Timeroom: Spring 2024

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 826 (01) - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

Igneous/Metamorphic Petrology

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 56666
Special Fees: $35.00

This course focuses on the origin and evolution of igneous and metamorphic rocks from field, petrographic mineral chemistry, experimental, and theoretical studies. Igneous systems include volcanic and plutonic suites, with emphasis on mineralogic records of magma chamber systematics. Metamorphic systems include pelitic, mafic, and calc silicate rocks, with special emphasis on closed- and open-system reactions, multi-systems, reaction space, and pressure-temperature-time paths. Intermediate courses in petrology, calculus, chemistry, and physics required. Field trips. Lab.

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

Instructors: Jo Laird

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MWF	11:10am - 12:00pm	JAMS 252
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	F	1:10pm - 3:30pm	JAMS 252

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 852 (01) - Chemical Oceanography

Chemical Oceanography

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 53017

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. One year each of calculus and chemistry required.

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

Cross listed with : ESCI 752.01

Instructors: Robert Letscher

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MWF	11:10am - 12:00pm	JAMS 254
Final Exam	5/10/2024	5/10/2024	F	10:30am - 12:30pm	JAMS 254

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 854 (01) - Sedimentology

Sedimentology

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 56667
Special Fees: $35.00

This course focuses on modern sedimentary processes and ancient sedimentary records through the examination, identification, and interpretation of sediments and sedimentary rocks. Topics such as sediment transport mechanisms, depositional environments, and time in sedimentary records will provide a strong framework for any student studying Earth processes and sedimentary systems.

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

Instructors: Joel Johnson

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	JAMS 254
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	W	1:10pm - 3:00pm	JAMS 252

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 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 12
CRN: 54023

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.

Instructors: John Hughes Clarke, Larry Ward, Rochelle Wigley

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	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 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 9
CRN: 50889

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. One year of each calculus and physics required.

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
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MWF	10:10am - 11:00am	CHASE 130
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	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 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 51447

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). One year each of calculus and physics required.

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

Prerequisite(s): ESCI 872 and (ESCI 874 or OE 874) and MATH 831 May be taken concurrently

Equivalent(s): OE 875

Instructors: Semme Dijkstra, Larry Mayer, Andrew Armstrong

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	MWF	11:10am - 12:00pm	CHASE 130
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	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 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 11
CRN: 53370

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. Course in earth sciences or natural resources required.

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
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	TR	9:40am - 11:00am	JAMS 221
Final Exam	5/14/2024	5/14/2024	T	8:00am - 10:00am	JAMS 221

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 895 (02) - Topics

Topics/Southwest US

Credits: 1.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 56668

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.

Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits.

Cross listed with : ESCI 795.02

Instructors: Matt Davis, Sophie Coulson

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	T	5:10pm - 6:00pm	JAMS 254

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Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 895 (04) - Topics

Topics/Groundwater Hydrology

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 2
CRN: 57344

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

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits.

Instructors: Matt Davis

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	F	9:10am - 12:00pm	JAMS 244

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences

ESCI 896 (01) - Topics

Topics

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Graduate Credit/Fail grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 50771

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

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024		Hours Arranged	TBA