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Environmental and Geological Field Methods — ES4127.01

Instructor: Tim Schroeder
Days & Time: WE 10:00am-11:50am
Credits: 2

Earth and Environmental Science work begins with making observations of natural phenomena and collecting quantitative field data. This course will teach the basic methodologies used by scientists to collect and analyze field data. This will include how to make and record careful observations of landscapes and Earth materials, how to

Environmental Geology — ES2102.01

Instructor: Tim Schroeder
Days & Time: MO,TH 10:00am-11:50am
Credits: 4

Earthʹs life‐supporting environmental systems are controlled by a complex interplay between geologic and biological processes acting both on the surface and deep within the planetary interior. This course will explore how earth materials and physical processes contribute to a healthy environment, and how humans impact geologic processes. Topics covered will include: earth

Intro to Maps and Geographic Information Systems — ES2110.01

Instructor: Tim Schroeder
Days & Time: MO,TH 3:40pm-5:30pm
Credits: 4

This is an introductory course on the theory and practice of analyzing and displaying geo-spatial information. The methods that students will learn have wide-ranging applications in the natural and social sciences. Students will learn how to utilize mapping and spatial geographic information systems software to analyze patterns within spatial datasets and communicate