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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.
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