Graduate Program

This course presents the geochemical principles and tools that are needed to understand natural perturbations in earth’s critical zone and the fate of anthropogenic pollutants. Topics will include thermodynamics, kinetics, acid-base equilibria, oxidation-reduction reactions, carbonate chemistry, and isotope geochemistry. Class discussions and assignments will focus on the practical application of these topics to local and global environmental issues. In some years, students will have the opportunity of working directly with industry partners on their course projects and/or attending field visits.

Location

(TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)

The atmosphere helps to maintain habitable temperatures on our planet's surface and contains gases which are essential for life. Key topics covered in this course include atmospheric structure and composition, the role of emissions (including from human activity) and chemical reactions in determining atmospheric composition, and the role of the atmosphere in determining Earth's climate. The course will also emphasize relevant practical skills, such as working with geochemical box models, considerations for atmospheric measurements and leveraging AIs for calculations. There will be optional hands-on laboratory and field activities.

Location

(TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)

The atmosphere helps to maintain habitable temperatures on our planet's surface and contains gases which are essential for life. Key topics covered in this course include atmospheric structure and composition, the role of emissions (including from human activity) and chemical reactions in determining atmospheric composition, and the role of the atmosphere in determining Earth's climate. The course will also emphasize relevant practical skills, such as working with geochemical box models, considerations for atmospheric measurements and leveraging AIs for calculations. There will be optional hands-on laboratory and field activities.

Location

(F 11:05AM - 12:20PM)

Remote sensing refers to the field of using transmitted, reflected, and absorbed radiation to infer properties of different phenomena. This course explores the fundamentals of remote sensing as a tool to understand the Earth system. This will include the physics of electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet, visible, near-infrared, and thermal infrared as well as models for the ways in photons in each of these regions are generated, transmitted, reflected, and absorbed. Key remote sensing technologies such as passive radiometers and spectrometers along with active sensors like LiDAR and RADAR will be discussed. The course will cover methods for processing remote sensing data from raw digital number counts to geophysical variables and how these data can be used to better understand processes in ecology, geology, and atmospheric science.

Location

(MW 11:50AM - 1:05PM)

Remote sensing refers to the field of using transmitted, reflected, and absorbed radiation to infer properties of different phenomena. This course explores the fundamentals of remote sensing as a tool to understand the Earth system. This will include the physics of electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet, visible, near-infrared, and thermal infrared as well as models for the ways in photons in each of these regions are generated, transmitted, reflected, and absorbed. Key remote sensing technologies such as passive radiometers and spectrometers along with active sensors like LiDAR and RADAR will be discussed. The course will cover methods for processing remote sensing data from raw digital number counts to geophysical variables and how these data can be used to better understand processes in ecology, geology, and atmospheric science.

Location

(MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM)

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

(TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)

The goal of this course is to develop critical thinking skills that are essential not only in class and research, but also in everyday life. Some of the questions we will explore in class are so-called Fermi problems, such as “How many piano tuners are there in Rochester, New York?” and “How many sand grains are there on the beaches of Lake Ontario?” These types of questions are also commonly asked in consulting job interviews. Course materials include, but are not limited to, Fermi problems, order-of-magnitude estimates in everyday life (i.e. budgets, energy, city planning, disaster mitigation), dimensional analysis, fluid dynamics, material properties, thermodynamics, waves.

Location

(MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)

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.

Location

(TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)

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.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

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.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

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.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

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.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

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.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

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.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

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.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

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.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

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.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

 Master's students can enroll in this course during their final semester (the last semester before they graduate) if they are completing a Plan B Master’s degree.  For more information, please see the EESC Department Graduate Student Handbook.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

 Master's students can enroll in this course during their final semester (the last semester before they graduate) if they are completing a Plan B Master’s degree.  For more information, please see the EESC Department Graduate Student Handbook.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

Department Seminars:  the departmental seminar series is comprised of invited speakers from other institutions as well as talks from members of the department, including students. You will be expected to present your research in this seminar occasionally during your time in the department. Students must attend at least 75% of the seminars each semester.

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( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course is for first-year PhD students in EES and encompasses the research they would be doing during one of their first-year semesters. Students should register for the section affiliated with their primary research advisor.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course is for first-year PhD students in EES and encompasses the research they would be doing during one of their first-year semesters. Students should register for the section affiliated with their primary research advisor.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course is for first-year PhD students in EES and encompasses the research they would be doing during one of their first-year semesters. Students should register for the section affiliated with their primary research advisor.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course is for first-year PhD students in EES and encompasses the research they would be doing during one of their first-year semesters. Students should register for the section affiliated with their primary research advisor.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course is for first-year PhD students in EES and encompasses the research they would be doing during one of their first-year semesters. Students should register for the section affiliated with their primary research advisor.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional setting related to their field of study. Students must register for one credit of internship during the semester in which they participate. Must have approval of the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Office for SAS and Hajim.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides master's students the opportunity to work part-time on their thesis/dissertation. Students will make progress toward completing degree requirements.

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( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides master's students the opportunity to work full-time on their thesis/dissertation. Students will make significant progress toward completing degree requirements.

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( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course affords graduate students visiting the University of Rochester full-time student status. Visiting students will engage in research, discussion, and/or professional training in partnership with an academic department or faculty member.

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( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides doctoral students the opportunity to work on their dissertation. Students will make progress toward completing degree requirements.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students the opportunity to work full-time on their dissertation. Students will make significant progress toward completing degree requirements.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)