Discussion of recent literature concerning the geology of the terrestrial planets and moons. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Review and discussion of current literature in the fields of structural geology and tectonics. Prerequisite: at least one graduate course in structural geology.

Literature of igneous and metamorphic petrology and related aspects of mineralogy.

Stable and radiogenic isotope series are powerful tools across the spectrum of the environmental sciences. This seminar will address the fundamental and cutting edge literature discussing the analysis and application of isotopes in studies such as: (paleo)climatology, (paleo)ecology, (paleo)oceanography, (paleo)limnmology, microbiology, and hydrogeology.

Review and discussion of current research in hydrogeology, environmental soil and water sampling, groundwater chemistry, analytical and numerical modeling, isotope hydrology, fluid flow in fractured rock, surface and borehole geophysics, geostatistics, environmental monitoring and remediation, and related topics. Prerequisite: at least one 500-level course in hydrogeology. Credit, 1.

This course orients new graduate students to help them get started in their research program, find the resources and develop skills that will lead to success in the Geosciences graduate program. The seminar discusses issues relevant for navigating the Geosciences graduate program, the department, UMass, and the geosciences discipline. Topics may vary by student interest and can include: academic metrics of success in geosciences, expectations of the program and communicating science through figures, text and oral presentations.

Results of new research by students, faculty, and visitors.

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