, problems with uncertainty and risk, budgeting and cost management, and financial statements and enterprise management. (Manufacturing elective)
Prerequisites: MATH 281 or MATH 381 or permission of instructor
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ENGM 663 Operations Planning Credits: (3-0) 3
Organization, functions, and responsibilities of the production control department and some related functions in industry. It includes: planning, authorizing, routing, scheduling, dispatching, and controlling the flow of production. The course also introduces the student to the fundamentals of inventory control, statistical quality control, pert-cpm, and operations research. (Manufacturing elective)
Prerequisites: MATH 281 or MATH 381 or permission of instructor
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ENGM 675 Legal and Ethical Issues in Engineering Management Credits: (3-0) 3
This course will introduce students to many of the legal and ethical issues from a manager’s perspective. Topics include: employment contracts, consulting, harassment, ADA compliance, Whistle Blower Act, research ethics, and helping employees with professional development.
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ENGM 745 Forecasting for Business and Technology Credits: (3-0) 3
This course provides an introduction to the quantitative and qualitative tools that may be used to identify and assess emerging technological advances. Topics include multiple regression, ARIMA forecast models and estimation, econometric models, and delphi techniques. Special projects and current readings in technology may be assigned.
Prerequisites: MATH 281 or MATH 381 or permission of instructor
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ENGM 788 Master’s Research Problems/Project Credits: Credit to be arranged.
Independent research problems/projects that lead to a research or design paper but not to a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
Notes: Credit to be arranged; not to exceed 3 credits toward fulfillment of M.S. degree requirements Open only to students pursuing the M.S. non-thesis option.
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ENGM 791 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: Student may enroll in this course only twice and for no more than a total of 6 credits.
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ENGM 792 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics, and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
Notes: Student may enroll in this course only twice and for no more than a total of 6 credits.
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ENGM 798 Thesis Credits: Credit to be arranged
A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
Notes: Credit to be arranged; not to exceed 6 credits toward fulfillment of M.S. degree requirements. Open only to students pursuing the M.S. in Engineering Management thesis option.
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EXCH 289 Student Exchange - International Credits: 0 to 18
This course allows students to register as full-time students while taking part in an exchange program. Students will register on their home campus for the number of credit hours they intend to take while enrolled at another campus.
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EXCH 389 Student Exchange - International Credits: 0 to 16
This course allows students to register as full-time students while taking part in an exchange program. Students will register on the School of Mines campus for the number of credit hours they intend to take while enrolled at another campus.
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EXCH 487 Study Abroad Credits: (0-0) 0
Designed to keep a student active at the School of Mines if out for one to two semester(s) for study abroad program and not enrolling in credit at the School of Mines. Does not guarantee eligibility for financial aid.
Notes: Repeatable, but for no more than three consecutive terms at any one point.
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EXCH 489 Student Exchange - International Credits: 0 to 18
This course allows students to register as full-time time School of Mines students while taking part in an exchange program. Students will register on the School of Mines campus for the number of credit hours they intend to take while enrolled at another campus.
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EXPL 285/385/485/585/685 Study Abroad Experiences Credits: 1 to 3
This course is designed to provide engineering and science students with study abroad experiences, including exposure to different cultures as well as learning and sharing engineering and science/technology globally.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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GE 283 Community Design Projects I Credits: (1-0) 1
An introductory course for Freshman and Sophomores interested in real-life design projects with Community partners. The service-learning, team-based design course brings together students from multiple disciplines and multiple grade levels to work together on long-term projects that benefit the community. The curriculum of Community Design Projects I focuses on developing teaming skills and applying human-centered design principles. Student involvement over multiple semesters is encouraged. After completing GE 283/IS 283, freshman and sophomore students may continue involvement by registering in GE 284 /IS 284 . Junior and Senior students may continue involvement by registering for GE 484 /IS 484 .
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GE 284 Community Design Projects II Credits: 1 to 2
An introductory course for Freshman and Sophomores interested in real-life design projects with Community partners. The service-learning, team-based design course brings together students from multiple disciplines and multiple grade levels to work together on long-term projects that benefit the community. The curriculum of Community Design Projects I focuses on developing teaming skills and applying human-centered design principles. Student involvement over multiple semesters is encouraged. After completing GE 283 /IS 283 , freshman and sophomore students may continue involvement by registering in GE 284/IS 284. Junior and Senior students may continue involvement by registering for GE 484 /IS 484 .
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GE 483 Community Design Projects I Credits: (1-0) 1
An introductory course for Juniors and Seniors interested in real-life design projects with Community partners. The service-learning, team-based design course brings together students from multiple disciplines and multiple grade levels to work together on long-term projects that benefit the community. The curriculum of Community Design Projects I focuses on developing teaming skills and applying human-centered design principles. Student involvement is encouraged over multiple semesters is encouraged. After completing GE 483/IS 483, students may continue involvement by registering for GE 484 /IS 484 .
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GE 484 Community Design Projects II Credits: 1 to 2
A continuation of GE 283 /IS 283 or GE 483 /IS 483 for Junior and Senior students interested continued participation in real-life design projects with Community partners. The curriculum of Community Design Projects II focuses on developing teaming skills and applying human-centered design principles with additional course modules in topics such as leadership, community partnership and cultural competency. Students who have completed GE 283L/IS 283L, GE 284 /IS 284 and/or GE 484/IS 484 that are interested in continuing their involvement on team projects may enroll in GE 484/IS 484 for one or more semesters.
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GE 498 Interdisciplinary Capstone Senior Design Credits: (0-3) 3
Content will include major interdisciplinary engineering design experience integrating fundamental concepts of mathematics, basic science, engineering design, communications skills, humanities, and social science.
Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
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GES 130/130L Introduction to Engineering and Science/Lab Credits: (2-0) 2
This course serves undeclared freshmen students and is an introduction to the engineering and science profession, along with the various disciplines within those professions. This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn how to solve engineering and science analysis and design problems. Students will develop various computational skills, sharpen communication skills, and be exposed to professional development in the form of team building, technology tools, and project management. In addition, students will have the opportunity to learn about the various majors offered at the university through lectures and assignments provided by the academic departments
Corequisites: GES 130L
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GES 186 Job Shadow Credits: (0-1) 1
This course provides an opportunity to learn more about the profession. This experience will provide students with first hand observations in their chosen profession and a better, more realistic understanding of job duties and responsibilities. Course will also involve the student writing a report on the experience and possibly giving a presentation.
Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore standing
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GEOE 110L Introduction to Geological and Mining Engineering/Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
An introductory course for incoming freshman in geological and mining engineering covering fundamental engineering practices in both disciplines. The course will include short field exercises, hands-on practical exercises, group projects, problem solving (using spreadsheets and other current methods), and engineering ethics. When applicable, industry experts will be invited as guest lecturers to discuss current trends and practices in the industry.
Notes: This course is cross listed with MEM 110L .
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GEOE 221/221L Geology for Engineers/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
Basic concepts in the study of the earth, with emphasis on geological processes acting on the earth’s surface. Topics include rock forming processes and identification, mass wasting, ground water, streams, glaciers, coastal erosion, and earthquakes. Emphasis is given to engineering significance of processes and their resulting deposits.
Corequisites: GEOE 221L
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GEOE 324/324L Engineering Geophysics I/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
Application of the more commonly used methods of geophysical prospecting in mineral exploration, petroleum exploration, and engineering construction. Includes field design and interpretation of surveys using the engineering seismograph, gravity meter, electrical resistivity equipment, scintillometers, and magnetometers. Extensive use of computers is made in the laboratory work.
Prerequisites: MATH 125 and PHYS 213/213-A
Corequisites: GEOE 324L
Notes: A minimum grade of “C” is required for graduation with a Geological Engineering B.S.
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GEOE 410 Engineering Field Geology Credits: (6-0) 6
Instruction and practice for both team and independent work involving field techniques for geological engineering. Field work is conducted for five weeks at numerous sites throughout the Black Hills. The field mapping section teaches construction of engineering stratigraphic columns, geologic maps, and structural cross-sections. Field techniques are taught for rock strength assessment, hydrologic analysis of surface and groundwater, and performing engineering site characterizations. Slope stability computer models are used to analyze field data and design engineered slopes in rock and soil. Excel is used extensively for analysis of collected field data and hydrologic data. Written engineering reports or oral presentations accompany all columns, maps, sections, and generated models. Topics and field sites change frequently. One week is devoted to engineering stratigraphy and geologic mapping. Remaining weeks are devoted to engineering design problems including surface and ground-water hydrology, geotechnical evaluations and modeling of rock and soil slopes, and site characterization. Most projects require construction of a geologic map. Arrangements for transportation and room and board are made through the Black Hills Natural Sciences field station.
Prerequisites: CEE 346/346L , GEOL 331/331L , and GEOL 322/322L
Notes: A minimum grade of “C” is required for graduation with a Geological Engineering B.S.
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GEOE 412/512 Science and Engineering Field Applications Credits: 3 to 6
Field course offered by Black Hills Natural Sciences Field Station to accommodate field education needs of scientists and engineers in multiple disciplines such as geology, geological engineering, petroleum engineering, environmental engineering, etc. Course offerings will take place in the summer months, and content of each camp will be defined by staff from the SDSM&T Geology and Geological Engineering Department and industry partners.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in GEOE 512 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in GEOE 412. This course is cross listed with GEOL 412/512 .
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GEOE 421/521 Aqueous Geochemistry Credits: (3-0) 3
Geochemical principles and applications for aqueous systems, including water quality and mass transport. Topics will include thermodynamics, carbonate equilibria, silica solubility, redox reactions, pE-pH relationships, and partial pressure diagrams. Geochemical modeling software will be used in projects.
Prerequisites: CHEM 114
Notes: Students enrolled in GEOE 521 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in GEOE 421. This course is cross listed with CEE 421/521 .
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GEOE 425/425L/525/525L Engineering Geophysics II/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
The course concentrates on geophysical techniques applicable to petroleum exploration and production, including the acquisition of seismic data, its preparation, interpretation, and use in engineering design. Use of computer packages and individual program design is emphasized.
Prerequisites: MATH 125 , GEOE 324/324L and GEOE 211/211L
Corequisites: GEOE 425L or GEOE 525L
Notes: Students enrolled in GEOE 525/525L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in GEOE 425/425L.
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GEOE 461/561 Petroleum Drilling and Production Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
Introduction to engineering principles of modern oil and gas well drilling and production engineering. Drilling topics include design of oil or gas well drilling operations (including horizontal and casing drilling), interpretation of well bore and formation properties, casing design and cementing, and well completion design. Production topics include well in-flow performance, wellbore damage characterization, acidizing and hydraulic fracturing (simulation) are discussed. Reservoir engineering topics include computer-aided design for downhole pressure, single and multi-phase flow measurements, physical modeling of oil production, and permeability testing. Global oil production and societal implications will be emphasized.
Notes: A minimum grade of “C” is required for graduation with a Geological Engineering B.S. Students enrolled in GEOE 561 will be held to a higher standard than those students enrolled in GEOE 461.
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GEOE 462/462L/562/562L Well Log Analysis/Laboratory Credits: (2-1) 3
Introduction to well logging techniques for the petroleum industry. Topics include basic and advanced logging tools and petrophysical analysis. Laboratory includes log analyses, calculation of reservoir parameters, multi-log analysis, and fundamental reservoir rock analyses. Techniques and instrumentation use may include thin sections, XRD, SEM, and CT. Industry standard software will be used for log digitization and well section compilations.
Corequisites: GEOE 462L/562L
Notes: Students enrolled in GEOE 562/562L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in GEOE 462/462L.
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GEOE 464 Geological Engineering Design Project I Credits: (3-0) 3
Independent engineering design work by students on a comprehensive geological engineering project that integrates 1) groundwater and 2) fuels or minerals. Economic and legal constraints, environmental concerns, safety, and aesthetic considerations will be included. Engineering design reports (oral and written) with analysis, specifications, and results are required.
Prerequisites: EM 331 , GEOL 331/331L , and GEOL 322/322L
Pre or Corequisites: GEOE 475/475L
Notes: A minimum grade of “C” is required for graduation with a Geological Engineering B.S.
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GEOE 465 Geological Engineering Design Project II Credits: (3-0) 3
Independent engineering design work by students on a comprehensive geological engineering project that integrates 1) environmental site planning and natural hazards and 2) geomechanics and geotechnics. Economic and legal constraints, environmental concerns, safety, and aesthetic considerations will be included. Engineering design reports (oral and written) with analysis, specifications, and results are required.
Prerequisites: GEOL 331/331L and CEE 346/346L
Pre or Corequisites: GEOL 322/322L and GEOE 324/324L
Notes: A minimum grade of “C” is required for graduation with a Geological Engineering B.S.
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GEOE 466/466L/566/566L Engineering and Environmental Geology/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
The application of both geologic and geological engineering techniques to investigate common geologic hazards and geotechnical concerns. Topics include site investigation/characterization, rock mass classification, mass movement assessment and mitigation, earthquake hazards, fluvial processes, and land subsidence. Emphasis on the global context and environmental impact of these topics is provided. Problem assignments, field trips and laboratory exercises allow for the use of industry standard techniques and computer applications that facilitate engineering design within these topics. A final comprehensive report (oral and written) involving the analysis/design of engineering works in complex geological terrain is required.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
Corequisites: GEOE 466L or GEOE 566L
Notes: Students enrolled in GEOE 566/566L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in GEOE 466/466L. A minimum grade of “C” is required for graduation with a Geological Engineering B.S.
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GEOE 467/567 Introduction to Geomechanics Credits: (3-0) 3
An introduction to topics relevant to rock fracture as it pertains to geological engineering. This includes discussion of stress and strain, properties and classification of continuous and discontinuous rock masses, and discussion of rock fracture mechanisms.
Notes: Students enrolled in GEOE 567 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in GEOE 467.
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GEOE 475/475L/575/575L Groundwater/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
Geohydrologic principles, applications, and design considerations concerning groundwater occurrence, flow, and quality. Groundwater and surface-water relations; theory of aquifer tests; flow nets; head distribution by graphical, analytical, and digital models; groundwater contamination. Specific topics include chemistry of groundwater, exploration programs, aquifer tests, computer solutions, and field trips to areas of geo-hydrologic interest. An engineering design report with analysis and results is required.
Prerequisites: GEOL 201 or GEOE 221/221L , and MATH 125
Corequisites: GEOE 475L/575L
Notes: Students enrolledin GEOE 575/575L will be held to a higher standard. This course is cross listed with CEE 475/475L/575/575L . A minimum grade of “C” is required for graduation with a Geological Engineering B.S.
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GEOE 482/482L/582/582L Applied Geomorphology/Lab Credits: (3-0) 3
A systematic analysis of landform evolution with emphasis on process and terrain analysis. Topics include process-response in geomorphic systems and quantitative techniques used in engineering design applications. Laboratory consists of aerial photos, topographic map interpretation and the application of geomorphology as an engineering tool. Field trips taken to regional areas of interest. Computer solutions in engineering analysis and a design project are required.
Prerequisites: GEOL 201 or GEOE 221/221L
Corequisites: GEOE 482L, GEOE 582L
Pre or Corequisites: GEOL 322/322L
Notes: Students enrolled in GEOE 582/582L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in GEOE 482/482L.
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GEOE 491 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems, and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meeting frequency depends on the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: May be repeated to a total of 3 credit hours. Research findings are required.
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GEOE 492 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
Notes: A description of the work to be performed must be filed in the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering.
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GEOE 615 Advanced Field Methods in Groundwater Credits: (0-3) 3
Advanced instruction and independent work involving field techniques such as aquifer mapping, water quality sampling and interpretation, piezometer tests, and the design, conduct, and analysis of aquifer tests.
Prerequisites: GEOE 475/475L/575/575L or equivalent.
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GEOE 641 Geochemistry Credits: (3-0) 3
Geochemical principles, applications, and design considerations, including thermodynamics, kinetics, and transport phenomena. Applications in low-temperature aqueous systems, carbonate equilibria, geothermal and hydrothermal systems, petroleum generation, metamorphism, and igneous processes. Computer solutions to geochemical problems will be used. An engineering design project is required.
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GEOE 663/663L Groundwater Geochemistry/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
A study of the natural chemistry of groundwater and the effects of man’s activities on groundwater quality. Laboratories include dispersion experiments and several field trips to areas of interest relating to groundwater geochemistry.
Prerequisites: GEOE 475/475L/575/575L or equivalent.
Corequisites: GEOE 663L
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GEOE 691 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed special problems, and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: A description of the work to be performed must be filed in the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering.
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GEOE 692 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
Notes: A description of the work to be performed must be filed in the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering.
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GEOE 700 Developing and Planning Research Credits: (1-0) 1
An overview of research proposal writing and presentation as well as responsible research conduct in the geosciences and engineering. Students will produce a preliminary thesis/dissertation proposal, peer review the proposals of fellow students, and prepare a proposal presentation on a selected research question.
Notes: This course is cross-listed with GEOL 700 and MEM 700
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GEOE 711 Synthetic Aperture Radar Interferometry Credits: (3-0) 3
Application of Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) as a tool used to measure ground surface displacements resulting from both natural and anthropogenic sources. The course will cover the history of radar imagery acquisition, InSAR theory and limitations, InSAR processing methodology, and post-processing techniques.
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GEOE 762 Analytical Methods in Groundwater Credits: (3-0) 3
Quantitative methods used to evaluate groundwater resources, including pumping tests as well as physical and computer methods.
Prerequisites: GEOE 475/475L/575/575L or equivalent.
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GEOE 764/764L Advanced Groundwater/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
Basic hydrologic principles with emphasis on hydrologic and geologic interrelationships. Design problems of location, development, and conservation of groundwater. Use of quantitative techniques for aquifer evaluations. Studies of groundwater contamination. Laboratories, field trips, and problem assignments require use of analytical methods.
Prerequisites: GEOL 201 or GEOE 221/221L or equivalent.
Corequisites: GEOE 764L
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GEOE 766/766L Applied Groundwater Flow and Transport Modeling/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
Practical applications of digital models as tools in the study of groundwater flow systems. Methods of simulating aquifer systems and solute transport will be used. Specific emphasis will be placed on the development, application, and limitations of finite-difference and finite-element computer models.
Prerequisites: GEOE 475/475L/575/575L or CEE 634 , or equivalent.
Corequisites: GEOE 766L
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GEOE 768 Engineering Geology of Surficial Deposits Credits: (3-0) 3
Review of weathering, soils, and Quaternary deposits. Emphasis on engineering design problems such as those found in highway construction, landfills, water supply, waste disposal, landslides, and land subsidence. Engineering geology of surficial deposits including alluvium, loess, clay, and glacial and periglacial deposits. Two field trips are required.
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GEOE 782/782L Fluvial Processes/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
A systematic study of watershed evolution and the development and function of the attendant stream composition. Emphasis is placed on morphometry, quasi-equilibrium, classification, fluvial mechanics, fluvial landforms, and stream restoration technology. Study and discussion of current literature will focus on process and results. Students will partake in lecture presentation of specified topics.
Corequisites: GEOE 782L
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GEOE 790 Seminar Credits: (1-0) 1
A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division graduate levels.
Notes: May be repeated once for degree credit. GEOE 790 is cross-listed with CEE 790 , GEOL 790 , MES 790/890 , AES 790 .
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GEOE 798 Thesis Credits: 1 to 9
A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee.
Notes: Credit to be arranged; not to exceed 6 credits toward fulfillment of M.S. degree requirements. Open only to students pursuing the M.S. thesis option.
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GEOE 898 Dissertation Credits: Credit to be arranged.
A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee. Oral defense of dissertation and research findings are required.
Notes: Credit to be arranged; not to exceed 36 credits toward fulfillment of Ph.D. degree requirements. Open only to doctoral candidates.
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GEOG 101 Introduction to Geography Credits: (3-0) 3
The course presents a broad, introductory overview of geographic concepts, themes, and elements designed to help students better understand and analyze the world from a geographic perspective. It provides a background to earth’s physical and human elements and systems. It also emphasizes the unique quality of world regions, and the spatial interaction of people, elements, and regions, as well as major global and regional problems and prospects.
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GEOG 200 Introduction to Human Geography Credits: (3-0) 3
Systematic study of world culture from the perspective of five integrating themes: culture region, cultural diffusion, cultural ecology, cultural integration, and cultural landscape. Topics include population, agriculture, political and economic systems, religion and language, folk and popular culture, and ethnicity.
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GEOG 210 World Regional Geography Credits: (3-0) 3
A survey of the earth from a broad global framework through the differentiation of the world in terms of both natural and human environmental features and characteristics on a regional basis.
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GEOG 212 Geography of North America Credits: (3-0) 3
A regional and topical analysis of the geographic patterns of the United States and Canada. Focus is upon the interaction of groups of people with the natural environment to produce regional differentiation. Geographic aspects of the physical geography, population, culture groups, economy, settlement systems, land division, and use of natural resources.
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GEOG 400 Cultural Geography Credits: (3-0) 3
A detailed analysis of the concept of culture in a geographical context, including such applications as culture and nature, cultural growth and change, cultural universals, culture and economy, cultural relativity, cultural landscape, culture region, and cultural conflict.
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GEOG 492 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum.
Notes: A maximum of 6 credits will be for degree credit.
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GEOL 110 Explorations in Geology Credits: (2-0) 2
In this course, students will study the relationships between science and society as exemplified by the sub-disciplines of geology, practice hypothesis testing and computational analyses in the geosciences, and receive an introduction to the Geology B.S. program.
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GEOL 201 Physical Geology Credits: (3-0) 3
Basic concepts in the study of the earth and its history. Brief introduction of the earth’s place in the universe and solar system and the evolution, composition and structure of the earth. Introduction to minerals, and igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Survey of geological processes acting at the surface of earth such as wind, rivers, glaciers, ground water, and the sea; introduction to internal processes regarding plate tectonics theory and growth of mountains. Societal implications of geological processes are emphasized throughout the course.
Notes: Students taking GEOL 201L should take it concurrently with GEOL 201.
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GEOL 201L Physical Geology Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
Classification and identification of the important rocks and minerals. Interpretation of topographic and geologic maps. Field trips to view representative rock types of the Black Hills area.
Pre or Corequisites: GEOL 201
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GEOL 212/212L Mineralogy and Crystallography/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
A study of morphological and geometrical crystallography followed by determinative mineralogy. The 32 crystal classes and about 120 minerals are studied in detail. Course includes a brief introduction to optical microscopy. Emphasis in the laboratory is directed toward descriptive and determinative mineralogy.
Corequisites: GEOL 212L
Pre or Corequisites: CHEM 112 ; and GEOL 201 /GEOL 201L or GEOE 221/221L
Notes: A grade of “C” or better is required for graduation with a Geology B.S.
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GEOL 322/322L Structural Geology/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
A study of the character and genesis of large-scale and small-scale deformation structures and their patterns in the earth’s crust. Laboratory work includes various trigonometric, geometric, and stereographic methods applicable to structural analysis and presents open-ended problems in geologic, structure contour, and isopach map interpretation.
Prerequisites: GEOL 331/331L and GEOL 341/341L ;or MEM 314/314L
Corequisites: GEOE 322L
Notes: A grade of “C” or better is required for graduation with a Geology B.S.
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GEOL 323 Search for Our Past Credits: (3-0) 3
Earth is a dynamic system and was vastly different in the past. The tools needed to reconstruct Earth’s history are studied and applied to investigate the tectonic, environmental, and biological changes that occurred on Earth through the last ~4.6 billion years. Interactions between tectonics, climate, and the evolution of life are emphasized.
Prerequisites: GEOL 201 or GEOE 221/221L
Notes: A grade of “C” or better is required for graduation with a Geology B.S.
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GEOL 331/331L Stratigraphy and Sedimentation/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
The principles of correlation and sediment analysis are discussed. A background in sedimentary source materials, depositional environments, nomenclature and classification of stratigraphic units, and the interpretation of stratigraphic units will be presented. Emphasis is placed on modern depositional systems and their ancient counterparts. Laboratory exercises stress field trips to local sections, facies descriptions, rock analysis, and interpretation of an exploration prospect.
Prerequisites: GEOL 201 /GEOL 201L or GEOE 221/221L or permission of instructor.
Corequisites: GEOL 331L
Notes: A grade of “C” or better is required for graduation with a Geology B.S.
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GEOL 341/341L Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
Identification and classification of igneous and metamorphic rocks in hand sample and thin section. Emphasis is on environments of formation as deduced from textures and structures. Lecture, laboratory, and field trips.
Prerequisites: GEOL 212/212L
Corequisites: GEOL 341L
Notes: A grade of “C” or better is required for graduation with a Geology B.S.
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GEOL 351 Earth Resources and the Environment Credits: (3-0) 3
This course will examine the distribution, origin, use, and future of earth’s energy, metallic, and non-metallic resources. Economic, political, sociological, and environmental implications of the resource industries will be emphasized. Resource issues of topical interest will be discussed.
Prerequisites: GEOL 201 or GEOE 221/221L or permission of instructor.
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GEOL 361 Oceanography I Credits: (3-0) 3
An introductory course in oceanography that focuses on ocean basins of the world, their composition and processes by which they formed. Other subjects to be examined include the “hot springs” of the deep oceans, patterns of sediment distribution, life in the oceans, the role of the oceans as an integral part of global climatic cycles including the “greenhouse effect.”
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GEOL 372 Dinosaurs Credits: (3-0) 3
An in-depth introduction to dinosaur paleontology. This course will utilize geologic and biologic principles to foster a comprehension of dinosaur systematics, phylogeny, biology, and evolution. Dinosaurs will also be used as a focus to examine the scientific method, critical thinking, and the public perception of science.
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