The middle Cretaceous (sediments of Albian to Turonian) lithostratigraphy and foraminiferal biostratigraphy of the central North Sea has been described using data from fifteen wells. These wells are located in or on the margins of major Cretaceous depocentres, namely the Witch Ground Graben, Dutch Bank, Moray Firth, 'Buchan' and Forth Approaches Basins. The lithology of cuttings, sidewall core, and conventional core samples have been described and with the help of electric logs a lithostratigraphic subdivision of each well has been achieved. In this area of the North Sea the middle Cretaceous sequences are subdivided into five units, these are the Valhall (part), Rodby, Hidra, Plenus Marl and Herring Formations. As an aid to correlation the Hidra and Herring Formations have been further subdivided on lithologic and electric log character. The microfaunal content of cuttings, sidewall core and conventional core samples from eight wells has been analysed and the taxonomy of the stratigraphically valuable foraminifera is briefly discussed. Seven new species (Bigeneria sp.1. and 2. , Textularia sp.1. and 2., Uvigerinamina sp.1., Gyroidinoides sp.1. and Osangularia sp.1.) and two new varieties, (Gavelinella intermedia (Berthelin) var A and var B) of foraminifera are described. The abundance of planktonic taxa allows the erection of a local zonal scheme comprising five bio-stratigraphic zones. The mid-Cretaceous microfaunas have many elements in common with the well documented assemblages recorded in the equivalent onshore sequences. This allows the ages of the middle Cretaceous formations to be interpreted by correlation of their microfaunas (particularly planktonic foraminifera) with those recovered from onshore sequences in which the standard macrofossil zonations have been identified. Lithostratigraphic and biostratigraphic analysis indicates the presence of a significant non-sequence within the middle Cretaceous sections in the area of the Buchan Field. This is correlated with unconformities in the Moray Firth, the Dutch Bank Basin, the Witch Ground Graben, the Fladen Ground Spur and Forties Field area. The mid-Cretaceous geological history of the central North Sea is described and related to that of the surrounding onshore and offshore areas of North West Europe. An overall transgression during the Albian to latest Cenomanian/early Turonian was followed by a brief regression and associated erosion later in the early Turonian. A further episode of transgression which was initiated later in the Turonian probably continued into the Maastrichtian. This transgressive-regressive-transgressive cycle may be related to eustatic fluctuations in sea level in conjunction with the mild tectonic activity which persisted through mid-Cretaceous times.

The approach to the department's capstone design course has changed considerably since the 1960s. The general evolution of the course has proceeded from extended laboratory exercises to individuals working on self-defined projects to team-based projects. Interactions between the capstone course and other courses have been attempted with varying success. This paper presents the development of the NDSU Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department' s capstone course and thoughts on possible future modifications to the course. / Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering / College of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies

<p> Morocco, an emerging nation, is working to contribute to long-term commitments regarding environmental and social sustainability on both local and global levels. Given the urgency of the ecological and social crisis, which is clearly evident at national, regional, and international levels, sustainable development is a response by all actors to reconsider global economic growth in order to take account of the environmental, cultural and social issues in the same balanced development approach. Several initiatives have been introduced in recent years in all areas related to sustainable development, starting with the national human development initiative, the Green Morocco plan, the 2020 Vision for Tourism, among many others (Bilali.2016). Morocco recently received international recognition as the hosts and organizers for the COP22 conference in November 2016. This is the second COP conference they&rsquo;ve spearheaded, the first being COP7, which took place in 2001. (Zaierg.2016). Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a concept that is intended to empower companies in their engagement with social and ecological responsibilities of the communities in which they operate and have impact. CSR is implemented within companies through different levers including: human resource management, public affairs, and supply chain management. The processes these business levers carry out are meant to support corporate development to embody more humane and responsible actions, as well as to improve the image of the company in the eyes of its employees and the world at large. CSR is one of the central social pillars defined to achieve sustainable development (World Finance.n.d.2014). As Morocco&rsquo;s economy develops, companies are faced with the obligation to follow this international approach on sustainability and to construct strategies with long-lasting advantages to support the efficiency and performance of their companies. Despite the recent launch of a wide array of sustainably focused commitments, the country is still poorly ranked according to OECD, ILO, UNDP, and WEF (Hespress.2016). It is within these reports that the gap between Morocco&rsquo;s highly publicized image and the reality is made painfully clear. What was intended to help progress the countries&rsquo; sustainable development may not be feasible in its current state, definitely, drastic changes are needed. (Wilkes.2016)</p><p>

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Thesis (Ph.D.)--North Carolina State University. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 46-49).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--North Carolina State University. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-151).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--North Carolina State University. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--North Carolina State University. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--North Carolina State University. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-61).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--North Carolina State University. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 75-78).