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4.00 Credits
Properties and processes of organisms for effective acquisition of energy and exchange of heat, water, minerals, and gases via atmosphere, soil, and water, including response to extreme environments. Special emphasis on the role of solar radiation and factors influencing its interactions with the organisms and the abiotic environment. Lecture, demonstration, laboratory. Prerequisite: EES 152 and either EES 200 or BIOS 120. Hargreaves. (NS)
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4.00 Credits
Survey of methods used in water quality analysis. The course will include: (1) theory and application of standard techniques and instrumentation, (2) quantitative analysis or modeling of existing or acquired data sets, and (3) data presentation and scientific report writing. Fulfills college writing intensive course requirements. Includes both lectures and laboratories. Prerequisite: CHM 25, or consent of the instructor. Morris (NS).
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3.00 Credits
Case studies will be used to explore the impact of politics, economics, society, technology, and ethics on environmental projects and preferences. Environmental issues in both affluent and developing countries. Multidisciplinary student teams investigate site characterization; environmental remediation design; environmental policy; and political, financial, social, and ethical implications of environmental projects. Prerequisites: EES 22 or CEE 276 (CHE 276) or permission of the instructor. (NS)
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4.00 Credits
Multidisciplinary capstone seminar in the Earth and Environmental Sciences. The seminar will emphasize review of the scientific literature, synthesis, and skills in written and oral communication. Topics vary with offering. May be repeated for credit for use as a free elective that counts towards graduation requirements. Not open to graduate students. Prerequisites: EES 200, and senior standing. Staff. (NS)
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the biophysical structure of wetlands and the factors controlling wetland structure and function. Emphasis on the responses and feedbacks of wetlands to natural and human-induced environmental variability. Topics include: wetland classification and delineation; the origin and development of wetlands; biotic adaptations to the wetland environment; wetland hydrology and biogeochemistry; wetland vegetation dynamics; wetland restoration; and treatment wetlands. Lectures, laboratories, and field trips. Prerequisites: EES 152 or permission of the instructor. Booth (NS)
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Research opportunities supervised by EES faculty to carry out a well-defined project, including exposure to problem definition, selection of research approach, and communication of results. The student should prepare a proposal and, if taking 3 or more credits, should present the results at Undergraduate Research Symposium and write a research thesis. Both proposal and thesis are filed with EES Department. No more than eight credits may be applied to EES B.A. and B.S. degrees (additional credits apply to free electives). Prerequisite: consent of supervising faculty. (NS)
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to maps, spatial data, and electronic tools for geographic analysis. Fundamental geographic and database concepts will include map types, spatial referencing systems, map projection systems, map scale, and database characteristics. Tools including ArcGIS Desktop software and Global Positioning System receivers will be used to acquire and analyze spatially referenced data sets drawn from diverse sources and disciplines relating to the environment. Students will use their new skills in geographic analysis to develop an electronic portfolio, including a questionbased map project. This course will prepare students for more advanced geographic analysis within the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, or engineering. Lecture-demonstrations. Prerequisites: none. Hargreaves (NS)
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3.00 Credits
Freshman Seminar
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
Experiential learning opportunities supervised by EES faculty, including fieldwork, data collection or analysis, literature review, and information management. A maximum of two credits is allowed. Prerequisite: consent of supervising faculty.
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3.00 Credits
Emphasis on the writing process, especially on revising for cogency and clarity. Topics drawn mainly from everyday life and culture. Students must receive a grade of Cor higher to advance to English 2.
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