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Course # (Section)
Title
Day/Times
Instructor
Room
PosTag(s)
Info
AS.270.205 (01)
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Geospatial Analysis
M 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Chen, Xin
ENVS-MINOR
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Geospatial Analysis AS.270.205 (01)
The course provides a broad introduction to the principles and practice of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related tools of Geospatial Analysis. Topics will include history of GIS, GIS data structures, data acquisition and merging, database management, spatial analysis, and GIS applications. In addition, students will get hands-on experience working with GIS software.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: M 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Instructor: Chen, Xin
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 11/25
PosTag(s): ENVS-MINOR
AS.270.338 (01)
Field Methods in Ecology
F 1:30PM - 4:20PM
Avolio, Meghan Lynn, Szlavecz, Katalin
ENVS-MINOR, BEHB-BIOBEH
Field Methods in Ecology AS.270.338 (01)
This course will introduce student to methods used in field-based ecological research addressing population, community and ecosystem-level questions. Outdoor fieldwork is an essential part of the course. Field activities will center around the riparian ecosystem adjacent to the Homewood campus and on the urban ecology of the greater Baltimore region. Students will build skills in data collection, analysis, synthesis, and presentation. Basic statistical instruction in R will be taught to aid data analysis.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: F 1:30PM - 4:20PM
Instructor: Avolio, Meghan Lynn, Szlavecz, Katalin
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 5/9
PosTag(s): ENVS-MINOR, BEHB-BIOBEH
AS.270.318 (01)
Remote Sensing of the Environment
MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Lewis, Kevin, Zaitchik, Benjamin
ENVS-MAJOR, ENVS-MINOR
Remote Sensing of the Environment AS.270.318 (01)
This course is an introduction to the use of remote sensing technology to study Earth’s physical and biochemical processes. Topics covered include remote sensing of the atmosphere, land and oceans, as well as remote sensing as a tool for policy makers.
Also offered as 270.618
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Instructor: Lewis, Kevin, Zaitchik, Benjamin
Room:
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/15
PosTag(s): ENVS-MAJOR, ENVS-MINOR
AS.270.103 (01)
Introduction to Global Environmental Change
TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Gnanadesikan, Anand, Zaitchik, Benjamin
ENVS-MINOR
Introduction to Global Environmental Change AS.270.103 (01)
An introduction to the science behind global environmental issues. Earth systems, biogeochemical cycles, and the interrelationships between the living and nonliving world are explored, along with applications to climate change, biodiversity loss, and other issues of global significance.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Instructor: Gnanadesikan, Anand, Zaitchik, Benjamin
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 39/110
PosTag(s): ENVS-MINOR
AS.270.219 (01)
Natural Hazards
TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Saberi, Atousa
ENVS-MAJOR, ENVS-MINOR
Natural Hazards AS.270.219 (01)
This course investigates earth processes that lead to natural hazards and their social and economic consequences. Topics include earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, hurricanes, coastal flooding, drought, fire, and climate change. We will use case studies to explore the scientific principles behind the occurrence of natural disasters, assess their risks, and evaluate how societies have responded to these events.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Instructor: Saberi, Atousa
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 4/18
PosTag(s): ENVS-MAJOR, ENVS-MINOR
AS.270.111 (01)
Freshman Seminar: The Story of Earth
W 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Sverjensky, Dimitri
Freshman Seminar: The Story of Earth AS.270.111 (01)
The four and a half billion year story of Earth's global changes focusing on the co-evolution of Earth and Life.
Credits: 1.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: W 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Instructor: Sverjensky, Dimitri
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 5/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.270.305 (01)
Energy Resources in the Modern World
MW 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Burgess, Jerry
ENVS-MAJOR, ENVS-MINOR
Energy Resources in the Modern World AS.270.305 (01)
This in-depth survey will inform students on the non-renewable and renewable energy resources of the world and the future prospects. Topics include petroleum, natural gas, coal, nuclear, hydroelectric, geothermal, solar, wind, biomass, and ocean energy. Global production, distribution, usage, and impacts of these resources will be discussed.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MW 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Instructor: Burgess, Jerry
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 2/20
PosTag(s): ENVS-MAJOR, ENVS-MINOR
AS.270.348 (01)
Communicating Climate Science
MW 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Menzel, Molly Erin
ENVS-MAJOR, ENVS-MINOR
Communicating Climate Science AS.270.348 (01)
This course is a study of techniques used to effectively communicate scientific knowledge with a focus on climate science. This will be done with three overarching topics: reading and comprehending scientific papers, critically interpreting science news from the media, and communicating complex climate science to a general audience. The course is intended for science and engineering majors and not open to freshman. Recommended pre-requisites: General Physics I and/or Oceans and Atmospheres.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MW 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Instructor: Menzel, Molly Erin
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 12/18
PosTag(s): ENVS-MAJOR, ENVS-MINOR
AS.270.220 (01)
The Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to Geology
TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Lewis, Kevin, Smith, Emily
ENVS-MINOR, ENVS-MAJOR
The Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to Geology AS.270.220 (01)
Basic concepts in geology, including plate tectonics; Earth’s internal structure; geologic time; minerals; formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks; development of faults, folds and earthquakes; geomagnetism. Corequisite (for EPS Majors): AS.270.221; optional for others. The course is introductory and open to undergraduates at all levels; freshmen are encouraged to enroll.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Instructor: Lewis, Kevin, Smith, Emily
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 12/50
PosTag(s): ENVS-MINOR, ENVS-MAJOR
AS.270.336 (01)
Freshwater Systems
MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Kelly, Rebecca E
ENVS-MINOR, BEHB-BIOBEH
Freshwater Systems AS.270.336 (01)
A study of streams, lakes, and groundwater with a focus on aspects of water quality, hydrology, geomorphology, and aquatic ecology that are relevant to human impacts on freshwater systems. US environmental policies and water resource management agencies will also be examined in the context of issues such as dams, cattle grazing, climate change, and water allocation.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Instructor: Kelly, Rebecca E
Room:
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/25
PosTag(s): ENVS-MINOR, BEHB-BIOBEH
AS.270.426 (01)
Mineral Physics
TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Wicks, June K
Mineral Physics AS.270.426 (01)
Mineral Physics is the study of mineralogical problems through the application of condensed matter physics and solid-state chemistry. Investigations of the thermodynamic and transport properties of minerals at the atomic scale are used to interpret observational data from seismology, geodynamics, geochemistry, and planetary science, an important step toward solving many geologic and geophysical problems. Students in this course will also be introduced to the high pressure and high temperature experiments that measure the physical and mechanical properties of minerals, which is crucial to understanding planetary interiors.
Recommended prerequisites: introductory chemistry, physics, mineralogy, or structure of materials.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Instructor: Wicks, June K
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 9/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.270.379 (01)
Atmospheric Science
TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Waugh, Darryn
Atmospheric Science AS.270.379 (01)
A survey of core topics in atmospheric science, including dynamics, thermodynamics, radiative transfer, and chemistry. The course addresses both basic principles and applications to weather and climate. Recommended pre-requisites: General Calculus and Physics I and/or Oceans and Atmospheres.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Instructor: Waugh, Darryn
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 1/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.271.304 (01)
Sustainable Food Systems
MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Kelly, Rebecca E
ENVS-MAJOR, ENVS-MINOR
Sustainable Food Systems AS.271.304 (01)
Where does your food come from? What impact does food production have on the environment and human societies? How can food systems become more sustainable as the human population increases? This seminar-style course examines the past, present, and future of agriculture, including topics such as the foodways of indigenous people, modern "factory farming" versus organic agriculture, genetically modified foods, and the interplay among science, economics, policy, and agriculture. Involves hands-on experiences.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Kelly, Rebecca E
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 4/15
PosTag(s): ENVS-MAJOR, ENVS-MINOR
AS.271.499 (01)
Senior Seminar
Monopolis, Alexios Nicolaos
Senior Seminar AS.271.499 (01)
This seminar explores topics related to career development and current events to support senior environmental majors as they transition to post-graduate life and work.
Credits: 1.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times:
Instructor: Monopolis, Alexios Nicolaos
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 7/25
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.271.496 (01)
Senior Capstone Experience
Th 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Monopolis, Alexios Nicolaos
Senior Capstone Experience AS.271.496 (01)
This seminar will provide the academic space, time, and mentoring for students to integrate, synthesize and apply the knowledge and skills obtained through the ENVS curriculum into a tangible environmental project.
Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: Th 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Instructor: Monopolis, Alexios Nicolaos
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 7/25
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.271.302 (01)
Exploring Nature
T 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Monopolis, Alexios Nicolaos
ENVS-MINOR
Exploring Nature AS.271.302 (01)
This course integrates the analysis and production of environmental media with weekly outdoor excursions. Students will survey a range of authors, adventurers, journalists, scientists, photographers, acoustic ecologists and filmmakers that have explored the natural world and chronicled the history of human-environmental relations and environmental problems. Field trips to regional parks and green spaces will encourage students to discover their own sense of place, foster a deeper level of ecological awareness and construct personal environmental narratives through careful exploration, observation, documentation and reflection.
