This course covers the fundamental processes governing biogeochemical cycling of carbon, nitrogen, and inorganic elements across diverse soils: farmlands, forests, and wetlands. This course emphasizes quantitative assessment of pools and …
Cover fundamental and recent advances in Soil Biogeochemistry, with an emphasis on literature describing fundamental processes governing abiotic-biotic elemental transformations and key human perturbations.
Studies the processes that shape the land surface and their relationship to human activity. Prerequisite: EVSC 2800 or 3600.
This course will examine the physical, chemical, and biological factors that affect the fate and transport of contaminants (including toxic metals and organic contaminants) in soils and waters. We will …
Studies the erosion, transport, and deposition of sediment; initial motion of sediment, bedload and suspended load transport and bedforms; and important sediment-transporting environments. Applies sediment transport theory to problems of …
Laboratory and field investigations of sediment transport phenomena and readings of classic and current research. Corequisite: EVGE 5840.
Studies the principles that govern the distribution and abundance of the elements in the earth's lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere. Prerequisite: College chemistry and calculus; intorductory earth science or geology …
Investigates natural phenomena by means of stable and unstable isotopes and changes in their abundance, including isotope fractionation. Includes age dating, paleotemperature determination, and isotope tracers in natural systems.
The growth and decay of glaciers and ice sheets impact the hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and geosphere. This course focuses on physical glaciology, glacial hydrology, glacial geology, landscape evolution, Earth's glacial …
Specialized topics in ecology, atmosphere, hydrology, environmental geology, or environmental systems not normally covered in formal classes under the direction of the faculty. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Introduction to the physics and techniques of remote sensing. Prerequisite: At least one year of college-level chemistry or physics, or instructor permission.
Basic concepts have been covered in EVSC 7012 Introduction to Remote Sensing. As an upper-level class in remote sensing, in this seminar, we will focus on advanced remote sensing techniques …
Basic concepts have been covered in EVSC 7012 Introduction to Remote Sensing. As an upper-level class in remote sensing, in this seminar, we will focus on advanced remote sensing techniques …
Study of ecohydrologic processes characteristic of arid and semiarid regions. Prerequisites: Any introductory hydrology class or instructor permission.
The global carbon cycle is changing dramatically due to human and natural processes. Major factors including fossil fuel use, agriculture and land-use change, atmospheric build-up, and land biosphere and ocean …
Geographical data is increasingly important i n understanding our society and our environment. This course will focus on teaching stiudents advanced principles and operation of GIS software. It's a im …
The purpose of this weekly course is to serve as a peer-cohort building introduction to the environmental sciences graduate program and to the university. Students will gain professional development experience, …
Introduction to programming and quantitative techniques for problem solving in environmental sciences, including data processing and visualization, analysis of temporal and spatial data, and simple mathematical models. Students will gain …
In this seminar course, students will have the opportunity to hear from successful leaders in varied Environmental Science disciplines (traditional and non-traditional) about career paths and opportunities for M.A., M.S., …
Studies current problems in environmental research management or public policy as presented by visiting speakers, faculty, or advanced graduate students.