The Earth is a complex of interrelated systems, all of which fall under the umbrella of Earth Science. This course is an introduction to some of Earth’s systems: the Exosphere (the Universe and everything in it, including the Earth); the Geosphere (geology, the study of rocks and the history they record); Hydrosphere (liquid and frozen water moving on and under the surface of the Earth); the Atmosphere (the gas envelope blanketing the Earth); and the Biosphere (the relationships of living things on Earth). These systems interact, and a perturbation in one sphere may have lasting effects on others (for example, global climate change). This course includes a laboratory in which students gain hands-on experience with Earth materials as well as at least one in-lab field trip.

BUILDING: GAVET | ROOM: 310

PREREQUISITES: Students are required to enroll in a lab section and are required to attend one field trip.

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BUILDING: HUTCH | ROOM: 207

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BUILDING: HUTCH | ROOM: 207

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BUILDING: HUTCH | ROOM: 207

This course will explore the Earth's dynamic climate system through lectures, discussions and computer-based modeling of climate processes. The course is designed to be accessible to all students. We will work toward an understanding of several fundamental and important questions. What are the main factors that determine the Earth's climate? What forces can drive climate to change? What can we learn from climate change in the Earth's distant past, when our planet experienced periods of both extreme cold and warmth? How do we know that our climate is now changing? What can we expect from the Earth's climate in the near future and how would it affect us?

BUILDING: MOREY | ROOM: 502

PREREQUISITES: None

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Distribution, description, classification, and origin of igneous and metamorphic rocks in the light of theoretical-experimental multicomponent phase equilibria studies; use of trace elements and isotopes as tracers in rock genesis; hand specimen and microscopic examinations of the major rock types in the laboratory.

BUILDING: HUTCH | ROOM: 205

PREREQUISITES: EES 101, CHM 131, EES 204W

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BUILDING: HUTCH | ROOM: 205

Geometric analysis of faults, folds, joints, foliation and lineation developed in deformed rocks. Mechanical properties of rock, theories of experimental rock deformation. Labs focus on analysis of structural data using geologic maps, and orthographic and stereographic projections. One-day weekend field trip.

BUILDING: HYLAN | ROOM: 203

PREREQUISITES: EES 101, 201 or permission of instructor

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BUILDING: HUTCH | ROOM: 205

Most introductory courses to chemical oceanography cover a variety of topics that are only related because they are under the broad umbrella of chemical oceanography. Some of these topics include the carbon dioxide and inorganic carbon chemistry, salinity, marine nutrients, dissolved gases and organic constituents. Similarly, most discussions of climate change and chemical oceanography only touch on ocean acidification. This course seeks to provide the same broad prospective to conventional chemical oceanography courses but will interweave the unifying theme of climate change into these numerous and diverse topics.

BUILDING: HYLAN | ROOM: 201

PREREQUISITES: CHM 131 and MTH 161

Physical flow of water through the natural environment and use as a resource for human consumption. Physical and chemical properties, global water balance, basics of hydrology. Understanding and calculating water flows: precipitation, evaporation and evapotranspiration, surface and subsurface runoff, and atmospheric processes. Causes of scarcity and surplus. Human uses: storage in dams, municipal usage, agriculture, energy. Sensitivity of water systems to climate change, population growth, and economic drivers. The course includes a community-engaged component addressing local communities' knowledge of and response to flooding along Lake Ontario.

BUILDING: HYLAN | ROOM: 101

PREREQUISITES: Students are required to sign up for a lab section.

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BUILDING: HUTCH | ROOM: 205

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BUILDING: HUTCH | ROOM: 205

Physical flow of water through the natural environment and use as a resource for human consumption. Physical and chemical properties, global water balance, basics of hydrology. Understanding and calculating water flows: precipitation, evaporation and evapotranspiration, surface and subsurface runoff, and atmospheric processes. Causes of scarcity and surplus. Human uses: storage in dams, municipal usage, agriculture, energy. Sensitivity of water systems to climate change, population growth, and economic drivers. The course includes a community-engaged component addressing local communities' knowledge of and response to flooding along Lake Ontario.

BUILDING: HYLAN | ROOM: 101

PREREQUISITES: Students are required to sign up for a lab section.

A course on modern methods for estimating models, and their uncertainty, from observational data in the Earth sciences. The course emphasizes concepts in parameter estimation, time series analysis, and statistics, using matrix inverse methods. Problem sets and weekly computer exercises provide theoretical foundations and adequate practice needed for proficiency in data analysis

BUILDING: GRGEN | ROOM: 110

This course combines hands-on weekly labs and take home assignments to introduce students to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools and concepts.  Using both commercial (ArcGIS) and open source software (QGIS, OpenLayers,etc), we will cover: GIS data structures, collecting and creating GIS data, map-making, exploring spatial patterns and data visualization. Topics will be framed using examples across disciplines (e.g. physical sciences, humanities and social sciences).

BUILDING: HARK | ROOM: 114

This course offers a fundamental understanding of geodynamics processes on and in Earth and terrestrial bodies. We will learn essential physical backgrounds and observational constraints to understand the past and current status of Earth and planets. The materials we will cover in class include (not limited to) plate tectonics, stress, strain, elasticity, heat transfer, gravity, fluid dynamics, mantle convection, and rheology. We will perform numerical exercises and basic coding skills are highly recommended.

BUILDING: HUTCH | ROOM: 205

This course will focus on geologic and geophysical studies of planets (interiors and surfaces), and the conditions that led to the origin of life. We will start with initial conditions, defined here as the formation of Earth and the Moon-forming event, and trace development of the planet from cooling of the magma ocean onwards. We next consider how our planetary neighbors (Venus and Mars) evolved, as well as key satellites in the solar system that may harbor life, or provide insight into early conditions on Earth.

BUILDING: HYLAN | ROOM: 306

PREREQUISITES: EES 101 or 201 strongly recommended.

This course will focus on geologic and geophysical studies of planets (interiors and surfaces), and the conditions that led to the origin of life. We will start with initial conditions, defined here as the formation of Earth and the Moon-forming event, and trace development of the planet from cooling of the magma ocean onwards. We next consider how our planetary neighbors (Venus and Mars) evolved, as well as key satellites in the solar system that may harbor life, or provide insight into early conditions on Earth.

BUILDING: HYLAN | ROOM: 306

PREREQUISITES: EES 101 or 201 strongly recommended.

The goal of this course is to provide an overview of the equilibrium and kinetic processes that govern the elemental and isotopic composition of rocks and minerals. The course will be divided into two broadly equal components. In the first part, the fundamentals of thermodynamics, phase diagrams, and selected examples in earth systems will be explored. The second half of the course is devoted to understanding the non-equilibrium case for earth materials; diffusion in minerals and melts is emphasized. Students are expected to have a general knowledge of mineralogy, petrology, and very basic thermodynamics prior to taking this course.

BUILDING: HUTCH | ROOM: 205

The Earth's climate is changing in a potentially fundamental way because of human activity. In this course we will look into Earth's climate history in order to gain a better understanding of how the climate system works and what we can expect from Earth's climate in the future. During its history, the Earth has gone through periods that were much warmer as well as periods that were much colder than today. By examining the geological record of the environmental conditions, we can gain insights into how key parameters such as greenhouse gas concentrations, insolation and postions of the continents influence the climate system. The students will also learn how different paleoclimate indicators work and practice working with paleoclimate data

BUILDING: LATT | ROOM: 413

PREREQUISITES: EES 101 or 103 (or equivalent), MTH 161-162 or equivalent, CHM 131 or equivalent

This course covers the essential geologic and geophysical approaches to field stratigraphy, mapping, and structural interpretation. The coursework is based on observations made during a substantial field excursion (usually six weeks long). Additional credit may be earned by laboratory analysis of samples collected during the field excursion.

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The goal of this course is to acquaint students with a range of topics in the natural and social sciences that relate to environmental change. Students will attend weekly lectures in the Sustainability Speakers Series, to be given by faculty from around the University of Rochester and neighboring institutions. In addition to attending lectures, students will read material relevant to each week's lecture topics, and will participate in discussions that will follow the lectures. Grading will be based on attendance and active participation in lectures and discussions, as well as periodic written assignments. Clusters: Science and Sustainability (N1SUS001) Sustainability and the Humanities (H1SUS001)

BUILDING: LATT | ROOM: 210

The goal of this course is to acquaint students with a range of topics in the natural and social sciences that relate to environmental change. Students will attend weekly lectures in the Sustainability Speakers Series, to be given by faculty from around the University of Rochester and neighboring institutions. In addition to attending lectures, students will read material relevant to each week's lecture topics, and will participate in discussions that will follow the lectures. Grading will be based on attendance and active participation in lectures and discussions, as well as periodic written assignments. Clusters: Science and Sustainability (N1SUS001) Sustainability and the Humanities (H1SUS001)

BUILDING: LATT | ROOM: 210

Attendance of all primary class lectures. Assist in at least one laboratory session per week and general preparation for answering student questions. Preparation and delivery of at least one laboratory lecture and summary discussion following the lab. Assistance with setup and dismantling of extensive lab displays of rocks, fossils and maps. Assistance with grading of lab quizzes and homework assignments and in proctoring exams.

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Students must have permission. Interested students should meet with their advisor regarding course content.

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Permission of instructor required.See EES 391 and EES Departmental Writing Plan. This section fulfills the upper level writing requirement.

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Students should contact their major advisor for details. Closure course for Environmental Studies majors (ESP) and Environmental Science majors (EVS)

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