This introductory geology class provides a broad overview of the earth sciences, from planetary evolution to the interplay of geology and climate. The course is a prerequisite for all undergraduate majors who are considering careers in the earth and environmental sciences, while also satisfying science requirements for other undergraduate majors. We will introduce the class with the unifying framework for Earth Science: plate tectonics. Throughout the semester we will look at the physical interactions between different realms on Earth, including the interior (core and mantle), the outer shell (termed lithosphere), oceans and atmosphere. We will explore the dynamic processes operating on Earth and how these processes have been recorded and have varied over the geologic history. During the last third of the semester, we will discuss geologic problems that have a particular relevance to humans, such as energy and mineral resources, water resources, climate and global change.

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: B&L | ROOM: 269

PREREQUISITES: None

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BUILDING: HYLAN | ROOM: 303

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BUILDING: HYLAN | ROOM: 303

Sediments and sedimentary rocks cover or underlie much of the Earth's surface. In them are recorded both evidence of the processes responsible for shaping the planetary surface and the record of life. Sedimentary rocks contain enormous volumes of water; solid and fluid hydrocarbons, as well as other natural resources. Sediments and sedimentary rocks are very important to our way of life, and they are fascinating in and of themselves. This course describes and classifies sedimentary rocks towards understanding the processes that shape them and the environments in which they form.

BUILDING: HUTCH | ROOM: 205

PREREQUISITES: EES 101, EES 201

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BUILDING: HUTCH | ROOM: 205

Sediments and sedimentary rocks cover or underlie much of the Earth's surface. In them are recorded both evidence of the processes responsible for shaping the planetary surface and the record of life. Sedimentary rocks contain enormous volumes of water; solid and fluid hydrocarbons, as well as other natural resources. Sediments and sedimentary rocks are very important to our way of life, and they are fascinating in and of themselves. This course describes and classifies sedimentary rocks towards understanding the processes that shape them and the environments in which they form.

BUILDING: HUTCH | ROOM: 205

PREREQUISITES: EES 101, EES 201

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: 201

PREREQUISITES: EES 101, 201 or permission of instructor

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BUILDING: HUTCH | ROOM: 205

The purpose of this course is to introduce the aspects of chemistry that are especially applicable to the study of geologic processes. Students will learn about the chemical interactions between the atmosphere, oceans and rocks to develop an appreciation of the complexity, breadth, and scales of Earth-systems chemistry, and a general knowledge of relevant kinetic and thermodynamic (equilibrium)phenomena. Specifically, this course will explore the chemistry of crust- and mantle-derived rocks, but also the chemistry of low temperature fluids (aqueous geochemistry), and moderate-temperature fluid-rock interactions that occur during metamorphism in the crust. Students are expected to have completed university-level general chemistry and Mineralogy/Earth Materials prior to taking this course.

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PREREQUISITES: EES 204W, EES 206 and intro-level Chemistry

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 broad and quantitative overview of the basic features of Earth’s climate system and the underlying physical processes. Topics include the global energy balance, atmospheric thermodynamics, radiative transfer, cloud microphysics, atmospheric dynamics, general circulation, weather systems, surface processes, ocean circulation, and climate variability and forecasting. Students will understand what drives present-day temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns, as well as major modes of natural climate variability including the El Niño-Southern Oscillation phenomenon and Ice Age cycles, and extreme weather. We will learn how the rise of human civilization has influenced the climate system, and how this legacy and our future actions can influence climate in the coming century.

BUILDING: LCHAS | ROOM: 163

PREREQUISITES: PHY 121 or equivalent

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: RETT | ROOM: 201

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 basic paleomagnetic methods used to determine absolute plate motions are reviewed. Applications include the potential cause and effect relationship between changes in absolute plate motions, mantle plume volcanism, orogeny, and climate change.

BUILDING: HUTCH | ROOM: 205

PREREQUISITES: EES 101

The purpose of this course is to introduce the aspects of experimental geochemistry that are especially applicable to the study of geologic processes. Students will learn about experimental design and implementation particularly as it pertains to the study of equilibrium and kinetic phenomena. Lectures and laboratory activities are integral and complementary components of this course.

BUILDING: HUTCH | ROOM: 205

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: MOREY | ROOM: 501

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: MOREY | ROOM: 501

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 seek out the faculty member he/she wishes to do a senior thesis with. Students should pick up independent course forms from Lattimore 312. Course is suited to each students abilities. Questions should be directed to your major advisor

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See EES 393 and EES Departmental Writing Plan. This section fulfills the upper level writing requirement. Students should seek out the faculty member he/she wishes to do a senior thesis with. Students should pick up independent course forms from Lattimore 312. Course is suited to each students abilities. Questions should be directed to your major advisor.

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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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