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ESCI 795 (02) - Topics

Topics

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   1  
CRN: 17007
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: Julie Bryce, Ruth Varner
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 MW 9:10am - 10:00am JAMS 216
Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 799 (01) - Senior Thesis

Senior Thesis

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   5  
CRN: 11353
Students work under the direction of a faculty sponsor to plan and carry out independent research resulting in an oral presentation and a written thesis. Research projects should include the development of a research question; collection analysis, and synthesis of data; and interpretation and presentation of results. A copy of the written thesis must be submitted to the Chair of the Department of Earth Sciences prior to graduation. A total of 4 credits is required and may be completed over multiple semesters. Writing intensive.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 Hours Arranged TBA
Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 805 (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:   5  
CRN: 16218
Special Fees: $20.00
Physical principles important in the land phase of the hydrologic cycle, including precipitation, snow melt, infiltration and soil physics, and surface and subsurface flow to streams. Problems of measurement and aspects of statistical treatment of hydrologic data. Field trips. Transportation fee. Prereq: two semesters of calculus required; statistics recommended. Special fee. Lab.
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 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 820 (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:   15  
CRN: 14061
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 810
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 847 (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: 16220
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: 1 year of college calculus and chemistry or geochemistry.
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 858 (01) - Introduction to Physical Oceanography

Intro to Physical Oceanography

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   9  
CRN: 10681
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: calculus based physics, introduction to oceanography; or permission.
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 859 (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: 11150
Major geological features and processes of the ocean floor; geological and geophysical methods; composition of the earth, sedimentary processes, plate tectonics and paleoceanography.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
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 860 (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: 16222
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 872 (01) - Applied Tools for Ocean Mapping

Appl Tools for Ocean Mapping

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Half Term I (08/29/2022 - 10/14/2022)
Grade Mode: Graduate Credit/Fail grading
Class Size:   15  
CRN: 11831
A review course on research tools commonly used in ocean mapping. The course focuses on teaching problem solving skills, note merely the application of tools. The course consists of modules addressing the use of: IVS Fledermaus; GeoMappApp, GIS, Google Earth, Matlab as well as the effective library research and use of Wikis. Prereq: two terms of single variable calculus. Cr/F.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): OE 872
Instructors: Semme Dijkstra
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/29/2022 10/14/2022 MWF 9:10am - 10:00am CHASE 142
8/29/2022 10/14/2022 TR 11:10am - 12:30pm CHASE 142
8/29/2022 10/14/2022 W 1:40pm - 5:00pm CHASE 142
Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 874 (01) - Integrated Seabed Mapping Systems

Seabed Mapping

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Half Term II (10/17/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   9  
CRN: 11832
Overview of typical applications that involve mapping the sediment-water interface in the ocean and adjacent waters. Emphasis on defining the task-specific resolution and accuracy requirements. Fundamentals of acoustics relevant to seabed mapping. Progressions through typical configurations involving single beam, sidescan, phase differing and multibeam systems. Integration of asynchronous 3D position, orientation and sound speed measurements with sona-relative acoustic travel times and angles. Analysis of impact of offsets, mis-alignments and latency in all integrated sensors. Prereq: two terms each of college calculus and physics. Pre- or Co-req: MATH 831 or equivalent material.
Section Comments: Also listed as OE 874.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): OE 874
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
10/17/2022 12/12/2022 MWF 9:10am - 10:00am CHASE 130
10/17/2022 12/12/2022 TR 11:10am - 12:30pm CHASE 130
10/17/2022 12/12/2022 W 1:40pm - 5:00pm CHASE 130