14 courses with the subject ES, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ES 100NATURE AND SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES3
This course provides an overview of key concepts and skills that naturalists and environmental scientists use to understand the natural world as well as our impact on it. It covers aspects of geology, hydrology, atmospheric science, and ecology, with a focus on understanding sustainable approaches to use and manage natural resources in a way that reduces impacts on the natural environment and local communities. Environmental problems that threaten the integrity of natural cycles and systems form the broad context for this course.
This course will explore the interconnections between the components of the Earth, the hydrosphere, the atmosphere, the lithosphere, and the biosphere. In doing this we will examine the systems that provide balance and stability to the Earth while at the same time explain processes of Earth's evolution. We will accomplish this through an interdisciplinary approach that combines resources from geology, chemistry, biology, oceanography, and meteorology. Offered spring semester.
This laboratory course is designed to illustrate and discover principles in Earth Systems Science. This will include computer simulations, physical models, and scientific investigations. Must be taken simultaneously with, or after successful completion of ES 150. 1 credit
. INFORMATION SYSTEMS This course will focus on examining environmental data using a computer based geographic information system (GIS). Students will learn to manipulate tabular data, query GIS databases, and present data in charts and maps. Students will utilize existing geographic data as well as develop new data sets. Offered even numbered years every other fall semester.
We will explore the relationship between energy resources and the environment. First, we will examine thermodynamics and efficiency of energy resources. Then we will examine the array of different energy resources including both fossil fuels and renewable sources. Topics of discussion will include hydraulic fracking, abandoned mine drainage, wildlife mortality, sustainability. This will be an integrated lecture laboratory to allow time for field trips and special projects.
CH 102. Offered odd-numbered fall semesters. 4 credits
ES 240GEOPHYSICS
A first course on geophysical theories and applications. The course will start by introducing rock properties and geological concepts. Then it will also cover geophysical theories and methods; including seismic, electrical, electromagnetic, magnetic and gravity methods. The application of geophysical methods to Earth studies, resource 192
See page 303 for the recommended 8-semester program plan. These plans are designed to be a road map to help students finish their degrees in a timely manner and should be utilized in consultation with their Academic Advisor.
This course focuses on measuring and modeling physical and biogeochemical characteristics of stream and lake ecosystems. It involves the use of common instruments and data analysis tools to examine water velocity, discharge, mixing, chemical composition and related parameters that define these dynamic ecosystems. Field sampling, laboratory experiments and computer modeling and simulations will be used to assess a variety of stream and lake systems. 1 credit
This course will require students to develop a project that uses GIS to analyze a local environmental problem. Students will learn new GIS techniques such as digitizing and vectorization, metadata documentation, network analysis, GPS data collection and processing using case studies. Offered even-numbered spring semesters.
This course will introduce the student to the research experience and will include an orientation to the library and use of reference materials. Students will be assigned articles to read and discuss. An introduction to writing and presenting a research proposal will be included. Students will be introduced to the procedure for maintaining a laboratory research notebook. Outside speakers may present seminars on selected topics.
Independent study or investigation involving intensive work with faculty guidance in the laboratory and library. This course includes an assessment of cumulative laboratory skills.
Presentation of research work completed during the previous semester; the oral presentation is made after the thesis report has been written. Outside speakers may present seminars on selected topics.
Work experience program extending the learning experience beyond the college into the world of work, through internships, field work and cooperative programs. Students may or may not be paid depending on the site. May be repeated up to a maximum of 3 credits. Variable credit.
