School of Science and Engineering: Earth and Environmental Sciences
2008-2009 Academic Year
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EENS 120 Earth Systems (3)
Prof. Törnqvist. An introduction to the variety of processes that shape the Earth's
surface. This includes an outline of the evolution of the surface of our planet,
focusing primarily on the past few million years. This time interval is particularly
relevant to understanding the Earth system in which we live and that is
undergoing rapid transformation due to human activities.
EENS 202 Environmental Geology (3)
Prof. Moosavi. The interaction of humans and their geologic environment. A
study of Earth processes and their action on rocks, soil, fluids, and life in ways
that either affect or control the human environment. The effect of humans on their
environment with consideration of the feedback between Earth processes and
human activities. Lectures and field trips.
EENS 203 History of Life (3)
Staff. Multi-disciplinary introduction to the evolution of life on Earth, from its
origin through the Pleistocene. Evolution and ecology of organisms in primitive
environments, with special attention given to key taxa and events, such as the
transition to land, the origin of angiosperms, the rise and fall of dinosaurs, and the
origin and early evolution of reptiles, birds, and mammals. Emphasis placed on
the reconstruction of ancient environments, using modern ecological and
evolutionary principles as a guideline to the nature of early biological
communities and ecosystems. Same as EBIO 203.
EENS 204 Natural Disasters (3)
Prof. Nelson. An examination of the causes and effects of natural disasters, such
as earthquakes, subsidence, coastal erosion, flooding, severe weather (including
hurricanes), and meteorite impacts. Also includes a discussion of options
available to mitigate disasters.
EENS 206 Introductory Geography (3)
Prof. Flowers. An introduction to the basic facts concerning the physical
environment: landforms, climates, vegetation and soils, followed by a
comprehensive survey of the relationship between the physical environment and
human activity in the major geographic regions of the world. The geography of
Louisiana is considered in relation to the region. Recommended to students
working toward Louisiana certification in elementary education.
EENS 207 Weather and Climate (3)
Prof. Flowers. An introduction to the Earth's atmosphere with particular emphasis
on weather and climate. Topics covered include: heating and cooling of the
atmosphere; atmospheric circulation and wind; air masses and cyclonic storms;
tropical weather and hurricanes; and global climates and climatic change.
EENS 211 Earth Materials (4)
Prof. Flowers, Prof. Nelson. Prerequisite: EENS 111. Corequisites: CHEM
108/118 (concurrent enrollment). Crystallography, mineralogy, and the
identification of minerals in hand specimen and using the petrographic
microscope. A grade of C- or better is required in this course before subsequent