Design Arts is a multidisciplinary program emphasizing the intersection of design with the fields of art, architecture, applied art, industrial art, and all their related fields. Therefore, the programmatic emphasis is on establishing a broad spectrum of inter-related courses within the major so as to address the myriad issues confronting the modern designer.
The Design Arts program engages the undergraduate business, engineering and liberal arts students in creative work that focuses on visual communication design with an emphasis on digital media. The program emphasizes the creation of art and design using digital and advanced technologies.
The major is designed to provide a firm foundation in traditional studio work. Foundation courses enhance all concentrations within the design major and provide a common background of experience and knowledge. The program also contains a wide range of intellectual bases in theory and history in order to afford each individual student a broad perspective.
Design Arts courses introduce students to the fields of design (graphic, product, and computer generated). For those interested in pursuing a career or graduate study in graphic design, intensive study at Lehigh as well as the other Lehigh Valley colleges is recommended; such students can expect to take more than the required number of credits for the major.
In addition to a General Studies option, which offers a broad topical approach to the expansive field of design, students may choose one of three more focused concentrations. (1) Graphic Design introduces students to the tools and media related to print applications, web based media, exhibition design, publishing and advertising. Graphic designers work with typography, photography and illustration to create logos, posters, brochures, magazine spreads, web sites, motion graphics and interactive media. (2) Product Design students study the creation of objects for use in, for example, industrial applications, art objects, furniture, toys, exhibit and trade design, electronic products, household items, and recreational equipment. The industrial designer works closely with engineers, marketers, and ergonomists to create products. (3) Students studying Computer Imaging will learn the production of computer-generated imagery for information and entertainment media. Digital imagists produce digital photography, motion graphics, animation, video, special effects, and interactive media and create for films, games, and other applications.
Note: A Student must achieve a 2.0 or higher in each major course.
The program also offers minors in Graphic Design, Product Design, Digital Imaging, and Web Design. Students interested in the Design Arts program may contact Anna Chupa, Director, Design Arts, anc304@lehigh.edu.
Many Design Arts courses require department permission. Those interested in majoring or minoring in Design Arts should contact the program coordinator to schedule an appointment with an advisor early so that these courses can be rostered at an appropriate time. Registration preference is given to majors and minors who have declared before pre-registration advising begins.
ANTH 376 |
Culture and the Individual (4) |
ARCH 1 |
Architectural History I (3) |
ARCH 2 |
Architectural History II (3) |
ART 1 |
Art History: Ancient and Medieval (3) |
ART 2 |
Art History: Renaissance to Present (3) |
ART 120 |
20th-Century Art (4) |
ART 179 |
History of Photography (1) |
ART/ARCH 206 |
Medieval Art and Architecture (3) |
ART/ARCH 207 |
Renaissance Art and Architecture (3) |
ARCH 209 |
Architecture and Ideas (3) |
ARCH 210 |
20th-Century Architecture (3) |
ARTS 250 |
Communication: Cultures, Behaviors, Attitudes (3) |
CSE 252 |
Computers, the Internet, and Society (3) |
DES 66 |
Design History (3) |
DES/THTR 129 |
History of Fashion and Style (4) |
DES 266 |
History of Contemporary Design (3) |
DES 366 |
Case Studies in Design History (3) |
ENGL 163 |
Topics in Film Studies (4) |
ENGL 387 |
Film History, Theory and Criticism |
HUM 126 |
Professional Ethics (4) |
IR 23 |
Alternative World Views (4) |
MKT 313 |
Marketing Communication (3) |
PHIL 123 |
Aesthetics (4) |
PHIL 250 |
The Minds of Robots and Other People (4) |
PSYC 140 |
Introduction to Linguistics (4) |
SSP 135 |
Human Communication (4) |
SSP 327 |
Mass Communication and Society (4) |
DES/ART 53 |
Graphic Design I (3) |
DES/ART 153 |
Graphic Design II (3) |
DES/ART 253 |
Graphic Design III (3) |
ART 77 or 177 |
Photography I or II(3) |
DES 70 |
Web Design I (3) |
DES 170 |
Web Design II (3) |
DES 80 |
Computer Imaging I (3) |
DES 40 |
Product Design I (3) |
DES 182 |
Experimental Video and Animation (3) |
DES/ME/ENGR/BUS 211 |
Integrated Product Development (IPD) Projects I (3) |
DES/ME/ENGR/BUS 212 |
Integrated Product Development (IPD) Projects II (2) |
DES 260 |
Exhibit Design (3) |
DES 375 |
Design Internship (1-4) |
ARCH/CE 10 |
Engineering/Architectural Graphics & Design (3) |
ART 11 |
Drawing I (3) |
ART 35 |
Painting I (3) |
ART 175 |
Introduction to Museum Work (3) |
ART 177 |
Photography II (3) |
ART 275 |
Museography and Museology (4) |
DES 268 |
Advanced Design Project (1-4) |
DES 311 |
Design Portfolio (1-4) |
DES 370 |
Special Topics in Design (1-4) |
DES/THTR 50 |
Stage Lighting (4) |
THTR 154 |
Scene Painting (4) |
DES/THTR 187 |
Scenography II (4) |
CSE 12 |
Survey of Computer Science (3) |
CSE 332 |
Multimedia Design and Development (3) |
DES 40 |
Product Design I (3) |
DES 140 |
Product Design II (3) |
DES 240 |
Product Design III (3) |
DES/ART 148 |
Furniture Design I (3) |
DES 80 |
Computer Imaging I (3) |
DES 70 |
Web Design I (3) |
DES/ART 53 |
Graphic Design I (3) |
DES 260 |
Exhibit Design (3) |
DES/ME/ENGR/BUS 211 |
Integrated Product Development(IPD) Projects (3) |
DES/ME/ENGR/BUS 212 |
Integrated Product Development(IPD) Projects II (2) |
DES 375 |
Design Internship (1-4) |
DES/ART 248 |
Furniture Design II (3) |
ART 11 |
Drawing I (3) |
ART 13 |
Sculpture I (3) |
ARCH/CE 10 |
Engineering/Architectural Graphics and Design (3) |
ART 175 |
Museum Work (3) |
ART 177 |
Photography II (3) |
ART 275 |
Museography and Museology (4) |
DES 268 |
Advanced Design Project (1-4) |
DES 311 |
Design Portfolio (1-4) |
DES 370 |
Special Topics in Design (1-4) |
DES/THTR 50 |
Stage Lighting |
DES/THTR 154 |
Scene Painting |
DES/THTRE 187 |
Scenography II |
DES 80 |
Computer Imaging I (3) |
DES 180 |
Computer Imaging II (3) |
DES 280 |
Computer Imaging III (3) |
DES 182 |
Experimental Video and Animation (3) |
DES 70 |
Web Design I (3) |
DES 170 |
Web Design II (3) |
DES 148 |
Furniture Design I (3) |
DES/ME/ENGR/BUS 211 |
Integrated Product Development(IPD) Projects I (3) |
DES/ME/ENGR/BUS 212 |
Integrated Product Development(IPD) Projects II (2) |
DES 375 |
Design Internship (1-4) |
ART 11 |
Drawing I (3) |
ART 13 |
Sculpture I (3) |
ART 15 |
Figure I (3) |
ART 35 |
Painting I (3) |
ART 77 |
Photography I (3) |
ART 177 |
Photography II (3) |
ART 175 |
Museum Work (3) |
ART 275 |
Museography and Museology (3) |
ARCH/CE 10 |
Engineering/Architectural Graphics and Design (3) |
DES 268 |
Advanced Design Project (1-4) |
DES 311 |
Design Portfolio (1-4) |
DES 370 |
Special Topics in Design (1-4) |
DES/THTR 50 |
Stage Lighting (4) |
DES/THTR 111 |
Sound Design (4) |
DES/THTR 154 |
Scene Painting (4) |
DES/THTR 187 |
Scenography II |
CSE 12 |
Survey of Computer Science (3) |
CSE 332 |
Multimedia Design and Development (3) |
| DES/ART 3 | Design Foundations I (3) |
| DES/ART 4 | Design Foundations II (3) |
| DES 5 | Digital Foundation (3) |
| DES 60 | Design Process (3) |
| DES 66 | Design History (3) |
| DES/ART 68 | Color Theory (3) |
| DES 266 | History of Contemporary Design (3) |
| DES 164 | Ergonomics (3) |
| DES 366 | Case Studies in Design History (3) |
| DES/ART 53 | Graphic Design I (3) |
| DES/ART 153 | Graphic Design II (3) |
| Elective in Design (to be chosen in consultation with advisor) |
| DES/ART 3 | Design Foundations I (3) |
| DES/ART 4 | Design Foundations II (3) |
| DES 5 | Digital Foundation (3) |
| DES 60 | Design Process (3) |
| DES 66 | Design History (3) |
| DES/ART 68 | Color Theory (3) |
| DES 266 | History of Contemporary Design (3) |
| DES 164 | Ergonomics (3) |
| DES 366 | Case Studies in Design History (3) |
| DES 40 | Product Design I (3) |
| DES 140 | Product Design II (3) |
| Elective in Design (to be chosen in consultation with advisor) |
| DES/ART 3 | Design Foundations I (3) |
| DES/ART 4 | Design Foundations II (3) |
| DES 5 | Digital Foundation (3) |
| DES 60 | Design Process (3) |
| ENGL/THTR 60 | Dramatic Action (4) |
| DES/ART 68 | Color Theory (3) |
| DES 266 | History of Contemporary Design (3) |
| DES 164 | Ergonomics (3) |
| DES 366 | Case Studies in Design History (3) |
| DES 80 | Computer Imaging I (3) |
| DES 180 | Computer Imaging II (3) |
| Elective in Design (to be chosen in consultation with advisor) |
| DES/ART 3 | Design Foundations I (3) |
| DES/ART 4 | Design Foundations II (3) |
| DES 5 | Digital Foundation (3) |
| DES 60 | Design Process (3) |
| DES/ART 68 | Color Theory (3) |
| DES 266 | History of Contemporary Design (3) |
| DES 164 | Ergonomics (3) |
| DES 366 | Case Studies in Design History (3) |
| DES 70 | Web Design I (3) |
| DES 170 | Web Design II (3) |
| Elective in Design (to be chosen in consultation with advisor) |
DES 3. (ART 3) Design Foundations I (3)
An introduction to the basic elements and principles of design. Course involves use of various materials to solve 2-D design problems in studio and computer lab. Required for all majors in department. Staff (HU)
DES 4. (ART 4) Design Foundations II (3)
An introduction to the basic elements and principles of design. Course involves use of various materials to solve 3-D design problems in studio and computer lab. Problem solving in variety of materials for 3-D design including assemblages, models, constructions, and conceptual forms. Required for all majors in department. Staff (HU)
DES 5. Digital Foundation (3)
Introduction to a variety of 2-D and 3-D software applications for digital design. Students will acquire a basic understanding of digital image manipulation, graphic layout tools, 2-D CAD techniques, and 3-D rendering. (ND)
DES 40. Product Design I (3)
Introduction to the field of Industrial Design. Through research, analysis, drawing and prototyping, students will acquire an understanding of the various aesthetic, technological, and business issues a designer must consider when creating a product. Prerequisite: DES/ART 3 or ART 11, and ART/DES 4, and DES 5 or department permission. (HU)
DES 50. (THTR 50) Stage Lighting (4)
An introduction to the art and practice of lighting design for the stage. History of theatrical lighting design. (HU)
DES 53. (ART 53) Graphic Design I (3)
Design principles are explored with emphasis on visual communication. Students learn basic concepts for design and typography including the vocabulary and historical precedence of graphic design and computer graphics. Introduction to professional-level formal exercises contributes to the development of visual thinking and original ideas. Prerequisite: ART/DES 3 or ART 11 or 35, and DES 5 or department permission. (HU)
DES 60. Design Process (3)
Students will study how an idea becomes a final design by analyzing their own actions and role designers play in the development of products, graphic design (online and print), and time-based media. (HU)
DES 66. Design History (3)
History of product design, graphic design and time-based media in artistic, cultural, technological, and business contexts. (HU)
DES 68. (ART 68) Color Theory (3)
Application of color in design. Color in graphics, product, digital imaging, and all related fields of design. (HU)
DES 70. Web Design I (3)
Introduction to the design and fabrication of web pages. Students will learn how to create pages using HTML and web fabrication software, with an emphasis on aesthetic and structure. (ND)
DES 80. Computer Imaging I (3)
Introduction to 3-D computer modeling, animation, and rendering, commonly used in the entertainment industry. Students create and edit an original 3-D animated movie. Students will also learn about 2-D and 3-D visualization techniques, used in the creation of storyboards and the narrative of the movie. Prerequisite: DES/ART 3, ART 11 or 15, and DES 5 or department permission. (HU)
DES 87. (THTR 87) Scenography I (4)
Introduction to the process of creating integrated designs in theatre production. The study and practice of the principles of visual representation, historical and conceptual research and the study of theatrical styles. (HU)
DES 111. (THTR 111) Sound Design (4)
Techniques, materials, and methods of designing sound for theatrical production. (HU)
DES 129. (THTR 129, WS 129) History of Fashion and Style (4)
Dress and culture in the Western Hemisphere from pre-history to today. The evolution of silhouette, garment forms and technology. The relationship of fashion to politics, art and behavior. Cultural and environmental influences on human adornment. (HU)
DES 140. Product Design II (3)
Introduction to manufacturing and materials for the industrial/product designer. Model-making and investigating the interaction of the product and the application. The emphasis is on user-centered design. Students will create original product designs, developing proficiency in various traditional and virtual visualization techniques and learn about product styling. Prerequisite: DES 40. (ND)
DES 148. (ART 148) Furniture Design I (3)
Design methodology, fabrication techniques, and methods of design presentation. Prerequisite: DES/ART 4. (HU)
DES 153. (ART 153) Graphic Design II (3)
Aspects of design are inter-related in function, concept or planning processes. Students focus on the poster in order to solve a variety of contemporary design problems. Professional-level formal team exercises include a series of informative posters, identity systems, publication, and advertising design. Computer graphics and Macintosh lab are employed as integral design tools in graphic design. Prerequisite: ART/DES 53 (HU)
DES 154. (THTR 154) Scene Painting (4)
Study and practice of basic and advanced methods of painting for the theatre. Includes basic elements and principles of design, color theory, the influence of light, atmosphere and aesthetics for the theatre. (HU)
DES 164. Ergonomics (3)
Introduction to physical, emotional, and psychological ways design interacts with people. Analyze real design problems and create solutions. (HU)
DES 170. Web Design II (3)
Creation of dynamic content in web design. Various 2-D animation software applications and simple scripting will be explored. Prerequisite: DES 70. (ND)
DES 180. Computer Imaging II (3)
Creation of original 3-D models, renderings, and animations, while learning advanced modeling techniques, character animation, particles, and compositing. Prerequisite: DES 80. (ND)
DES 182. Experimental Animation and Video (3)
An exploration of time, motion and interactivity in a series of conceptual and technical projects dealing with advanced digital imaging and non-linear video editing. We will consider the interaction of image, sequence, motion, animation, and audio with video. Prerequisites: ART/DES 3. Department Permission. Anna Chupa. (HU)
DES 187. (THTR 187) Scenography II (4)
Includes beginning scene design, lighting design, and costume design principles and techniques. Introduction to design history. Significant texts, scenographic design and media techniques in graphic and three-dimensional solutions. Introduction to drafting and mechanical perspective. Pre-req. DES/THRT 87 or permission. (HU)
DES 211. (BUS 211, ENGR 211, ME 211) Integrated Product Development (IPD) 1 (3) spring
Business, engineering, and design arts students work in cross-disciplinary teams of 4-6 students on conceptual design including marketing, financial and economic planning, economic and technical feasibility of new product concepts. Teams work on industrial projects with faculty advisers. Oral presentations and written reports. Prerequisite: junior standing in business, economics, arts, design or engineering. Mechanical Engineering students must register for ME 211. (ND)
DES 212. (BUS 212, ENGR 212, ME 212) Integrated Product Development (IPD) 2 (2) fall
Business, engineering, and design arts students work in cross-disciplinary teams of 4-6 students on the detailed design including fabrication and testing of a prototype of the new product designed in the IPD course 1. Additional deliverables include a detailed production plan, marketing plan, detailed base-case financial models, project and product portfolio. Teams work on industrial projects with faculty advisors. Oral presentations and written reports. Prerequisite: BUS/DES/ENGR/ME 211. (ND)
DES 240. Product Design III (3)
Development of products with emphasis on innovative ways of understanding the role of the object in people's lives. Prerequisite: DES: 140. (ND).
DES 248. (ART 248) Furniture Design II (3)
Advanced fabrication. Contemporary art issues and furniture history. Prerequisite DES/ART 148. (HU)
DES 253. (ART 253) Graphic Design III (3)
A combination workshop/seminar course in which the student, as part of a design team, through classroom and individual discussion with the instructor and respective non-profit clients, develops and produces a minimum of two major design projects. Readings and classroom discussions of contemporary graphic design history and current trends form an essential part of the course. Prerequisite: DES/ART 153 (HU)
DES 260. Exhibit Design (3)
Team projects in development of exhibits for museums, conferences, or educational centers. Project work is supplemented by lectures and demonstrations. Teams will produce real and virtual exhibit prototypes and will design and maintain an exhibit website. (HU)
DES 266. History of Contemporary Design (3)
History of modern design from mid-19th century to the present. Studies and discussion of contemporary issues and technology in Design Arts. Topics will include green design, digital technology, current legal and ethical principles, and other issues. (HU)
DES 268. Advanced Design Projects (1-4)
Advanced projects or studies applying Design Arts practices or theories. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Department permission required. (ND)
DES 280. Computer Imaging III (3)
Advanced animation with emphasis on experimental techniques and new technologies in animation and motion graphics. Emphasis on effects, compositing, and the use of digital technology in the post-production process. Students will work on various assignments to gain a first-hand understanding of how various tools and techniques are used to create realistic effects. Prerequisite: DES 180. (ND)
DES 287. (THTR 287) Scenography III (4)
Includes advanced scene design, lighting design, and costume design principles and techniques. Design history projects in specific periods. Complex design problems of traditional texts. Emphasis on color and color theory. Pre-req. DES/THTR 187 or permission. (HU)
DES 311. Design Portfolio (1-4)
The concept, layout, and preparation of a portfolio for graduate school application or employment search, including graphic techniques and reproduction method. Student must contact sponsoring professor. Prerequisite: DES 253, DES 240 or DES 280.
DES 366. Case Studies in Design History (3)
History of design. Study of specific products in context with regard to their impact on art, culture, and technology. (HU)
DES 370. Special Topics in Design (1-4)
Current topics in design, with selected readings, discussions, and studio work as required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: two 100-level Design courses. Department permission. (ND)
DES 375. Design Internship (1-4)
Practical experience following apprenticeship model. Requires approval of instructor and host prior to beginning of the term, with a memorandum of understanding outlining student work responsibilities and educational objectives for the experience. (ND)
DES 376. Design Thesis (3)
Project or presentation in a selected area of design. Intended for senior majors in design. Prerequisite: consent of the director in conjunction with advisor. (ND)
DES 387. (THTR 387) Sceonography IV (4)
Advanced problem solving of non-traditional design problems, experimental approaches and solutions, contemporary issues in environmental design. Design history focus on contemporary design trends and non-traditional history. Pre-req DES/THTR 287 or permission. (HU)
Professors. David J. Anastasio, Ph.D. (Johns Hopkins); Gray E. Bebout, Ph.D. (U.C., Los Angeles); Edward B. Evenson, Ph.D. (Michigan); Kenneth P. Kodama, Ph.D. (Stanford); Anne S. Meltzer, Ph.D. (Rice); Frank J. Pazzaglia, Ph.D. (Penn State); Dork L. Sahagian, Ph.D. (Chicago); Peter K. Zeitler, Ph.D. (Dartmouth).
Associate Professors. Bruce R. Hargreaves, Ph.D. (U.C., Berkeley); Donald P. Morris, Ph.D. (Colorado); Carl O. Moses, Ph.D. (Virginia); Zicheng Yu, Ph.D. (Toronto).
Assistant Professors. Stephen C. Peters, Ph.D. (Michigan); Joan M. Ramage, Ph.D. (Cornell); Robert K. Booth, Ph.D. (Wyoming).
Research Scientists. Bruce D. Idleman, Ph.D. (SUNY, Albany); Eva Enkelmann, Ph.D. (TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany).
Emeritus Professors. Paul B. Myers, Jr., Ph.D. (Lehigh); Dale R. Simpson, Ph.D. (Caltech); Bobb Carson, Ph.D. (Washington).
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) is Lehigh's home for teaching and research in the areas of ecology, environmental science, and geology. Matters of environmental quality and natural resources will increasingly impact people and society in the years to come, and the EES department offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs that provide students with an understanding of Earth's biosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere, with an emphasis on how these components function as an integrated Earth system. Training in Earth and Environmental Sciences can lead to technical and scientific careers in research, environmental consulting, conservation ecology, government agencies, and the petroleum industry, and can also serve as an excellent liberal arts degree that provides context and preparation for careers in areas such as law, policy, journalism and economics.
Faculty in the EES department have a wide range of interests and strong reputations in the fields of geology, ecology, and environmental sciences. In instruction at all levels, the department emphasizes field experiences, laboratory techniques, and experiential learning, as well as the development of quantitative and communication skills. The EES department maintains a relaxed and personal atmosphere in which students can interact with faculty in many ways, including seminars, special symposia on topics of the students' choice, field research, and departmental field trips.
At the undergraduate level, students may choose from a B.A. or a B.S. degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences. The flexible B.A. program provides students an opportunity to acquire breadth, design a specialized program, or find room for a double major. A popular choice is a double major in Earth and Environmental Sciences and in Environmental Studies, a major offered through the Environmental Initiative (http://www.ei.lehigh.edu). This degree is well suited to students with career aspirations in areas such as engineering, environmental law, journalism, economics, government, among many other possibilities. The B.S. degree, while still offering considerable flexibility, provides the more in-depth technical training required for graduate school and scientific careers, and is well suited for students seeking employment as professionals in the earth and environmental sciences.
An accessible minor program is available for students wishing to add Earth and Environmental Science insight into any number of other technical or non-technical degree programs, helping students distinguish themselves as they prepare to enter today's fast-evolving job markets and graduate programs. The department also offers a five-year program that combines a B.A. or B.S. degree with an M.S. degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences.
For students with strong interests in areas such as hydrology, water and soil remediation, hazards and associated geotechnical strategies, EES, in conjunction with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), offers a five-year program leading to dual B.S. degrees in EES and CEE (students having these interests may also want to see the description of the B.S. in Environmental Engineering in the catalog entry for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering).
EES offers graduate training leading to either M.S. or Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences. The EES graduate program is marked by close faculty-student collaboration. Graduate students can take advantage of strong externally funded faculty research programs and the extensive analytical and computing facilities available in the department; these facilities and specific EES research programs are described in some detail on the EES departmental web page at www.ees.lehigh.edu.
The EES department offers its students diverse and abundant field experiences. Supervised internships allow students at all levels to become engaged in projects involving cross-disciplinary research, assessment, and consulting work. The Department runs a nationally-recognized 4-week long (6-credit) summer field camp in the Rocky Mountains, which offers intense field training in hydrology, ecology, geology, and field methods including computer-based mapping. Students can participate in the department's long-standing research programs in limnological and ecological research in the Pocono Lakes region and in the Lehigh River watershed. Undergraduate students can also become involved in forefront research programs. In recent years, students have played a role in research in the Himalaya, Alaska, California, Idaho, Argentina, and Italy, in addition to more nearby sites in the mid-Atlantic states. Most EES undergraduate- and graduate-level courses include field experiences in the form of one-day or weekend-long field trips, and the department sponsors an annual field trip, for all interested EES members (past destinations have included Puerto Rico, Iceland, Scotland, Newfoundland, Argentina, Virgin Islands, and the Grand Canyon).
The descriptions of the following programs in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences are organized as follows:
Minor in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Bachelor of Science Degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Combined B.A. or B.S. and M.S. Program in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Department Honors in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth and Environmental Sciences (Dual B.S. Degrees Program)
Graduate Studies
A minor is designed for students wishing to explore an area of Earth or Environmental Sciences in conjunction with a major program in another field for personal development or career enhancement.
The Earth and Environmental Sciences minor program consists of 1-credit integrated introductory laboratory EES 22 (Exploring Earth), plus other EES courses to bring the total earned in EES to a minimum of 15 credits. Natural science (NS) designated EES College seminars (EES 90) may be used to meet minor requirements.
The B.A. degree is designed with flexibility in mind and is recommended for students interested in a sound liberal arts degree that will permit them to bring a scientific perspective to a wide variety of careers. The degree also permits students to take a double major, or design a specialized program tailored to specific topics in the earth and environmental sciences. Students who choose the B.A. but are interested in attending graduate school should talk to their faculty advisor and consult the B.S. program descriptions to see the type of requirements that may be required for graduate admission.
University and College Requirements (at least 26 credits)
Arts and Science 1 (1)
College Seminar (3)
English Composition (2 courses for 6 credits)
Distribution requirements (at least 2 humanities courses for at least 8 credits and at least 2 social science courses for at least 8 credits)
Junior Writing Requirement:
The ability to express oneself clearly in writing is a critical skill for success in any chosen career. It is also integral to the learning experience. Students are encouraged to take courses that help develop written skills in their major. To help ensure this, the College of Arts and Sciences requires each student to complete at least one writing intensive course and receive certification from the instructor of that course. EES 223 (Structural Geology and Tectonics) and EES 250 (Terrestrial Ecosystems) are designated as writing intensive in EES and fulfill the junior writing requirement. Students may also fulfill this requirement by taking writing intensive courses in other departments (although this is not encouraged).
MATH and Collateral Science Requirements (at least 8 credits)
1 semester of math equivalent to MATH 12 or above for at least 4 credits.
1 additional course from Chemistry, MATH, or Physics, approved by advisor, for at least 4 credits.
Students interested in scientific careers or pursuing graduate education in the sciences are recommended to take at least two additional math and collateral science courses chosen in consultation with an advisor.
Required courses for the major (at least 32 credits)
Free electives
Courses chosen from anywhere in the University's curriculum, sufficient credits to bring the total to a minimum of 121 credits.
University and College Requirements (at least 26 credits)
Arts and Science 1 (1)
College Seminar (3)
English Composition (2 courses for 6 credits)
Distribution requirements (at least 2 humanities courses for at least 8 credits and at least 2 social science courses for at least 8 credits).
Junior Writing Requirement:
The ability to express oneself clearly in writing is a critical skill for success in any chosen career. It is also integral to the learning experience. Students are encouraged to take courses that help develop written skills in their major. To help ensure this, the College of Arts and Sciences requires each student to complete at least one writing intensive course and receive certification from the instructor of that course. EES 223 (Structural Geology and Tectonics) and EES 250 (Terrestrial Ecosystems) are designated as writing intensive in EES and fulfill the junior writing requirement. Students may also fulfill this requirement by taking writing intensive courses in other departments (although this is not encouraged).
MATH and Collateral Science Requirements (at least 21 credits)
Free Electives:
Courses chosen from anywhere in the University's curriculum, sufficient credits to bring the total to a minimum of 121.
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences offers a five-year combined B.A. or B.S. and M.S. program. The department offers an M.S. degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences (refer to the description of Graduate Programs in EES following the listing of undergraduate course descriptions). Students working toward the BA or B.S. degrees who are enrolled in this program complete the full requirements for either degree and apply some 300- and 400-level course credits taken as an undergraduate towards the M.S. degree without additional undergraduate tuition cost. The program is designed for those students who (1) will have at least nine credits of appropriate M.S. course credits in excess of undergraduate requirements completed by the end of the senior year, including one EES graduate core course (EES 411, 415, 426, or 484), (2) have completed a minimum of three credits of EES 393 (Supervised Research) as part of the baccalaureate program, and (3) have demonstrated superior academic achievement.
Application for admission to the program should be made no later than the beginning of the first semester of the senior year and must be approved by the department's Graduate Instruction Committee. The application must include (1) a current baccalaureate degree audit, (2) the proposed M.S. course program, and (3) a letter of recommendation from the proposed M.S. thesis adviser. Students enrolled in this program should make application for admission to full-time graduate status during the first semester of the senior year.
After receiving the bachelor's degree and becoming enrolled in the graduate program students in the dual-degree program become eligible for financial aid including appointment to a teaching or research assistantship or graduate fellowship. Admission to the program does not guarantee financial aid.
Students in either the B.A. or B.S. degree programs may undertake a program that leads to graduation with department honors. To participate, the student must (1) have a minimum major GPA of 3.25 and an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 expected at graduation, (2) complete at least four credits of EES 393 (Supervised Research in Earth and Environmental Sciences), and (3) prepare a written honors thesis on the EES 393 research project. To graduate with honors students should (1) file a written request with the EES undergraduate instruction coordinator no later than the beginning of the senior year (preferably during the junior year), (2) constitute an advisory committee of two EES faculty plus the student's research supervisor to guide the research, (3) prepare a research proposal for committee's approval, and (4) give an oral presentation of research results and conclusions at a department seminar before the last day of classes in the second semester of the senior year. The committee should approve the research proposal and the honors thesis by signing the required form and cover sheet, which will be filed with the Department.
This program is designed for students interested in combining programs in two departments: Civil & Environmental Engineering and Earth & Environmental Sciences, leading to two bachelor of science degrees, civil engineering and B.S. degree in earth and environmental sciences. Both degrees would be awarded at the end of the fifth year. This program is one of the dual degree programs mentioned in the Five-Year Programs section. The student will have a primary advisor in the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and a secondary advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences. The program provides alternatives for students who may decide not to complete the two-degree program. Students who make this decision prior to the beginning of the fourth year may qualify at the end of that year for the bachelor of science in civil engineering, as well as a minor in earth and environmental sciences. Also, if a student decides after two years to pursue only a bachelor of science degree in the EES department, it is possible to complete the requirements in four years. If the decision to work toward this degree is made during the fourth year, at least one additional semester is required to qualify for either B.S. degree. Interested students should consult with the respective departmental advisors to create a schedule of courses to resolve conflicts or if a specified course is not offered that semester. Required courses and major electives for the EES B.S. degree program are listed in the catalog entry for EES. Cross-listed EES/CEE courses used to satisfy Civil Engineering Approved Electives can reduce the individual semester and total program credits when chosen to satisfy EES program requirements. Additional useful information can be found on the web sites (www3.lehigh.edu/engineering/cee/ and www.ees.lehigh.edu).
The freshman engineering year (see Section III) is often 29 credits. The H/SS Advanced Requirement of 13 credits are shown below as two 3-credit courses and one 4-credit course. Other options are possible.
second year, first semester (18 credit hours)
MATH 23 |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (4) |
MECH 3 |
Elementary Engineering Mechanics (3) |
CHM 31 |
**Chemical Equilibria in Aqueous Systems (4) |
EES Gateway |
Gateway Elective (3) |
EES 22 |
Exploring Earth (1) |
CEE 11 |
Surveying (1) |
CEE 12 |
Civil Engineering Statistics (2) |
second year, second semester (18 credit hours)
PHY 21 |
Introductory Physics II (4) |
PHY 22 |
Introductory Physics Laboratory II (1) |
MECH 12 |
Strength of Materials (3) |
EES 100 |
Earth System Science (4) |
MATH 205 |
Linear Methods (3) |
MAT 33 |
Engineering Materials and Processes (3) |
third year, first semester (17 credit hours)
CEE 121 |
Mechanics of Fluids (3) |
CEE 142 |
Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics (3) |
| EES | 100-300 level elective (4) |
| EES | 100-200 level elective (4) |
| CEE 10 | Architectural/Engineering Graphics and Design (3) |
third year, second semester (18 credit hours)
CEE 242 |
Principles and Practices of Geotechnical Engineering (3) |
CEE 222 |
Hydraulic Engineering (3) |
CEE 170 |
Introduction to Environmental Engineering (4) |
EES 200 |
Earth History (4) |
ECO 1 |
Principles of Economics (4) |
fourth year, first semester (18 credit hours)
CEE 117 |
Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering (2) |
CEE 159 |
Structural Analysis I (4) |
EES |
100 to 300 level elective (4) |
EES |
100 to 300 level elective (4) |
EES |
100 to 300 level elective (4) |
fourth year, second semester (18 credit hours)
CEE 262 |
Fundamentals of Structural Steel Design (3) or |
CEE 264 |
Fundamentals of Structural Concrete Design (3) |
CEE |
**Civil Engineering Approved Elective (4) |
Engineering Course |
*Engineering Science Elective (3) |
EES |
100 to 300 level elective (4) |
H/SS |
Humanities/Social Sciences AR Elective (4) |
year 4/5 summer (0-6 credit hours)
Optional 1 field course
EES 341 |
Field Camp in Earth and Environmental Sciences (6) |
fifth year, first semester (15-19 credit hours)
CEE 202 |
Civil Engineering Planning and Engineering Economics (3) |
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CEE 203 |
Professional Development (2) |
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CEE |
**Civil Engineering Approved Electives (3) |
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H/SS |
Humanities/Social Sciences AR Elective (3) |
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Select 1 or 2 courses from below so the total here and year 4/5 summer is at least 8 credits:
EES Course |
EES 380 Senior Seminar in EES |
EES Course |
100 to 300 level elective (4) |
fifth year, second semester (18 credit hours)
CEE |
**Civil Engineering Approved Electives (8) |
CEE |
***Civil Engineering Capstone Design Project Elective (3) |
H/SS |
Humanities/Social Sciences AR Electives (3) |
| EES Course (4) | 100 to 300 level elective, possibly EES 380 Senior Seminar in EES |
*MECH 102, ME 104, or ECE 81.
**CHEM 31 plus thirteen additional credits of CEE Approved Electives are required; see list on CEE web-site that includes five CEE/EES cross-listed courses: CEE 279 (EES 259), CEE 316 (EES 316), CEE 320 (EES 320), CEE 323 (EES 323), CEE 327 (EES 327), and CEE 379 (EES 379).
***Usually CEE 290, but can be a multidisciplinary teaming version of CEE 205, CEE 377
In addition to EES 100, EES 200, and EES 380, 8 additional EES Courses, at least 4 at the 300 level are required for the B.S. EES degree, including a Field requirement and a Writing-Intensive requirement. Please see elsewhere in the catalog for details.
A total of 160 to 175 credit hours is needed for both degrees depending on how many credits in the EES are satisfied by taking CEE Approved Electives that are cross-listed with EES courses**.
EES 002. (ES 002, GCP 002) Introduction to Environmental Science (3)
Focuses on natural and human-induced drivers and consequences of environmental change. Exploring options for mitigating and adapting to environmental change in ecosystems, physical and social systems, we will examine such topics as biogeochemical cycles, population pressure, ecosystem diversity, productivity and food security, energy, water resources, climate change, pollution, ozone, urban issues and sustainability. Stresses interactions and inter-relationships, using a series of case studies. Intended for any student with an interest in the environment. Pre- or co-requisite: 3-credit introductory-level (000-level) course in EES (or the cross-listed EES 105/ASTR 105/PHY 105). (NS)
EES 004. The Science of Environmental Issues (1)
Analysis of current environmental issues from a scientific perspective. The focus on the course will be weekly discussions based on assigned readings. Pre- or co-requisite: 3-credit introductory-level (000-level) course in EES (or the cross-listed EES 105/ASTR 105/PHY 105). Staff. (NS)
EES 011. Environmental Geology (3)
Analysis of the dynamic interaction of geologic processes and human activities. Catastrophic geologic processes (earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides), pollution of geologic systems, and engineering case studies. Evenson (NS)
EES 012. Ice Age Earth (3)
An investigation of how cold climates and the associated processes of glaciation and periglacial activity have left their imprint on the Earth. Prerequisites: none. Evenson. (NS)
EES 014. Lands of the Midnight Sun (3)
Investigations of polar exploration and science, the environment at high latitudes, and cultures of the Arctic, as well as discussion of issues related to understanding interactions among extreme environments, global change, pollution, and indigenous cultures. Lecture, discussion, classroom activities. Prerequisites: none. Ramage. (NS)
EES 015. Volcanoes and the Ring of Fire (3)
Volcanoes are a tangible, often breathtaking, reminder of the inner workings of our restless planet. In this course, we consider the processes leading to volcanic eruptions, the significance of volcanism for long-term Earth evolution, and the hazards volcanoes create for humans, particularly those living in the circum-Pacific (the Ring of Fire). Prerequisites: none. Bebout. (NS)
EES 016. Geology of War (3)
Introduction to Earth and Environmental Sciences through a study of the geologic underpinnings of human conflict, the geologic influences over the outcomes of great battles, and the long-term environmental impacts of war. Instructional format includes lectures, discussions, student projects, and a field trip to Gettysburg National Military Park. Prerequisites: none. Pazzaglia. (NS)
EES 021. Introduction to Planet Earth (3)
Processes within the Earth and dynamic interactions between the solid earth, the atmosphere, and the oceans. Prerequisites: none. Anastasio, Kodama (NS)
EES 022. Exploring Earth (1)
Laboratory course in methods, data acquisition, data analyses and scientific communication relevant to Earth and Environmental Sciences. Case study of anthropogenic change in the Lehigh River watershed. Required fieldtrips. Pre- or co-requisite: 3-credit introductory-level (000-level) course in EES (or the cross-listed EES 105/ASTR 105/PHY 105). Anastasio, Yu (NS)
EES 024. Climate Change (3)
Examination and discussion of Earth's climate history and the multiple interactions among components of the climate system, including ice, water, air, land, and vegetation; review of the causes of climate change at various time scales. Assessment of historical and future climate change and the role of humans in causing climate change, including global warming. Prerequisites: none. Yu (NS)
EES 025. The Environment and Living Systems (3)
The course will provide an introduction to the role of the environment in regulating living systems at a variety of scales and levels of organization. The role of the environment in regulating and shaping populations, communities, and ecosystems will be explored. In addition, the role of the environment will be discussed as it relates to the origin, evolution, and diversity of life on earth. Whenever possible, the role of anthropogenic environmental change will be discussed as it relates to the above topics. Prerequisites: none. Morris. (NS)
EES 026. (GCP 026) Energy - Origins, Impacts, and Options (3)
Critical assessment of current and predicted energy resources used by humans, including their origins, distribution, environmental impacts, and feasibility. Lectures, discussion, field trips. Prerequisites: none. Zeitler (NS)
EES 027. (GCP 027) Natural Hazards: Impacts and Consequences (3)
Earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, floods, and hurricanes are a natural part of the Earth and our environment. These events have violent consequences for our lives and significant economic implications. This course examines the causes, predictability, and risk mitigation for these events. We will also consider how natural disasters are represented by popular media and whether this helps or hurts public understanding of our dynamic planet and our relationship to it. Prerequisites: none. Meltzer (NS)
EES 028. Conservation and Biodiversity (3)
An introduction to the science of conservation biology. We examine the evolution of biodiversity on earth, spatial patterns of biodiversity, the impact of human activities on biodiversity, and assess strategies for the management and conservation of biodiversity. You will gain the scientific literacy necessary to make informed decisions about topics such as wilderness preservation, species conservation, and land use. Prerequisites: none. Booth. (NS)
EES 031. Introduction to Environmental and Organismal Biology (3)
Introduction to the structure, function, and evolution of living systems, with emphasis at the levels of organism, population, community, and ecosystem. Lectures. Hargreaves (NS)
EES 089. (GCP 089) Geographic Analysis of our Changing World (3)
This course will introduce students to maps, spatial data, and electronic tools for geographic analysis. Fundamental geographic and database concepts will include map types, spatial referencing systems, map projection systems, map scale, and database characteristics. Tools including ArcGIS Desktop software and Global Positioning System receivers will be used to acquire and analyze spatially referenced data sets drawn from diverse sources and disciplines relating to the environment. Students will use their new skills in geographic analysis to develop an electronic portfolio, including a question-based map project. This course will prepare students for more advanced geographic analysis within the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, or engineering. Lecture-demonstrations. Prerequisites: none. Hargreaves (NS)
EES 090. Freshman Seminar (3)
EES 093. Freshman Supervised Internship in Earth and Environmental Sciences (1-2)
Experiential learning opportunities supervised by EES faculty, including fieldwork, data collection or analysis, literature review, and information management. A maximum of two credits is allowed. Prerequisite: consent of supervising faculty. (ND)
EES 100. (GCP 100, ES 100) Earth Systems Science (4)
Examination of the Earth as an integrated system. Study of interactions and feedbacks between key components such as the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere to permit better understanding of the behavior of the system as a whole. Response of the Earth system to human perturbations such as land use and emissions are explored in the context of predictions of future environmental conditions and their projected impacts back on human systems. Lectures, class discussions, and lab. Prerequisites: EES 22. Ramage, Sahagian (NS)
EES 105. (ASTR 105, PHY 105) Planetary Astronomy (4)
Structure and dynamics of planetary interiors, surfaces and atmospheres. Models for the formation of the solar system and planetary evolution. Internal structure, surface topology, and composition of planets and other bodies in our solar system. Comparative study of planetary atmospheres. Organic materials in the solar system. Properties of the interplanetary medium, including dust and meteoroids. Orbital dynamics. Planets orbiting other stars. (NS)
EES 115. Surficial Processes (4)
An introduction to process geomorphology and sedimentology that emphasizes the dynamic interactions of climate, tectonics, and watershed hydrology on the erosional, transportational, depositional, and biological processes that shape landscapes. Includes a field and computer-intensive lab. Prerequisites: EES 22. Pazzaglia. (NS)
EES 131. Introduction to Rocks and Minerals (4)
Hand-specimen identification of the major mineral groups and rock types. Atomic structure of minerals; relationship of mineral structure to chemical and physical properties. Placement of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks into a plate tectonics context. Introduction to optical mineralogy and x-ray diffraction techniques. Lectures, laboratories, field trips. Prerequisite: EES 22. Bebout (NS)
EES 152. Ecology (4)
Basic principles and applications of ecological interrelationships. Examination of ecological phenomena at the individual, population, community, and ecosystem levels. Impact of human activities on global ecosystems. Prerequisite: EES 22. Booth (NS)
EES 200. Earth History (4)
Review of the co-evolution of Earth, life, climate, and the environment, and introduction to the records used to constrain this history. The course addresses environmental changes at both geologic and human time spans. Includes laboratory exercises and field trips. Prerequisite: EES 100. Zeitler. (NS)
EES 223. Structural Geology and Tectonics (4)
Material behavior of rocks and the architecture of the Earth's crust. Plate tectonic processes and plate margin deformation. Introduction to geologic maps and field techniques. Lectures, laboratories, and one or two weekend fieldtrips. Prerequisite: EES 115 or EES 131. Anastasio. (NS)
EES 250. Terrestrial Ecosystems (4)
Ecosystem ecology in the context of the Earth system; discussion of mechanisms by which terrestrial ecosystems function, including the flow of water and energy and the cycling of carbon and nutrients; characterization of temporal and spatial patterns in ecosystem processes and their sensitivity to environmental and biotic changes; integration of global scale effects of these processes. Includes lectures, field trips and laboratories. Prerequisite: EES 115 or EES 152. Yu. (NS)
EES 293. Supervised Internship in Earth and Environmental Sciences (1-4)
Experiential learning opportunities supervised by EES faculty, including data collection or analysis, literature review, and information management most likely as part of a long-term, continued project. The student should submit a work plan that describes activities involved and credits requested. A maximum of four credits of EES 293 and no more than eight credits combined from EES 93, EES 293, and 393 may be applied to EES B.A. and B.S. degrees (additional credits apply to free electives). Prerequisite: consent of supervising faculty.
Advanced Undergraduates and Graduate Students
EES 301. Seismology: Images and Dynamics of the Earth's Interior (4) [3 for graduate registration]
An examination of how earthquakes and active source seismology are used to image subsurface structure and stratigraphy and to understand tectonic processes. Fundamentals of seismic wave propagation in the Earth. Study of earthquakes, reflection, and refraction techniques at crustal, lithospheric, and whole Earth scales. Practical applications, experiment design, data collection, processing, analysis, and interpretation. Field and laboratory projects. Prerequisites: EES 100, or consent of the instructor. Meltzer (NS)
EES 306. Geologic Records of Environmental Change (4) [3 for graduate registration]
This course provides an overview of high-resolution geologic records of environmental and global change, how they are analyzed, and how they can be used in a variety of disciplines. Time series analysis, age control, completeness of sequences, and correlation of records will be covered. A class project will use acquisition and analysis of environmental magnetic data to demonstrate how records of global and environmental change are constructed. Prerequisite: EES 100. Kodama. (NS)
EES 315. Soil Science (4) [3 for graduate registration]
This course focuses on the interaction of Earth's lithosphere, biosphere and atmosphere in the pedosphere, a component of Earth's "critical zone." Topics covered will include fundamentals such as soil properties and classification, soil chemistry, hydrology and biology, as well as specific applications to recognizing and understanding environmental problems in Earth's surface environment. Includes lectures, weekly laboratory, and field trips. Prerequisite: EES 100. (NS)
EES 316. (CEE 316) Hydrogeology (4) [3 for graduate registration]
Water plays a critical role in the physical, chemical, and biological processes that occur at the Earth's surface. This course is an introduction to surface and groundwater hydrology in natural systems, providing fundamental concepts and a process-level understanding using the hydrologic cycle as a framework. Geochemistry will be integrated to address natural variations and the human impact on the environment. Topics covered include: watershed hydrology, regional and local groundwater flow, water chemistry, and management of water resources. Lectures and recitation/laboratory. Prerequisite: EES 22, or consent of instructor. Peters (NS)
EES 320. (CEE 320) Engineering Hydrology (3)
Rainfall-runoff analysis, overland flow, hydrograph theories, modeling. Frequency analysis of extreme events. Flood routing. Design storms. Floodplain hydraulics, floodplain delineation. Prerequisite: CEE 222. (ES 2), (ED 1), (NS)
EES 323. (CEE 323) Environmental Groundwater Hydrology (3) spring
The study of subsurface water, its environment, distribution, and movement. Included are flow patterns, well hydraulics, and an introduction to the movement of contaminants. Design problems are included to simulate flow with analytical and numerical models, and contaminant migration using analytical models. Prerequisites: CE 121 or CEE/EES 316 or permission of instructor. (ES 2, ED 1), (NS)
EES 325. Remote Sensing of Terrestrial and Aquatic Environments (4) [3 for graduate registration]
Techniques of observing the Earth from air- and space-borne instruments, including issues of geometry and scale associated with making measurements, electromagnetic properties of Earth surface materials, the range of instruments used to observe the Earth, image interpretation, and applications of satellite remote sensing to geological, ecological, and environmental questions. Lecture and lab. Prerequisites: EES 22, or EES 89, or consent of instructor. Ramage. (NS).
EES 327. (CEE 327) Surface Water Quality Modeling (3)
Fundamentals of modeling water quality parameters in receiving water bodies, including rivers, lakes, and estuaries. Modeling of dissolved oxygen, nutrients, temperature, and toxic substances. Emphasis on water quality control decisions as well as mechanics and model building. Prerequisites: CEE 121, CEE 222 and CEE 270. (ES 3), (ED 3)
EES 334. Geosphere Structure and Evolution (4) [3 for graduate registration]
Synthesis of the state of knowledge of Earth structure and long-term evolution, with emphasis on the crust and mantle, and integrating petrologic, geophysical, and geochemical perspectives. Mass and energy transfer through time among the crust, mantle, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere. Petrographic study of selected rock suites, and introduction to geophysical observations of the deep structure of the solid Earth. Lectures, discussion, laboratories, field trip. Prerequisites: EES 131 or consent of instructors. Bebout and Kodama. (NS)
EES 341. Field Camp in Earth and Environmental Sciences (6) summer.
Integrated, capstone, geological, hydrological, and ecological field experiences using the diverse natural settings of the Rocky Mountains as the classroom. Major projects are completed in northwestern Wyoming and southeastern Idaho where the student is challenged to synthesize field data in solving real geologic and environmental science problems. A cross country trip is used to build a common knowledge base and introduce the student to the western landscape. Focus is on specific skills that are difficult to convey in the traditional classroom setting, among them integrated GIS/GPS computer-based geologic mapping, section measuring, structural analysis, field geophysics, stream hydrology, landscape ecology, limnology, and plant identification and physiology. Four weeks in the field; summer session. Prerequisites: Consent of Field Camp Director Pazzaglia (students must apply through the Lehigh Field Camp Program); declared major in EES; EES 22, and at least four EES courses at the 100-level or above. Pazzaglia (NS).
EES 357. Paleoecology and Landscape History (4) [3 for graduate registration]
Principles and methodologies of paleoecology, with emphasis on palynology. Applications of paleo-records in tracing flora, vegetation, climate and landscape history. Long-term ecological interactions and ecosystem responses to past environmental change. Field and laboratory experiences in collecting and characterizing sediments and in processing and interpreting fossil pollen and other proxy data. Students will explore regional vegetation, climate and landscape history by coring and analyzing sediments from lakes and wetlands. Course requires one or more weekend day-long field trips. Prerequisite: EES 100, or consent of course instructors. Yu (NS)
EES 358. Microbial Ecology (4) [3 for graduate registration]
The role of microorganisms in the environment. Topics include: Survey of microbial classification, structure, and metabolism; study of microbes at population, community, and ecosystem levels of organization; the role of microbes in biogeochemical cycles; application of microbes to bioremediation and resource recovery problems. Fall (alternate (even) years). Prerequisite: EES 152, or consent of instructor. Morris (NS)
EES 365. Ecophysiology (4) [3 for graduate registration]
Properties and processes of organisms for effective acquisition of energy and exchange of heat, water, minerals, and gases via atmosphere, soil, and water, including response to extreme environments. Special emphasis on the role of solar radiation and factors influencing its interactions with the organisms and the abiotic environment. Lecture, demonstration, laboratory. Prerequisite: EES 152 and either EES 200 or BIOS 120. Hargreaves. (NS)
EES 371. Methods in Water Quality Analysis (4) [3 for graduate registration]
Survey of methods used in water quality analysis. The course will include: (1) theory and application of standard techniques and instrumentation, (2) quantitative analysis or modeling of existing or acquired data sets, and (3) data presentation and scientific report writing. Fulfills college writing intensive course requirements. Includes both lectures and laboratories. Prerequisite: CHM 25 or consent of the instructor. Morris (NS).
EES 379. (CEE 379) Environmental Case Studies (3 to 4)
Case studies will be used to explore the impact of politics, economics, society, technology, and ethics on environmental projects and preferences. Environmental issues in both affluent and developing countries. Multidisciplinary student teams investigate site characterization; environmental remediation design; environmental policy; and political, financial, social, and ethical implications of environmental projects. Prerequisites: EES 22 or CEE 276 (CHE 276) or permission of the instructor. (NS)
EES 380. Senior Seminar in Earth and Environmental Sciences (4)
Multidisciplinary capstone seminar in the Earth and Environmental Sciences. The seminar will emphasize review of the scientific literature, synthesis, and skills in written and oral communication. Topics vary with offering. May be repeated for credit for use as a free elective that counts towards graduation requirements. Not open to graduate students. Prerequisites: EES 200, and senior standing. Staff. (NS)
EES 386. Wetland Ecology (4) [3 for graduate registration]
An examination of the biophysical structure of wetlands and the factors controlling wetland structure and function. Emphasis on the responses and feedbacks of wetlands to natural and human-induced environmental variability. Topics include: wetland classification and delineation; the origin and development of wetlands; biotic adaptations to the wetland environment; wetland hydrology and biogeochemistry; wetland vegetation dynamics; wetland restoration; and treatment wetlands. Lectures, laboratories, and field trips. Prerequisites: EES 152 or permission of the instructor. Booth (NS)
EES 393. Supervised Research in Earth and Environmental Sciences (1-4)
Research opportunities supervised by EES faculty to carry out a well-defined project, including exposure to problem definition, selection of research approach, and communication of results. The student should prepare a proposal and, if taking 3 or more credits, should present the results at Undergraduate Research Symposium and write a research thesis. Both proposal and thesis are filed with EES Department. No more than eight credits may be applied to EES B.A. and B.S. degrees (additional credits apply to free electives). Prerequisite: consent of supervising faculty. (NS)
The Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences offers graduate programs leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences. We offer one degree to emphasize and reinforce what we feel is an important and growing trend in ecology, environmental science, and geology, namely the blending of expertise and perspectives from many disciplines. Research is an integral component of all EES graduate programs and leads to an M.S. thesis or Ph.D. dissertation prepared under a research supervisory committee and chaired by a departmental faculty research advisor. An advising commitment by one or more faculty members is required for graduate admission.
The University has outlined the general academic requirements for M.S. and Ph.D. students in its Graduate Student Handbook, and EES has additional Departmental requirements that must also be fulfilled. It is the student's responsibility to insure that all graduation requirements are met. All graduate students work with an advisor who chairs the student's research supervisory committee. Graduate students make annual presentations of their research to the Department. All graduate students are required to take one of the Department's four graduate core courses (EES 411, 415, 426, and 484). M.S. students complete 30 credits of coursework and thesis research and orally defend a written thesis that encompasses the findings and conclusions of their research. Candidates for the Ph.D. must first pass a Qualifying Exam, then defend their dissertation proposal in the General Exam, and finally, orally defend a dissertation. For more details beyond this brief summary, please see the graduate handbook online at: www.ees.lehigh.edu/graduate/grad_handbook.html.
Our Department is well equipped for a broad range of field and laboratory investigations in the Environmental, Ecological, and Geological Sciences. Our laboratories and equipment include:
EES 402 (ES 402) Environmental Scientific Foundations for Policy Design (3)
This course explores the science behind the environmental issues that bear on the policy process at local, national and global scales. Scientific concepts will be explored with the goal of understanding ways in which they can better inform the policy process at all scales. The course delves into the science of selected environmental issues that have either arisen from anthropogenic activities, or that impact social systems. The course will consist of readings and discussions of several timely topics and one major class-wide project to be selected each semester. Sahagian (NS)
EES 405. Paleo- and Environmental Magnetism (3)
Topics in paleomagnetism and environmental magnetism. Class will design and conduct a research project, read the relevant literature and write a research paper. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of course instructor. Kodama
EES 407. Seismology (3)
Seminar on advanced topics in seismology, review of classic and current literature. Topics include but are not limited to: wave propagation in ideal media and earth materials, seismic imaging of complex structures, tomography, modeling, and high-resolution seismic imaging. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: an introductory geophysics course. Meltzer
EES 411 Physical and Chemical Processes at the Earth's Surface (3)
An advanced treatment of physical and chemical processes and their interaction in the critical zone. Quantitative methods, modeling, and process-oriented approaches are presented in a systems context from the meter, to watershed, to continental scale. Topics include weathering and soils, chemical and physical fluxes from watersheds, and global hydrology and erosion. (NS) Peters and Pazzaglia
EES 412. Advanced Fluvial and Tectonic Geomorphology (3)
Lecture, seminar, lab, and field-based investigation of the classic and contemporary geomorphologic literature using the processes and evolution of a watershed and its dynamic interaction with tectonics as a integrative common theme. Topics change according to student interest but typically include hillslope hydrology, channel hydraulic geometry, landscape response to climate, and biogeomorphology. Course is designed to expose students to graduate-level research problems and provide guidance on how to transform those problems into proposal-quality research topics and/or publishable manuscripts. Includes several weekend field trips and a practicum using the hydraulics lab flume facility. Prerequisite: EES 21, 31, 112, or consent of instructor. Pazzaglia.
EES 414. Glacial and Quaternary Geology (3)
Study of the origin, distribution, and movement of present and past glaciers. Special emphasis on glacial land forms and deposits, Quaternary stratigraphy and dating techniques, periglacial phenomena, and Pleistocene environments. Lectures and required field trips. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Evenson
EES 415. Paleoclimatology (3)
Principles of physical climatology: climate system, energy budget, atmospheric and ocean circulations, and their interactions. Earth's climate history, with an emphasis on the Quaternary. Records and mechanisms of past climate variations at various (from orbital to interannual) time scales. Causes of climate variations linking to tectonic processes, variations in Earth's orbit and solar insolation, atmospheric composition and biogeochemical cycles, and atmosphere-ocean-ice sheet interactions. Biosphere responses to past climatic changes. Approaches to studying paleoclimate. Paleoclimate simulations and paleo-perspectives in addressing future climate change issues. Prerequisite: graduate standing in EES, or consent of course instructor. Yu.
EES 418. Advanced Quaternary Geology (3)
Lecture, seminar, lab, and field-based investigations of topics in Quaternary geology including glacial geology, geomorphology, soil geomorphology, biogeomorphology, and Quaternary geochronology. Quaternary field methods are a common themes to all topics. Field exercises will expose students to methods in the mapping of surficial deposits. Includes several weekend field trips. Prerequisite: EES 21, 31, 112, or consent of instructor. Pazzaglia, Evenson.
EES 426. Tectonic Processes (3)
Current models of tectonic processes in intraplate settings and at plate boundaries. Critical evaluations by the class of the geological, geochemical and geophysical data sets which gave rise to these models. Prerequisites: graduate standing in EES, or consent of department chairperson. Staff
EES 427. Orogenic Belts (3)
Geometry, kinematics, and mechanics of orogenic belts. Course will explore current paradigms of depositional, deformational, and metamorphic processes in the Earth's crust. Lectures, seminars, and field trips. Topically variable may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Anastasio
EES 429. Methods and Applications of Geochronology (3)
Examination of isotopic techniques used to measure geologic time, and their applications. Lectures, laboratories, research projects, field trips. Prerequisite: graduate standing in EES. May be repeated for credit. Zeitler
EES 438. Petrogenetic Processes (3)
Metamorphism, melting, and magmatism in the Earth's crust and mantle. Tectonic evolution, crust-mantle heat and mass transfer, fluid-rock interactions, and rate processes. Varying combinations of lecture and seminar formats. May be repeated for credit when topics differ. May include laboratory and field experience and computational exercises. Prerequisite: consent of course instructor. Bebout
EES 453. Advanced Microbial Ecology (3)
Lectures and seminars will focus on topics of current interest in the microbial ecology of pelagic (freshwater and marine), sediment, and/or soil environments. Emphasis will be placed on the role of microbes in ecosystems level processes such as energy transformations and elemental cycling. May include laboratory and field exercises. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of course instructor. Morris
EES 457. Advanced Remote Sensing of the Environment (3)
Seminars and hands-on, quantitative analysis of specialized satellite and aircraft data, including microwave and hyperspectral sources, will be used to investigate significant environmental questions. Students will refine visual and technical skills for image interpretation, digital image processing, change detection of environmental systems, and presentation of spatial data. Required research project. Prerequisites: graduate standing in EES or permission of the instructor. Ramage.
EES 459. Reconstructing Environmental Change (3)
Lectures, seminars, and in-depth discussion on current issues and selected topics in Quaternary paleoecology and paleoclimatology. Survey of techniques in studying and reconstructing environmental changes and biological responses. Use of multiple proxy data from paleo-archives (e.g., ice cores, lake sediments) to address nature of past climate variability. Quantitative analyses of paleo-records to test paleoecological hypothesis (e.g., multivariate analysis) and to infer possible causes and forcing mechanisms of past climate change (e.g., time series analysis). May include field and laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: EES 415, or consent of course instructor. Yu.
EES 471. Stable Isotope Chemistry - Theory, Techniques, and Applications in the Earth and Environmental Sciences (3)
Distributions of stable isotopes (primarily of O, H, C, S, and N) in the lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere. Topics include mechanisms of fractionation and mixing, advancements in techniques for extractions and mass spectrometry, and recent applications of stable isotopes in the earth and environmental sciences. Lectures, seminars, laboratory sessions. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Bebout
EES 473. Aqueous Geochemistry (3)
Advanced study of the equilibria and kinetics of chemical reactions occurring at the earth's surface. A review of concepts in geochemistry including activity, solubility, thermodynamics, kinetics, and oxidation-reduction reactions is followed by readings from the literature. Topics covered depend on student interest, and have included chemical weathering, chemical evolution of surface and groundwater, acid mine drainage, trace element chemistry, biogeochemical cycles, and ocean chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in EES or permission of the instructor. Peters.
EES 484. Aquatic Ecosystems (3)
Theoretical and experimental approaches to understanding physical and chemical influences in aquatic environments on organisms and their community, population, and systems ecology. Field trip. Prerequisite: graduate standing in EES. Staff
EES 485. Advanced Topics in Geophysics (1-6)
Intensive study of topics in geophysics not covered in more general courses. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: MATH 21, EES 21, or permission of the instructor.
EES 487. Advanced Bio-Optics (3)
Bio-optics includes the ecosystem role and fate of solar radiation and the optical properties of biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems. This course will explore advanced topics through selected readings, data analysis, and modeling. Topics will emphasize aquatic ecosystems and may include optical models, atmospheric factors, inherent and apparent optical properties, algal fluorescence, photoadaptation and photodamage, ultraviolet radiation, and optical stratification. Prerequisite: EES 484 or consent of course instructor. Hargreaves
EES 490. Thesis Research (1-6)
Masters' thesis research directed by research committee. 3-6 credits required for EES M.S. programs. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of research adviser.
EES 491. Investigations in Earth and Environmental Sciences (1-6)
Research on a special problem; field, laboratory, or library study; report required. Credit above three hours granted only when a different problem is undertaken.
EES 492. Advanced Topics in Modern and Quaternary Processes (1-6)
Intensive study of topics in Modern and Quaternary geology not covered in more general courses. May be repeated for credit.
EES 493. Advanced Topics in Tectonics (1-6)
Intensive study of tectonic processes and products not covered in more general courses. May be repeated for credit.
EES 494. Advanced Topics in Aquatic Ecosystems (1-6)
Intensive study of aquatic ecosystems not covered in more general courses. May be repeated for credit.
EES 496. Advanced Topics in Geochemistry (1-6)
Intensive study of geochemical processes not covered in more general courses. May be repeated for credit.
EES 499. Dissertation Research (1-15)
Ph.D. dissertation research directed by research committee. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of research adviser.
Director. Ian Duffy, professor of history.
Advisory Council. Mark Bickhard, professor of psychology; Gary DeLeo, professor of physics; Robin Dillon, professor of philosophy; Elizabeth Fifer, professor of English; Norman Girardot, professor of religion studies; Michael Kuchka, professor of biological sciences.
For program requirements, see Eckardt Scholars Program, section III.
389. Honors Project for Eckardt Scholars (1-8)
Opportunity for Eckardt Scholars to pursue an extended project for senior honors. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum 12 credit hours. Transcript will identify department in which project was completed. Prerequisite: consent of department chairperson.
ECK 81. Eckardt Scholars Seminar (4)
Seminar for first-year Eckardt Scholars. Prerequisite: consent of program director (HU)
ECK 181. Eckardt Scholars Seminar (4)
Seminar for sophomore Eckardt Scholars. Prerequisite: consent of program director (HU)
ECK 281. Eckardt Scholars Seminar (4)
Seminar for junior and senior Eckardt Scholars. Prerequisite: consent of program director (HU)
ECK 282. Independent Study (2-4)
Directed readings for Eckardt Scholars. Pre-requisite: consent of program director (HU)
Professors. J. Richard Aronson, Ph.D. (Clark); James Dearden, Ph.D. (Penn State), chair, department of economics; Mary E. Deily, Ph.D. (Harvard); Thomas J. Hyclak, Ph.D. (Notre Dame); Arthur E. King, Ph.D. (Ohio State); Vincent G. Munley, Ph.D. (S.U.N.Y.); Anthony P. O'Brien, Ph.D. (Berkeley); Larry W. Taylor, Ph.D. (North Carolina); Robert J. Thornton, Ph.D. (Illinois).
Associate Professors. Shin-Yi Chou, Ph.D. (Duke); Frank R. Gunter, Ph.D. (Johns Hopkins); Judith A. McDonald, Ph.D. (Princeton); Todd A. Watkins, Ph.D. (Harvard).
Assistant Professors. Youngsoo Bae, Ph.D. (Ohio State); Chad Meyerhoeffer, Ph.D. (Cornell); Stephen Snyder, Ph.D. (Maryland); Wenlong Weng, Ph.D. (Stanford).
Active Emeriti. Nicholas W. Balabkins, Ph.D. (Rutgers); Alvin Cohen, Ph.D. (Florida); Jon T. Innes, Ph.D. (Oregon); Eli Schwartz, Ph.D. (Brown), Muzhe Yang, Ph.D. (Berkeley).
Though economics is variously defined, modern-day definitions generally suggest that it is the study of the principles that govern the efficient allocation of resources. One of the greatest of the 19th century economists who did much to uncover these principles suggested a broader definition. Alfred Marshall described economics as "a study of mankind in the ordinary business of life...a part of the study of man." This dual nature of economics, technical and humanistic, is reflected in the fact that at Lehigh the economics major is available to students in the College of Arts and Sciences as well as in the College of Business and Economics.
Major in Economics
Students in the College of Business and Economics electing to major in economics must take the college core courses listed in the College of Business and Economics section of this catalog. They must also take ECO 119 and at least 12 credit hours of 200 and 300-level economics courses beyond the core requirements. These courses may be chosen so as to form an area of specialization or to provide a broad exposure to the various aspects of the discipline. In any case, students should consult with the major advisor in forming their programs.
Major in Business Economics
The business economics major prepares students for careers as business consultants or analysts by teaching the application of microeconomic theory to the analysis of critical business issues. The emphasis is on rigorous, quantitative business analysis through the use of theoretical and mathematical models and econometric analysis of data. Students electing the major in business economics must take the college core courses, ECO 245, ECO 322, ECO 333, two elective courses from an approved list, and a course involving student research on a problem identified by an external client. Students should consult with the major advisor in forming their program.
Minor in International Economics
The minor in International Economics aims to prepare non-economics majors in the CBE, as a compliment to their major programs, with a fundamental understanding of international trade, finance and economic development, and to develop skills in applying economic analysis to international economic issues and social problems. This minor is open to any CBE undergraduate student not majoring in economics or business economics.
Minor Requirements: (12 credits)
ECO 119 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis (3)
ECO 339 - International Trade (3)
ECO 340 - International Finance (3)
One of the following:
ECO 209 - Comparative Economic Systems
ECO 240 - Ireland's Public Sector
ECO 303 - Economic Development
ECO 342 - Economic Development in China
Minor in Public Policy Economics
This minor in Public Policy Economics aims to prepare non-economics majors in the CBE, as a complement to their major programs, with a fundamental understanding of the main economic policy issues and the role of government in markets, and to develop skills in applying economic analysis to the development of public policies and potential solutions to social problems. This minor is open to any CBE undergraduate student not majoring in economics or business economics.
Minor Requirements: (12 credits)
ECO 119 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis (3)
ECO 353 - Public Finance: Federal (3)
Two of the following:
ECO 235 - Labor Economics
ECO 311 - Environmental Economics
ECO 312 - Urban Economics
ECO 336 - Business and Government
ECO 354 - Public Finance: State and Local
Major in Economics
The B.A. major in economics is designed to prepare students for graduate study in economics or law, and for entry into careers in business, government or service organizations. The requirements for the economics major are:
Students are free to select any five economics courses to meet their elective requirements. However, the faculty of the economics department has developed recommended course clusters to meet the differing needs of students. These include course recommendations for those interested in:
Interested students are encouraged to consult with the major advisors in the economics department to select elective courses that match their needs and interests.
Economics majors who wish to be considered for departmental honors must consult with their major advisor and request such consideration by the beginning of their senior year. The criteria for departmental honors are:
A minor in economics consists of 12 credit hours beyond ECO 1. Required courses in the minor are: ECO 105 or 146, 119 or 129 and two elective courses. Elective courses must be chosen from among the 200 and 300-level economics offerings with at least one 300-level elective. ECO 371 does not count towards the minor. This minor is available only to students in the College of Arts and Sciences and in the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Interested students should contact the minor advisor.
ECO 1. Principles of Economics (4)
A one-semester course in the principles of economics. General topics covered are: supply and demand; pricing and production decisions of firms; the role of government in the economy; the determination of national income; money and banking; monetary and fiscal policy; and government finance. (SS)
ECO 64. (AAS 64, HIST 64) Plantation to Ghetto (2)
Examination of topics in the economic history of African Americans from the 1500s to the present. Explores the slave trade, slavery, the post-Civil War South, the black family, migration, urbanization, and