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4.00 Credits
An understanding of the chemistry of the natural world is vital to an understanding of earth processes, the fate of pollutants, and the proposal of solutions to environmental problems. Students explore the earth system and human perturbations to that system from a chemical perspective. Topics covered include ozone depletion, persistent organic pollutants, wastewater treatment, and toxicity of environmental contaminants. Laboratory exercises give students experience in environmental sampling and analysis. Identical to CHEM 270. Prerequisites: CHEM 117 and 118. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours each week. Offered fall of odd-numbered years.
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4.00 Credits
A geographic information system (GIS) is a data-base with spatial attributes and the tools needed to extract, display, manipulate, and analyze the information. The course introduces the computer-literate GIS novice to the underlying theory and practical applications of this technology. Lectures are interwoven with hands-on computer exercises that illustrate the principles, develop technical competence, and demonstrate the versatility of GIS. Individualized projects reinforce concepts and help students acquire the knowledge and confidence required to use GIS outside the classroom. Does not fulfill any requirements for Latin Honors. Prerequisites: MATH 104 or 105 and junior/senior status, or consent. Offered fall semester of even-numbered years.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the fundamental physical concepts underlying energy, its conversion, and its impact on the environment. Topics include fossil fuels, nuclear-fueled power plants, renewable forms of energy, pollution, and energy conversion. Prerequisite: MATH 135. Offered fall of odd-numbered years.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the disciplines of stratigraphy and structural geology focusing on mountain belts as case studies. Topics include 1) the observation, description and interpretation of the sedimentary record; 2) the measurement and analysis of folds, faults and other features associated with tectonic uplift and 3) the tectonic history of the Appalachians. Prerequisites: EES 124/125 or EES 130/131 or consent. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours each week. Includes at least two required field trips to key locations in the central Appalachians. Offered spring of even-numbered years.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the earth's climate system and the science of climate change. Concern over global warming has stimulated public discourse and motivated research on climatology. The importance of the climate system is not new; the earth's climate has always had a fundamental influence on human civilization and all life on earth. Topics covered include the dynamics and feedbacks of the climate system, ocean and biosphere influences on climate, reconstruction of past climate, predications of future climate, and human influences on global and regional weather patterns. Prerequisite: EES 200 or EES 210. Offered fall of even-numbered years.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the underlying theory and practical applications of water science at the watershed scale. Lectures include brief in-class exercises and problems that illustrate hydrologic principles. Prerequisites: MATH 135 and junior/senior status or consent. Offered spring of evennumbered years.
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4.00 Credits
Explores the connections between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere through exploration of global cycling of nutrients and pollutants. We investigate these biogeochemical cycles through analysis of primary research articles, field measurements, chemical analysis and a self-designed research project. Prerequisite: junior/senior status and a major in the natural sciences. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours each week. Identical to CHEM 450. Offered spring of odd-numbered years.
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3.00 Credits
An intensive study of a particular field of science through on-site field experience. Internships involve handson opportunities in the sciences that are relevant to that particular site. Students are expected to devote a minimum of at least 120 hours for three semester hours, but some placements may require more time. Students must coordinate their internship placement with the supervising faculty member at least two months prior to placement. Pass/fail grading. Prerequisites: junior/senior status and consent. Offered each semester.
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1.00 Credits
An advanced seminar on various announced topics in earth and environmental sciences. Topics may include, but are not limited to: conservation of biodiversity, risk assessment, the Chesapeake Bay, habitat restoration, environmental monitoring, biogeochemistry, environmental policy, and sustainable development. Prerequisite: junior/senior standing and consent. Offered each spring.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Provides in-service middle and high school earth science teachers with an intensive survey of an advanced topic in the earth or environmental sciences. Topics covered are tailored to the needs of the school district requesting the course and may include such topics as historical or structural geology, meteorology, oceanography or geographic information systems (GIS). The requirements for SOLs will strongly influence the selection of course material. Discussions include how to effectively convey the scientific information to students. Identical to GEOG 485. Prerequisite: consent. Offered on demand.
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