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Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 654 (02) - Fate and Transport in the Environment

Fate Transport in Environment

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   20  
CRN: 12284
Special Fees: $10.00
An introduction to the basic processes controlling the migration and transformation of chemicals in surface water, groundwater, and the atmosphere, including advection, diffusion, dispersion, retardation, and chemical reaction. Extensive practice with quantitative problem solving in the environmental sciences, including constructing and using box models. Prereq: CHEM 404 or CHEM 405 or NR 561, MATH 425 or MATH 424B.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Instructors: Anne Lightbody
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 TR 11:10am - 12:30pm JAMS G54
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 W 9:10am - 10:00am JAMS 221
Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 705 (01) - Principles of Hydrology

Principles of Hydrology

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   10  
CRN: 16217
Special Fees: $20.00
Basic physical principles important in the land phase of the hydrologic cycle, including precipitation, snowmelt, infiltration and soil physics, evapotransportation, and surface and subsurface flow to streams. Problems of measurement and aspects of statistical treatment of hydrologic data. Field trips. Prereq: ESCI 654. Special fee. Lab. Writing intensive.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
Instructors: Anne Lightbody
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 TR 8:10am - 9:30am JAMS G54
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 F 1:10pm - 3:30pm JAMS 221
Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 720 (01) - Ocean Measurements Lab

Ocean Measurements Lab

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   12  
CRN: 14059
Measurements of fundamental ocean processes and parameters. Emphasizes understanding typical coastal and estuarine measurements their applications, and the use of acquired data in terms of the effects on structures and processes in the ocean.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): OE 710
Only listed majors in section: OCEAN ENGR
Instructors: Thomas Lippmann
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 MWF 10:10am - 11:00am CHASE 175
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 R 1:10pm - 5:00pm CHASE 171
Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 720 (02) - Ocean Measurements Lab

Ocean Measurements Lab

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   12  
CRN: 14060
Measurements of fundamental ocean processes and parameters. Emphasizes understanding typical coastal and estuarine measurements their applications, and the use of acquired data in terms of the effects on structures and processes in the ocean.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): OE 710
Majors not allowed in section: OCEAN ENGR
Instructors: Thomas Lippmann
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 MWF 10:10am - 11:00am CHASE 175
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 R 1:10pm - 5:00pm CHASE 171
Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 747 (01) - Aqueous Geochemistry

Aqueous Geochemistry

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   10  
CRN: 16219
The chemical processes that determine the composition of aquatic systems such as rivers, lakes, groundwater and the ocean. The goal is to quantitatively understand the behavior of inorganic species such as carbon dioxide, nutrients, trace metals and inorganic pollutants in natural waters. Topics include, acid-based equilibria, carbonate chemistry, reduction-oxidation reactions, organic complexation and mineral precipitation and dissolution. Lab. Prereq: one year college chemistry or geochemistry or permission. Prereq: CHEM 404 and MATH 426.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Instructors: Robert Letscher
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 TR 11:10am - 12:30pm JAMS 254
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 R 2:10pm - 4:00pm JAMS 216
Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 758 (01) - Introductory Physical Oceanography

Intro Physical Oceanography

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   10  
CRN: 10680
Descriptive treatment of atmosphere-ocean interaction; general wind-driven and thermo-haline ocean circulation; waves and tides; continental shelf and near-shore processes; instrumentation and methods used in ocean research. Simplified conceptual models demonstrate the important principles. Prereq: PHYS 407; ESCI 501;/or permission.
Section Comments: You must have JR or SR standing at the start of this course.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Instructors: James Pringle
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 MWF 12:10pm - 1:00pm JAMS 254
Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 759 (01) - Geological Oceanography

Geological Oceanography

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   10  
CRN: 11149
Major geological features and processes of the ocean floor; geological and geophysical methods; composition of the earth, sedimentary processes, plate tectonics and paleoceanography. Prereq: Senior standing in Earth Science major or permission. Writing intensive.
Section Comments: You must have JR or SR standing at the start of this course.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Only listed classes in section: Junior, Senior
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
Instructors: Joel Johnson
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 TR 9:40am - 11:00am JAMS 252
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 F 1:10pm - 3:00pm JAMS 252
Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 760 (01) - Paleoceanography

Paleoceanography

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   10  
CRN: 16221
This course introduces the basic principles of paleoceanography, such as the preservation of ocean history in sediment archives and the analysis/interpretation of paleoceanographic data. The course focuses on the capabilities and limitations of paleoceanographic techniques, and empowers students to critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of results presented in scientific journals. Topics include Milankovitch cycles, faunal assemblages, temperature and circulation proxies, linear and non-linear responses to climate forcings, abrupt climate events, atmospheric teleconnections and monsoons. Prereq: Introductory Chemistry, Introductory Geology.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Instructors: Rosemarie Came
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 TR 8:10am - 9:30am JAMS 216
Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 777 (01) - GIS for Earth & Environmental Sciences

Earth/Envi Sciences GIS

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   10  
CRN: 13380
Geospatial technologies provide insight into spatial and temporal aspects of environmental and earth systems. Students will master basic skills of a geographical information system. Weekly laboratory exercises will build upon a foundation of conceptual knowledge and data processing skills. Focus on applied research questions and projects will be addressed. The course will use the opensource program QGIS. Additional work will develop programming skills using the python language. Programming background is not a requirement but beneficial. Prereq: Undergraduate Science Course.
Section Comments: You must have JR or SR standing at the start of this course.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Instructors: Michael Palace
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 MWF 10:10am - 11:00am JAMS 254
Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 795 (01) - Topics

Topics

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   10  
CRN: 15019
Geologic, hydrologic, and oceanographic problems and independent studies by means of conferences, assigned readings, and field or laboratory work fitted by ESCI faculty to individual student needs; or new or specialized courses. Topics include geochemistry; geomorphology; geophysics; glaciology; groundwater; structural and regional geology; crystallography; mineralogy; petrology; thermodynamics; ore deposits; earth resource policy; paleontology; sedimentation; stratigraphy; water resources management; chemical, physical, and geological oceanography; earth systems. Also, senior synthesis and earth science teaching methods.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
Repeat Rule: May be repeated up to 3 times.
Equivalent(s): EOS 795
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 Hours Arranged TBA