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Elementary Mineralogy and Lab.
The course deals with crystallography, physical and chemical properties of minerals, descriptive mineralogy, and synthesis of minerals. Laboratory exercises include determination of point groups and crystal systems and observation of various mineral specimens.
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Stratigraphy and Lab.
Stratigraphy is the synthesis of geological information in terms of the evolution of the Earth system. It aims at classification, correlation and interpretation of rock bodies. The stratigraphic units can be defined by various data ranging from lithology to isotope ages. Diverse stratigraphic units can be useful for the interpretation of the Earth history. So stratigraphic studies and this subject practice basic stratigraphic principles and their application to real rock bodies in a specific area.
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Mathematics for Geological Sciences
This is the basic requirements for the curriculum Geophysics and Lab. offered in the 2nd year.
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Thermodynamics of Earth Material
The objective of this course is to apply thermodynamic principles to understand the role of earth materials in the Earth System. The aim is to provide a broad conceptual framework for understanding the thermodynamics of minerals, rocks and fluids, so material can be integrated into other study disciplines.
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Optical Crystallography and Lab.
The course deals with optical crystallography and application of petrographic microscope.
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Igneous Petrology and Lab.
This course involves the classification, volcanology, petrogenesis, and partial melting of igneous rocks. In particular, magmatic processes such as crystallization/melting sequences and chemical fractionation, are emphasized on the course, accompanied by the observation of rock-forming minerals using hand lenses for classifying igneous rock samples.
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Geophysics and Lab.
The aim is to provide a basic introduction to geophysics, using the mathematics and theoretical physics. The main scopes include the earth interior, gravity, magnetics, seismic waves, EM wave. In addition, the practice and exploration will be conducted along with lecture in the Lab. and field.
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Petroleum Geology
This course provide students basic knowlege on petroleum system which comprises three major components (source rocks, reservoir, seal) and three major processes such as generation, migration and accumulation. It also aims at understanding unconventional hydrocabons such as shale gas, oil shale, tar sand and gas hydrate. Through this course, students can figure out the outline of exploration and development of hydrocarbons from the geological perspective.
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Environmental Earth Science
Environmental Earth Science includes the understanding of the basic concepts and principles of physical and environmental geology, focusing on earth materials and processes. Help you develop an understanding of natural hazards, relationships between natural resources and pollution, and the basic concepts of environmental management.
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Sedimentology and Lab.
Sedimentology deals with the principles of sediment transport and deposition that occur in continental and marine environments. The sedimentary products are analyzed in terms of sedimentary facies and sequence stratigraphy.
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Ore Deposits and Lab.
This course deals with the principles and fundamental data to understanding the genesis and geologic occurrences of ore deposits, and the ore minerals associated with them. Major themes include ore deposits formed by igneous processes, processes at the Earth’s surface and hydrothermal processes, and global occurrence of ore deposits.
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Practice in Field Geology
This class includes a general introduction into the main features of most rocks, like primary structures (bedding etc.), joints, fractures and veins, as well as, folds, foliation, lineation, and shear zones.
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Geological Mapping and Subsurface Interpretation
This practicing course aims at enabling students to understand the composition and structure of geologic materials at the Earth's surface and at depth, and to depict observations and interpretations on maps using symbols and colors. It covers up-to-date mapping technology and its appropriate application to diverse geological problems.
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Metamorphic Petrology and Lab.
During the course, students study different methods to investigate mineral assemblages, textures and structures in metamorphic rocks of different composition. They will work in micro- to mega scale in the study of the structural and metamorphic build-up of mountain chains and other geological environments. The course comprises lectures, microscopy, exercises, article seminars and a study visit.
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Geochemistry and Lab.
The course is designed to understand as an introduction to geochemistry by undergraduate geology students, and deals with chemistry and laboratory exercises related to chemical processes of the Earth.
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Engineering Geology(Capstone design)
This course provides knowledge of engineering properties of rock materials and rock masses, geotechnical site investigation, engineering geological evaluation of dam, landslide and tunnel, and introduction to rock and soil slope stability.
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Energy-Resources Development Engineering
We learn the scope of basic science-engineering knowledges of generation, formation, development, and production of energy and mineral resources.
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Structural Geology and Lab.
This class includes lectures and laboratory work in which students learn how these structures are formed and how to interpret them. Geological structures are variable depending on the stress fields. They includes planar and linear structures, joints, folds, faults, thrust faults and shear zones.
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Clay Mineralogy and Lab.
The courses includes the understanding of the structure and physicochemical properties of clay minerals, and the application of X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy to clay minerals will be emphasized.
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Rock Mechanics and Lab.
The course provides fundamental theories about classification and characteristics of general rocks and weak rocks, and techniques being applied to geotechnics and engineering geology. Students also participate key laboratory tests, including compression, strength index and physical properties of weak rocks, and can understand behavior of weak rocks.
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GIS and Remote Sensing in Geology
This course helps students to learn a basic knowledge about the GIS (Geographic Information System) and remote sensing data. And those who study in this course can decode about an aerial photograph and experience a simulation techniques.
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Hydrogeology
An introduction to the movement, mass flux, and distribution of groundwater in terms of geological aspects, along with pilot field survey and solution of the problem sets.
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Exploration Environmental Geochemistry and Lab.
The course deals with an introduction to geochemistry as applied in exploration for solid minerals and environmental problems, and related laboratory and field survey.
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Logic and Discourse of Technical Education
This course helps students to analyse a experiment result and to learn a preparation way. So those who study in this course can strengthen a writing ability and a presentation ability.
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Isotope Geology and Environment
Isotope Geology and Environment is designed as a class to accompany a one semester course in light stable isotope geochemistry. The course includes the understanding of the basic concepts, principles and the applications of light stable isotopes. They are relevant to mineralogy, petrology, hydrology, atmospheric science, and geology of ore deposits.
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Gemology and Lab.
In this lecture, students will learn the basic concept of tectonics, classical tectonic theory, and modern tectonic theory, and through this, learn about the mechanism of plate motion and geological phenomena occurring in the plate and the plate boundary in the earth. Through this lecture, students will cultivate the basic ability to restore the evolutionary history of tectonic structures in the region through the basic theory of various geological data and mechanisms related to the plate tectonic movement and related interpretation processes.
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Environmental Geophysics and Lab.
Theory and practice for the application to the various exploration techniques with topics including electrical, magnetic, seismic, gavity, electromagnatic, and radiometric methods.
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The Theory of Technical Education
This course helps students to understand a basic knowledge about the Technical Education. So those who study in this course catch a theory and method that can apply in school.
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Design of tunnel and slope
This course provides empirical and analytical theories and numerical analysis techniques that are necessary to understand design process and design considerations of a tunnel and a slope.
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InternshipⅠ
The objective of this course is to provide students with field experience of related industries for enhancement of adaptability in fields through working at industries.
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Historical Geology and Geology of Korea
The course deals with historical geology and geology of Korea.
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Paleontology and Practice
Learning the ecology, tributary, and evolution of extinct organism in past geologic age based on fossils of animal and plant and classifying fossils, records, and making experiments related to them
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Exploration Geology of Energy and Mineral Resources
This course deals with the principles and fundamental data to understanding the genesis and geologic occurrences of fossil fuels as energy resources and nonmetallic ore deposits.
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Meteorites and Planetary Environment
The course deals with classification and characterization of meteorites, planet, and comets in solar system.
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(Study on Teaching Material and Methods in Engineerine Education
This course helps students to learn contents, composition and educational method. So those who study in this course can reconstruct a curriculum about the Technical Education.
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Geological Studies for Natural Disaster Prevention
Based on the geological understanding of natural disasters, this course provides students with the knowledge on the natural disasters especially the scale, recognition, nature, monitoring, prevention measures and relevant legal issues on each disaster. It aims at helping students to become an expert on the natural disaster prevention.
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InternshipⅡ
The objective of this course is to provide students with field experience of related industries for enhancement of adaptability in fields through working at industries.