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4.00 Credits
(Variable; Variable; 1.00-4.00 Credits) Allows departments to offer topics not normally scheduled. Prerequisites, corequisites, and fees vary by title.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; QS,N) This course provides the student with a working overview of the hydrologic cycle, providing the student with the basic concepts of all aspects of hydrology. Particular emphasis is placed on the integrative nature of ecosystems within the watershed, including the interdependencies and driving forces of energy, the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, and the land, and the biosphere. Prerequisites: EES110 or EES100 and EES111.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; N) Reviews the geologic history of North America. Stress is on the principles and methods of interpreting geologic history. The physical development of continents, mountain chains, and ocean basins is discussed as well as the evolutionof life.Prerequisite:EES110. Corequisite:EES211.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring; Yearly; 1.00 Credit; N) An introduction to the methods of interpreting geologic history. Some of the topics covered are stratigraphic principles, sedimentary rock associations, correlation of strata, fossils and geologic map interpretation. Note: some field trips are required and a special fee is assessed. Prerequisite: EES111. Corequisite: EES210.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall; Yearly; 4.00 Credits; N) Emphasizes the recognition of minerals in hand-specimens and by instrumental analysis. The understanding of their classification, crystal structure, chemical compositions, physical properties and stability relations is stressed. Note: One laboratory per week. A lab fee is assessed. Prerequisite: One semester of chemistry.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring; Variable; 3.00 Credits; N) Wildlife management incorporates the science and management of wild animals, both rare and common species. Threatened species may require particular knowledge of population structure and processes for effective management, while common species may need control or might be exploited as novel production products. Prerequisites: EES105 or EES-100 and BI105 and BI121. A special course fee is assessed.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; F,I) Taught in India. Art as a Sustainable Development: Pottery,Beadwork, Leatherwork, and Sculpture (3 Units). Where: Various locations (Auroville, Mahabalipuram, and Kodiakanal). Local coastal industries in India are comprised of a wide variety of artisanship. When: February. Subjects: The arts of coastal India include pottery, beadwork, stonework, leatherwork, and jewelry. This course will provide the opportunity to work with the artists who train local people and produce these works for sale. This will cover introductory classes in these arts. The student will also visit the production factories and cottage industries where these products are produced for market. The student will also compare the economic structure of villages where the artesian communities operate with nearby villages dependent primarily on either agriculture or industry. This comparison will give the students clear perspective on the role of art in sustainable development. Students wishing to further their study in any of these fields may negotiate more time in the studios. Instructors: Angad Vohra (Pottery & Sculpture), Meena (Painting), Gillian (Beadwork & Leatherwork), Francois Grenier (Stonework). Prerequisite: EES-110 or EES-100.
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3.00 Credits
(Variable; Variable; 1.00-3.00 Credits; N) Allows the departments to offer special topics not normally offered. Departments may offer more than one special topic. Prerequisites, corequisites, and fees vary by title.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall; Odd Years; 3.00 Credits; QS,N) The study of the natural occurrence of water. Topics include: the hydrologic cycle, precipitation, stream flow, soil moisture, ground water occurrence, aquifer flow and testing chemical characteristics, contamination, development and management of ground-water resources. Note: Includes a field experience and a special fee is assessed. Prerequisites: EES110 and EES111.
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3.00 Credits
(Either Semester; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; N) This course deals with a variety of environmental issues and problems. This includes the causes and the scientific and social backgrounds needed to understand them. It also introduces the student to the roles of scientists and engineers in dealing with them. The course involves both quantitative and qualitative assessments. Prerequisites: EES105 or EES100 and 1 year of chemistry or permission of the instructor.
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