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A Handbook for Geology Students 1 Contents Why study Geology? ............................................................................................. 3 Job Prospects and Salaries .................................................................................. 7 Why Appalachian Geology? ................................................................................ 10 Geology Faculty and Staff ................................................................................... 13 Financial Support in the Department ................................................................... 23 Geology Department Awards and Honors .......................................................... 26 Opportunities and Requirements ........................................................................ 28 Degree Programs in Geology ............................................................................. 35 Geology Courses ................................................................................................ 44 Field Camp ......................................................................................................... 51 2 Why study Geology? Geology is the multi-disciplinary science that studies the earth and its history. We live on a dynamic planet that is constantly changing. Our ability to survive as a civilization and as a species is intricately linked to the geologic processes that shape our earth, form its natural resources and allow it to recover from the abuse that our society heaps upon it. Geology is important because -
Characterization of Stress Tolerance and Metabolic Capabilities of Acidophilic Iron-Sulfur-Transforming Bacteria and Their Relevance to Mars
Characterization of stress tolerance and metabolic capabilities of acidophilic iron-sulfur-transforming bacteria and their relevance to Mars Dissertation zur Erlangung des akademischen Grades eines Doktors der Naturwissenschaften – Dr. rer. nat. – vorgelegt von Anja Bauermeister aus Leipzig Im Fachbereich Chemie der Universität Duisburg-Essen 2012 Die vorliegende Arbeit wurde im Zeitraum von März 2009 bis Dezember 2012 im Arbeitskreis von Prof. Dr. Hans-Curt Flemming am Biofilm Centre (Fakultät für Chemie) der Universität Duisburg-Essen und in der Abteilung Strahlenbiologie (Institut für Luft- und Raumfahrtmedizin, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt, Köln) durchgeführt. Tag der Einreichung: 07.12.2012 Tag der Disputation: 23.04.2013 Gutachter: Prof. Dr. H.-C. Flemming Prof. Dr. W. Sand Vorsitzender: Prof. Dr. C. Mayer Erklärung / Statement Hiermit versichere ich, dass ich die vorliegende Arbeit mit dem Titel „Characterization of stress tolerance and metabolic capabilities of acidophilic iron- sulfur-transforming bacteria and their relevance to Mars” selbst verfasst und keine außer den angegebenen Hilfsmitteln und Quellen benutzt habe, und dass die Arbeit in dieser oder ähnlicher Form noch bei keiner anderen Universität eingereicht wurde. Herewith I declare that this thesis is the result of my independent work. All sources and auxiliary materials used by me in this thesis are cited completely. Essen, 07.12.2012 Table of contents Abbreviations ....................................................................................... -
Experimental and Statistical Analysis of Nutritional Requirements for the Growth of the Extremophile Deinococcus Geothermalis DSM 11300
Experimental and statistical analysis of nutritional requirements for the growth of the extremophile Deinococcus geothermalis DSM 11300 Julie Bornot, Cesar Arturo Aceves-Lara, Carole Molina-Jouve, Jean-Louis Uribelarrea, Nathalie Gorret To cite this version: Julie Bornot, Cesar Arturo Aceves-Lara, Carole Molina-Jouve, Jean-Louis Uribelarrea, Nathalie Gor- ret. Experimental and statistical analysis of nutritional requirements for the growth of the ex- tremophile Deinococcus geothermalis DSM 11300. Extremophiles, Springer Verlag, 2014, 18 (6), pp.1009-1021. 10.1007/s00792-014-0671-8. hal-01268947 HAL Id: hal-01268947 https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-01268947 Submitted on 11 Mar 2019 HAL is a multi-disciplinary open access L’archive ouverte pluridisciplinaire HAL, est archive for the deposit and dissemination of sci- destinée au dépôt et à la diffusion de documents entific research documents, whether they are pub- scientifiques de niveau recherche, publiés ou non, lished or not. The documents may come from émanant des établissements d’enseignement et de teaching and research institutions in France or recherche français ou étrangers, des laboratoires abroad, or from public or private research centers. publics ou privés. OATAO is an open access repository that collects the work of Toulouse researchers and makes it freely available over the web where possible This is an author’s version published in: http://oatao.univ-toulouse.fr/22999 Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00792-014-0671-8 To cite this version: Bornot, Julie and Aceves-Lara, César-Arturo and Molina-Jouve, Carole and Uribelarrea, Jean-Louis and Gorret, Nathalie Experimental and statistical analysis of nutritional requirements for the growth of the extremophile Deinococcus geothermalis DSM 11300. -
Geological Sciences 1
Geological Sciences 1 GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES Certificates • Geophysics - Graduate Certificate (catalog.colorado.edu/graduate/ With one of the most successful graduate programs in the nation, colleges-schools/arts-sciences/programs-study/geological-sciences/ the Department of Geological Sciences has enjoyed a reputation of geophysics-graduate-certificate/) excellence for more than 100 years. Our doctoral program is ranked • Hydrologic Sciences - Graduate Certificate (catalog.colorado.edu/ among the top 10 percent of U.S. geology programs by the National graduate/colleges-schools/arts-sciences/programs-study/geological- Research Council, and CU Boulder is ranked as one of the top two sciences/hydrologic-sciences-graduate-certificate/) universities in the world for geosciences by U.S. News and World Report. Graduate students have an opportunity to work with over 35 tenured Faculty and tenure-track faculty who support a wide range of interdisciplinary While many faculty teach both undergraduate and graduate students, research programs in such areas as: cosmochemistry and planetary some instruct students at the undergraduate level only. For more geology; Earth science education; economic and energy resources; information, contact the faculty member's home department. geobiology and astrobiology; geochemistry; geochronology and Abbott, Lon D. (https://experts.colorado.edu/display/fisid_145044/) thermochronology; geodynamics, geophysics, and remote sensing; Senior Instructor; PhD, University of California, Santa Cruz geomorphology and cryosphere; global change; hydrology; natural hazards; paleoclimate and paleoceanography; paleontology and Anderson, Robert S. (https://experts.colorado.edu/display/fisid_130117/) paleobiology; petrology and mineralogy; sedimentology and stratigraphy; Distinguished Professor; PhD, University of Washington and structure and tectonics. Arthurs, Leilani A. (https://experts.colorado.edu/display/fisid_145087/) The graduate degrees offered include Master of Science (MS) and Doctor Assistant Professor; PhD, University of Notre Dame of Philosophy (PhD). -
Geomicrobiological Processes in Extreme Environments: a Review
202 Articles by Hailiang Dong1, 2 and Bingsong Yu1,3 Geomicrobiological processes in extreme environments: A review 1 Geomicrobiology Laboratory, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083, China. 2 Department of Geology, Miami University, Oxford, OH, 45056, USA. Email: [email protected] 3 School of Earth Sciences, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, 100083, China. The last decade has seen an extraordinary growth of and Mancinelli, 2001). These unique conditions have selected Geomicrobiology. Microorganisms have been studied in unique microorganisms and novel metabolic functions. Readers are directed to recent review papers (Kieft and Phelps, 1997; Pedersen, numerous extreme environments on Earth, ranging from 1997; Krumholz, 2000; Pedersen, 2000; Rothschild and crystalline rocks from the deep subsurface, ancient Mancinelli, 2001; Amend and Teske, 2005; Fredrickson and Balk- sedimentary rocks and hypersaline lakes, to dry deserts will, 2006). A recent study suggests the importance of pressure in the origination of life and biomolecules (Sharma et al., 2002). In and deep-ocean hydrothermal vent systems. In light of this short review and in light of some most recent developments, this recent progress, we review several currently active we focus on two specific aspects: novel metabolic functions and research frontiers: deep continental subsurface micro- energy sources. biology, microbial ecology in saline lakes, microbial Some metabolic functions of continental subsurface formation of dolomite, geomicrobiology in dry deserts, microorganisms fossil DNA and its use in recovery of paleoenviron- Because of the unique geochemical, hydrological, and geological mental conditions, and geomicrobiology of oceans. conditions of the deep subsurface, microorganisms from these envi- Throughout this article we emphasize geomicrobiological ronments are different from surface organisms in their metabolic processes in these extreme environments. -
MICR 423: Geomicrobiology Fall 2018 3 Credit Hours
MICR 423: Geomicrobiology Fall 2018 3 Credit Hours Course description. This course will focus on the role that microorganisms play in fundamental geological processes. Topics will include an outline of the present understanding of microbial involvement of weathering of rocks, formation and transformation of soils and sediments, genesis and degradation of minerals. Elemental cycles will also be covered with emphasis on the interrelationships between the various geochemical cycles and the microbial trophic groups involved. Prerequisite: MICR 301 and Chemistry 210 and 21l. Recommended: GEOL 220, 221 or 222. Lecture. Life Science II, Room 430, 9:35 – 10:50 Tues and Thurs Course Goals. At the end of this course you will be able to: • Intelligently converse with microbiologists, geologists, environmental scientists and engineers about the role microorganisms play in the cycling of elements • Be familiar with a variety of techniques to identify and characterize microorganisms in any environment • Relate microbial physiology, genetics, cell structure, and metabolism to the effect, role, or signature that microbes imprint on their surroundings Instructor Office Office Hours Dr. Scott Hamilton-Brehm Life Science III, Rm 1009 M 10-12 pm or by 453-3818 appointment [email protected] Strongly suggested textbooks: • BROCK BIOLOGY OF MICROORGANISMS, 15th edition, 2017, Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, Matthew W. Sattley, and David A. Stahl (Benjamin Cummings/Pearson). • Hall BG. Phylogenetic trees made easy: a how-to manual. 2008. Final Course Grading scale Grade Points Percentage A 900 - 1000 90-100% B 800 - 899 80-89% C 700 - 799 70-79% D 600 - 699 60-69% F 0 - 599 0-59% Lecture Grades. -
BOSS on EXPOSE-R2-Comparative Investigations on Biofilm and Planktonic Cells of Deinococcus Geothermalis As Mission Preparation Tests
EPSC Abstracts Vol. 8, EPSC2013-930, 2013 European Planetary Science Congress 2013 EEuropeaPn PlanetarSy Science CCongress c Author(s) 2013 BOSS on EXPOSE-R2-Comparative Investigations on Biofilm and Planktonic cells of Deinococcus geothermalis as Mission Preparation Tests Corinna Panitz1,2, Petra Rettberg2, Jan Frösler3, Prof. H. - C. Flemming3, Elke Rabbow2, Günther Reitz2 1RWTH Aachen/Medical Faculty, Inst.of Aerospace Medicine - Aachen, Germany, 2DLR, Inst.of Aerospace Medicine, Radiation Biology Dep. - Köln, Germany,3Universität Duisburg-Essen, Fakultät für Chemie - Biofilm Centre - Essen, Germany1; ([email protected] / Fax: +49-2203-61970) Abstract not only bacteria and Archaea, have mechanisms by which they can adhere to surfaces and to each other. Biofilms are of interest for Astrobiological investi- Biofilms are characterized by structural heterogeneity, gations since they are one of the oldest clear signs of genetic diversity, and complex community inter- life on Earth. In the experiment BOSS the hypothesis actions using the EPS matrix for stable, long-term interactions and as an external digestion system. This will be tested if the biofilm form of life with micro- matrix is strong enough that under certain conditions organisms embedded and aggregated in their EPS biofilms can even become fossilized. Usually, abiotic matrix is suited to support long-term survival of particles are associated with the “sticky” biofilm microorganisms under the harsh environmental con- matrix. One benefit of this environment is increased ditions as they exist in space and on Mars and is resistance to different chemical and physical agents superior to the same bacteria in the form of plank- as the dense extracellular matrix and the outer layer tonic cultures. -
Access to Electronic Thesis
Access to Electronic Thesis Author: Khalid Salim Al-Abri Thesis title: USE OF MOLECULAR APPROACHES TO STUDY THE OCCURRENCE OF EXTREMOPHILES AND EXTREMODURES IN NON-EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS Qualification: PhD This electronic thesis is protected by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. No reproduction is permitted without consent of the author. It is also protected by the Creative Commons Licence allowing Attributions-Non-commercial-No derivatives. If this electronic thesis has been edited by the author it will be indicated as such on the title page and in the text. USE OF MOLECULAR APPROACHES TO STUDY THE OCCURRENCE OF EXTREMOPHILES AND EXTREMODURES IN NON-EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS By Khalid Salim Al-Abri Msc., University of Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Oman Mphil, University of Sheffield, England Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment for the requirements of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Sheffield, England 2011 Introductory Pages I DEDICATION To the memory of my father, loving mother, wife “Muneera” and son “Anas”, brothers and sisters. Introductory Pages II ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Above all, I thank Allah for helping me in completing this project. I wish to express my thanks to my supervisor Professor Milton Wainwright, for his guidance, supervision, support, understanding and help in this project. In addition, he also stood beside me in all difficulties that faced me during study. My thanks are due to Dr. D. J. Gilmour for his co-supervision, technical assistance, his time and understanding that made some of my laboratory work easier. In the Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources, I am particularly grateful to Engineer Said Al Alawi, Director General of Health Control, for allowing me to carry out my PhD study at the University of Sheffield. -
Need for Seismic Hydrology Research with a Geomicrobiological Focus
sustainability Communication Need for Seismic Hydrology Research with a Geomicrobiological Focus Heejung Kim Department of Geology, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea; [email protected] Abstract: Earthquakes cause deformation in previously stable groundwater environments, resulting in changes to the hydrogeological characteristics. The changes to hydrological processes follow- ing large-scale earthquakes have been investigated through many physicochemical studies, but understanding of the associated geomicrobiological responses remains limited. To complement the understanding of earthquakes gathered using hydrogeochemical approaches, studies on the effects of the Earth’s deep crustal fluids on microbial community structures can be applied. These studies could help establish the degree of resilience and sustainability of the underground ecosystem following an earthquake. Furthermore, investigations on changes in the microbial community structure of the Earth’s deep crustal fluids before and after an earthquake can be used to predict an earthquake. The results derived from studies that merge hydrogeochemical and geomicrobiological changes in the deep crustal fluids due to the effect of stress on rock characteristics within a fault zone can be used to correlate these factors with earthquake occurrences. In addition, an earthquake risk evaluation method may be developed based on the observable characteristics of fault-zone aquifers. Keywords: earthquake; seismic hydrology; groundwater; hydrogeochemistry; geomicrobiology Citation: Kim, H. Need for Seismic Many studies on the reaction of the Earth’s deep crustal fluids before and after earth- Hydrology Research with a quakes have been conducted worldwide, including in countries with a high frequency Geomicrobiological Focus. of earthquakes. Seismic hydrology is the study of earthquake prediction by analyzing Sustainability 2021, 13, 8704. -
Area of Study
DEPARTMENT OF EARTHDEPARTMENT SCIENCES OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL | MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY AreaEarth ofSciences Study DEGREES OFFERED • M.S. in Earth Sciences FirstThe Departmentgraph of Earth Sciences at Montana State University has a faculty of 13 earth • Ph.D. in Earth Sciences scientists, geologists and geographers. The Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Earth • Ph.D. in Ecology and TextSciences programs have around 45 active graduate students and stress independent thesis Environmental Science research with some supporting course work. Faculty expertise and research in the department spans a large majority of the subfields of Earth Sciences. Our geography faculty includes specialties from settlement geography to bioclimatology, from international urban geography to GIS to snow science. The interests of our geology faculty range from petrogenesis to paleobiology to structural geology, and from dinosaur taphonomy and stratigraphy to geomorphology. Our geobiology faculty have research interests in vertebrate paleontology, paleoecology, biogeography, paleoclimatology and geomicrobiology. Program strengths are in basin analysis and energy resources, dinosaur paleontology, geography of the northern Rocky Mountains, architecture and composition of the lithosphere, snow science and cryospheric processes, and climate change. ADMISSION Applicants should a GPA of 3.0 or higher, GRE scores better than the 50th percentile and a strong academic background in Earth Sciences (geography, geology or geobiology). Foreign students must have a TOEFL score better than 550 for the paper test and 231 for the computer test. The department does not accept general applicants to our graduate program. An applicant should identify a major advisor from the list of faculty, contact that individual, and Department Address: determine whether there is space available in that advisor’s program. -
Geomicrobiology: Interactions Between Microbes and Minerals, Comes at a Very Opportune Time
View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk brought to you by CORE provided by Hemeroteca Cientifica Catalana INTERNATL MICROBIOL (1998) 1:241–242 241 © Springer-Verlag Ibérica 1998 BOOK REVIEWS a few chapters are devoid of typographical mistakes which Geomicrobiology: Interactions between in some case have resulted in factual errors. Nealson and Microbes and Minerals Stahl state that freshwater environments typically contain JILLIAN F. BANFIELD, KENNETH H. NEALSON (eds) 100 to 250 mM of sulfate while marine systems contain 1997. Mineralogical Society of America, Washington, DC. micromolar amounts (just the opposite is true). Bazylinski (Series: Reviews in Mineralogy, vol. 35) and Moskowitz have inadvertently created a new subgroup 448 pp. Paperback, $32. of Proteobacteria. The volume I received also included an ISBN 0-93995045-6 insert correcting a figure in chapter 11, earlier versions did not. Suffice it to say reediting would greatly enhance the The recent controversy over nanofossils in a Martian utility of this text. Despite its shortcomings, it is a good meteorite and reports of bacteria growing in basalt have once primer for the novice and an important volume for the again brought the study of geomicrobiology into the seasoned veteran. headlines. Thus, Geomicrobiology: Interactions Between Microbes and Minerals, comes at a very opportune time. The book, a byproduct of a short course of the same title hosted John F. Stolz by the Mineralogical Society of America last fall, provides Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania an in depth look at a fascinating subject. Containing 13 chapters it begins with a review for non-specialists on microorganisms and biogeochemical cycles and concludes with the evolution of the carbon cycle. -
Microbiology in Shale: Alternatives for Enhanced Gas Recovery
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports 2015 Microbiology in Shale: Alternatives for Enhanced Gas Recovery Yael Tarlovsky Tucker Follow this and additional works at: https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd Recommended Citation Tucker, Yael Tarlovsky, "Microbiology in Shale: Alternatives for Enhanced Gas Recovery" (2015). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 6834. https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/6834 This Dissertation is protected by copyright and/or related rights. It has been brought to you by the The Research Repository @ WVU with permission from the rights-holder(s). You are free to use this Dissertation in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you must obtain permission from the rights-holder(s) directly, unless additional rights are indicated by a Creative Commons license in the record and/ or on the work itself. This Dissertation has been accepted for inclusion in WVU Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports collection by an authorized administrator of The Research Repository @ WVU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Microbiology in Shale: Alternatives for Enhanced Gas Recovery Yael Tarlovsky Tucker Dissertation submitted to the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design at West Virginia University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics and Developmental Biology Jianbo Yao, Ph.D., Chair James Kotcon, Ph.D.