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Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 856 (01) - Geotectonics

Geotectonics

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   10  
CRN: 56241
Special Fees: $20.00
The geological record of plate tectonics past and present. The first part of the course focuses on modern tectonic settings with an emphasis on plate geometries, geodynamical processes, and sedimentary products. The second part of the course focuses on reconstructing ancient tectonic settings with an emphasis on methodology (paleomagnetism, basin analysis, provenance) and case studies (e.g. India-Asia collision). Field trip. Prereq: ESCI 614 or ESCI 631 or permission. Special fee.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Instructors: Joel Johnson
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/24/2023 5/8/2023 TR 11:10am - 12:30pm JAMS 254
Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 864 (01) - Spectral Analysis of Geophysical Time Series Data

Spectral Anly Geophys Data

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   13  
CRN: 56245
This course considers basic exploratory techniques and in-depth spectral analysis for estimation with geophysical time series data, including calculations of confidence intervals and significance testing. This course prepares students for interpreting time series data with science and engineering applications. Topics include sampling theory, filtering, statistics, probability, spectral analysis, and empirical orthogonal functions. Students gain experience in code-writing for the analysis of time series data. Prereq: Calculus.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): OE 864
Instructors: Thomas Lippmann
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/24/2023 5/8/2023 MWF 11:10am - 12:00pm CHASE 105
1/24/2023 5/8/2023 T 3:40pm - 5:00pm CHASE 105
Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 864 (02) - Spectral Analysis of Geophysical Time Series Data

Spectral Anly Geophys Data

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   13  
CRN: 56247
This course considers basic exploratory techniques and in-depth spectral analysis for estimation with geophysical time series data, including calculations of confidence intervals and significance testing. This course prepares students for interpreting time series data with science and engineering applications. Topics include sampling theory, filtering, statistics, probability, spectral analysis, and empirical orthogonal functions. Students gain experience in code-writing for the analysis of time series data. Prereq: Calculus.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): OE 864
Instructors: Thomas Lippmann
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/24/2023 5/8/2023 MWF 11:10am - 12:00pm CHASE 105
1/24/2023 5/8/2023 R 11:10am - 12:30pm CHASE 115
Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 865 (01) - Paleoclimatology

Paleoclimatology

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   10  
CRN: 56251
Course reviews the study of past changes in the Earth's climate system. Main discussion topics include astronomical theories of ice ages, Quaternary dating methods, Antarctic and Greenland ice core records, greenhouse gases, marine-based climate proxies, glacial mega-floods, and linkages between ocean circulation and abrupt climate change. Emphasis on climate variability during the Quaternary period (the last approximately 1.8 million years), a time interval dominated by cycles of global glaciation. Lectures include discussion of recent and emerging scientific papers in order to keep pace with the latest findings in paleoclimatic research.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): EOS 865
Instructors: Joseph Licciardi
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/24/2023 5/8/2023 MWF 9:10am - 10:00am JAMS 254
Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 869 (01) - Marine Geology and Geophysics for Hydrographic Surveyors

Marine Geosci for Hydrography

Credits: 2.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   12  
CRN: 55040
This course provides an overview of the geology, physiography, and sediments of the ocean basins, continental margins, shelves and coastal zone, formation and distribution of sediments, major substrate types, and gravity and magnetic fields. It introduces the main marine geophysical techniques (seismics, gravity, magnetics) and describes their methodology and derived information content. The course is designed to meet the marine geology and geophysics requirement for the Category A FIG/IHO/ICA Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/24/2023 5/8/2023 TR 9:40am - 11:00am CHASE 130
Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 871 (01) - Geodesy and Positioning for Ocean Mapping

Geodesy & Position Ocean Map

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   7  
CRN: 51057
The science and technology of acquiring, managing, and displaying geographically-referenced information; the size and shape of the earth, datums and projections; determination of precise positioning of points on the earth and the sea , including classical terrestrial-based methods and satellite-based methods; shoreline mapping, nautical charting and electronic charts. Prereq: one year of calculus and one year of college physics. (Also offered as OE 871.)
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): OE 871
Instructors: Semme Dijkstra
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/24/2023 5/8/2023 MWF 10:10am - 11:00am CHASE 130
1/24/2023 5/8/2023 R 2:10pm - 6:00pm CHASE 130
Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 875 (01) - Advanced Topics in Ocean Mapping

Adv Topics in Ocean Mapping

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   14  
CRN: 51695
The second of two courses covering the principles and practices of hydrography and ocean mapping. In this course the following topics are covered: Verification and Field QA/QC, Water Levels (Tides); Mapping Standards; Survey Planning, Execution and Reporting; Terrain Analysis; Optical Remote Sensing; Data Presentation; Seafloor Characterization; Electronic Navigational Charts; Hydrography for Nautical Charting, Product Liability and contracts; and the United Nations Common Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Prereq: ESCI 872, ESCI 874/OE 874, two terms each of college calculus and physics. Pre- or Co-req: MATH 831 or equivalent material.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): OE 875
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/24/2023 5/8/2023 MWF 11:10am - 12:00pm CHASE 130
1/24/2023 5/8/2023 T 1:10pm - 5:00pm CHASE 130
Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 878 (01) - Remote Sensing Earth & Environmental Sciences

Earth/Envi Sci Remote Sensing

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   9  
CRN: 54027
Remote sensing provides insight to spatial and temporal aspects of environmental and Earth systems. Students will examine digital image processing techniques, different sensor and platform technologies, and new trends and frontiers in remote sensing science. Weekly laboratory exercises build upon conceptual knowledge, data processing skills, and development of programming skills. Applied research questions and projects will use Google Earth Engine. Hyperspectral, lidar, and unmanned aerial systems will be presented. Prereq: Undergraduate Science Course.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): GSS 817
Instructors: Michael Palace
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/24/2023 5/8/2023 TR 9:40am - 11:00am JAMS 221
Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 896 (01) - Topics

Topics

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Graduate Credit/Fail grading
Class Size:   10  
CRN: 50856
Study on an individual or group basis in geologic, hydrologic, or oceanographic problems, under members of the graduate staff. 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; earth science teaching methods. Prereq: permission of staff concerned. May be repeated. Special fee on some topics.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/24/2023 5/8/2023 Hours Arranged TBA
Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 896 (02) - Topics

Topics/HydroDataAnalysis

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   10  
CRN: 56257
Study on an individual or group basis in geologic, hydrologic, or oceanographic problems, under members of the graduate staff. 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; earth science teaching methods. Prereq: permission of staff concerned. May be repeated. Special fee on some topics.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Instructors: Anne Lightbody
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/24/2023 5/8/2023 TR 8:10am - 9:30am JAMS 254
1/24/2023 5/8/2023 R 2:10pm - 4:30pm JAMS 221
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Introduction to data analysis techniques necessary to quantify and explore terrestrial water budgets, including rates of precipitation, evapotranspiration, and runoff; recurrence intervals; and construction of rating curves. Topics will include data importation, data cleaning, data manipulation, and curve-fitting, with an emphasis on visual and exploratory analysis. Project-based labs will involve active application of newly learned techniques to publicly available USGS and NOAA datasets. Students will gain experience using Python Pandas for hydrological applications. No programming experience required.