ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES NEWSLETTER | |
| University of Colorado at Denver | Fall 2001 |
Dr. Chappell is retiring at the end of Spring 2002. His schedule will reduced until then. He will teach only seminar this spring and no courses next fall. Dr. Carolyn Fordham of Terra Technologies will teach Risk Assessment.
The environmental management core course has been changed to URP6653 Natural Resource
Management and Planning. The instructor is Brian Muller of Urban and Regional Planning.
>Course for Hazardous Waste Option
In this course, the transformation of organic chemicals in the environment due to reactions such
as hydrolysis, oxidation, reduction, and elimination will be discussed. Considerable attention
will be given to reactions of organic molecules with disinfectants such as chlorine, chloramines,
and ozone. Intramolecular reactions such as Diels-Alder reactions and surface-catalyzed
rearrangements will also be studied. Bachelor's degree in a science discipline.
NOTE: This course is not listed in the Schedule of Courses so time and the call number are
included here. A room as not been assigned for the course yet so call the Chemistry Dept.
(303-556-4885) later for that. Contact Dr. Zapien (dzapien@carbon.cudenver.edu) with
questions regarding the course.
BIOL 4052/5052 -3 Advanced Topics in Ecology
Instructor: Diana Tomback
>Course for Ecosystems Option
The course will begin with a short series of lectures on advanced topics not usually covered in basic ecology courses. For example, global warming, predator/prey cycles. Followed by discussions of selected classic papers in ecology. And, finally, student presentations on the current status of selected areas in ecology There will be ample opportunity for discussion concerning current topics and careers in ecology.
This course is offered at both the graduate and undergraduate level. The call # for BIOL 4052
(which is not listed in the Schedule of Courses) is 14245. Many undergraduate students who
take Dr. Tomback's seminars go on to graduate school. Prereq.: BIOL 3411 or BIOL3412.
BIOL 5445-3 Applied Environmental Biology
Instructor: Greg Cronin
>Core course for the M.S. in Environmental Sciences
>>Not open to students enrolled in Applied Ecology (BIOL 3134)
Examination of the reciprocal relationships of organisms and the environment at scales from
microbes to ecosystems. We will explore the impacts of human-caused perturbations and
environmental pollution on organisms as well as the impact of organisms on the flow of energy
and materials (natural and man-made) through the environment. This interdisciplinary course
will draw from the fields of environmental science, biology, ecology, hydrology, chemistry, and
engineering.
CHEM 4700-3. Environmental Chemistry
Instructor: J. Lanning
>Core course for the M.S. in Environmental Sciences
A discussion of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the
water, soil, and air environments. Prer., one year of general chemistry, plus org. chemistry or
analytical chemistry, or permission of instructor.
BIOL 4415/5415-3. Microbial Ecology.
Instructor: Timberley Roane
>Course required for Ecosystems Option
In-depth study of ecology as it relates to micro-organisms; abiotic and biotic interactions within microbial populations in macro- and microhabitats; and the role of microorganisms in maintaining steady state conditions in natural ecosystems. Emphasis is placed on how the ecology of microorganisms affects the human condition.
Prereq: one year general biology; one year general chemistry: general microbiology.
GEOG 5060-3. Remote Sensing I: Introduction To Environmental Remote Sensing
Instructor: John Wyckoff
>Course for Ecosystems Option
An in-depth treatment of the use of aerial photographs and other forms of imagery for the
analysis of urban-industrial patterns, vegetation, agriculture, landforms, and geologic structure.
C E 5402-3. Multi-Media Transport and Fate of Environmental Pollutants
Instructor: A. Ramaswami
>Course for Hazardous Waste Option
To provide unified understanding of fundamental physical, chemical and biological processes
that govern the transport and ultimate fate of chemical pollutants in all three environmental
media - air, water, and soil. Course content is essential for environmental engineering projects
involving siting of hazardous waste facilities, assessment at contaminated sites, and the planning
and design of remediation systems. Prereq: C E 5401.
GEOG 4020-3 Earth Environments and Human Impacts
Instructor: Herman Sievering
Basic concepts describing earth's biomes and physical environment are presented. Model
visualization of these concepts to consider human impacts on these biomes is discussed. An
earth system model having links of these biomes to oceans and atmosphere completes the course
discussion.
GEOG 4990-3 GIS Applications
Instructor: Deborah Thomas
GIS Applications takes a more detailed look at basic concepts presented in the introductory GIS
course, concentrating on how GIS is used to solve real-world geographic problems. Various GIS
applications within both the natural and social sciences are highlighted. The selection of specific
topics is flexible, based on the interests of enrolled students. Prereq: GEOG 5080/4080 or
consent of instructor
The following course was cancelled for Srping 2001--look for it to be offered in summer or fall 2001
ENVS 5730 Air Quality Modeling and Analysis
Instructor: Warner Reeser
>Course required for Air Quality Option
The use of air dispersion modeling tools is the emphasis of this course. Topics include: sources
and effects of air pollution, use of the WWW, and analysis of modeling results. For graduate
students in Environmental Sciences or engineering, and for those working in the environmental
field. Prereq: graduate standing.
If you are completing an option within the MSES program be sure to notify Rosemary when you complete the Application for Candidacy the semester you graduate. It must be listed on this form in order for the option to be printed on your transcript.
To learn about the MSES faculty and their research interests visit our website: http://www.cudenver.edu/public/envsci/mses_fac.html. This may help you find a professor with interests similar to yours to work with on your project. Remember Rosemary has suggestions for projects in her office (NC3208C).
Before starting your project be sure to read the Project Requirements sheet.
In November eight members of AWMA carpooled to Ft. Collins to tour the waste water facility of the New Belgium Brewery and had dinner afterward.
The spring field trip will be to the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) in Snowmass, CO. The plan is to tour RMI on Friday afternoon, stay overnight in Glenwood Springs and swim/ski on Saturday morning before heading back to Denver.
The AWMA Student Chapter is organizing its seventh Student Poster Session and Dinner on March 29, 2001, in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain States Section of AWMA. The poster session gives students a good opportunity to show their research and see other students research from other universities. This is a judged event with cash prizes for the top posters.
The annual meeting of the International Air and Waste Management Association is in June in Tampa, FL. It has many activities, including a poster session and networking, for students. The discounted student price is a real bargain and incentive to attend this meeting where national and international connections to an environmental career can be made.
If these activities sound interesting, please join in and help with the scheduling and organizing. If
you are not yet a member of the AWMA Student Chapter, please contact Doreen Hoskins
(dahoskin@ouray.cudenver.edu) for more information and to be notified about meetings. The
membership fee is $10.00 for the year (spring semester is just $5.00).
The MSES program receives some money for tuition assistance from the CLAS Dean's Office.
It is awarded on the basis of need and merit. If you wish to be considered for tuition assistance,
write a short memo expressing your interest/need/merit/etc. to Rosemary Wormington, CB 136,
P.O. Box 173364, Denver, CO 80217-3364 or email rworming@carbon.cudenver.edu.
Internship Notices
Notices of internships are posted on the board across from NC3208.
Job and career information can be found on the web. The Environmental Sciences Webpage
(www.cudenver.edu/public/envsci) has links to environmental websites for job information and
research. Also, The Career Center now has eRecruiting available for students and alumni (see
below).
The Career Center
The Career Center, located in the the Tivoli , assists students in setting up internships and paid positions related to Environmental Sciences. To qualify a student should have completed six (6) hours in a Graduate program, and be registered for at least three (3) semester hours. It is advisable to register with the Center early on in your program as it takes one or more semesters to find the right placement. The Career Center can also help you find a job until an internship is found.
New to the Career Center is eRecruiting, a web based internship/job finding package. After you receive your login from the Career Center you can access eRecruiting from any computer on campus or with campus dial-in. This service is free to students and alumni up to 6 months after graduation, then there is an annual charge.
Several students are now employed in Federal agencies and private sector companies in the Metro area. In the past students have been placed at:
U.S.G.S. Bureau of Reclamation
EPA Dept. of Labor/Mine Safety and Health Admin.
Contact Cherrie Grove, Assoc. Director of the Internship and Cooperative Education Program, to
find out more about internships and eRecruiting. Cherrie does a tremendous job of finding
internships and permanent positions for our students. Her phone is: 303-556-2250, email:
cherrie.grove@cudenver.edu.
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