Earth and Environmental Science

EES 1000 Dynamic Earth 3 cr. Prerequisites: eligibility to enroll in ENGL 1157 or credit in English at the college level. A study of the structure and properties of materials composing the earth and processes which form and alter the crust including erosion igneous activity mountain building glaciation earthquakes and oceans. Credit in EES 1000 and/or 1001 and EES 1008 will not be allowed.

EES 1001 Dynamic Earth Lab 1 cr. Prerequisite: credit or registration in EES 1000. Offered each semester. An introduction to working with geological materials. Distinction of rocks on the basis of physical properties and determination of how those properties can be used to predict behavior of various materials. Students are introduced to principles of mapping and geological laboratory and field observations. The course meets for three hours each week. Credit in both EES 1001 and EES 1008 will not be allowed.

EES 1002 Intro to Environ Sci & Policy 3 cr. Prerequisite: eligibility to enroll in ENGL 1157. A survey of environmental science and policy issues, including ecology, engineering, geology, geography, law, economics, philosophy, and sociology.

EES 1003 Intro to Env Sciences Lab 1 cr. One-Time Waiver

EES 1004 Earth and Env Through Time 3 cr. Offered each semester. Prerequisite: EES 1000. Evolutionary history of the earth including physical changes and an introduction to the record of life through time.

EES 1005 Earth and Env Through Time Lab 1 cr. Offered each semester. Prerequisite: EES 1001; concurrent enrollment in EES 1004 is recommended. A survey of the rocks maps and fossils used to unravel the history of earth and life. The course meets for three hours each week.

EES 1006 Dinosaurs 3 cr. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENGL 1157. A lecture survey of dinosaurs and other extinct reptiles the theories about their life habits and evolution. Three hours of lecture a week.

EES 1007 Geology of National Parks 3 cr. A study of geological processes which have shaped the landscapes of selected American National Parks and Monuments.

EES 1008 Geology of New Orleans and LA 4 cr. Prerequisites: eligibility to enroll in ENGL 1157 or credit in English at the college level. A study of the influence of geological materials and processes on the founding development and future of New Orleans and environs. Lecture and laboratory are integrated. Credit for both EES 1000 and/or EES 1001 and EES 1008 will not be allowed. EES 1008 may be used along with EES 1004 and 1005 to fulfill the 8-cr hour science general degree requirement.

EES 2010 The Earth’s Crust 2 cr. Prerequisite: EES 1000, 1001, concurrent enrollment in EES 2011. An introduction to rock forming minerals and survey of petrology emphasizing hand sample and field identification methods petrogenesis of rock series and tectonic associations. The class will meet twice a week for 2 hours each meeting combining lecture and laboratory work.

EES 2011 The Earth’s Crust Laboratory 2 cr. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in EES 2010. A two week field course as an introduction to field techniques emphasizing rock identification and delineation of rock units rock identification skills and an introduction to basic mapping techniques in minimally deformed rocks. A field trip fee will be assessed to cover transportation materials insurance room and board. The course will be taught during the break between the end of the Spring and beginning of the Summer semesters.

EES 2050 Surficial Processes 3 cr. Prerequisites: EES 2010, MATH 1112. Study of earth surface processes involved in sediment deposition and landform development. Process mechanics and environmental response to climatic change and tectonic events are emphasized. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

EES 2051 Geomorphology 3 cr. Focuses on the processes operating at the surface of the earth that result in the degradation of existing rock masses and the movement of material across the surface of the earth to other locations, and the landforms resulting from these processes.

EES 2096 Special Topics 1-3 cr. Prerequisite: consent of department. A lecture lecture-laboratory or seminar format will be used to discuss special topics in geology. The course content will vary from semester to semester.

EES 2097 Independent Studies 1-3 cr. Offered each semester. Prerequisite: consent of department. Independent research projects or directed readings designed to meet the needs and interests of individual students. Regular conferences between students and instructor are required. May be repeated for a total of three credits. Section number will correspond with credit to be earned.

EES 2510 Environmental Science Policy 3 cr. Prerequisite: EES 1002. An introduction to the role of science in environmental policy making and policy analysis. Emphasis will be on understanding basic policy mechanisms, major policy actions related to environmental and resource issues, and limits of science in policy making. The approach of the course will be to focus on current environmental problems and case histories. Through hands-on analysis students will develop an appreciation for the complex causes of environmental problems and how viable solutions can be formulated.

EES 2700 Intro to Mineral and Crystal 3 cr. Prerequisites: EES 1000, 1001, CHEM 1017, MATH 1126 or consent of the department. A study of crystal structure, crystal chemistry, mineral classification, optical mineralogy, and mineral formation. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

EES 2740 Principles of Paleontology 3 cr. Fall semester. Prerequisites: EES 1004 and 1005, and credit or enrollment in BIOS 1071 and 1073. Study of ancient life as a geological and biological science. Lab will concentrate on invertebrates will also cover vertebrates and plants. Two hours of lecture three hours of laboratory and required field trip.

EES 3091 Ind Studies-Earth and Env Sci 1-3 cr. Prerequisite: Consent of coordinator. Directed readings, research, or applications designed to meet the needs and interests of individual students. Conferences between the student and a supervising instructor are required. May be repeated with permission.

EES 3096 Spec Topics-Earth and Env Sci 1-3 cr. Prerequisite: Consent of coordinator. A lecture, field, and/or seminar format will be used to present special topics in the field of environmental science and policy. Content will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated with permission.

EES 3100 Earth Structure 2 cr. Prerequisites: EES 2010 and 2011, MATH 1112; concurrent enrollment in EES 3110. Description and geometric analysis of earth structures (faults folds and structural fabrics). Overview of worldwide observations of typical earth structures and structural association as well as theories for the origin of geologic structures. Includes practical exercises in construction of geologic maps and cross-sections graphical as well as trigometric solution of geometric problems and analysis of structural symmetry. One hour of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory per week.

EES 3110 Earth Structure Laboratory 2 cr. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in EES 3100. Recognition of geologic structures in the field. Fourteen days of work in the field learning the techniques of geologic mapping and recognition of geologic structures in the field. A fee will be assessed for transportation materials insurance room and board. Course will be taught over the semester break between fall and spring semesters generally in souther California.

EES 3120 Intro to Coastal Restoration 3 cr. Introduces students to the various methods used in coastal restoration; structured according to the environmental setting.

EES 3510 Envir & Natural Resource Law 3 cr. Prerequisite: EES 2510. An overview of the environmental resource laws that affect the development and application of environmental policies.

EES 3520 Env Engr for Non-Engineers 3 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 1018.The application of environmental engineering principles to the prevention or mitigation of environmental problems are discussed. Topics will include water quality, water purification processes in natural systems, air quality, solid wastes, and hazardous wastes. This course may not be used to fulfill degree requirements in the College of Engineering.

EES 3700 Geological Time 3 cr. Prerequisite: EES 1000, 1001. This course will survey relative and absolute geological time focusing upon geological history biostratigraphy physical stratigraphy and geochronology.

EES 3730 Introductory Geochemistry 3 cr. Prerequisites: CHEM 1018 or 1011 and consent of department. Principles of chemistry applied to the study of geological materials and processes. Emphasis will be on isotope geochemistry thermodynamics crystal chemistry and petrogenesis.

EES 3760 Introduction to Oceanography 3 cr. Prerequisites: One of the following: EES 1000; BIOS 1051 or 1073; CHEM 1010, 1012, or 1017; or PHYS 1031 or 1061. Principles of physical and chemical properties of seawater ocean and atmospheric circulation; ocean influence on climate waves tides biological process and life in the sea; sedimentation processes and paleoceanography and global climate change.

EES 3991 Undergraduate Research 1-3 cr. Offered each semester. Prerequisite: consent of department. Independent research projects designed to meet the needs and interests of individual students. Regular conferences between student and instructor are required. The combination of credits earned in EES 3991 and 2097 can not exceed six credits. Section number will correspond with credit to be earned.

EES 4000 Statistic Method Earth Env Sci 3 cr. Prerequisites: MATH 2112 and CSCI 1201 or equivalent experience. Analysis of quantitative geological data emphasizing computerbased procedures.

EES 4000G Statistic Method Earth Env Sci 3 cr. Prerequisites: MATH 2112 and CSCI 1201 or equivalent experience. Analysis of quantitative geological data emphasizing computerbased procedures.

EES 4005 Geol Processes for Teachers I 3 cr. Prerequisites: EES 1004 and 1005 or consent of department. A course designed to provide science teachers with an understanding of earth materials and the processes that build the earth’s crust including minerals rocks volcanism earthquake activity and plate tectonics. Special attention is given to classroom/laboratory presentation.

EES 4005G Geol Processes for Teachers I 3 cr. Prerequisites: EES 1004 and 1005 or consent of department. A course designed to provide science teachers with an understanding of earth materials and the processes that build the earth’s crust including minerals rocks volcanism earthquake activity and plate tectonics. Special attention is given to classroom/laboratory presentation.

EES 4006 Earth History for Teachers 3 cr. Prerequisites: EES 1004 and 1005 or consent of department. A course designed to provide teachers with the knowledge necessary to interpret earth history including the study of fossils determining age relationships interpretation of geologic maps and construction of paleoenvironmental maps. Special attention is given to classroom/ laboratory presentation. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.

EES 4006G Earth History for Teachers 3 cr. Prerequisites: EES 1004 and 1005 or consent of department. A course designed to provide teachers with the knowledge necessary to interpret earth history including the study of fossils determining age relationships interpretation of geologic maps and construction of paleoenvironmental maps. Special attention is given to classroom/ laboratory presentation. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory. E

ES 4090 Senior Thesis 1-6 cr. Prerequisites: Senior status and written approval of the department and the supervising professor. Supervised research on some aspect of the geological sciences. Project must be completed as a written report and the final copy approved by adviser before the second semester’s credit can be received. May be repeated for a total of six credits. Section number will correspond with credit to be earned.

EES 4096 Special Topics 1-3 cr. Prerequisite: consent of department. A lecture lecture-laboratory or seminar format will be used to discuss special topics in geology. The course content will vary from semester to semester. Section number will correspond with credit to be earned.

EES 4096G Special Topics 1-3 cr. Prerequisite: consent of department. A lecture lecture-laboratory or seminar format will be used to discuss special topics in geology. The course content will vary from semester to semester. Section number will correspond with credit to be earned.

EES 4098 Senior Honors Thesis 1-6 cr. Prerequisites: written consent of department professor(s) concerned and director of Honors Program. Approval of a written report and an oral defense of the thesis is required. Section number will correspond with credit to be earned. Must be repeated for a total of six credits.

EES 4099 Senior Sem-Earth and Env Sci 2 cr. Prerequisites: EES 3100, 3700, 2050. In this course students will apply a broad spectrum of studies to the solution of problems arising in geology. This course will emphasize physical processes geologic time and earth materials. Students must demonstrate a firm comprehension of those topics and be able to apply them to the solution of geologic problems in order to earn a passing grade in the course. Subject matter will vary. Successful completion of this course satisfies the general degree requirements for oral competency.

EES 4100 Approaches to Envir Problems 3 cr. Prerequisite: EES 3510. The development of plans to remediate environment problems taking into consideration the scientific, legal, economic and social aspects.

EES 4100G Approaches to Envir Problems 3 cr. Prerequisite: EES 3510. The development of plans to remediate environment problems taking into consideration the scientific, legal, economic and social aspects.

EES 4110 Introduction to Geophysics 3 cr. Spring semester. Prerequisites: EES 3100, and PHYS 1063. A study of the fundamental methods of geophysics. Emphasis is placed on seismic gravity and magnetic methods and their use in geophysical exploration. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

EES 4110G Introduction to Geophysics 3 cr. Spring semester. Prerequisites: EES 3100, and PHYS 1063. A study of the fundamental methods of geophysics. Emphasis is placed on seismic gravity and magnetic methods and their use in geophysical exploration. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

EES 4120 Gravity & Magnetics 3 cr. (EES 4120 and PHYS 4507 are cross-listed) Prerequisites: EES 4110, PHYS 3301 or 4501, MATH 2221, or consent of department. Fundamentals of scaler potentials and analysis of vector fields as applied to geophysical problems in gravity and magnetism. Analytic properties of the earth’s gravitational and magnetic fields in space and time. Modeling and interpretation of gravity and magnetic anomalies.

EES 4120G Gravity & Magnetics 3 cr. (EES 4120 and PHYS 4507 are cross-listed) Prerequisites: EES 4110, PHYS 3301 or 4501, MATH 2221, or consent of department. Fundamentals of scaler potentials and analysis of vector fields as applied to geophysical problems in gravity and magnetism. Analytic properties of the earth’s gravitational and magnetic fields in space and time. Modeling and interpretation of gravity and magnetic anomalies.

EES 4130 Exploration Seismology 3 cr. Prerequisites: MATH 2109 or 2112; PHYS 1061; EES 3110, 3700, and 2050. Application of physical principles to naturally deformed rocks and overview of modern structural geology. Quantitative applications to solve geologic problems practical exercises in rock mechanics determination of finite strain advanced cross-section construction techniques and methods of kinematic analysis. Three hours of lecture per week.

EES 4130G Exploration Seismology 3 cr. Prerequisites: MATH 2109 or 2112; PHYS 1061; EES 3110, 3700, and 2050. Application of physical principles to naturally deformed rocks and overview of modern structural geology. Quantitative applications to solve geologic problems practical exercises in rock mechanics determination of finite strain advanced cross-section construction techniques and methods of kinematic analysis. Three hours of lecture per week.

EES 4135 Intro to Earthquake Seismology 3 cr. Prerequisites: EES 3100 and MATH 2221 or consent of department. A study of the effects of earthquakes on the environment efforts to predict earthquakes and the use of earthquake seismograms to map the interior of the Earth. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

EES 4135G Intro to Earthquake Seismology 3 cr. Prerequisites: EES 3100 and MATH 2221 or consent of department. A study of the effects of earthquakes on the environment efforts to predict earthquakes and the use of earthquake seismograms to map the interior of the Earth. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

EES 4140 Geomodeling 3 cr. Prerequisites: CSCI 1201 (C or FORTRAN programming course) and MATH 2109 or consent of department. This course teaches the application of Numerical Methods to the development of computer simulations of geophysical methods. The students will develop individual projects that emphasize their research interests while learning how to write the appropriate computer codes in either C or FORTRAN.

EES 4140G Geomodeling 3 cr. Prerequisites: CSCI 1201 (C or FORTRAN programming course) and MATH 2109 or consent of department. This course teaches the application of Numerical Methods to the development of computer simulations of geophysical methods. The students will develop individual projects that emphasize their research interests while learning how to write the appropriate computer codes in either C or FORTRAN.

EES 4145 Earth Physics 3 cr. Prerequisites: PHYS 1063 and MATH 2112. A study of the physics of the earth in relation to the earth’s origin evolution and existing structure. To include such topics as earthquake seismology isostasy radioactive dating heat flow and the earth’s gravity and magnetic field.

EES 4145G Earth Physics 3 cr. Prerequisites: PHYS 1063 and MATH 2112. A study of the physics of the earth in relation to the earth’s origin evolution and existing structure. To include such topics as earthquake seismology isostasy radioactive dating heat flow and the earth’s gravity and magnetic field.

EES 4150 Geophysical Field Methods 6 cr. (PHYS 3261 and EES 4150 are cross-listed) Prerequisites: PHYS 2064 and consent of instructor. Basic introduction to the application of geophysical field techniques. Includes collecting, processing, and interpreting gravity, magnetic, and seismic data. Practical experience in the conduct of geophysical surveys, operation of equipment, data reduction, and simple interpretation. Preparation of geophysical reports in the style normally used for published papers. Thirtyfive hours of classroom work and field measurements per week during the summer session.

EES 4150 Geophysical Field Methods 2 cr. Prerequisite: EES 3110, 3700, 2050, and EES 4110 or permission of department. Introduction to basic acquisition of geophysical data in the field. Collection processing and interpretation of gravity and magnetic data as well as seismic reflection and refraction data. A fee will be assessed for transportation materials insurance room and board. The course will include fourteen days of field work.

EES 4150G Geophysical Field Methods 2 cr. Prerequisite: EES 3110, 3700, 2050, and EES 4110 or permission of department. Introduction to basic acquisition of geophysical data in the field. Collection processing and interpretation of gravity and magnetic data as well as seismic reflection and refraction data. A fee will be assessed for transportation materials insurance room and board. The course will include fourteen days of field work.

EES 4152 Appl Seismic Acquis & Process 3 cr. (PHYS 4381 and EES 4152 are cross-listed) Prerequisites: PHYS 4205, EES 4110 and MATH 2221 or consent of department. Basic acoustics and ray tracing; seismic data acquisition; CDP; noise analyses and arrays; physics of acoustic sources, measuring and recording instruments; demultiplexing; NMO and velocity analysis; statics; and introduction to deconvolution, filtering, and migration. Use of fundamental seismic data processing computer programs, graphics, and displays of seismic data; seismic data processing of field data. Two hours of lecture and two hours of computer laboratory per week.

EES 4152G Appl Seismic Acquis & Process 3 cr. (PHYS 4381 and EES 4152 are cross-listed) Prerequisites: PHYS 4205, EES 4110 and MATH 2221 or consent of department. Basic acoustics and ray tracing; seismic data acquisition; CDP; noise analyses and arrays; physics of acoustic sources, measuring and recording instruments; demultiplexing; NMO and velocity analysis; statics; and introduction to deconvolution, filtering, and migration. Use of fundamental seismic data processing computer programs, graphics, and displays of seismic data; seismic data processing of field data. Two hours of lecture and two hours of computer laboratory per week.

EES 4160 Seismic Stratigraphy 2 cr. Prerequisite: EES 4110 or consent of department. Interpretation of stratigraphy from seismic records. Analysis of unconformities environments of deposition and local and world-wide sea level curves. Two hours of lecture/discussion.

EES 4160G Seismic Stratigraphy 2 cr. Prerequisite: EES 4110 or consent of department. Interpretation of stratigraphy from seismic records. Analysis of unconformities environments of deposition and local and world-wide sea level curves. Two hours of lecture/discussion. E

ES 4161 Gulf Coast Geology 3 cr. Fall semester. Prerequisites: EES 3110, 3700, 2050, or consent of department. Geology of the Gulf Coastal Plain and Gulf Basin including physiography stratigraphy structure and economic geology.

EES 4161G Gulf Coast Geology 3 cr. Fall semester. Prerequisites: EES 3110, 3700, 2050, or consent of department. Geology of the Gulf Coastal Plain and Gulf Basin including physiography stratigraphy structure and economic geology.

EES 4165 Geophysical Explore & Interp 3 cr. Prerequisites: EES 3100 and PHYS 1062 or consent of department. A study of the fundamental methods of geophysical exploration and interpretation. To include geophysical principles of gravity magnetics and seismology in order to make better geological interpretation of geophysical data.

EES 4165G Geophysical Explore & Interp 3 cr. Prerequisites: EES 3100 and PHYS 1062 or consent of department. A study of the fundamental methods of geophysical exploration and interpretation. To include geophysical principles of gravity magnetics and seismology in order to make better geological interpretation of geophysical data.

EES 4200 Geomorphology 3 cr. (GEOG 4822, GEOG 4822G, and EES 4200 are cross-listed) A study of land forms and the processes that have shaped the natural landscape. A study of the physical geography and geology of the United States through maps and aerial photographs is undertaken in the laboratory. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

EES 4200G Geomorphology 3 cr. (GEOG 4822, GEOG 4822G, and EES 4200 are cross-listed) A study of land forms and the processes that have shaped the natural landscape. A study of the physical geography and geology of the United States through maps and aerial photographs is undertaken in the laboratory. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

EES 4300 Envirmental Field Methods 2 cr. Prerequisites: A study of the fundamentals of environmental field methods. The course will include 14 days in the field. Example studies include wetland delineation soil sampling water sampling landslide identification and earthquake hazard assessment. A fee may be assessed to cover transportation and supplies.

EES 4300G Envirmental Field Methods 2 cr. Prerequisites: A study of the fundamentals of environmental field methods. The course will include 14 days in the field. Example studies include wetland delineation soil sampling water sampling landslide identification and earthquake hazard assessment. A fee may be assessed to cover transportation and supplies.

EES 4550 Coastal Geomorphology 3 cr. Prerequisite: Consent of department. The study of the geomorphology of land forms and the processes that shape them. This course surveys the coasts of the world and the challenges they present to our society. Topics range from tectonic classification of coasts to sea level history, coastal processes, coastal land forms, and environmental coastal issues. A fee will be assessed to cover transportation and supplies.

EES 4550G Coastal Geomorphology 3 cr. Prerequisite: Consent of department. The study of the geomorphology of land forms and the processes that shape them. This course surveys the coasts of the world and the challenges they present to our society. Topics range from tectonic classification of coasts to sea level history, coastal processes, coastal land forms, and environmental coastal issues. A fee will be assessed to cover transportation and supplies.

EES 4560 Env Geol Coastal LA 3 cr. Prerequisite: consent of department. This course investigates the Holocene evolution of south Louisiana and the environmental issues found in this coastal zone. Topics addressed include the modern development of the Mississippi River delta and chenier plains, flood and diversion control, coastal land loss, hurricanes, environmental quality, and coastal restoration. A fee may be assessed to cover transportation and supplies. E

ES 4560G Env Geol Coastal LA 3 cr. Prerequisite: consent of department. This course investigates the Holocene evolution of south Louisiana and the environmental issues found in this coastal zone. Topics addressed include the modern development of the Mississippi River delta and chenier plains, flood and diversion control, coastal land loss, hurricanes, environmental quality, and coastal restoration. A fee may be assessed to cover transportation and supplies.

EES 4700 Advanced Field Geology 2 cr. Prerequisite: EES 3110, 3700, 2050 or consent of department. Emphasis on determination of structure in complexly deformed terranes. Two weeks of field work including exercises in complexly faulted and folded rocks as well as analysis of structure in ductilely deformed rocks. Recommended for all undergraduates planning graduate study in geology and for all graduate students who need a refresher course in advanced field techniques. A fee will be assessed for transportation materials insurance room and board. Course taught immediately after spring semester generally in southern California. E

ES 4700G Advanced Field Geology 2 cr. Prerequisite: EES 3110, 3700, 2050 or consent of department. Emphasis on determination of structure in complexly deformed terranes. Two weeks of field work including exercises in complexly faulted and folded rocks as well as analysis of structure in ductilely deformed rocks. Recommended for all undergraduates planning graduate study in geology and for all graduate students who need a refresher course in advanced field techniques. A fee will be assessed for transportation materials insurance room and board. Course taught immediately after spring semester generally in southern California.

EES 4711 Intro X-Ray Crystallography 2 cr. Fall semester. Prerequisites: EES 2700, MATH 2112, CHEM 1018, and consent of department. Introduction to the theory and techniques of X-ray analysis of crystalline materials. One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

EES 4711G Intro X-Ray Crystallography 2 cr. Fall semester. Prerequisites: EES 2700, MATH 2112, CHEM 1018, and consent of department. Introduction to the theory and techniques of X-ray analysis of crystalline materials. One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

EES 4720 Global Tectonics 3 cr. Prerequisites: EES 3110, 3700, and 2050; MATH 2112 or 2109; EES 4110 or 4145 recommended; or consent of the department. Overview of plate tectonic principles with specific geologic applications. Geophysical characteristics of plate margins descriptions of plate motions and plate reconstructions. Geological characteristics of plate margins tectonic analysis of ancient plate margins and theories on the plate tectonic driving mechanism. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

EES 4720G Global Tectonics 3 cr. Prerequisites: EES 3110, 3700, and 2050; MATH 2112 or 2109; EES 4110 or 4145 recommended; or consent of the department. Overview of plate tectonic principles with specific geologic applications. Geophysical characteristics of plate margins descriptions of plate motions and plate reconstructions. Geological characteristics of plate margins tectonic analysis of ancient plate margins and theories on the plate tectonic driving mechanism. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

EES 4730 Environmental Geochemistry 3 cr. Prerequisites: CHEM 1018 or 1011 and CHEM 2217 or consent of department. Chemical reactivities of common inorganic and organic pollutants are presented for different natural environments. The chemistry of methods used to neutralize and/or remove these pollutants from the environment are discussed. Three hours of lecture.

EES 4730G Environmental Geochemistry 3 cr. Prerequisites: CHEM 1018 or 1011 and CHEM 2217 or consent of department. Chemical reactivities of common inorganic and organic pollutants are presented for different natural environments. The chemistry of methods used to neutralize and/or remove these pollutants from the environment are discussed. Three hours of lecture.

EES 4735 Hydrogeology 3 cr. Prerequisites: EES 2050, MATH 2109 or 2112, or consent of department. A study of the fundamentals of ground water: geologic occurrence exploration and physical properties. Focuses on the subsurface distribution and movement of water in geologic materials. Three hours lecture per week.

EES 4735G Hydrogeology 3 cr. Prerequisites: EES 2050, MATH 2109 or 2112, or consent of department. A study of the fundamentals of ground water: geologic occurrence exploration and physical properties. Focuses on the subsurface distribution and movement of water in geologic materials. Three hours lecture per week.

EES 4750 Principles of Stratigraphy 3 cr. Prerequisites: EES 2010, 2011, 3700. An introduction to the principles of stratigraphic analysis and correlation of sedimentary rocks. Provides an overview of depositional systems and stratigraphic successions in different tectonic domains. Includes practical exercises in the interpretation of depositional systems, construction of stratigraphic cross sections, construction of isopach and structural contour maps and interpretation of seismic reflection profiles. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week with oral and written assignments. One afternoon field trip and a week-long field trip to the central/southern Appalachians are required. A field trip fee will be assessed to cover transportation and other field trip related costs.

EES 4750G Principles of Stratigraphy 3 cr. Prerequisites: EES 2010, 2011, 3700. An introduction to the principles of stratigraphic analysis and correlation of sedimentary rocks. Provides an overview of depositional systems and stratigraphic successions in different tectonic domains. Includes practical exercises in the interpretation of depositional systems, construction of stratigraphic cross sections, construction of isopach and structural contour maps and interpretation of seismic reflection profiles. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week with oral and written assignments. One afternoon field trip and a week-long field trip to the central/southern Appalachians are required. A field trip fee will be assessed to cover transportation and other field trip related costs.

EES 4770 Subsurface Geology Methods 3 cr. Fall semester. Prerequisites: EES 3100, 3700, 2050, and consent of department. Subsurface methods used in the study of the origin migration and accumulation of petroleum. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

EES 4770G Subsurface Geology Methods 3 cr. Fall semester. Prerequisites: EES 3100, 3700, 2050, and consent of department. Subsurface methods used in the study of the origin migration and accumulation of petroleum. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

EES 4840 Structural Geology 3 cr. Prerequisites: MATH 2109 or 2112; PHYS 1061; EES 3110, 3700, and 2050. Application of physical principles to naturally deformed rocks and overview of modern structural geology. Quantitative applications to solve geologic problems practical exercises in rock mechanics determination of finite strain advanced cross-section construction techniques and methods of kinematic analysis. Three hours of lecture per week.

EES 4840G Structural Geology 3 cr. Prerequisites: MATH 2109 or 2112; PHYS 1061; EES 3110, 3700, and 2050. Application of physical principles to naturally deformed rocks and overview of modern structural geology. Quantitative applications to solve geologic problems practical exercises in rock mechanics determination of finite strain advanced cross-section construction techniques and methods of kinematic analysis. Three hours of lecture per week.

EES 6005 Geologic Proc for Teachers II 3 cr. Prerequisites: EES 4005 and 4006 or consent of the department. A course designed to provide science teachers with an understanding of landscape development and the processes that wear down the earth’s surface including the work of water ice wind and waves. Special attention is given to classroom/laboratory presentation. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.

EES 6006 Interpreting Earth History 3 cr. Prerequisites: EES 4005 and 4006 or consent of department. Methods and materials in interpreting earth history. Historical development of the earth and its inhabitants. Laboratory techniques group projects and independent studies. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.

EES 6090 Graduate Seminar 1 cr. Offered each semester. Students and faculty will discuss their research work on timely topics in geology. Required each semester for graduate students in geology. One credit each semester to a maximum of three credits. One hour of lecture-discussion.

EES 6096 Special Topics 1-3 cr. Offered each semester. Prerequisite: consent of department. A lecture lecture/laboratory or seminar format will be used to discuss special topics in geology. The course content will vary from semester to semester. The section number will correspond with the credit to be earned.

EES 6096 Special Topics 1-3 cr. Prerequisite: consent of department. A lecture lecture- laboratory or seminar format will be used to discuss special topics in geophysics. The course content will vary from semester to semester. The section number will correspond to the number of credit hours earned.

EES 6097 Independent Study 1-3 cr. Offered each semester. Prerequisite: consent of department. A lecture lecture/laboratory or seminar format will be used to discuss special topics in geology. The course content will vary from semester to semester. The section number will correspond with the credit to be earned.

EES 6097 Independent Study 1-3 cr. Offered each semester. Prerequisite: consent of department. Independent research projects that are not part of a graduate thesis or directed readings designed to meet the needs and interests of individual students. Regular conferences between the student and instructor are required. May be repeated for a total of three credits.

EES 6265 Surf Process & Environ Dynam 3 cr. Prerequisite: EES 3265 or consent of department. A study of presentday continental shelf-coastal and oceanic environments emphasizing how understanding sedimentary processes can be used in developing lithofacies models. Three hours of lecture.

EES 6275 Paleoceanography 3 cr. Prerequisite: consent of the department. The study of changes in the ocean-atmosphere system as preserved in marine sediments. The record of changing global climate and environmental change on geologic time scales. Late Genozoic glaciation, catastrophic global environmental events, and long-term evolution of climate change patterns.

EES 6337 Advanced Carbonate Petrology 3 cr. Prerequisite: Consent of department. Analysis and interpretation of carbonate lithofacies and diagenetic fabrics. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

EES 6346 Clastic Diagenesis 3 cr. Prerequisites: Consent of department. Origin and interpretation of diagenetic features in sedimentary rocks. Effects of diagenesis on porosity, permeability, and cementation. Chemical conditions favoring development of secondary porosity and fluid flow. Relation between mineral transformations and diagenetic grade. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

EES 6658 Low Temperature Geochemistry 3 cr. Spring semester. Prerequisites: EES 4730 and CSCI 1060 or consent of department. Comprehensive study of chemical processes in geologic systems at temperatures and pressures from earth surface conditions through diagenesis (200EC and 1 kilobar). Emphasis will be placed on the use of equilibrium thermodynamics chemical kinetics diffusion and advection to explain reservoir diagenesis.

EES 6710 Environmental Statistics 3 cr. Prerequisites: MATH 2112 or consent of department. Applications of geostatistics to environmental problems. Extensive use of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s GEO-EAS and GEOPACK software for variogram analysis and kriging. Three hours lecture per week.

EES 6760 Coastal Restoration & Managmnt 3 cr. Prerequisite: consent of the department. Coastal problems and appropriate mitigation approaches on barrier shorelines and beaches, deltas, and estuaries. Management aspects include project implementation and a background to regulatory frameworks for coastal restoration decision-making.

EES 6810 Geophysical Data Processing 3 cr. Prerequisites: EES 4130, CSCI 1060, MATH 2221, and PHYS 4205 or MATH 4213 or consent of department. Transforms one-sided functions spectral factorization resolution matrices and multi-channel time series data modeling by least squares waveform applications of least squares layers revealed by scattered wave filtering and mathematical physics in stratified media.

EES 6840 Reflection Seismology 3 cr. Prerequisites: EES 4130, CSCI 1060, MATH 2221, and PHYS 4205 or MATH 4213 or consent of department. Seismic velocity synthetic seismogram filtering convolution and deconvolution of seismic data; migration for the delineation of geological structures; and geophysical Inverse Theory for determining lithology.

EES 6888 Advanced Structural Geology 3 cr. Prerequisites: EES 2288 and MATH 2109 or 2112 (recommended MATH 2511). Application of continuum mechanics to analysis of geologic structures. Emphasis is on quantitative assessment of structural problems but specific topics covered will depend upon the class’s background and interests. Three lectures per week.

EES 7000 Thesis Research 1-9 cr. Offered each semester. By arrangement with the graduate adviser. Three hours of laboratory work per credit hour. Section number will correspond with credit to be earned. To be repeated for credit until thesis is accepted.

EES 7040 Examination or Thesis Only 0 cr. No credit. Open to students in a thesis program who have only (other than application for degree) the final typing and acceptance by the Graduate School of their thesis or dissertation or to students in a non-thesis program who have only (other than application for degree) to pass the final examination to complete graduation requirements.