printer friendly pageEESS 284: Climate and Agriculture (EARTHSYS 184, EARTHSYS 284, EESS 184)
The effects of climate change on global agriculture and food security, and the effects of agriculture on climate change. An overview of different lines of evidence used to measure impacts and adaptations, and to quantify future impacts, risks, and adaptation needs for agro-ecosystems and society. Enrollment limited to 25; priority to juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Prerequisites:
ECON 106/206 or permission of instructor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Lobell, D. (PI)
EESS 292: Directed Individual Study in Environmental Earth System Science
Under supervision of an Environmental Earth System Science faculty member on a subject of mutual interest.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-10
| Repeatable
1 times
(up to 10 units total)
Instructors:
Michalak, A. (PI)
;
Naylor, R. (PI)
EESS 300: Climate studies of terrestrial environments
This course will consist of a weekly seminar covering topics of interest in Cenozoic climate. The course examines the interactions between the biosphere, atmosphere and geosphere and how these interactions influence climate. The course will cover classic and seminal papers on the controls of the oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon isotopes of the hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere and how they are expressed in paleoclimate proxies. Seminar will consist of reading and discussion of these papers. Students will be responsible for presenting papers. Grades will be determined by class participation. (Chamberlain)
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Chamberlain, P. (PI)
;
Winnick, M. (PI)
EESS 301: Topics in Environmental Earth System Science
Current topics, issues, and research related to interactions that link the oceans, atmosphere, land surfaces and freshwater systems. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
EESS 305: Climate Change: An Earth Systems Perspective
A graduate-level, seminar-style class on climate nchange structured around the IPCC¿s AR5. Significant reading load and nweekly talks by a rotating roster of contributing and lead authors from nthe IPCC. The focus will be on the physical science basis, adaptation nand impacts (working groups 1 and 2), with some material drawn from nmitigation (working group 3).
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Kennedy, J. (PI)
;
Tangri, N. (PI)
EESS 306: From Freshwater to Oceans to Land Systems: An Earth System Perspective to Global Challenges
Within this class we will have cover Earth System processes ranging from nutrient cycles to ocean circulation. We will also address global environmental challenges of the twenty-first century that include maintaining freshwater resources, land degradation, health of our oceans, and the balance between food production and environmental degradation. Weekly readings and problem sets on specific topics will be followed by presentations of EESS faculty and an in-depth class discussion. EESS first year students have priority enrollment.
Terms: Win
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Fendorf, S. (PI)
EESS 307: Research Proposal Development and Delivery
In this class students will learn how to write rigorous, high yield, multidisciplinary proposals targeting major funding agencies. The skills gained in this class are essential to any professional career, particularly in research science. Students will write a National Science Foundation style proposal involving testable hypotheses, pilot data or calculations, and broader impact. Restricted to EESS first-year, graduate students.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Chamberlain, P. (PI)
EESS 311: Seminar in Advanced Applications of Remote Sensing
In this seminar course, we will invite the pioneering scientists from academia and leading experts from the industry to share their applications of remote sensing technology, with a focus on terrestrial use (e.g. agriculture and forestry). In each independent seminar, speakers will present the basic technology and focus on applications with case studies.nnStudents will gain insight into a variety of remote sensing applications in both academia and industry. No prior remote sensing knowledge is required, and each seminar is independent. Attendance is required to receive credit.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
EESS 322B: Seminar in Hydrogeology
Current topics. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Gorelick, S. (PI)
EESS 323: Stanford at Sea (BIOHOPK 182H, BIOHOPK 323H, EARTHSYS 323)
(Graduate students register for 323H.) Five weeks of marine science including oceanography, marine physiology, policy, maritime studies, conservation, and nautical science at Hopkins Marine Station, followed by five weeks at sea aboard a sailing research vessel in the Pacific Ocean. Shore component comprised of three multidisciplinary courses meeting daily and continuing aboard ship. Students develop an independent research project plan while ashore, and carry out the research at sea. In collaboration with the Sea Education Association of Woods Hole, MA. Only 6 units may count towards the Biology major.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 16
Instructors:
Block, B. (PI)
;
Dunbar, R. (PI)
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