Environmental Sciences M.S.
Course offerings in Chemistry and Biochemistry
(CHEM)
Upper Division
545.Instrumental Analysis (S-alt yr)
Principles and techniques of modern instrumental analysis, including spectrophotometry,
spectroscopy, chromatography, X-ray analysis, mass spectrometry and potentiometry.
Four hours lecture and six hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisites:
CHEM 223 or 323, 345 and 452 or 456. (6 units)
575.Internship in Chemistry (FWS)
Supervised work and study in applied chemistry in an on- or off-campus setting.
Final written report may be required. May be repeated for credit with department
consent. A total of four units may be applied towards obtaining a bachelors
degree and a total of five units may be applied towards obtaining a masters
degree. Graded credit/no credit. Prerequisites: course work appropriate to
the specific internship and consent of department. (1-5 units)
Graduate/Post-Baccalaureate
May not be taken by undergraduate students.
610. Advanced Environmental Chemistry
Overview of the chemistry and properties of the natural environment, and the
effects of human activities thereon. Topics include the behavior of environmental
pollutants in air, water, sediments/soils and their potential biological
impacts; as well as a discussion of their sources and treatment. Concurrent
laboratory studies of common methods used in environmental analyses. Four
hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: one year of introductory
work in chemistry including organic nomenclature e.g. CHEM 205, 206; or 215,
216, and any organic; or consent of instructor. Recommended: CHEM 345. (5
units)
690. Graduate Seminar in Environmental Sciences
Selected topics and reviews of current investigations in the fields of environmental
chemistry. Two hours seminar. (2 units)
691. Graduate Independent Study
Independent study of an advanced topic in chemistry or environmental science.
Prerequisite: classified standing in master's program and consent of instructor.
(2-4 units)
695. Supervised Graduate Study in Chemistry
Original individual research in environmental chemistry; to be conducted under
the direct supervision of a faculty member of the student's committee, and
if desired in collaboration with other members of the student's master's
committee. Prerequisites: classified standing in master's program and consent
of advisor. (4-5 units)
697. Advanced Internship
Supervised work or study in private or public organizations. May be repeated
for credit with consent of Environmental Science Graduate Committee. Prerequisites:
CHEM 575 or GEOL 575 and consent of advisor. (4 units)
698. Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing
Independent study leading to completion of requirements (other than course
work) for the master's degree. To retain classified standing in the master's
program, a student must enroll in 698 each quarter until the project or thesis
is accepted or the comprehensive examination passed. Cannot be used to satisfy
degree requirements. Students who enroll in 698 through the university have
full use of all university facilities. See Page 352, Culminating Experience:
Exam, Thesis, or Project. Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy and approval
of program graduate coordinator or, if an interdisciplinary studies major,
consent of the Dean of Graduate Studies. (0-6 units)
699. Graduate Project or Thesis
Independent graduate project or research conducted under guidance of the major
advisor culminating in a written project or thesis in satisfaction of the
extended project option of the degree requirements. Prerequisite: CHEM 695
or GEOL 695. (4 units)
999. Comprehensive Examination
Assessment of the student's ability to integrate the knowledge of the area,
show critical and independent thinking and demonstrate mastery of the subject
matter. Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy, approval of department,
completion of course work in the master's program, and good academic standing.
(0 units)
Course offerings in Geology (GEOL)
Upper Division
510. Scientific Issues in Surface and Groundwater Management
Overview of groundwater concepts and issues, including
groundwater
origins and behavior; response to wells; water chemistry;
water quality and contamination; development and management.
Emphasis is given to applications and case studies. This course does
not satisfy requirements for the B.A. and B.S. degrees in geology. Four
hours lecture. (4 units)
575.Internship in Geology
Work experience off and on campus in geologically related
work. Supervised by a member of Geological Sciences faculty. May be
repeated
for credit with department consent. A total of four units
may be applied towards graduation. Graded credit/no credit.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (1-5 units)
Graduate/Post-Baccalaureate
May not be taken by undergraduate students.
610. Environmental Geosciences
Application of earth science principles to environmental
issues. Topics
include applications of fundamentals of physical geology
to geohazards,
engineering geology, surface and groundwater, erosion,
and environmental geochemistry. Atmospheric and climate
topics will include global change issues. Labs will feature
hands-on-experience with earth materials, maps, analytical techniques
and environmental problem solving. Four hours lecture and three hours
laboratory. Prerequisites:GEOG 103, or GEOL 101 or equivalent (5 units)
620. Digital Mapping and GIS for Scientists
Emphasis on real-time field data collection in direct
digital form, and manipulation of these data using GIS. Scientific
application to environmental
problems will be stressed. Two hours lecture and six
hours laboratory. Prerequisite: GEOG 202. Recommended: GEOL 301.
(4 units)
630. Environmental Geochemistry
Contemporary problems in environmental geochemistry, such
as fate and transport of inorganic and organic pollutants in the terrestrial
environment
covering both equilibrium and kinetic descriptions of the
processes. Prerequisite: GEOL 610. (4 units)
635. Low-temperature Geochemistry
Low-temperature geochemistry including sedimentary systems,
weathering, and aqueous geochemistry. Includes discussion of thermodynamics
of aqueous reactions, elemental speciation, activity diagrams, the carbonate
system, water-rock reactions and stable isotopes. Two hours lecture
and six hours laboratory. Prerequisite: GEOL 610. (4 units)
690. Graduate Seminar in Environmental Sciences
Selected topics and reviews of current investigations in
the fields of environmental geology. (2 units)
691. Graduate Independent Study
Independent study of an advanced topic in geology or environmental
science. Prerequisite: classified standing in master's
program and consent of instructor. (2-4 units)
695. Supervised Graduate Study in Geology
Original individual research in environmental geology;
to be conducted
under the direct supervision of a faculty member of the
student's committee, and if desired in collaboration with
other members of the student's master's committee. Prerequisites: classified
standing in master's program and consent of advisor. (4-5 units)
697. Advanced Internship
Supervised work or study in private or public organizations.
May be repeated for credit with consent of Environmental Science Graduate
Committee. Prerequisites: CHEM 575 or GEOL 575 and consent of advisor.
(4 units)
698. Continuous Enrollment for Graduate Candidacy Standing
Independent study leading to completion of requirements
(other than course work) for the master's degree. To retain classified
standing in the master's program, a student must enroll in 698 each
quarter until the project or thesis is accepted or the comprehensive
examination passed. Cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements. Students
who enroll in 698 through the university have full use of all university
facilities. See Page 352, Culminating Experience: Exam, Thesis, or Project.
Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy and approval of program graduate
coordinator or, if an interdisciplinary studies major, consent of the
Dean of Graduate Studies. (0-6 units)
699. Graduate Project or Thesis
Independent graduate project or research under guidance
of the major advisor culminating in a written project
or thesis in satisfaction of the extended project option of the degree
requirements. Prerequisite: CHEM 695 or GEOL 695. (4 units)
999. Comprehensive Examination
Assessment of the student's ability to integrate the knowledge
of the area, show critical and independent thinking and demonstrate
mastery
of the subject matter. Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy,
approval of department, completion of course work in the master's program,
and good academic standing. (0 units)
Please refer to the University catalog for official information.