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	<LI><B>GEOL 725 / Geodynamics, 3 cr.</B>
(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.
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<LI><B>GEOL 728 / Linear Inverse Methods, 3 cr.</B> 
(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.
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<LI><B>GEOL 412 / Science and Engineering Field Applications (Hawaii Field Camp), 3 cr.</B>
(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. <a href="http://geologyfieldcamp.sdsmt.edu/Hawaii%20camp.htm"> Course information.</a>
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<LI><B>GEOL 201 / Physical Geology, 3 cr.</B> 
(undergraduate), Survey of the Earth, including plate tectonics; materials, internal and external processes; and natural hazards. This is where it all begins.
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