Graduate Program

Spring Term Schedule

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Spring 2022

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
EESC 404-1 Earth Materials Dustin Trail MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
Most of the Earth–from surface to core– is made up of crystalline material (minerals), but with important minor components of water-rich fluids and magmas which are responsible for the destruction and creation of new minerals. Together these ‘earth materials’ – and the processes responsible for them coming into being – have shaped Earth for over 4.5 billion years. We will explore the properties of earth materials including their atomic structure, their physical and chemical stability, and the basic principles that govern the chemical composition, occurrence, structure, and classification of minerals. A portion of the course will be devoted to the study of other terrestrial bodies (e.g., Mars and the Moon) and meteorites that make up the primordial building material for planets that we see today. Location Hutchison Hall Room 138 (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
EESC 404-2 Earth Materials-Lab Dustin Trail R 4:50PM - 7:50PM
Most of the Earth–from surface to core– is made up of crystalline material (minerals), but with important minor components of water-rich fluids and magmas which are responsible for the destruction and creation of new minerals. Together these ‘earth materials’ – and the processes responsible for them coming into being – have shaped Earth for over 4.5 billion years. We will explore the properties of earth materials including their atomic structure, their physical and chemical stability, and the basic principles that govern the chemical composition, occurrence, structure, and classification of minerals. A portion of the course will be devoted to the study of other terrestrial bodies (e.g., Mars and the Moon) and meteorites that make up the primordial building material for planets that we see today. Location Hutchison Hall Room 138 (R 4:50PM - 7:50PM)
EESC 407-1 Adv Sem Climate & Env Chng Lee Murray; Vas Petrenko TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
This seminar will focus on the IPCC 2021 Working Group I report (Physical Science Basis). The IPCC stands for Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and is the main international organization for assessing the current state of scientific knowledge for global climate change. The IPCC reports are a result of contributions from thousands of scientists from all over the world, and are a comprehensive summary of the current state of climate change research. The course will be conducted in a reading-and-discussion format. Students will be expected to lead some of the discussions as well as actively participate in all of the discussions Location Gavett Hall Room 301 (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
EESC 416-1 Environmental Geochemistry Erin Black TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This course presents the geochemical principles and tools that are needed to understand natural perturbations in earth’s hydrosphere and the fate of anthropogenic pollutants. Topics will include thermodynamics, kinetics, acid-base equilibria, oxidation-reduction reactions, carbon chemistry, and basic isotope geochemistry. Class discussions and assignments will focus on the practical application of these topics to local and global environmental issues. Enrollment in lab is required. Location Hylan Building Room 201 (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
EESC 416-2 Environmental Geochemistry-Lab Erin Black T 3:25PM - 6:05PM
This course presents the geochemical principles and tools that are needed to understand natural perturbations in earth’s hydrosphere and the fate of anthropogenic pollutants. Topics will include thermodynamics, kinetics, acid-base equilibria, oxidation-reduction reactions, carbon chemistry, and basic isotope geochemistry. Class discussions and assignments will focus on the practical application of these topics to local and global environmental issues. Enrollment in lab is required. Location Frederick Douglass Room 420 (T 3:25PM - 6:05PM)
EESC 423-1 Earth Surface Processes: The Science of Scenery Rachel Glade TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Earth’s surface is constantly changing as water, wind and gravity sculpt landscapes. In this course, we will cover the physics of sediment transport and landscape change with respect to rivers, hillslopes, glaciers, sand dunes and more. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of calculus, including derivatives and integrals Location Hylan Building Room 102 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
EESC 423-2 Earth Surface Processes: The Science of Scenery-Rec Rachel Glade F 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Earth’s surface is constantly changing as water, wind and gravity sculpt landscapes. In this course, we will cover the physics of sediment transport and landscape change with respect to rivers, hillslopes, glaciers, sand dunes and more. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of calculus, including derivatives and integrals Location Hylan Building Room 203 (F 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
EESC 435-1 Physical Oceanography Thomas Weber TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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EESC 454-1 Physics of Planetary Interiors Miki Nakajima TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
This course will offer an overview of planetary interiors based on physical and numerical analyses. Planetary interiors provide crucial insights into the formation of planets and their evolution. The course will review materials including (but not limited to) basic physics of star and planet formation, planetary materials under high pressures, gravity fields, planetary impacts, magnetic fields, mantle convection, and exoplanet observations. Numerical analyses and data visualization are important aspects of the lectures and homework assignments. We will also learn scientific writing and science communications. Basic coding skills are required. Location Hylan Building Room 102 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
EESC 466-1 Ice Core Records of Climate and Environmental Change Vas Petrenko TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
This course is intended for advanced undergraduates and will provide an introduction to the exciting field of ice core research. We will cover the basics of ice core science in the first few sessions, and then continue with more in-depth sessions on some of the most important and interesting questions in the ice core field. A large component of the course will be reading, presentation and discussion of the research literature. Students will be expected to write either an individual or a group review paper on an ice-core related question of their choice. Location Hylan Building Room 102 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
EESC 485-1 Structure & Tectonics of North America Gautam Mitra TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
Mountain building, volcanoes, earthquakes and their relationship to one another and to Plate Tectonics. Structural style and tectonic evolution of North American mountain belts with special reference to the Appalachians and Rocky Mountain Cordillera. Homework assignments involve drawings and interpreting cross-sections through mountain belts. Extended field trip (3-5 days) to the Appalachians to look at typical structures of mountain belts (trip involves camping and short, rugged hikes). Location Hutchison Hall Room 138 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
EESC 490-01 Supervised College Teaching Karen Berger –
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EESC 490-02 Supervised College Teaching Chiara Borrelli –
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EESC 490-03 Supervised College Teaching Rory Cottrell –
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EESC 490-04 Supervised College Teaching Erin Black –
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EESC 490-05 Supervised College Teaching Rachel Glade –
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EESC 490-06 Supervised College Teaching Thomas Weber –
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EESC 490-07 Supervised College Teaching Vas Petrenko –
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EESC 493-1 Master's Essay John Tarduno –
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EESC 495-1 Master's Research in Geology John Tarduno –
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EESC 499-1 Research Frontiers in Geo Sc John Kessler –
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EESC 591-02 PhD Readings in Geology Lee Murray –
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EESC 591-03 PhD Readings in Geology John Kessler –
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EESC 591-04 PhD Readings in Geology Gautam Mitra –
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EESC 591-05 PhD Readings in Geology Miki Nakajima –
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EESC 591-06 PhD Readings in Geology Tolulope Olugboji –
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EESC 591-07 PhD Readings in Geology Vas Petrenko –
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EESC 591-08 PhD Readings in Geology John Tarduno –
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EESC 591-09 PhD Readings in Geology Dustin Trail –
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EESC 591-10 PhD Readings in Geology Thomas Weber –
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EESC 591-11 PhD Readings in Geology Rachel Glade –
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EESC 595-02 PhD Research in Geology John Kessler –
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EESC 595-03 PhD Research in Geology Gautam Mitra –
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EESC 595-04 PhD Research in Geology Lee Murray –
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EESC 595-05 PhD Research in Geology Miki Nakajima –
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EESC 595-06 PhD Research in Geology Tolulope Olugboji –
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EESC 595-07 PhD Research in Geology Vas Petrenko –
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EESC 595-08 PhD Research in Geology John Tarduno –
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EESC 595-09 PhD Research in Geology Dustin Trail –
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EESC 595-10 PhD Research in Geology Thomas Weber –
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EESC 595-11 PhD Research in Geology Rachel Glade –
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EESC 895-1 Cont of Master's Enrollment – –
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EESC 899-1 Master's Dissertation John Tarduno –
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EESC 995-1 Cont of Doctoral Enrollment – –
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EESC 997-02 Doctoral Dissertation John Kessler –
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EESC 997-03 Doctoral Dissertation Gautam Mitra –
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EESC 997-04 Doctoral Dissertation Lee Murray –
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EESC 997-05 Doctoral Dissertation Miki Nakajima –
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EESC 997-06 Doctoral Dissertation Tolulope Olugboji –
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EESC 997-07 Doctoral Dissertation Vas Petrenko –
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EESC 997-08 Doctoral Dissertation John Tarduno –
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EESC 997-09 Doctoral Dissertation Dustin Trail –
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EESC 997-10 Doctoral Dissertation Thomas Weber –
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EESC 997-11 Doctoral Dissertation Rachel Glade –
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EESC 999-02 Doctoral Dissertation John Kessler –
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EESC 999-03 Doctoral Dissertation Gautam Mitra –
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EESC 999-04 Doctoral Dissertation Lee Murray –
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EESC 999-05 Doctoral Dissertation Miki Nakajima –
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EESC 999-06 Doctoral Dissertation Tolulope Olugboji –
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EESC 999-07 Doctoral Dissertation Vas Petrenko –
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EESC 999-08 Doctoral Dissertation John Tarduno –
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EESC 999-09 Doctoral Dissertation Dustin Trail –
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EESC 999-10 Doctoral Dissertation Thomas Weber –
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EESC 999-11 Doctoral Dissertation Rachel Glade –
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Monday
Monday and Wednesday
EESC 404-1 Earth Materials Dustin Trail
Most of the Earth–from surface to core– is made up of crystalline material (minerals), but with important minor components of water-rich fluids and magmas which are responsible for the destruction and creation of new minerals. Together these ‘earth materials’ – and the processes responsible for them coming into being – have shaped Earth for over 4.5 billion years. We will explore the properties of earth materials including their atomic structure, their physical and chemical stability, and the basic principles that govern the chemical composition, occurrence, structure, and classification of minerals. A portion of the course will be devoted to the study of other terrestrial bodies (e.g., Mars and the Moon) and meteorites that make up the primordial building material for planets that we see today.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Tuesday
EESC 416-2 Environmental Geochemistry-Lab Erin Black
This course presents the geochemical principles and tools that are needed to understand natural perturbations in earth’s hydrosphere and the fate of anthropogenic pollutants. Topics will include thermodynamics, kinetics, acid-base equilibria, oxidation-reduction reactions, carbon chemistry, and basic isotope geochemistry. Class discussions and assignments will focus on the practical application of these topics to local and global environmental issues. Enrollment in lab is required.
Tuesday and Thursday
EESC 454-1 Physics of Planetary Interiors Miki Nakajima
This course will offer an overview of planetary interiors based on physical and numerical analyses. Planetary interiors provide crucial insights into the formation of planets and their evolution. The course will review materials including (but not limited to) basic physics of star and planet formation, planetary materials under high pressures, gravity fields, planetary impacts, magnetic fields, mantle convection, and exoplanet observations. Numerical analyses and data visualization are important aspects of the lectures and homework assignments. We will also learn scientific writing and science communications. Basic coding skills are required.
EESC 485-1 Structure & Tectonics of North America Gautam Mitra
Mountain building, volcanoes, earthquakes and their relationship to one another and to Plate Tectonics. Structural style and tectonic evolution of North American mountain belts with special reference to the Appalachians and Rocky Mountain Cordillera. Homework assignments involve drawings and interpreting cross-sections through mountain belts. Extended field trip (3-5 days) to the Appalachians to look at typical structures of mountain belts (trip involves camping and short, rugged hikes).
EESC 466-1 Ice Core Records of Climate and Environmental Change Vas Petrenko
This course is intended for advanced undergraduates and will provide an introduction to the exciting field of ice core research. We will cover the basics of ice core science in the first few sessions, and then continue with more in-depth sessions on some of the most important and interesting questions in the ice core field. A large component of the course will be reading, presentation and discussion of the research literature. Students will be expected to write either an individual or a group review paper on an ice-core related question of their choice.
EESC 423-1 Earth Surface Processes: The Science of Scenery Rachel Glade
Earth’s surface is constantly changing as water, wind and gravity sculpt landscapes. In this course, we will cover the physics of sediment transport and landscape change with respect to rivers, hillslopes, glaciers, sand dunes and more. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of calculus, including derivatives and integrals
EESC 435-1 Physical Oceanography Thomas Weber
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EESC 416-1 Environmental Geochemistry Erin Black
This course presents the geochemical principles and tools that are needed to understand natural perturbations in earth’s hydrosphere and the fate of anthropogenic pollutants. Topics will include thermodynamics, kinetics, acid-base equilibria, oxidation-reduction reactions, carbon chemistry, and basic isotope geochemistry. Class discussions and assignments will focus on the practical application of these topics to local and global environmental issues. Enrollment in lab is required.
EESC 407-1 Adv Sem Climate & Env Chng Lee Murray; Vas Petrenko
This seminar will focus on the IPCC 2021 Working Group I report (Physical Science Basis). The IPCC stands for Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and is the main international organization for assessing the current state of scientific knowledge for global climate change. The IPCC reports are a result of contributions from thousands of scientists from all over the world, and are a comprehensive summary of the current state of climate change research. The course will be conducted in a reading-and-discussion format. Students will be expected to lead some of the discussions as well as actively participate in all of the discussions
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Thursday
EESC 404-2 Earth Materials-Lab Dustin Trail
Most of the Earth–from surface to core– is made up of crystalline material (minerals), but with important minor components of water-rich fluids and magmas which are responsible for the destruction and creation of new minerals. Together these ‘earth materials’ – and the processes responsible for them coming into being – have shaped Earth for over 4.5 billion years. We will explore the properties of earth materials including their atomic structure, their physical and chemical stability, and the basic principles that govern the chemical composition, occurrence, structure, and classification of minerals. A portion of the course will be devoted to the study of other terrestrial bodies (e.g., Mars and the Moon) and meteorites that make up the primordial building material for planets that we see today.
Friday
EESC 423-2 Earth Surface Processes: The Science of Scenery-Rec Rachel Glade
Earth’s surface is constantly changing as water, wind and gravity sculpt landscapes. In this course, we will cover the physics of sediment transport and landscape change with respect to rivers, hillslopes, glaciers, sand dunes and more. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of calculus, including derivatives and integrals