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Class Number	Class	Meeting Time	Instructor	Room	Unreserved Enrollment	Reserved Enrollment	Total Enrollment	Wait List
12080	EMES 55 - 001 First-Year Seminar: Change in the Coastal Ocean	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Chris Martens	Murray Hall-Rm G205	Seats filled	Seats filled	3/3
Description: This course provides an opportunity to explore changes in marine and closely linked terrestrial environments caused by the interactions of fascinating oceanographic processes. Introductory presentations and discussions will focus on published works of active marine scientists who combine disciplinary training with knowledge and skills from other fields. Course previously offered as MASC 55. 3 units.
12079	EMES 59 - 001 First-Year Seminar: Extreme Microorganisms: Pushing the Limits of Life on Earth and Beyond	TuTh 8:00AM - 9:15AM	ANDREAS TESKE	Murray Hall-Rm G205	1/3	Seats filled	1/3
Description: This seminar focuses on some of the most extreme microorganisms on the planet, microorganisms that thrive without oxygen, under high temperatures (e.g., in pressurized water above the boiling point), and under chemical stress factors (high sulfide and heavy metal concentrations) that were once thought to be incompatible with life. Course previously offered as MASC 59. 3 units.
9920	EMES 72H - 001 First-Year Seminar: Field Geology of Eastern California	MoWe 3:35PM - 4:50PM	DREW COLEMAN	Mitchell Hall-Rm 121A	0/20	Seats filled	0/20
Description: This seminar provides a hands-on introduction to active geologic and environmental processes in eastern California, including active volcanoes, earthquake-producing faults, and extreme climate change. Course previously offered as GEOL 72H. 3 units.
9282	EMES 101 - 001 Planet Earth	MoWeFr 11:15AM - 12:05PM	Megan Plenge	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0005	44/124	0/10	44/134	0/999
Description: Major geologic events: earthquakes, volcanic activity, mountain formation, plate tectonics, and erosion. Landscape development by glaciers, streams and groundwater, ocean currents and waves, wind. Optional laboratory: EMES 101L. PX credit for EMES 101+101L. Course previously offered as GEOL 101. 3 units.
8298	EMES 101 - 002 Planet Earth	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Michelle Haskin	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0005	53/124	0/10	53/134	0/999
Description: Major geologic events: earthquakes, volcanic activity, mountain formation, plate tectonics, and erosion. Landscape development by glaciers, streams and groundwater, ocean currents and waves, wind. Optional laboratory: EMES 101L. PX credit for EMES 101+101L. Course previously offered as GEOL 101. 3 units.
6961	EMES 101 - 003 Planet Earth	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Michelle Haskin	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0005	76/124	0/10	76/134	0/999
Description: Major geologic events: earthquakes, volcanic activity, mountain formation, plate tectonics, and erosion. Landscape development by glaciers, streams and groundwater, ocean currents and waves, wind. Optional laboratory: EMES 101L. PX credit for EMES 101+101L. Course previously offered as GEOL 101. 3 units.
7469	EMES 101 - 004 Planet Earth	MoWe 3:35PM - 4:50PM	Kennet Flores	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0005	15/124	0/10	15/134	0/999
Description: Major geologic events: earthquakes, volcanic activity, mountain formation, plate tectonics, and erosion. Landscape development by glaciers, streams and groundwater, ocean currents and waves, wind. Optional laboratory: EMES 101L. PX credit for EMES 101+101L. Course previously offered as GEOL 101. 3 units.
13965	EMES 101 - 01F Planet Earth	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Michelle Haskin	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0205	Seats filled	Seats filled	0/0
Description: Major geologic events: earthquakes, volcanic activity, mountain formation, plate tectonics, and erosion. Landscape development by glaciers, streams and groundwater, ocean currents and waves, wind. Optional laboratory: EMES 101L. PX credit for EMES 101+101L. Course previously offered as GEOL 101. 3 units.
6960	EMES 101L - 401 Planet Earth Laboratory	Mo 9:05AM - 10:55AM	Julienne Beblo	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0007	Seats filled	0/2	18/20	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, EMES 101, 200, or 201. Study of common minerals and rocks. Use of topographic and geologic maps to illustrate geologic processes. Two laboratory hours a week. Course previously offered as GEOL 101L. 1 units.
6959	EMES 101L - 402 Planet Earth Laboratory	Mo 11:15AM - 1:05PM	Julienne Beblo	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0007	18/20	Seats filled	18/20	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, EMES 101, 200, or 201. Study of common minerals and rocks. Use of topographic and geologic maps to illustrate geologic processes. Two laboratory hours a week. Course previously offered as GEOL 101L. 1 units.
3596	EMES 101L - 403 Planet Earth Laboratory	Mo 1:25PM - 3:15PM	Julienne Beblo	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0007	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	4/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, EMES 101, 200, or 201. Study of common minerals and rocks. Use of topographic and geologic maps to illustrate geologic processes. Two laboratory hours a week. Course previously offered as GEOL 101L. 1 units.
3597	EMES 101L - 404 Planet Earth Laboratory	Mo 3:35PM - 5:25PM	Julienne Beblo	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0007	16/20	Seats filled	16/20	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, EMES 101, 200, or 201. Study of common minerals and rocks. Use of topographic and geologic maps to illustrate geologic processes. Two laboratory hours a week. Course previously offered as GEOL 101L. 1 units.
3598	EMES 101L - 405 Planet Earth Laboratory	Tu 8:00AM - 9:50AM	Julienne Beblo	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0007	6/20	Seats filled	6/20	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, EMES 101, 200, or 201. Study of common minerals and rocks. Use of topographic and geologic maps to illustrate geologic processes. Two laboratory hours a week. Course previously offered as GEOL 101L. 1 units.
3600	EMES 101L - 406 Planet Earth Laboratory	Tu 11:00AM - 12:50PM	Julienne Beblo	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0007	5/20	Seats filled	5/20	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, EMES 101, 200, or 201. Study of common minerals and rocks. Use of topographic and geologic maps to illustrate geologic processes. Two laboratory hours a week. Course previously offered as GEOL 101L. 1 units.
3601	EMES 101L - 407 Planet Earth Laboratory	Tu 2:00PM - 3:50PM	Julienne Beblo	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0007	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, EMES 101, 200, or 201. Study of common minerals and rocks. Use of topographic and geologic maps to illustrate geologic processes. Two laboratory hours a week. Course previously offered as GEOL 101L. 1 units.
3602	EMES 101L - 408 Planet Earth Laboratory	We 9:05AM - 10:55AM	Julienne Beblo	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0007	10/20	Seats filled	10/20	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, EMES 101, 200, or 201. Study of common minerals and rocks. Use of topographic and geologic maps to illustrate geologic processes. Two laboratory hours a week. Course previously offered as GEOL 101L. 1 units.
3603	EMES 101L - 409 Planet Earth Laboratory	We 11:15AM - 1:05PM	Julienne Beblo	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0007	18/20	Seats filled	18/20	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, EMES 101, 200, or 201. Study of common minerals and rocks. Use of topographic and geologic maps to illustrate geologic processes. Two laboratory hours a week. Course previously offered as GEOL 101L. 1 units.
5708	EMES 101L - 410 Planet Earth Laboratory	We 3:35PM - 5:25PM	Julienne Beblo	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0007	13/20	Seats filled	13/20	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, EMES 101, 200, or 201. Study of common minerals and rocks. Use of topographic and geologic maps to illustrate geologic processes. Two laboratory hours a week. Course previously offered as GEOL 101L. 1 units.
3604	EMES 101L - 411 Planet Earth Laboratory	Th 8:00AM - 9:50AM	Julienne Beblo	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0007	3/20	Seats filled	3/20	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, EMES 101, 200, or 201. Study of common minerals and rocks. Use of topographic and geologic maps to illustrate geologic processes. Two laboratory hours a week. Course previously offered as GEOL 101L. 1 units.
3605	EMES 101L - 412 Planet Earth Laboratory	Th 11:00AM - 12:50PM	Julienne Beblo	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0007	5/20	Seats filled	5/20	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, EMES 101, 200, or 201. Study of common minerals and rocks. Use of topographic and geologic maps to illustrate geologic processes. Two laboratory hours a week. Course previously offered as GEOL 101L. 1 units.
5709	EMES 101L - 413 Planet Earth Laboratory	Th 2:00PM - 3:50PM	Julienne Beblo	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0007	8/20	Seats filled	8/20	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, EMES 101, 200, or 201. Study of common minerals and rocks. Use of topographic and geologic maps to illustrate geologic processes. Two laboratory hours a week. Course previously offered as GEOL 101L. 1 units.
3606	EMES 101L - 414 Planet Earth Laboratory	Fr 9:05AM - 10:55AM	Julienne Beblo	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0007	11/20	Seats filled	11/20	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, EMES 101, 200, or 201. Study of common minerals and rocks. Use of topographic and geologic maps to illustrate geologic processes. Two laboratory hours a week. Course previously offered as GEOL 101L. 1 units.
3607	EMES 101L - 415 Planet Earth Laboratory	Fr 11:15AM - 1:05PM	Julienne Beblo	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0007	6/20	Seats filled	6/20	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, EMES 101, 200, or 201. Study of common minerals and rocks. Use of topographic and geologic maps to illustrate geologic processes. Two laboratory hours a week. Course previously offered as GEOL 101L. 1 units.
3608	EMES 103 - 001 The Marine Environment	MoWeFr 10:10AM - 11:00AM	ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0005	41/124	1/10	42/134	0/999
Description: Introduction to marine sciences emphasizing physical, chemical, biological, and geological phenomenon in oceanic and coastal environments. Human use of, and impact on, marine resources. Science majors should take EMES 401. Students may not receive credit for both EMES 103 and EMES 401. Course previously offered as GEOL 103/MASC 101. 3 units.
13966	EMES 103L - 401 The Marine Environment Laboratory	Mo 11:15AM - 1:05PM	Julienne Beblo	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0108	10/20	Seats filled	10/20	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, EMES 103. Laboratory exercises aimed at investigating the marine environment including physical, chemical, and biological processes. Two laboratory hours per week. Students must also enroll in the EMES 103 lecture or have taken EMES 103 in a previous semester. Course previously offered as MASC 101L. 1 units.
9916	EMES 103L - 402 The Marine Environment Laboratory	Mo 1:25PM - 3:15PM	Julienne Beblo	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0108	6/20	Seats filled	6/20	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, EMES 103. Laboratory exercises aimed at investigating the marine environment including physical, chemical, and biological processes. Two laboratory hours per week. Students must also enroll in the EMES 103 lecture or have taken EMES 103 in a previous semester. Course previously offered as MASC 101L. 1 units.
13967	EMES 103L - 403 The Marine Environment Laboratory	Mo 3:35PM - 5:25PM	Julienne Beblo	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0108	2/20	Seats filled	2/20	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, EMES 103. Laboratory exercises aimed at investigating the marine environment including physical, chemical, and biological processes. Two laboratory hours per week. Students must also enroll in the EMES 103 lecture or have taken EMES 103 in a previous semester. Course previously offered as MASC 101L. 1 units.
9917	EMES 103L - 405 The Marine Environment Laboratory	Tu 12:30PM - 2:20PM	Julienne Beblo	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0108	3/20	Seats filled	3/20	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, EMES 103. Laboratory exercises aimed at investigating the marine environment including physical, chemical, and biological processes. Two laboratory hours per week. Students must also enroll in the EMES 103 lecture or have taken EMES 103 in a previous semester. Course previously offered as MASC 101L. 1 units.
9918	EMES 103L - 406 The Marine Environment Laboratory	Tu 3:30PM - 5:20PM	Julienne Beblo	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0108	1/20	Seats filled	1/20	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, EMES 103. Laboratory exercises aimed at investigating the marine environment including physical, chemical, and biological processes. Two laboratory hours per week. Students must also enroll in the EMES 103 lecture or have taken EMES 103 in a previous semester. Course previously offered as MASC 101L. 1 units.
13968	EMES 103L - 408 The Marine Environment Laboratory	We 3:35PM - 5:25PM	Julienne Beblo	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0108	1/20	Seats filled	1/20	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, EMES 103. Laboratory exercises aimed at investigating the marine environment including physical, chemical, and biological processes. Two laboratory hours per week. Students must also enroll in the EMES 103 lecture or have taken EMES 103 in a previous semester. Course previously offered as MASC 101L. 1 units.
12090	EMES 105 - 001 Natural Disasters: Hollywood versus Reality	TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM	Antonia Sebastian	Greenlaw Hall-Rm 0101	57/90	0/5	57/95	0/999
Description: Natural hazards arise from a suite of dynamic processes that operate within the Earth and along its surface. How individuals and communities prepare for and respond to natural disasters is strongly influenced by our perception of the risk associated with these processes. This course investigates a range of natural hazards, using the popular media as a starting point for analyses and discussions of the causes of disasters. 4 units.
9922	EMES 201 - 001 Earth's Surface: Processes, Landforms, and History	MoWeFr 9:05AM - 9:55AM	Megan Plenge	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0005	19/65	0/5	19/70	0/999
Description: This course focuses on the biological, chemical, and physical processes that shape the surface of the earth. Major points of emphasis will include earth's climate, the global water cycle, geomorphic processes and the landforms they create, sedimentology and depositional environments, and elements of earth history recorded by earth surface processes. Course previously offered as GEOL 201. 3 units.
12091	EMES 203 - 001 Data Analysis for Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences	MoWeFr 10:10AM - 11:00AM	John Gardner	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm G010	Seats filled	0/5	60/65	17/999
Description: Introduction to the analysis, manipulation, presentation and interpretation of data, with a focus on Earth and marine sciences, environmental sciences, ecology, and geography. 3 units.
8034	EMES 301 - 001 Earth Materials: Minerals	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	DREW COLEMAN	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0009	2/29	Seats filled	2/29	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, EMES 101 or EMES 200 or any EMES FYS; Pre- or corequisite, CHEM 101; permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Minerals in sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic environments: their properties, occurrence, and uses. Methods of identifying minerals, including use of optical properties. Three lecture and three laboratory hours a week. Course previously offered as GEOL 301. 4 units.
8299	EMES 301 - 401 Earth Materials: Minerals	Mo 2:30PM - 5:20PM	DREW COLEMAN	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0308	2/15	Seats filled	2/15	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, EMES 101 or EMES 200 or any EMES FYS; Pre- or corequisite, CHEM 101; permission of the instructor for students lacking the pre- or corequisite. Minerals in sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic environments: their properties, occurrence, and uses. Methods of identifying minerals, including use of optical properties. Three lecture and three laboratory hours a week. Course previously offered as GEOL 301. 0 units.
12095	EMES 302 - 001 Structural Geology	MoWeFr 11:15AM - 12:05PM	KEVIN STEWART	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0205	9/29	Seats filled	9/29	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, EMES 101 or 200. Introduction to the mechanical behavior and dynamic evolution of the earth's crust through the study of deformed rocks. Course previously offered as GEOL 302. 4 units.
12096	EMES 302 - 401 Structural Geology	Tu 2:00PM - 4:45PM	KEVIN STEWART	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0009	9/29	Seats filled	9/29	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, EMES 101 or 200. Introduction to the mechanical behavior and dynamic evolution of the earth's crust through the study of deformed rocks. Course previously offered as GEOL 302. 0 units.
10765	EMES 306 - 001 Earth Systems History	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	DONNA SURGE	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0205	13/29	Seats filled	13/29	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, EMES 101, 200 or 201. History of the earth (including its oceans, atmosphere, and life forms) as deciphered from the geologic record. Birth of continents/oceans; evolution and extinction of life forms; the changing global environment. Course previously offered as GEOL 202. 3 units.
13970	EMES 310 - 001 Coastal Environmental Change	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	Laura Moore	Mitchell Hall-Rm 121A	11/17	Seats filled	11/17	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, EMES 101,103, 200, 201, or 401; permission of the instructor for students lacking the prerequisite. An exploration of the large-scale evolution of coastal environments, including relevance of geologic setting, wave and sediment transport processes, the evolution of beach and barrier island morphology, and issues of coastal environmental management. Course previously offered as GEOL 310/MASC 316. 3 units.
13971	EMES 324 - 001 Water in Our World: Introduction to Hydrologic Science and Environmental Problems	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	TAMLIN PAVELSKY	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0005	7/51	Seats filled	7/51	0/999
Description: This introductory course will cover two broad themes: the physical processes of the hydrologic cycle and how human use (and abuse) of freshwater resources can lead to major environmental problems. PX credit for ENEC/EMES 324 + 324L. PL credit for ENEC/EMES 324. Course previously offered as GEOL 324. 3 units.
13972	EMES 324L - 401 Water in Our World Laboratory	Mo 2:30PM - 5:20PM	TAMLIN PAVELSKY	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0009	1/12	Seats filled	1/12	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, ENEC/GEOL 324. Students will conduct laboratory and field experiments to reinforce the topics covered in ENEC/GEOL 324. PX credit for ENEC/EMES 324 + 324L. Course previously offered as GEOL 324L. 1 units.
13973	EMES 324L - 402 Water in Our World Laboratory	We 2:30PM - 5:20PM	TAMLIN PAVELSKY	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0009	4/12	Seats filled	4/12	0/999
Description: Pre- or corequisite, ENEC/GEOL 324. Students will conduct laboratory and field experiments to reinforce the topics covered in ENEC/GEOL 324. PX credit for ENEC/EMES 324 + 324L. Course previously offered as GEOL 324L. 1 units.
12097	EMES 401 - 001 Oceanography	TuTh 8:00AM - 9:15AM	CAROL ARNOSTI	Sitterson Hall (inc-Rm FB009	19/86	Seats filled	19/86	0/999
Description: Required preparation, major in a natural science or two courses in natural sciences. Studies origin of ocean basins, seawater chemistry and dynamics, biological communities, sedimentary record, and oceanographic history. Term paper. Students lacking science background should see EMES 103. Students may not receive credit for both EMES 103 and EMES 401. Course previously offered as GEOL 403/MASC 401. 3 units.
13974	EMES 431 - 01 Major World Rivers and Global Change: From Mountains to the Sea	TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM	BRENT MCKEE	Murray Hall-Rm G205	12/30	Seats filled	12/30	0/999
Description: What are the linkages between rivers and global change? This course examines the hydrological, geological and biogeochemical processes that control material flux from land to the oceans via rivers. Course previously offered as MASC 432. 3 units.
13975	EMES 434 - 01 Blue Carbon and Coastal Environments	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	BRENT MCKEE	Venable Hall-Rm G311	8/30	Seats filled	8/30	0/999
Description: Readings and discussions about processes in traditional "Blue Carbon" environments (marshes, sea grass beds, and mangroves) and an exploration of carbon burial in other coastal ecosystems such as floodplains and oyster reefs. Course previously offered as MASC 434. Permission of the instructor is required. 3 units.
15328	EMES 442 - 001 Marine Biology	MoWeFr 3:35PM - 4:25PM	Karl Castillo	Dey Hall-Rm 0305	22/115	Seats filled	22/115	0/999
Description: Recommended preparation, BIOL 201 or 475. A survey of plants and animals that live in the sea: characteristics of marine habitats, organisms, and the ecosystems will be emphasized. Marine environment, the organisms involved, and the ecological systems that sustain them. Course previously offered as MASC 442. 3 units.
10738	EMES 444 - 001 Marine Phytoplankton	MoWeFr 10:10AM - 11:00AM	ADRIAN MARCHETTI	Venable Hall-Rm G311	5/20	Seats filled	5/20	0/999
Description: For junior and senior science majors or graduate students. Biology of marine photosynthetic protists and cyanobacteria. Phytoplankton evolution, biodiversity, structure, function, biogeochemical cycles and genomics. Harmful algal blooms, commercial products, and climate change. Three lecture/practical session hours per week. Course previously offered as MASC 444. Permission of the instructor. 3 units.
13976	EMES 446 - 001 Marine Microbial Symbioses: Exploring How Microbial Interactions Affect Ecosystems and Human Health	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Alecia Septer	Phillips Hall-Rm 0215	39/138	Seats filled	39/138	0/999
Description: Course material covers host-microbe and microbe-microbe interactions found in marine ecosystems, including beneficial and parasitic relationships among viruses, microbes, marine animals, and humans. Limited to upper-level undergraduate science majors and graduate students. Course previously offered as MASC 446. 3 units.
13979	EMES 447 - 01 Microbial Ecological Genomics	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	Scott Gifford	Murray Hall-Rm G205	16/35	Seats filled	16/35	0/999
Description: For junior and senior science majors and graduate students. Active learning class focused on sequencing and bioinformatic analysis of microbial genomes to identify their ecological function. Topics include sequencing technologies, genome assembly and analysis, command line, bioinformatic tools, and genes mediating microbial physiology and metabolism in natural ecosystems. Course previously offered as MASC 447. Permission of the instructor. 3 units.
11596	EMES 490 - 001 Special Topics in Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences for Undergraduates and Graduates	MoWeFr 11:15AM - 12:05PM	Karl Castillo	Venable Hall-Rm G311	17/40	Seats filled	17/40	0/999
Description: Directed readings, laboratory, and/or field study of earth, marine, and environmental science topics not covered in scheduled courses. Course previously offered as MASC 490. 1 - 3 units.
3609	EMES 506 - 001 Physical Oceanography	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Rick Luettich	Venable Hall-Rm G311	2/30	Seats filled	2/30	0/999
Description: For graduate students; undergraduates need permission of the instructor. Descriptive oceanography, large-scale wind-driven and thermohaline circulations, ocean dynamics, regional and nearshore/estuarine physical processes, waves, tides. Three lecture and one recitation hour per week. Course previously offered as GEOL 506/MASC 506. 4 units.
13981	EMES 511 - 001 Stable Isotopes in the Environment	TuTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM	DONNA SURGE	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0009	5/25	Seats filled	5/25	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, CHEM 102. Introduction to the theory, methods, and applications of stable isotopes to environmental problems. Primary focus will be on the origin, natural abundance, and fractionation of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen isotopes. Course previously offered as GEOL 511. 3 units.
13982	EMES 580 - 001 Evolution of Earth's Surface Environment	Mo 2:30PM - 5:30PM	Xiaoming Liu	Dey Hall-Rm 0313	1/30	Seats filled	1/30	0/999
Description: The course combines geology, climatology, hydrology, and soil science to explore the evolution of the surface environment of the earth from the Archean to the present, including the great oxidation event and modern ocean anoxia. Students will read research papers and will be encouraged to question and debate course topics. Course previously offered as GEOL 580. 3 units.
12101	EMES 590 - 001 Special Topics in Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences	MoWe 1:25PM - 3:20PM	Kennet Flores	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0005	2/30	Seats filled	2/30	0/999
Description: Discussion or lab-based consideration of topical issues in earth, marine, and environmental sciences. Course previously offered as GEOL 590. 1 - 4 units.
12634	EMES 700 - 001 Emerging Topics in Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences	MoWeFr 9:05AM - 9:55AM	Johanna Rosman	Murray Hall-Rm G201	1/30	Seats filled	1/30	0/999
Description: Explore pioneering research in the Department of Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences (EMES) by reading peer-reviewed literature, meeting with department faculty, and attending seminars from outside speakers. Gain insights into the diverse research projects conducted by EMES' faculty and students, while embarking on immersive field trips across North Carolina from the mountains to the sea. Intended for first-year graduate students. 3 units.
12532	EMES 701 - 001 Science Communication	Fr 12:20PM - 2:50PM	ADRIAN MARCHETTI	Murray Hall-Rm G205	0/30	Seats filled	0/30	0/999
Description: Science Communication provides guidance and instruction on how to prepare and deliver effective scientific communication including short proposal writing, oral and poster presentations and social media. A professional development course designed for graduate students in the Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences. 3 units.
12622	EMES 857 - 001 Seminar in Geochemistry	Fr 3:00PM - 5:30PM	Xiaoming Liu	Venable Hall-Rm G307	0/10	Seats filled	0/10	0/999
Description: This seminar course is designed for graduate students keen on enhancing their quantitative and critical thinking skills in geochemistry. This seminar fosters a rigorous exploration of contemporary geochemical literature, intertwined with practical sessions on geochemical modeling and data analysis. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, collaborate on analytical challenges, and translate theoretical knowledge into actionable geochemical insights in this stimulating seminar. 1 - 15 units.
5881	EMES 900 - 006 Research in Earth and Marine Sciences	We 6:00PM - 9:00PM	To be Announced	TBA	0/1	Seats filled	0/1	0/999
Description: Acquaints early career graduate students with research techniques and assesses their propensity for research. Arranged by mutual agreement of student and faculty member. 2 - 15 units.
5953	EMES 900 - 007 Research in Earth and Marine Sciences	We 6:00PM - 9:00PM	To be Announced	TBA	0/5	Seats filled	0/5	0/999
Description: Acquaints early career graduate students with research techniques and assesses their propensity for research. Arranged by mutual agreement of student and faculty member. 2 - 15 units.
5880	EMES 900 - 009 Research in Earth and Marine Sciences	We 6:00PM - 9:00PM	To be Announced	TBA	0/5	Seats filled	0/5	0/999
Description: Acquaints early career graduate students with research techniques and assesses their propensity for research. Arranged by mutual agreement of student and faculty member. 2 - 15 units.
5956	EMES 900 - 018 Research in Earth and Marine Sciences	We 6:00PM - 9:00PM	Antonia Sebastian	TBA	0/1	Seats filled	0/1	0/999
Description: Acquaints early career graduate students with research techniques and assesses their propensity for research. Arranged by mutual agreement of student and faculty member. 2 - 15 units.
12951	EMES 900 - 038 Research in Earth and Marine Sciences	We 6:00PM - 9:00PM	Kennet Flores	TBA	0/1	Seats filled	0/1	0/999
Description: Acquaints early career graduate students with research techniques and assesses their propensity for research. Arranged by mutual agreement of student and faculty member. 2 - 15 units.