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Course ObjectiveTo provide future environmental managers with a solid understanding of the cycling of various elements through the environment, the impact of human activities on these cycles, and possible approaches for sustainable management. The course focuses on practical applications, such as understanding the causes of air, water and soil pollution, the effect pollution has on the environment, and strategies (technical, economic, policies) that can be considered, including a critical assessment of different approaches. |
Textbooks and other readingsThe textbook for the class is: Biogeochemistry: An analysis of global change' (2nd edition), by William Schlesinger. Academic Press. ISBN 0-12-625155-X. You may also find useful to consult "Energy and the Environment" by Robert A. Ristinen, Jack P. Kraushaar (2005), since we will be discussing the interactions between energy and biogeochemistry, and this book provides some useful explanations of different energy sources and their impacts. There are also readings in the e-Reserve section of the library (http://eres.library.ucsb.edu/). |
Lectures
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Assignments
For the discussion sections, check the assignments below to see which topic you will present. See Prof. Keller at least a week in advance if you have questions on the topic you will be presenting.
Topic |
Additional material |
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Assignment #1 |
Mass balance and water quality |
Laguna de Bay Development AuthoritySteady State & Residence Time |
Assignment #2 |
Eutrophication analysis |
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Assignment #3 |
Finding Solutions |
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Assignment #4 |
Carbon Cycle Solutions? |
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Assignment #5 |
Atmospheric Deposition and Pollutant Trading |
NADP website |
Discussion Section 1Discussion Section 2Discussion Section 3 |
The topics are indicated in each "Discussion Section" at left. You can use the material in the USEPA Report on the Environment (RoE) at right, or the DOE report for your presentation, but you are also encouraged to find more recent information related to the topic that provides a regional, national or international perspective on the topic you will be presenting.If you need to present a few (only 2-3) graphs, you can put your PowerPoint file in:Courses\Winter2007\ESM 202before your section meets. |
USEPA RoE Table of ContentsUSEPA RoE IntroductionUSEPA RoE Ch. 1USEPA RoE Ch. 2USEPA RoE Ch. 3USEPA RoE Ch. 4USEPA RoE Ch. 5DoE: US Greenhouse Emissions 2005 |
FAQs
What are the prerequisites?
Knowledge at an introductory chemistry course level is expected. You should also have taken ESM 203, since we will assume you understand how large scale transport patterns distribute chemicals.
Can I test out?
Yes. To get a waiver from ESM 202, you need to do two things. First, you need to provide us with your transcript, so that we can determine whether you have had exposure to relevant material. Second, you will be asked to take a final exam from a previous year, which will be provided by us. You must achieve a score of at least 85% on the exam to be able to waive the class.
If we approve the waiver, you need to complete a Bren School petition and have it signed by the one of us, then take it to the Graduate Program Assistant. You won't earn units for a waived class, but can take some other elective. If a waiver is not approved, you will be required to take the course. You have the right to appeal the decision to the MESM Program Committee.
Times and places?
Lec TR 930-1045 BH 1414
19745 Dis T 230-320 BH 1510
19752 Dis W 830-920 BH 1510
19760 Dis W 100-150 BH 1424
Enroll in the discussion section of your choice only; this automatically
enrolls you into the lecture as well. For the discussion sections, you
will need to read parts of the USEPA's Report
on the Environment. Don't print it all out...!
How many assignments and how is the course graded?
There will be 5 assignments, one midterm and one final exam. The final grade will be based 50 % on assignments, 10 % on your discussion presentation and participation, 15 % on the midterm and 25 % on the final. The assignments are designed to help you understand the concepts, exercise some calculations, and most importantly develop your criteria for understanding what is the information needed and how to interpret the results.