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 Earths 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.

Location

Hutchison Hall Room 140 (MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM)

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 Earths 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.

Location

Hutchison Hall Room 138 (R 2:00PM - 4:40PM)

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 Earths 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.

Location

Hutchison Hall Room 138 (M 2:00PM - 4:40PM)

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 Earths 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.

Location

Hutchison Hall Room 138 (W 2:00PM - 4:40PM)

This course will explore the Earth's dynamic climate system through lectures, discussions and computer-based modeling of climate processes. 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? While the course is designed to be accessible to all students, a working knowledge of high school level algebra is expected; it is also expected that you have taken high school level chemistry. 

Location

Hylan Building Room 201 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)

This course will explore the Earth's dynamic climate system through lectures, discussions and computer-based modeling of climate processes. 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? While the course is designed to be accessible to all students, a working knowledge of high school level algebra is expected; it is also expected that you have taken high school level chemistry. 

Location

Harkness Room 114 (M 3:25PM - 6:05PM)

This course will explore the Earth's dynamic climate system through lectures, discussions and computer-based modeling of climate processes. 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? While the course is designed to be accessible to all students, a working knowledge of high school level algebra is expected; it is also expected that you have taken high school level chemistry. 

Location

Goergen Hall Room 102 (R 3:25PM - 6:05PM)

We are now in the new era in which we have equal opportunities to start our own agency to explore space. This course will provide the overview of past, current and future space missions, which will help us gain critical views to the current developments in this area. The materials we will cover include (not limited to) scientific priorities in planetary science over the next decade, history of space missions, their scientific and engineering outcomes, budget and funding opportunities and plans for future missions. The final project will be designing your own space mission that includes expected outcomes and estimated budget. This class is focused on science, not on engineering design. NOTE: Juniors and Seniors in the natural sciences and engineering are required to enroll in EES 229. Students cannot take both EES 129 and EES 229.

Location

Hylan Building Room 203 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)

PREREQUISITES: EESC 101 or permission of the instructor, MTH 143, PHYS 114

This course is intended for motivated students that are interested in an introduction to geophysics. Material covered will focus on deep Earth processes: an introduction to potential fields, gravity, heat flow, magnetic fields, propagation of seismic waves, and a bottom-up approach to core processes, mantle flow and plate tectonics.

Location

Hutchison Hall Room 138 (MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM)

PREREQUISITES: EESC 101 AND/OR 201 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR

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.

Location

Hutchison Hall Room 138 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)

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.

Location

Hopeman Hall Room 327 (M 2:00PM - 4:40PM)

Earth's chemical systems are interconnected. Fluxes and feedbacks today and in the past extend from the deep interior of our planet to the near surface.   We will explore the interconnected nature of our planet by investigating chemical interactions between Earth’s fluid envelopes, the crust, and the deep interior to develop an appreciation of the complexity, breadth, and scales of Earth-systems chemistry.  As needed, we will cover relevant kinetic phenomena, equilibrium phenomena, radioactive dating, and “planetary chemistry” from first principles.   While not necessary, students are encouraged to have completed university-level chemistry or an earth science course before enrolling.

Location

Hylan Building Room 101 (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)

PREREQUISITES: CHM 131, MTH 161

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.

Location

Morey Room 502 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)

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. Enrollment in associated lab is required.

Location

Hylan Building Room 202 (MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM)

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.

Location

Hylan Building Room 203 (W 3:25PM - 6:05PM)

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.

Location

Hylan Building Room 105 (R 3:25PM - 6:05PM)

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.

Location

Lechase Room 121 (F 10:25AM - 11:40AM)

See description for EES 213. This is the upper-level writing section of the course; it is open to EES majors only

Location

Hylan Building Room 202 (MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM)

See description for EES 213. This is the writing requirement section.

Location

Hylan Building Room 203 (W 3:25PM - 6:05PM)

See description for EES 213. This is the writing requirement section.

Location

Hylan Building Room 105 (R 3:25PM - 6:05PM)

See description for EES 213. This is the writing requirement section.

Location

Lechase Room 121 (F 10:25AM - 11:40AM)

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.

Location

Hylan Building Room 105 (MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM)

We are now in the new era in which we have equal opportunities to start our own agency to explore space. This course will provide the overview of past, current and future space missions, which will help us gain critical views to the current developments in this area. The materials we will cover include (not limited to) scientific priorities in planetary science over the next decade, history of space missions, their scientific and engineering outcomes, budget and funding opportunities and plans for future missions. The final project will be designing your own space mission that includes expected outcomes and estimated budget. This class is focused on science, not on engineering design. NOTE: Juniors and Seniors in the natural sciences and engineering are required to enroll in EES 229. Students cannot take both EES 129 and EES 229.

Location

Hylan Building Room 203 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)

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.

Location

Lechase Room 181 (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)

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.

Location

Meliora Room 205 (F 2:00PM - 3:15PM)

This course will explore the ocean-climate system from a geological perspective, with particular emphasis on the past 65 million years of Earth’s history. In the first part of the semester, the class will learn about the ocean-climate connection today and will explore how physical, chemical, and biological aspects of ocean and climate leave characteristic imprints in marine sediments and what are the tools available to scientists to extract and read such clues. This will be done through lectures and the reading and discussion of seminal papers. The second part of the semester will focus on students’ investigation of specific past climatic regimes (e.g., greenhouse periods, rapid climatic perturbations, and transitions to cooler climates). In addition to learning paleoceanography fundamentals, students will learn how to undertake a scientific literature search, read and understand scientific material, brainstorm and develop new ideas, and write a final research paper. This class has no specific prerequisites, but some coursework in earth sciences, oceanography, and/or geochemistry might be helpful. Cluster: N1 EES 007

Location

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

This course will explore the ocean-climate system from a geological perspective, with particular emphasis on the past 65 million years of Earth’s history. In the first part of the semester, the class will learn about the ocean-climate connection today and will explore how physical, chemical, and biological aspects of ocean and climate leave characteristic imprints in marine sediments and what are the tools available to scientists to extract and read such clues. This will be done through lectures and the reading and discussion of seminal papers. The second part of the semester will focus on students’ investigation of specific past climatic regimes (e.g., greenhouse periods, rapid climatic perturbations, and transitions to cooler climates). In addition to learning paleoceanography fundamentals, students will learn how to undertake a scientific literature search, read and understand scientific material, brainstorm and develop new ideas, and write a final research paper. This class has no specific prerequisites, but some coursework in earth sciences, oceanography, and/or geochemistry might be helpful.

Cluster: N1 EES 007

Location

Meliora Room 209 (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)

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.

Prerequisites: CHEM 131 or equivalent and MATH 141-142 or equivalent

The atmosphere enables life as we know it to exist on Earth. However, the atmosphere has undergone enormous change in recent decades due to human activity that is changing the Earth’s climate and threatens public and ecological health. In this course, students will get a hands-on introduction to cutting-edge atmospheric research via involvement in ongoing projects in the EES department. The course will include reading and presenting research literature that introduces the research projects, learning and applying experimental techniques for analysis of atmospheric composition, and working with models of atmospheric physics and chemistry to help interpret the measurements. Students will write a brief paper on the obtained results and their interpretation. This course fulfills a closure requirement for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies majors. Some prior programming experience is recommended but not required.

Location

Wegmans Room 1009 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)

Prerequisites: CHEM 131 or equivalent and MATH 141-142 or equivalent

The atmosphere enables life as we know it to exist on Earth. However, the atmosphere has undergone enormous change in recent decades due to human activity that is changing the Earth’s climate and threatens public and ecological health. In this course, students will get a hands-on introduction to cutting-edge atmospheric research via involvement in ongoing projects in the EES department. The course will include reading and presenting research literature that introduces the research projects, learning and applying experimental techniques for analysis of atmospheric composition, and working with models of atmospheric physics and chemistry to help interpret the measurements. Students will write a brief paper on the obtained results and their interpretation. This course fulfills a closure requirement for Environmental Science and Environmental Studies majors. Some prior programming experience is recommended but not required.

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.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in EESC 208

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for EESC 105

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

Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.

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

Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.

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

Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.

Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.

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