Timeroom: Spring 2021

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 796 (04) - Topics

Topics/Radiogenic Isotopes

Credits: 1.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 1
CRN: 57655

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. Special fee on some topics.

Department Approval Required. Contact 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.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 796 (2SY) - Topics

Top/Biogeochemistry

Online Course Delivery Method: Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Can be taken by students who are remote.

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 3
CRN: 55951

Section Comments: Co-Listed with NR 744

Department Approval Required. Contact 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.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	ONLINE

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 797 (1SY) - Colloquium

Colloquium

Online Course Delivery Method: Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Credits: 0.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Credit/Fail Grading

Class Size: 15
CRN: 50661

Presentation of recent research in the earth sciences by guest speakers and department faculty. Cr/F.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated up to 3 times.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	R	3:40pm - 5:30pm	ONLINE

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 799 (01) - Senior Thesis

Senior Thesis

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 51606

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.

Only listed colleges in section: Engineering&Physical Sciences

Classes not allowed in section: Freshman, Sophomore

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 801 (01) - Quantitative Methods in Earth Sciences

Methods in Earth Science

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 1
CRN: 52659

Introduces quantitative tools necessary for upper level Earth Science courses. Incudes basic statistical descriptions of spatially and temporally varying data, curve fitting, and time-series analysis with emphasis on atmospheric, oceanic and terrestrial data sets. Students learn to construct simple numerical models of Earth Systems. Instruction in data and analysis and modeling in Matlab. Prereq: Calculus and at least one 500 or 600 level undergraduate Earth Science course; or permission.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	MWF	12:10pm - 1:00pm	JAMS 254
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	M	1:10pm - 3:30pm	JAMS 221

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 801 (01R) - Quantitative Methods in Earth Sciences

Methods in Earth Science

Online Course Delivery Method: Scheduled meeting time, Remote Section, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 1
CRN: 56546

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	MWF	12:10pm - 1:00pm	ONLINE
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	M	1:10pm - 3:30pm	ONLINE

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 810 (2SY) - Groundwater Hydrology

Groundwater Hydrology

Online Course Delivery Method: Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 53367
Special Fees: $20.00

Principles for fluid flow in porous media with emphasis on occurrence, location, and development of groundwater, but with consideration of groundwater as a transporting medium. Major topics include well hydraulics, regional groundwater flow, exploration techniques, and groundwater modeling. Laboratory exercises involve use of fluid, electrical, and digital computer models to illustrate key concepts. Prereq: ESCI 654 or equivalent or permission. Special fee. Lab.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	MWF	10:10am - 11:00am	ONLINE
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	F	1:10pm - 3:00pm	ONLINE

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 852 (01) - Chemical Oceanography

Chemical Oceanography

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 7
CRN: 54732

This course investigates the physical and biogeochemical processes that determine the composition of seawater. Topics include biological effects on chemistry, ocean nutrient cycles, air-sea gas exchange, radiogenic and stable isotopes as tracers of ocean processes, sediment and trace-metal chemistry. Prereq: one year of college chemistry and calculus or permission.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	MWF	11:10am - 12:00pm	KING N334

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 852 (01R) - Chemical Oceanography

Chemical Oceanography

Online Course Delivery Method: Scheduled meeting time, Remote Section, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 3
CRN: 56549

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	MWF	11:10am - 12:00pm	ONLINE

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 856 (01) - Geotectonics

Geotectonics

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 55946

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.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	JAMS 254