2006-08 Course Descriptions - Catalog - University of Oklahoma

The Uni ver sity of Oklahoma 2006-2008 Gen eral Cat a logGerman (GERM)practice with intensive use of mathematical software on selected 2-D and3-D seismic data sets from around the world. Topics addressed includeprocessing design for complex geologies, advanced amplitude-phase-frequencynormalization techniques, advanced filter design including time andspatially variant processes, Q analysis, linear and parabolic Tau-P filtering,2-D and 3-D AVO data preparation, inversion, and analysis, DMO,pre-stack depth migration, finite-difference, Stolt, Kirchhoff, and other timeand depth migration and cascaded model-driven migration methods,surface consistency, coherency, and other topics. (Alt. Sp)G6623 Advanced Seismic Stratigraphy. Prerequisite: 5613 or permissionof instructor. Advanced topics of theory and practice in seismic stratigraphywith an emphasis upon wavelet analysis in 3-D and 4-D developmentgeophysical settings. Topics covered include the theory and practice ofmodeling, interpreting, and mapping principle reservoir characterizationtools: velocities, frequency, phase, attributes, 2-D and 3-D AVO, and DHIsas well as the seismic characterization of wedges and fans (deltas andturbidites), and carbonate buildups (reefs and banks). Seismic projects aretaken form various fields worldwide and include the integration ofborehole petrophysical data. (Alt. Sp)G6874 Applied Seismic Modeling. Prerequisite: 4874. Theory and use ofseismic ray trace modeling in survey design, testing or processing algorithms,and interpretation. Methods are developed in 1-, 2-, and 3-dimensionsand focus on asymptotic ray theory. The lab requires formulation, solution,and class presentation of a ray tracing problem of the student’s choice.Laboratory (Irreg.)G6950 Research. 1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing andpermission of faculty supervisor. May be repeated with change of content;maximum credit 12 hours. Individual research in various areas ofgeophysics. (F, Sp, Su)G6960 Directed Readings. 1 to 6 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standingand permission of faculty supervisor. May be repeated; maximum credit sixhours. Supervised reading at an advanced graduate level. (F, Sp, Su)G6970 Seminar. 1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing, permission.May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit twentyhours. Directed seminar on selected aspects of geophysical knowledge andinquiry. (F, Sp)G6980 Research for Doctor’s Dissertation. 2 to 16 hours. Prerequisite:permission of instructor. (F, Sp, Su )German (GERM)1013 Beginning German for Reading. Prerequisite: graduate standing.Elective credit only. Designed as initial preparation for theadvanced-degree reading examination. This course does not count formajor credit in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures andLinguistics. (F)1023 Beginning German for Reading. (Continued) Prerequisite: 1013.Elective credit only. Designed as initial preparation for the advanced-degreereading examination. This course does not count for major credit in theDepartment of Modern Languages, Literatures and Linguistics. (Sp)1115 Beginning German. An elementary course in understanding,speaking, reading and writing German. This course does not count formajor credit in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures andLinguistics. (F, Sp, Su) [I-FL]1225 Beginning German. (Continued) Prerequisite: 1115. An elementarycourse in understanding, speaking, reading and writing German. Thiscourse does not count for major credit in the Department of ModernLanguages, Literatures and Linguistics. (F, Sp, Su) [I-FL]2113 Intermediate German. Prerequisite: 1225. Develops reading skillsand control of grammar. Emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and strongreinforcement of grammatical structures. Reading and discussion of texts ofliterary and cultural interest. Oral and written assignments. (F, Sp)2223 Intermediate German. (Continued) Prerequisite: 2113. (F, Sp)2323 German Composition and Conversation. Prerequisite: 2113.Exercises in oral and written German. Reading of cultural and literary textsof contemporary interest. Emphasis on writing and speaking German. (F, Sp)3013 Scientific German. Prerequisite: 1023 or 1225. Training in thereading of scientific material of gradually increasing difficulty. (Irreg.)3123 Scientific German II. Prerequisite: 3013. Continuation of 3013.Training in the reading of scientific material of gradually increasingdifficulty. (Irreg.)†G3423 Advanced German Composition. Prerequisite: 2323. Theinculcation of proper writing habits, at an advanced level, toward theachievement of idiomatic German. (Sp)†G3523 Advanced Conversation. Prerequisite: 2223 and 2323. Practicein conversational skills at an advanced level. (Sp)3623 Business German. Prerequisite: 2223. Introduces German businesslanguage as used in retail/wholesale, export/import, transport, and media.Will also familiarize the student with the European Union and culturalaspects of the German speaking business world. (F)3723 German for the European Market. Prerequisite: 2223. Germanbusiness language as used in banking transactions, marketing, businessletters, and business firms such as corporations, general and limitedpartnerships, and trade unions. How to respond to claims by firms inEuropean countries and how to establish subsidiaries in another Europeancountry. Prepares students to take the “Prufung Wirtschaftsdeutsch”(International Certificate in Business German). (Sp)3853 Literature and Film. Prerequisite: 2223 and 2323. Introduction torepresentative works of contemporary German literature and film. Withinthe context of reading and writing assignments and the viewing anddiscussion of films, the course is designed to improve language skills andknowledge of German culture. (F)The prerequisite for courses numbered 3900–4999 is 17 hours ofGerman. Other specific prerequisites are so indicated.3960 Honors Reading. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to HonorsProgram. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Will consist oftopics designated by the instructor in keeping with the student’s majorprogram. The topics will cover materials not usually presented in theregular courses. (F, Sp)3970 Honors Seminar. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to HonorsProgram. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. The projectscovered vary. The content deals with concepts not usually presented inregular coursework.3980 Honors Research. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to HonorsProgram. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Provides anopportunity for the gifted honors candidate to work at a special project inthe student’s field. (F, Sp)3990 Independent Study. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: one course in generalarea to be studied; permission of instructor and department. May berepeated; maximum credit six hours. Contracted independent study fortopic not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. Independentstudy may include library and/or laboratory research and field projects. (F, Sp)4003 History of the German language (Slashlisted with 5003). Prerequisite:3423, 3853. Linguistic, cultural, and social evolution of the Germanlanguage from Indo-European times to the present. Additional emphasis isgiven to the place of German within the Germanic family of languages andto significant socio-linguistic issues in German-speaking countries as theyenter the new millennium. No student may earn credit for both 4003 and5003. (F)4113 The Middle Ages (Slashlisted with 5113). Prerequisite: 3423, 3853.Secular and religious literature of medieval Germany, Austria, Switzerland,and the Netherlands discussed within the international cultural context ofthe European Middle Ages. No student may earn credit for both 4113 and5113. (Alt. F)4253 Goethe’s Faust and the Problem of Evil. Prerequisite: 3423 and3853. Intensive study of Faust I, Faust II, and the Urfaust. The social andcultural history of the Faust figure, up to Goethe’s Faust, will also beexplored. No student may earn credit for both 4253 and 5253. (Irreg.)G4313 Culture and Literature I. Prerequisite: 3423 or 3853. From thebeginnings until the end of the seventeenth century. A survey of literature,art, religion, social relations, music and history. (F)G4323 Culture and Literature II. Prerequisite: 3423 or 3853. From 1700to 1900. A survey of literature, art, philosophy, social relations, music andhistory. (F)G4333 Topics in the Twentieth Century German Literature & Culture.Prerequisite: 3423 or 3853. From 1900 to the present. A survey ofliterature, art, film, social relations, music and history. (Sp) [V]4433 German Classicism and Romanticism (Slashlisted with 5433).Prerequisite: 3423, 3853. A comprehensive study of the characteristics ofCourse Descriptions 96