Geology and Geological Engineering

Dr. Edward Duke
Petrology, Mineral Spectroscopy, and Remote Sensing
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Teaching synopsis

Philosophical teaching schtick goes here. Specific courses include:
  • GEOL 725 / Geodynamics, 3 cr. (graduate), Quantitative expressions for geologic processes. Topics include: elasticity and flexure of the lithosphere; heat conduction and thermoelastic mechanics; fluid migration and poroelastic mechanics; and active deformation.

  • GEOL 728 / Linear Inverse Methods, 3 cr. (graduate), Theory and applications of linear inverse methods to quantitatively interpret geologic data. Topics include: model formulation; parameter estimation; matrix assembly, operations, and inverse methods; parameter uncertainty and resolution; and sensitivity analyses.

  • GEOL 412 / Science and Engineering Field Applications (Hawaii Field Camp), 3 cr. (undergraduate), Investigate volcanic and tectonic systems of the Big Island of Hawaii. Subjects include: Lava flow mapping; geodetic measurements; and interpretations of deformation data, including sources of error and uncertainties. Course information.

  • GEOL 201 / Physical Geology, 3 cr. (undergraduate), Survey of the Earth, including plate tectonics; materials, internal and external processes; and natural hazards. This is where it all begins.




contact: Dept. of Geology and Geological Engineering, 501 E. Saint Joseph St., SDSMT, Rapid City, SD 57701
phone: (605)394-2388 / fax: (605)394-6703 / email: edward.duke@sdsmt.edu