EAES 101. Global Environmental Change. 4 hours.

Natural and anthropogenic controls on the structure and evolution of the earth's surface environment. Interactions among the Earth's solid surface, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere and human impacts on these processes. Course Information: Field trip required at nominal fee. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory and one Lecture. Natural World - With Lab course.

EAES 105. Climate, Contamination, and Chicago. 2 hours.

Environmental earth science issues relevant to Chicago’s economy and history. Course Information: Field trip required at a nominal fee. Natural World - No Lab course.

EAES 108. Environmental History of the World Since 1500. 3 hours.

A history of the world since 1500 through the lens of the environment, with topics including indigenous relationships to nature, colonial and industrial capitalism, imperialism, disease, petro-politics, and the politics of climate change. Course Information: Same as HIST 108. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion. Past course.

EAES 111. Earth, Energy, and the Environment. 4 hours.

Nature and evolution of Earth from the scale of minerals and rocks to tectonic plates. Earthquakes and volcanoes, their hazards and effects on humans. Natural resources, sources of energy, and their environmental impacts. Course Information: Previously listed as EAES 102. Field trip required at nominal fee. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory and one Lecture. Natural World - With Lab course.

EAES 116. Energy for Future Decision-Makers. 3 hours.

Survey of energy sustainability and environmental issues. All energy forms of production, sources, storage, and uses; their environmental implications on a global scale within the scientific, technological, political, economic, and social context. Course Information: Same as PHYS 116. Recommended background: High school algebra. Natural World - No Lab course.

EAES 180. Honors Earth and Environmental Sciences. 1 hour.

Provides honors students with the opportunity to explore in depth a topic treated in the concurrent lecture course. Course Information: May be repeated up to 1 time(s). Students may register in more than one section per term. May be taken a total of 2 times, each time with concurrent registration in EAES 101 or EAES 111. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent registration in EAES 101 or EAES 111. Honors course.

EAES 203. The Science and Rhetorics of Climate Change. 3 hours.

Explores climate change as a physical and cultural phenomenon through the rhetorical analysis of texts, data, and primary research. Course Information: Same as ENGL 203. Extensive computer use required. Natural World - No Lab course.

EAES 290. Communication in Earth and Environmental Sciences. 2 hours.

Seminar on current issues in earth and environmental sciences. Introduction to reading, interpretation, and writing of scientific papers. Course Information: Previously listed as EAES 390. Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least one 100-level course in earth and environmental sciences.

EAES 300. Fieldwork in Missouri. 2 hours.

Field observations in the St. Francois Mountains and vicinity, southeast Missouri. Course Information: Previously listed as EAES 200. Field work required. Full participation in pre-field trip class meetings is mandatory. Three two-hour meetings and one-week field trip during the spring vacation. Will count as elective if student already has credit for EAES 302. Credit is given upon completion of assignments that include a satisfactory written report. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in EAES 101 and Grade of C or better in EAES 111 and Grade of C or better in EAES 330; or consent of the instructor. Registration may be limited if student is not majoring in Earth and Environmental Sciences. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory-Discussion and one Studio.

EAES 302. Methods in Environmental Sciences. 2 hours.

Survey of field methods and lab analyses relevant to investigation and assessment of environmental systems. Multiple local field trips will allow for hands-on experience with soil, water, ground, plant, and microbial measurement techniques. Course Information: Field trips required at a nominal fee. Field work required. Elective credit if students have credit in EAES 300. Lab hours will be flexible to accommodate field trips - consult instructor for schedule details. Registration may be limited if student is not a declared major or minor in Earth and Environmental Sciences. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in EAES 330; or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Introductory Biology and Chemistry. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, student must enroll in one Laboratory and one Laboratory-Discussion.

EAES 330. Earth Materials. 4 hours.

Introduction to physical and chemical properties, uses, and distribution of earth materials including minerals, rocks, water, and gasses. Course Information: Previously listed as EAES 230. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in EAES 101 and Grade of C or better in EAES 111; or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Introductory Chemistry. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll one Lecture-Discussion and one Laboratory-Discussion.

EAES 350. Sedimentary Environments. 3 hours.

Characterization of sediments and sedimentary rocks, sediment transport, deposition and sedimentary structures, depositional environments. Stratigraphic principles, introductory sequence stratigraphy. Applied sedimentary geology. Course Information: Field trips required at nominal fee. Prerequisite(s): EAES 330; or consent of the instructor. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory-Discussion and one Lecture.

EAES 360. Introduction to Paleontology. 4 hours.

The morphology, ecology, and relationships of fossil organisms. Basic principles of paleontology, including evolution, paleoecology and functional morphology. Course Information: Same as BIOS 360. Field trip required at a nominal fee. One day field trip to collect fossils. Prerequisite(s): EAES 101 or EAES 111; or BIOS 110 and BIOS 120. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory and one Lecture.

EAES 380. Earth and Environmental Data Science. 3 hours.

An introduction to scientific programming for Earth and environmental data science in R or Python, including how to import, tidy, visualize, analyze, and communicate data, and ensure reproducible research with version control software. Course Information: Previously listed as EAES 420. Extensive computer use required. WIFI-enabled laptop computer required. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in EAES 101; or Grade of C or better in EAES 111; or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Introductory Chemistry; Introductory Biology; Introductory Earth Science; Spreadsheet data analysis. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion and one Laboratory.

EAES 385. Earth Systems. 4 hours.

Earth systems and global change; climate forcing and feedback; greenhouse gases and global warming; oceans and carbon cycle; brief history of Earth’s climate and climatic variability; tectonic systems; introduction to remote sensing of Earth. Course Information: Previously listed as EAES 285. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in EAES 101 and Grade of C or better in EAES 111; or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: EAES 290. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory-Discussion and one Lecture.

EAES 396. Independent Research. 2-8 hours.

Individual study under supervision of a faculty member in areas not covered in standard courses. Course Information: May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. A combined maximum of 6 hours of credit in EAES 396 and EAES 492 may be applied toward the degree. Independent research and a resulting undergraduate thesis are required for graduating with highest departmental distinction. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Class Schedule Information: This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.

EAES 400. Field Experience in Earth Sciences. 1-6 hours.

Training in and application of field methods (geological, geochemical, and geophysical) to solution of problems in earth and environmental sciences. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Field trips required at a nominal fee. Field work required. Students who wish to use EAES 400 to satisfy the summer course selective must register for at least 4 credit hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

EAES 415. Environmental Geochemistry. 4 hours.

Origin and distribution of elements in the earth. Thermodynamics and kinetics of mineral-solution reactions. Behavior of stable and radioisotopes in geochemical processes. Elemental Cycles. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): EAES 330 and EAES 385; and CHEM 122 and CHEM 123; or consent of the instructor.

EAES 416. Organic Geochemistry. 3 hours.

Global carbon cycle, chemical composition of biogenic matter, sedimentology and diagenesis of organic matter, molecular fossils, geopolymers, fossil fuels, anthropogenic organic compounds, carbon isotope geochemistry. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): EAES 330; and CHEM 122 and CHEM 123; or consent of the instructor.

EAES 418. Introduction to Biogeochemistry. 3 hours.

Explores the interaction of the biosphere, geosphere, and atmosphere on Earth, with focus on biogeochemical cycles and the methods used to study them. Examination of conditions on Early Earth and the changes brought by the introduction of life. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): CHEM 122 and CHEM 123; and EAES 330 or EAES 385 or EAES 111; or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: BIOS 110.

EAES 430. Petrology. 0-4 hours.

Introduction to the formation and classification of igneous and metamorphic rocks, as well as discussion of their implications for global-scale processes on Earth including formation of mineral deposits and earthquakes. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): EAES 111 and EAES 330; or consent of the instructor. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory and one Lecture.

EAES 440. Structural Geology and Tectonics. 3 hours.

Introduction to deformation structures recorded in the lithosphere as well as discussion of deformation mechanisms and their relationship with plate tectonics. The course also explores key processes occurring in different tectonic settings. Course Information: Required weekend field trip at a nominal fee. Prerequisite(s): EAES 111 and EAES 330; or consent of the instructor. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory and one Lecture.

EAES 444. Geophysics. 4 hours.

Introduction to basic principles of geophysics applicable for environmental problems and the solid earth including magnetics, electric, seismic, gravity, geophysical well logging, radioactivity and heat flow. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): EAES 111 or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: EAES 385 and completion of introductory courses in physics and calculus.

EAES 460. Earth System History. 4 hours.

Earth history in the context of the interactions of the components of the Earth system; methods used to establish the ages of geologic events and to reconstruct ancient geographies and environments; implications for current issues of global change. Course Information: Field trip required at a nominal fee. Field trip cost assessed prior to trip, depending on destination and vehicle expenses. Prerequisite(s): EAES 330 and EAES 385. Recommended background: EAES 360 and EAES 440.

EAES 470. Environmental Geomorphology. 4 hours.

Quantitative analysis of the mechanics, rates, and distribution of physical processes that modify Earth's and other planets' surfaces. Introduction to field, theoretical, and modelling approaches. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): EAES 330 or EAES 385; and MATH 181; or consent of the instructor. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory and one Lecture.

EAES 472. Remote Sensing and GIS for Earth and Environmental Sciences. 3 hours.

Analysis and visualization of spatial datasets in Earth and environmental science obtained by remote sensing techniques. Passive and active remote sensing methods to identify geohazards and monitor environmental changes. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in EAES 380; or consent of the instructor. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion and one Laboratory-Discussion.

EAES 473. Soils and the Environment. 4 hours.

Soil science, emphasizing local soils and parent materials, soil classification and mapping, soil physics, soil gases and greenhouse gas emissions, soil chemistry and biogeochemistry, soil-plant interactions, and soil invertebrates. Course Information: Same as BIOS 473. Field work required. Recommended background: Introductory courses in Chemistry and Biology. Coursework in EAES (such as EAES 101 and/or EAES 111) is preferred.

EAES 475. Hydrology/Hydrogeology. 3 hours.

The occurrence, storage, movement, and quality of water above, on and below the Earth's surface. Topics progress through atmospheric water vapor processes, Earth surface hydrology, and groundwater hydrology. Course Information: Field trip required at nominal fee. Prerequisite(s): EAES 111; or consent of the instructor. Recommended Background: EAES 385 and EAES 330 and MATH 181. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory and one Lecture.

EAES 478. Elements of Machining Scientific Equipment. 1 hour.

Elements of machining scientific equipment, including the use of machine shop tools and technical drawing of scientific apparatus. Course Information: Same as CHEM 480 and PHYS 480. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing; and approval of the department.

EAES 480. Modern Statistics in Earth and Environmental Sciences. 4 hours.

Scientific programming in R for modern statistical applications in Earth and environmental science. Study design, linear regression, hypothesis testing with bootstrapping, and inference for proportions, means, and regression models. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. WIFI-enabled laptop computer required. Prerequisite(s): EAES 380 or equivalent experience in a scientific programming language with consent of the instructor. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory and one Discussion.

EAES 484. Planetary Science. 3 hours.

Introduction to the study of the solar system, exploring the expressions of geologic processes on planetary bodies other than Earth. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): EAES 330 and EAES 385; or consent of the instructor.

EAES 487. Introduction to Geobiology and Astrobiology. 3 hours.

Emphasis on the emergence of microbiological life on Earth; evolution of the biosphere and life on early Earth; adaptations of life to extreme conditions, habitability, biosignatures; and the possibility of life elsewhere. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): EAES 418 and CHEM 122; or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Introductory Biology; Introductory Earth Science.

EAES 490. Climate Change and Extreme Weather. 4 hours.

Exploration of fundamental knowledge of climate change and extreme weather, their causes, and driving mechanisms. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Introductory Physics, Calculus, Meteorology, Earth Science and/or Environmental Science.

EAES 492. Internship in the Earth and Environmental Sciences. 1 hour.

Off-campus participation in governmental or private-sector training program. Credit is contingent on submission of a final report. Course Information: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated with approval. A combined maximum of 6 hours of credit in EAES 492 and EAES 396 may be applied toward the degree. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department.

EAES 494. Current Topics in Earth and Environmental Sciences. 1-4 hours.

Discussion of current research topics in earth and environmental sciences. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours if topics vary. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing and 12 hours of advanced courses in earth and environmental sciences are recommended.