Courses
Current Teaching:
EAS-2400: Field Techniques in the Geosciences (Spring semesters) Instruction in the fundamental methods of field work in the geosciences and environmental sciences. Students will learn to use compasses, maps, and other important geological and environmental field equipment, describe and map basic geologic features and structures, and maintain a field notebook. Most of the course will be conducted in the field. Prerequisites: EAS 1010 and EAS 1020 or permission of instructor. The course is 2 credit hours.
EAS-4280/EAS-5280: Environmental Geochemistry (alternating Spring semesters) Introduction to the geochemistry of natural waters and the processes that alter their composition. Key principles of aqueous geochemistry are introduced and then used to describe the main controls on pristine and polluted soil, surface water, and groundwater environments. Topics include acids and bases, mineral solubility, carbonate chemistry, chemical speciation, redox reactions, adsorption and ion exchange, and global geochemical cycles. Prerequisites: EAS 1010, EAS 1030, CHEM 1110, and CHEM 1120 (or equivalent) or permission of instructor. The course is 3 credit hours.
EAS-44100/EAS-5410: Hydrology (Fall semesters) This course is an introduction to the principles that govern precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, runoff generation, flow, and geochemistry in freshwater environments. The course focuses on the characteristics of surface water and groundwater, with an emphasis on the connection between these systems as well as their temporal and spatial variability. Basic equations of flow and transport will be covered. The course overviews anthropogenic impacts on freshwater environments and efforts to remediate damaged systems. Pre-requisites: EAS 1010, EAS 1020, EAS 1030, EAS 1040, and MATH 1510 or permission of the instructor. The course is 3 credit hours.
EAS-5190: Seminar in Geoscience: Karst Hydrology (alternating Spring semesters) The topic for this seminar is karst hydrology. The course is divided into three units: (1) karst landscapes: forms and processes, (2) karst hydrologic principles, and (3) karst sediments and solutes. The units are designed to provide a common topic, but are also broad enough to allow for students’ interests to be incorporated into the course. Students will gather, analyze, synthesize, and discuss famous case studies and current literature in the field of karst hydrology. The course is 2 credit hours.
Previous Teaching:
EAS-1310: Water - Our Precious Resource
EAS-2600: Environmental Science Seminar Series
EAS-3350: Surface Water Hydrology
EAS-4350: Groundwater Hydrology
EAS-2400: Field Techniques in the Geosciences (Spring semesters) Instruction in the fundamental methods of field work in the geosciences and environmental sciences. Students will learn to use compasses, maps, and other important geological and environmental field equipment, describe and map basic geologic features and structures, and maintain a field notebook. Most of the course will be conducted in the field. Prerequisites: EAS 1010 and EAS 1020 or permission of instructor. The course is 2 credit hours.
EAS-4280/EAS-5280: Environmental Geochemistry (alternating Spring semesters) Introduction to the geochemistry of natural waters and the processes that alter their composition. Key principles of aqueous geochemistry are introduced and then used to describe the main controls on pristine and polluted soil, surface water, and groundwater environments. Topics include acids and bases, mineral solubility, carbonate chemistry, chemical speciation, redox reactions, adsorption and ion exchange, and global geochemical cycles. Prerequisites: EAS 1010, EAS 1030, CHEM 1110, and CHEM 1120 (or equivalent) or permission of instructor. The course is 3 credit hours.
EAS-44100/EAS-5410: Hydrology (Fall semesters) This course is an introduction to the principles that govern precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, runoff generation, flow, and geochemistry in freshwater environments. The course focuses on the characteristics of surface water and groundwater, with an emphasis on the connection between these systems as well as their temporal and spatial variability. Basic equations of flow and transport will be covered. The course overviews anthropogenic impacts on freshwater environments and efforts to remediate damaged systems. Pre-requisites: EAS 1010, EAS 1020, EAS 1030, EAS 1040, and MATH 1510 or permission of the instructor. The course is 3 credit hours.
EAS-5190: Seminar in Geoscience: Karst Hydrology (alternating Spring semesters) The topic for this seminar is karst hydrology. The course is divided into three units: (1) karst landscapes: forms and processes, (2) karst hydrologic principles, and (3) karst sediments and solutes. The units are designed to provide a common topic, but are also broad enough to allow for students’ interests to be incorporated into the course. Students will gather, analyze, synthesize, and discuss famous case studies and current literature in the field of karst hydrology. The course is 2 credit hours.
Previous Teaching:
EAS-1310: Water - Our Precious Resource
EAS-2600: Environmental Science Seminar Series
EAS-3350: Surface Water Hydrology
EAS-4350: Groundwater Hydrology