Department: Earth & Environmental Sciences

Code Name Description
ES115 Geographic Information Systems Introduction through geographic information systems (GIS) to spatial analysis, addressing a range of applications across disciplines. Students use GIS to analyze spatial data and problem solve real-world issues. During the final four weeks students d...
ES130 Introduction to Environmental Law Major Federal pollution regulation schemes, environmental economics, risk analysis, relevant common law, and constitutional and procedural issues are introduced. Vermont Environmental Law is addressed, as is a survey of the extensive and often novel...
ES188 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
ES199 Environmental Science Pilot Course A course is permitted to run as a pilot without seeking faculty approval for one academic year. The section will include the title of the course. A student will not earn credit for a pilot course and the course when approved as its own course.
ES200 Energy and The Environment Energy and the Environment provides a comprehensive background on energy and the environmental impacts of energy extraction and use for both fossil and non-fossil fuels. Topics include units and types of energy, carbon cycle, air pollution, hydraulic...
ES251 Sophomore Seminar in Environmental Science Introduces the fundamentals of scientific investigation and communication. An experimental project introduces the Scientific Method, while scientific literature is introduced and coupled with instruction in and application of technical writing. Stude...
ES260 Project in Environmental Science Students conduct an independent study on an environmental science field or laboratory project. Topic chosen by mutual consent of the student and instructor. A written report is required. May be repeated one time for credit. Cannot earn credit in ES 2...
ES268 Freshwater Ecosystems This course investigates physical, chemical, biological processes of lakes, wetlands and streams through an ecosystem based approach. Focus is on interactions between abiotic and biotic components and the transfer of energy between different trophic...
ES288 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
ES290 Internship in Environmental Science A course for environmental science internships on a topic chosen by mutual consent of the student and instructor. A written report is required. May be repeated one time for credit. Prerequisite: GL 110, GL111, or GL 156, 2.0 Cumulative GPA and Permis...
ES299 Pilot course An course this is offered as a pilot course. May be repeated under four different topics, when different.
ES315 Remote Sensing Remote sensing involves the use of data acquired by remote devices to detect information. Fields using remote sensing include ecology, land and water management, earth science, disaster relief, intelligence, and military science. Course topics inclu...
ES340 Project Development in Environmental Science Develops the skills for designing and executing an original scientific research project. Topics include research plan development, literature research to inform methodology, generation of site maps and protocols for collecting field and laboratory da...
ES388 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
ES399 Pilot Course A Course is permitted to run as a pilot without seeking faculty approval for one academic year. The section will include the title of the course. A student will not earn credit for a pilot course and the course when approved as its own course.
ES440 Research Project in Environmental Science A capstone original research project under the direction of a faculty member in coordination with others taking this course. Field and laboratory work will generate new data on an expanding base; after analysis and interpretation, data will be presen...
ES451 Environmental Science Seminar A capstone seminar experience integrating reading, writing, and group participation focused on Earth and environmental issues. Discussions explore links between society and global systems. Credit cannot be received for this course and GL 451. 3 Lectu...
ES460 Project Completion in Environmental Science Follows work in ES 440. Students integrate the body of scientific knowledge into a professional and technical report. Students work collaboratively with their research advisor. 1 Lecture hour. Prerequisite: ES 440. Offered: Spring
ES488 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
GE104 Introduction to Geography A survey of man's occupancy of the earth, his cultures and economies, their distribution and spatial relationships.
GE188 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
GE288 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
GE300 Topics in Geography Select topics offered on occasion. Course may be repeated twice when different topics.
GE388 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
GE488 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
GL110 Introduction to Geology An introduction to Earth's internal and external physical processes, its materials and landforms, and the connection between natural phenomena and humans. The lab includes field investigation, rock and mineral identification, and geologic data gather...
GL111 Oceanography A basic survey of the physical, chemical, and geologic character of the world's oceans. Topics include patterns of energy exchange, chemical cycles, geological environments within the sea, evolution of ocean basins, and marine environmental issues. 3...
GL156 Introduction to Earth Evolution An introduction to the 4600-million-year history of the evolution of Earth and life. Data and scientific theories for Earth history are presented for major Earth events. The lab focuses on fossil and rock identification, interpretation of ancient env...
GL188 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
GL199 Pilot Course A course is permitted to run as a pilot without seeking faculty approval for one academic year. The section will include the title of the course. A student will not earn credit for a pilot course and the course when approved as its own course.
GL251 Sophomore Seminar in Geology Introduces the fundamentals of scientific investigation and communication. An experimental project introduces the Scientific Method, while scientific literature is introduced and coupled with instruction in and application of technical writing. Stude...
GL253 Geomorphology Examines the origin and evolution of surface features of the Earth by geological processes acting upon various Earth materials and geological structures. 2 Lecture hours and 4 Lab and/or field hours. Prerequisite: GL 110. Offered: Fall, odd years.
GL255 Hydrogeology Provides examination of the basic principles of groundwater, including its occurrence, flow and development, the assessment and remediation of groundwater contamination, and the protection of groundwater as a natural resource. 3 Lecture hours. Prereq...
GL257 Sedimentology A course that provides the analysis and interpretation of sedimentary rocks, sedimentary processes and environments of deposition. 3 Lecture hours and 4 Lab and/or field hours. Prerequisite: GL 110, GL 111 or GL 156. Offered: Fall, even years.
GL258 Stratigraphy and Tectonics Introduces the fundamentals of stratigraphy and the sedimentary record of regional geological evolution. Principle topics include: regional correlation, hydrocarbon exploration geology, and the sedimentary record of oogenesis. The stratigraphy of Ver...
GL260 Project in Geology Students conduct an independent study on a geological field or laboratory project. Topic chosen by mutual consent of the student and the instructor. A written report is required. Cannot earn credit in ES 260 and GL 260 under the same topic. May be re...
GL261 Field Geology A study of the techniques used in the measurement of large and small scale geologic structures. Emphasis is placed on field recognition of features such as bedding, cleavage, folds, faults and their use in geologic mapping. 3 Lecture hours and 4 Lab...
GL262 Structural Geology Students study the analysis and interpretation of patterns in the structural features of the Earth's crust. Topics include the genesis of tectonic features, analysis of strain in rocks, the interpretation of multiply-deformed rocks, and modeling of f...
GL265 Glacial Geology and Paleoclimate This course covers glaciology and glacial deposits and landforms, with a strong focus on field investigation, as well as presenting the data and hypotheses on Quaternary climate change, including traditional glacial chronology and marine and ice core...
GL267 Earth Materials Earth Materials is the study of the physical and chemical properties of the fundamental building blocks of crystalline rocks. Topics include environments of mineral formation and the pressure, temperature, time and depth conditions where rocks and th...
GL288 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
GL290 Internship in Geology A course for geology internships on a topic chosen by mutual consent of the student and the instructor. A written report is required. May be repeated one time for credit. Prerequisite: GL 110 or GL 111 or GL 156, 2.0 Cumulative GPA and Permission of...
GL299 Pilot Course A course is permitted to run as a pilot without seeking faculty approval for one academic year. The section will include the title of the course. A student will not earn credit for a pilot course and the course when approved as its own course.
GL340 Project Development in Geology Develops the skills for designing and executing an original scientific research project. Topics include research plan development, literature research to inform methodology, generation of site maps and protocols for collecting field and laboratory da...
GL388 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
GL440 Research Project in Geology A capstone original research project under the direction of a faculty member in coordination with others taking this course. Field and laboratory work will generate new data on an expanding base; after analysis and interpretation, data will be presen...
GL451 Geology Seminar A capstone seminar experience integrating reading, writing, and group participation focused on Earth and environmental issues. Discussions explore links between society and global systems. 3 Lecture hours. Credit cannot be received for this course an...
GL460 Project Completion in Geology Follows work in GL 440. Students integrate the body of scientific knowledge into a professional and technical report. Students work collaboratively with their research advisor. 1 Lecture hour. May be repeated twice under different projects. Prerequis...
GL488 No Norwich Equivalent This course is used for transfer when no equivalent Norwich course exists.
SCIE301 Environmental Science A study of the dynamic interaction between human and environment with emphasis on ecosystem structure and function; the study, analysis and identification of optimal solutions to local and regional environmental issues and problems; and short- and lo...
SCIE310 The Scientific Basis of Sustainability Students examine how Sustainability Science has emerged in the 21st Century. Students learn how evidence-based, quantitative data are collected and used to define and monitor sustainability-related issues and problems, and how critical thinking skill...