Timeroom: Spring 2022

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 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 12
CRN: 56785

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.

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

Instructors: John Hughes Clarke, Larry Ward, Rochelle Wigley

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	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 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 7
CRN: 51128

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.)

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

Equivalent(s): OE 871

Instructors: Semme Dijkstra

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MWF	10:10am - 11:00am	CHASE 130
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	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 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 14
CRN: 51840

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.

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

Equivalent(s): OE 875

Instructors: Semme Dijkstra, Larry Mayer, Andrew Armstrong

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MWF	11:10am - 12:00pm	CHASE 130
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	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 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 8
CRN: 54760

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.

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

Equivalent(s): GSS 817

Instructors: Michael Palace

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	JAMS 221

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 896 (01) - Topics

Topics

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 50898

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.

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

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 896 (03) - Topics

Top/Bathymetric Spatial Analys

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 8
CRN: 50775

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

Instructors: Rochelle Wigley

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	CHASE 142

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 898 (01) - Directed Research

Directed Research

Credits: 2.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Graduate Credit/Fail grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 56123

Research project on a specified topic in the Earth Sciences, guided by a faculty member. Cr/F.

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

Instructors: Anne Lightbody

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 899 (01) - Master's Thesis

Master's Thesis

Credits: 1.0 to 6.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term* (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Graduate Credit/Fail grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 50254

May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credits. Cr/F.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

Instructors: Anne Lightbody

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 996 (01) - Advanced Topics

Advanced Topics

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 51004

Advanced work on an individual or group basis. Prereq: permission. May be repeated.

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

Equivalent(s): EOS 996

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 996 (02) - Advanced Topics

AdvTop/Nearshore Hydrodynamics

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 56635

Advanced work on an individual or group basis. Prereq: permission. May be repeated.

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

Equivalent(s): EOS 996

Instructors: Thomas Lippmann

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MWF	8:10am - 9:00am	CHASE 175