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  • EES 207: Principles Of Paleontology

    4.00 Credits
    University of Rochester

    This course is designed to introduce the basic principles of paleontology-the study of fossil organisms in the geological record. Topics to be covered include: Taphonomy and the processes of fossilization, Principles of evolution as evidenced by the fossil record; Taxonomy and the recognition and naming of fossil species; Biostratigraphy as a means of dating a rock and/or learning about ancient environments; Geochemistry of fossils as a means to understand ancient habitats and behaviors. The course will include an overview of important fossil groups with hands-on experience and a field trip.
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  • EES 207W: Principles Of Paleontology

    4.00 Credits
    University of Rochester

    This course is designed to introduce the basic principles of paleontology-the study of fossil organisms in the geological record. Topics to be covered include: Taphonomy and the processes of fossilization, Principles of evolution as evidenced by the fossil record; Taxonomy and the recognition and naming of fossil species; Biostratigraphy as a means of dating a rock and/or learning about ancient environments; Geochemistry of fossils as a means to understand ancient habitats and behaviors. The course will include an overview of important fossil groups with hands-on experience and a field trip.
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  • EES 211: Geohazards And Their Mitigation: Living On An Active Planet

    4.00 Credits
    University of Rochester

    Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are violent manifestations of plate tectonics, the movement of the relatively rigid plates forming Earth's outer shell. Ground movement and shaking from these events may generate tsunamis,slumping and mass wasting, and increase risk in other areas. Global and regional sealevel rise changes forces on the plates, motivating reconsideration of hazard assessments. Large volumes of aerosols and greenhouse gases are emitted during volcanic eruptions, with implications for global climate change. The first third of the class focuses on the causative mechanisms of earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, volcanic-eruption induced climate change. The second third outlines the consequent hazards and forecasting efforts and feedbacks between these processes. The final third of the course examines mitigation programs, with numerous case studies.
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  • EES 217: Physical And Chemical Hydrology

    4.00 Credits
    University of Rochester

    This course provides a foundation in both qualitative and quantitative analyses of the dynamic interaction between water and geologic media. The first part of the course outlines the formation of water, atmospheric processes, and the hydrologic cycle. The second part focuses on the theory of, and geologic controls on, groundwater flow. The third and final part of the course deals with natural groundwater geochemistry and environmental contamination.
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  • EES 217W: Physical And Chemical Hydrology

    4.00 Credits
    University of Rochester

    This course provides a foundation in both qualitative and quantitative analyses of the dynamic interaction between water and geologic media. The first part of the course outlines the formation of water, atmospheric processes, and the hydrologic cycle. The second part focuses on the theory of, and geologic controls on, groundwater flow. The third and final part of the course deals with natural groundwater geochemistry and environmental contamination.
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  • EES 248: High Temperature Geochemistry

    4.00 Credits
    University of Rochester

    An introduction to the principles of geochemistry. The first portion of the course is devoted to basics, especially thermodynamics, and isotope (both stable and radio-) geochemistry. The middle portionn of the course deals with high temperataure processes and crystallization. The last part of the course covers lower temperature processes including weathering, sediment diagenesis and element cycling through the lithosphere.
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  • EES 253: Geodynamics

    4.00 Credits
    University of Rochester

    Processes that create and modify Earth and the terrestrial planets are examined using an "earth engineering" approach. Emphasis is placed on plate tectonics, with discussion of current research in mantle convection. The final third of the course focuses on active plate tectonic boundaries, and evidence for plate tectonics on Mars and Venus.
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  • EES 264: Paleoenv. Reconstructions Using Light Stable Isotopes

    4.00 Credits
    University of Rochester

    This class will focus on techniques used in environmental reconstruction to address questions related to paleoclimate, paleotemperature, paleovegetation and paleoelevation. We will examine the use of stable isotopes in paleoenvironmental reconstruction with particular emphasis on O,C and to a lesser extent H and N isotopes. The class will start with a thorough introduction of the geological framework of the environments of interest and the processes of light isotope fractionation. This will be followed by "emphasis areas" that highlight the basics and latest developments in a variety of environmental systems, including the oceans, rivers, ice, lakes, soils and fossils.
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  • EES 264W: Paleoenv. Reconstructions Using Light Stable Isotopes

    4.00 Credits
    University of Rochester

    This class will focus on techniques used in environmental reconstruction to address questions related to paleoclimate, paleotemperature, paleovegetation and paleoelevation. We will examine the use of stable isotopes in paleoenvironmental reconstruction with particular emphasis on O,C and to a lesser extent H and N isotopes. The class will start with a thorough introduction of the geological framework of the environments of interest and the processes of light isotope fractionation. This will be followed by "emphasis areas" that highlight the basics and latest developments in a variety of environmental systems, including the oceans, rivers, ice, lakes, soils and fossils.
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  • EES 285: Structure And Tectonics Of Mountain Belts

    4.00 Credits
    University of Rochester

    Orogeny and its relationship to plate tectonics. Structural style and tectonic history of mountain belts with special reference to the Appalachians, Cordilleras and Alps. Lectures twice a week. Homework assignments involve drawings and interpreting cross-sections through mountain belts. Field trip to the Appalachians to look at typical structures of mountain belts.
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