Courses

• CAS ES 541: Coastal Processes
  Shorelines as functions of tidal and wave energy; onshore, offshore, and alongshore sediment transport from theoretical and empirical viewpoints; barrier island, backbarrier and tidal inlet morphology and processes; wave dynamics; tides. Two hours lecture, three hours lab/fieldwork.
• CAS ES 543: Estuaries and Nearshore Systems
  Physical and ecological processes interacting in estuarine and nearshore environments, including salt marshes, beaches, lagoons, deltas, and in wave- and tide-dominated regimes. Lectures complemented by extensive field work oriented toward individual and group research projects.
• CAS ES 545: Tropical Oceanography of the Caribbean Sea
  In-depth treatment of physical, biogeochemical, geological, and biological oceanography of the Caribbean, oriented toward development of research project to be fulfilled during ES 546. BU and SEA faculty jointly teach. Taught in Woods Hole as part of BUMP Marine Semester.
• CAS ES 546: Tropical Oceanography of the Caribbean Sea: Applications and Research
  Participation on oceanographic research expedition to pursue research developed as part of ES 545. Nearshore and open ocean research in geological, chemical, physical, and biological oceanography. BU and SEA faculty jointly teach. Taught at sea on research vessel operated by Sea Education Association.
• CAS ES 561: Mechanics of Earthquakes
  Explores current understanding of many aspects of earthquake phenomena, including where and when earthquakes occur, how an earthquake begins, and the likelihood of reliable earthquake prediction. Multidisciplinary techniques used to study earthquakes are introduced, including geologic, geodetic, and seismological methods.
• CAS ES 571: Geochemical Modeling
  Quantitative techniques used to interpret chemical variations in earth materials. Principles of chemical equilibrium, mass transport, and kinetics applied to aqueous, igneous, and metamorphic systems. Focus on geological processes of melting, crystallization, mixing, reaction, weathering, and diagenesis. (Offered alternate years.)
• CAS ES 573: Analytical Methods in Geochemistry
  Introduces students to quantitative analytical techniques used in geology, including x-ray, optical emission, mass spectrometric, and neutron activation methods. Examples are drawn from igneous and sedimentary systems. Emphasizes criteria for selecting and using techniques appropriate to specific geologic problems. Three hours lecture, two hours lab. (Offered alternate years.)
• CAS ES 576: Aquatic Geochemistry
  Fundamentals of water chemistry as applied to the evolution of surface, soil, and ground waters. Emphasis is on chemical equilibrium and kinetics, pH as a master variable, carbonate chemistry, mineral solubility, aqueous complexes, ion exchange, redox, and weathering reactions.
• CAS ES 581: Solid Earth Geophysics
  Explores the methods and results of geophysical exploration into the solid earth. Topics include crustal and whole-earth seismology, the Earth's gravitational and magnetic fields, earthquake source phenomena, and structure of the planet.
• CAS ES 587: Seminar in Earth Sciences
  Discussion of current topics in earth sciences with assigned readings and lecture seminars.
• CAS ES 588: Seminar in Earth Sciences
  Discussion of current topics in earth sciences with assigned readings and lecture seminars.
• CAS FR 113: Begin French 1
  
• CAS FR 114: Begin French 2
  
• CAS FR 213: Interm French 1
  
• CAS FR 214: Interm French 2
  
• CAS FR 300: Advanced French Grammar Practicum
  Review of grammatical concepts and vocabulary. Weekly writing assignments.
• CAS FR 301: French Communication Skills
  Students develop accurate pronunciation skills through corrective phonetics and hone oral comprehension skills.
• CAS FR 303: Travaux Pratiques
  This advanced course in written and oral modern French meets for six hours a week. Students take an exam at the beginning of the semester and are placed in sections appropriate to their language skills. Coursework includes conversation, oral expression, reading of texts, vocabulary and grammar exercises, use of language labs, compositions, and a final exam.
• CAS FR 304: Travaux Pratiques
  
• CAS FR 340: Culture and Society of Niger
  Focuses on the following themes: geography and history of Niger; women and family life; the economic situation; industry and commerce; agriculture and the possibility of food self-sufficiency; religion and life cycles; ethnicity; educational reform; health, medical services, and population issues; democratization; and traditional occupations in Niger. Guest speakers, student presentations, group discussions, reading assignments, and field trips. This course is offered in two sections: one is taught in English and the other in French; both require some readings and guest lectures in French.

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