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Four-Year Course Plan To assist students in planning their upcoming course schedules, the Department provides a listing of courses offered and the corresponding instructors for the upcoming academic year(s). Ecology Geoscience Hydrology Atmospheric Science Natural Resources and Land Use Management Environmental Chemistry Field Methods and Data Acquisition General Environmental Science Environmental Law Human and Animal Health Environmental Management Ecology The word ecology is derived from the Greek word oikos, meaning "house". Literally taken, ecology is the study of organisms in their home. More often, ecology is defined as the study of organisms and the abiotic (physical environment). Within the Department, ecology covers a wide range of topics from nutrient cycling to ecological energetics. Specialties include terrestrial, aquatic, marine, and population ecology; resource conservation; and management of ecosystem resources. Fields of application within ecology include: aquatic ecology; fisheries consulting; forestry and agricultural management; parks and recreation; planning and management; resource conservation; toxic soil and water pollution research. Introductory Courses EVSC 1010 Introduction to Environmental Sciences EVSC 1200 Elements of Ecology EVSC 2050 Introduction to Oceanography EVSC 2220 Conservation Ecology Advanced Courses EVSC 3200 Fundamentals of Ecology EVSC 4130 Population Ecology EVSC 4050 Topics in Oceanography EVSC 4200 Ecology of Coastal Wetlands EVSC 4230 Marine Environments EVSC 4250 Ecosystem Ecology EVSC 4270 Soil Science EVSC 4280 Environmental Microbiology EVSC 4100 Management of Forest Ecosystems EVSC 4210 Methods in Aquatic Ecology EVSC 4220 Aquatic Plant Ecology EVSC 3020 GIS Methods EVSC 5030 Applied Statistics EVSC 5110 Systems Analysis EVEC 5210 Aquatic Ecology EVEC 5220 Terrestrial Ecology EVEC 5230 Microbial Ecology EVEC 5250 Ecological Issues In Global Change EVSC 4559 Special Topics in Ecology - The name and subject of these classes vary semester to semester, as well as the number offered. Complementary Courses Outside the Department MATH 1310, 1320 Calculus MATH 3351 Elementary Linear Algebra STAT 2120 Statistics BIOL 3180 Plant Biology BIOL 3280 Ornithology BIOL 3290 Ecology of Fishes BIOL 4010 Macroevolution BIOL 4020 Ecology and Evolutionary Genetics CHEM 1410, 1420 Introductory Chemistry CHEM 2410, 2420 Organic Chemistry PHYS 2310, 2320 Classical & Modern Physics and Labs CS 1110 Introduction to Computer Science Geosciences Geosciences is the study of earth and other solid bodies in space. Areas of expertise within the Department include: studies on arid land geomorphology; shoreline erosion and structure of barrier islands; systematic mineralogy and petrology; tectonic history of the Appalachians and other mountain belts; volcanology; estuarine water quality and sediment geochemistry; the effects of acid precipitation on biogeochemical cycles of metals in small watersheds and lakes; the solution chemistry of carbonate groundwaters, the kinetics of geochemical reactions; and the occupance of trace metals in groundwaters in Virginia. Fields of application within geosciences include: coastal process consulting; engineering geology; land use planning and management; groundwater pollution research and consulting; and sedimentary process modeling. Introductory Courses EVSC 1010 Introduction to Environmental Sciences EVSC 1080 Resources and the Environment EVSC 2900 Beaches, Coasts, and Rivers EVSC 2050 Introduction to Oceanography Advanced Courses EVSC 2800 Physical Geology EVSC 3840 Earth Surface Processes and Landforms EVSC 3850 Geodynamics EVSC 3860 Introduction to Geochemistry EVSC 4050 Topics in Oceanography EVSC 4270 Soil Science EVSC 3020 GIS Methods EVSC 4880 Groundwater Geology EVSC 4810 Petrology EVSC 4440 Climate Change EVSC 4840 Engineering Geology EVSC 4850 Coastal Processes EVSC 4870 Global Biogeochemical Cycles EVSC 4890 Planetary Geology EVSC 4890 Structural Geology EVGE 5850 Geochemistry EVGE 5870 Aqueous Geochemistry EVGE 5820 Geomorphology EVGE 5840 Sediment Processes and Environments EVHY 5780 Groundwater Hydrology EVSC 4559 Special Topics in Geoscience - The name and subject of these classes vary semester to semester, as well as the number offered. Complementary Courses Outside the Department PHYS 2310, 2320 Classical & Modern Physics and Labs CHEM 1410, 1420 Introductory Chemistry CHEM 2220 Solutions Chemistry CS 1110 Introduction to Computer Science Summer Geology Field Camp Hydrology Hydrology can be defined as the study of the waters of the Earth on and below the surface of the planet. Hydrology also involves the study of the various properties of water and its relationship with the living and nonliving environment. Areas of specialization within the Department include: surface and groundwater hydrology; watershed dynamics; hydrogeology; and ecosystem hydrology. Fields of application with hydrology include groundwater management and consulting; water pollution research and regulation; and hydrologic modeling and analysis. Introductory Courses EVSC 1010 Introduction to Environmental Sciences EVSC 2900 Beaches, Coasts, and Rivers EVSC 2050 Introduction to Oceanography Advanced Courses EVSC 3600 Physical Hydrology EVSC 4050 Topics in Oceanography EVSC 4640 Applied Hydrology EVSC 3020 GIS Methods EVSC 4880 Groundwater Geology EVSC 4870 Global Biogeochemical Cycles EVSC 5440 Physical Oceanography EVGE 5840 Sediment Processes and Environments EVHY 5640 Catchment Hydrology EVHY 5650 Hydrological Transport Processes EVHY 5670 Environmental Fluid Mechanics EVHY 5780 Groundwater Hydrology EVSC 4559 Special Topics in Hydrology - The name and subject of these classes vary semester to semester, as well as the number offered. Complementary Courses Outside the Department MATH 3250 Differential Equations MATH 3351 Elementary Linear Algebra PHYS 2310, 2320 Classical & Modern Physics and Labs CS 1110 Introduction to Computer Science CE 2210 Fluid Mechanics CE 3200 Water Resource Engineering CE 2100 Environmental Engineering Atmospheric Sciences Atmospheric Sciences is the study of the Earth's atmospheric system and other planetary atmospheric systems. The most discussed areas of atmospheric sciences are weather and climate, especially global climate. The atmospheric sciences program at U.Va. focuses on relationships between atmospheric processes and the Earth's biosphere and hydrosphere on a variety of spatial and temporal scales. Areas of specialization within the Department include: synoptic and dynamic climatology; air quality and visibility; atmospheric chemistry; modeling of acid depositions and trace gas transport; mesoscale meteorology and climatology; convective storms; and coastal processes. Fields of application within atmospheric sciences include: air pollution; bioclimatology and agricultural management; and meteorology and climatology research consulting. Introductory Courses EVSC 1010 Introduction to Environmental Sciences EVSC 1080 Resources and the Environment EVSC 1300 Earth's Weather and Climate Advanced Courses EVSC 3300 Atmosphere and Weather EVSC 4470 Introduction to Climatological Analysis EVSC 4350 Synoptic Climatology EVSC 4370 Microclimatology EVSC 3020 GIS Methods EVSC 4440 Climate Change EVSC 5440 Physical Oceanography EVAT 5410 Atmospheric Dynamics EVAT 5420 Microclimate EVHY 5670 Environmental Fluid Mechanics EVAT 5300 Environmental Climatology EVSC 4559 Special Topics in Atmospheric Science - The name and subject of these classes vary semester to semester, as well as the number offered. Complementary Courses Outside the Department MATH 3250 Differential Equations MATH 3351 Elementary Linear Algebra STAT 2120 & MATH 3120 Statistics PHYS 2310, 2320 Classical & Modern Physics and Labs CS 1110 Introduction to Computer Science Natural Resources and Land Use Management The following courses provide the types of specialized experience on which to base graduate training and research, as well as to prepare for professional entry-level jobs in Natural Resources and Land Use Management. Introductory Courses Any of the 1000- and 2000-level courses can be selected for introduction to specific physical processes involving resources and land usage. Advanced Courses EVSC 3020 GIS Methods EVSC 4130 Population Ecology EVSC 4250 Ecosystem Ecology EVSC 4270 Soil Science EVSC 4100 Management of Forest Ecosystems EVSC 4640 Applied Hydrology EVSC 4030 Environmental Policymaking in the U.S. EVSC 4840 Engineering Geology EVSC 4850 Coastal Processes EVSC 5030 Applied Statistics EVSC 5110 Systems Analysis in Environmental Science EVEC 5250 Ecological Issues in Global Change Complementary Courses Outside the Department STAT 2120 Introduction to Statistics ECON 2010, 2020 Micro, Macro Economics PLAN 3060 Land, Law, and the Environment PLAP 3610 Intro Public Administration Environmental Chemistry The following courses provide the types of specialization experience on which to base graduate training and research, as well as professional entry-level jobs in Environmental Chemistry. Introductory Courses EVSC 1080 Resources and the Environment Advanced Courses EVSC 4250 Ecosystem Ecology EVSC 4270 Soil Science EVSC 4810 Petrology EVSC 4870 Global Biogeochemical Cycles EVSC 5230 Microbial Ecology EVHY 5780 Groundwater Hydrology Complementary Courses MATH 2310 Calculus III MATH 3351 Linear Algebra CHEM 2410 Organic Chemistry CHEM 3410 Physical Chemistry CHEM 5710 Instrumental Methods PHYS 2310, 2320 Classical & Modern Physics, and Labs CS 1110 Introduction to Computer Science Field Methods and Data Acquisition The following courses provide considerable direct experience in various methods and strategies of research. They each present techniques in an introductory fashion. A good science and math background should allow one to be competitive in any of these courses. Field Methods, Observation, Data Acquisition EVSC 4640 Applied Hydrology EVSC 4660 Hydrological Field Methods and Data Analysis Laboratory Analytical Techniques, Instrumentation, and Observation EVSC 4090 Instrumental Methods for Analysis EVSC 4810 Petrology EVSC 5230 Microbial Ecology Mathematical Models, Statistics, Computing and Research Design EVSC 3200L and 340L (Labs) EVSC 3020 GIS Methods EVSC 4130 Population Ecology EVSC 4640 Applied Hydrology EVSC 4470 Introduction to Climatological Analysis EVSC 4350 Synoptic Climatology EVSC 4070 Advanced GIS EVSC 5030 Applied Statistics-Environmental Science EVAT 5410 Atmospheric Dynamics General Environmental Science Each of these courses provide a basic introduction to the concepts and terms of specific areas of Environmental Sciences. For interests in science writing, either a set of courses from this list or a major with detailed specialization in one area is a good approach. Introductory Courses EVSC 1010 Introduction to Environmental Sciences EVSC 1200 Elements of Ecology EVSC 2010 Materials That Shape Civilization EVSC 2900 Beaches, Coasts and Rivers EVSC 2050 Introduction to Oceanography EVSC 2220 Conservation Ecology EVSC 2030 Introduction to Environmental Policy EVSC 1300 Earth's Weather and Climate Advanced Courses EVSC 3020 GIS Methods EVSC 4050 Topics in Oceanography EVSC 4270 Soil Science EVSC 4100 Management of Forest Ecosystems EVSC 4470 Introduction to Climatological Analysis EVSC 4030 Environmental Policymaking in the U.S. EVSC 4840 Engineering Geology EVSC 4850 Coastal Processes EVEC 5250 Ecological Issues in Global Change Environmental Law Each of the courses listed below contain considerable legal or planning content, or clearly explain the processes that are frequently the subject of litigation, legislation, planning, and regulation. Material is presented in an introductory fashion. Introductory Courses EVSC 1010 Introduction to Environmental Sciences EVSC 1200 Elements of Ecology EVSC 1080 Resources & the Environment EVSC 2010 Materials That Shape Civilization EVSC 2900 Beaches, Coasts and Rivers EVSC 2050 Introduction to Oceanography EVSC 2220 Conservation Ecology EVSC 2030 Introduction to Environmental Policy EVSC 1300 Earth's Weather and Climate Advanced Courses EVSC 3020 GIS Methods EVSC 4050 Topics in Oceanography EVSC 4270 Soil Science EVSC 4100 Management of Forest Ecosystems EVSC 4470 Introduction to Climatological Analysis EVSC 4030 Environmental Policymaking in the U.S. EVSC 4840 Engineering Geology EVSC 4850 Coastal Processes EVEC 5250 Ecological Issues in Global Change Human and Animal Health The following courses deal directly with human evolution, human health, plant and animal population, or with toxins and other pollutants in the environment that influence short- and long-term health. Introductory Courses EVSC 1200 Elements of Ecology EVSC 1080 Resources & the Environment EVSC 2220 Conservation Ecology Advanced Courses EVSC 4130 Population Ecology EVSC 4250 Ecosystem Ecology EVSC 4270 Soil Science EVSC 4280 Environmental Microbiology EVSC 4470 Introduction to Climatological Analysis EVSC 5230 Microbial Ecology Environmental Management The following courses deal with the basic natural processes and applied aspects of materials, water, air and biological activity, which are managed, financed, regulated and analyzed by business. Materials are presented in an introductory fashion. Introductory Courses EVSC 1010 Introduction to Environmental Sciences EVSC 1200 Elements of Ecology EVSC 1080 Resources & the Environment EVSC 2010 Materials That Shape Civilization EVSC 2900 Beaches, Coasts and Rivers EVSC 2050 Introduction to Oceanography EVSC 2220 Conservation Ecology EVSC 2030 Introduction to Environmental Policy EVSC 1300 Earth's Weather and Climate Advanced Courses EVSC 3020 GIS Methods EVSC 4050 Topics in Oceanography EVSC 4270 Soil Science EVSC 4100 Management of Forest Ecosystems EVSC 4470 Introduction to Climatological Analysis EVSC 4030 Environmental Policymaking in the U.S. EVSC 4440 Climate Change EVEC 5250 Ecological Issues in Global Change EVSC 4840 Engineering Geology EVSC 4850 Coastal Processes