Civil and Environmental Engineering
Sposito, Garrison
Submitted by cmjones on April 2, 2007 - 3:17pm.Name of Person:
Garrison Sposito
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Department:
Civil and Environmental Engineering, Professor
Research Interests:
Physical geochemistry, especially coordination chemistry, surface chemistry, and colloidal behavior; mathematical models of transport processes in porous media; molecular simulations of natural aqueous systems.
Wachs, Martin
Submitted by cmjones on April 2, 2007 - 3:07pm.Name of Person:
Martin Wachs
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Department:
City and Regional Planning, Professor
Research Interests:
Urban transportation planning, transportation economics and finance, and ethics in planning.
Nazaroff, William
Submitted by cmjones on March 16, 2007 - 1:45pm.Name of Person:
William Nazaroff
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Department:
Energy and Resources Group, Chair
Research Interests:
Professor Nazaroff's research group aims to understand the physical and chemical processes that govern air pollutant concentrations and fates. The goal is to develop the information needed to assess and control human health effects from air pollutant exposures.
Achievements:
Professor Nazaroff's research group aims to understand the physical and chemical processes that govern air pollutant concentrations and fates. The goal is to develop the information needed to assess and control human health effects from air pollutant exposures. Nazaroff's research is conducted through laboratory-scale experiments plus numerical and analytical modeling. The following topics are being addressed: (a) interactions between pollutants and surface materials; (b) air movement and pollutant dispersion in indoor environments; and (c) characterization and control of air pollutant exposures. Dr. Nazaroff's students work closely with research staff of the Indoor Environment Department at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Technology and Sustainability
Submitted by cmjones on March 13, 2007 - 12:40pm.Department:
CIV ENG
Course Number:
C293A
Course Title:
Technology and Sustainability
Instructor:
Gadgil, Horvath, Nazaroff
Description:
Assessment of the consequences and
opportunities of various technological systems (such as energy, buildings,
transportation, materials, waste management) for sustainable development of
society. Political and economic structures of societal decision making. Environmental consequences of
various technologies. Metrics and measures. Specific topics vary from year to
year according to student and faculty interests. Course meetings include a
mix of faculty lectures and student-led seminar presentations.
Units:
2
Offered:
Fall
Course Type:
Graduate
Technologies for Sustainable Societies
Submitted by cmjones on March 13, 2007 - 12:39pm.Department:
CIV ENG
Course Number:
292A
Course Title:
Technologies for Sustainable Societies
Instructor:
Horvath, Nazaroff
Description:
Exploration of selected
important technologies that serve major societal needs, such as shelter,
water, food, energy, and transportation, and waste management. How specific
technologies or technological systems do or do not contribute to a move
toward sustainability. Specific topics vary from year to year according to
student and faculty interests.
Units:
1
Offered:
Fall
Course Type:
Graduate
Petroleum Capstone Design
Submitted by cmjones on March 13, 2007 - 12:37pm.Department:
CIV ENG
Course Number:
290H
Course Title:
Petroleum Capstone Design
Instructor:
Patzek
Description:
We follow the process of
discovering and evaluating an oilfield. Weekly topics include seismic survey,
design, drilling, and completing a discovery well; logging, testing,
delineation of the reservoir, estimation of reserves, production planning,
and economic analysis. Extensive use is made of computer simulation.
Units:
3
Offered:
Fall
Course Type:
Graduate
Seismic Methods in Applied Geophysics
Submitted by cmjones on March 13, 2007 - 12:36pm.Department:
CIV ENG
Course Number:
285C
Course Title:
Seismic Methods in Applied Geophysics
Instructor:
Rector
Description:
This course gives an overview of
seismic methods used to image the subsurface. Acquisition, processing, and
interpretation of seismic data are discussed, with application to petroleum
production, environmental
site characterization, earthquake engineering, and groundwater.
Units:
3
Offered:
Spring
Course Type:
Graduate
Electrical and Electromagnetic Methods in Applied Geophysics
Submitted by cmjones on March 13, 2007 - 12:34pm.Department:
CIV ENG
Course Number:
285A
Course Title:
Electrical and Electromagnetic Methods in Applied Geophysics
Description:
The theory and practice of
electrical and electromagnetic methods for mapping the distribution of
electrical resistivity and dielectric in the subsurface. The relationship of
resistivity and dielectric to mineralogy, porosity, saturation, pore fluid
and clay content. Induction systems and ground penetrating radar (GPR).
Selection of appropriate methods for metal location, groundwater, environmental and geotechnical
studies, well logging, mineral and petroleum exploration, and crustal
tectonics.
Units:
3
Offered:
Spring
Course Type:
Graduate
Environmental Geotechnics
Submitted by cmjones on March 13, 2007 - 12:33pm.Department:
CIV ENG
Course Number:
274
Course Title:
Environmental Geotechnics
Instructor:
Sitar
Description:
Geotechnical practice in environmental protection and
restoration. Methods of soil and site characterization for siting of waste
repositories and site restoration. Influence of physical and chemical
processes on the evaluation of contaminant distribution. Design of waste
containment systems including landfills, slurry walls, and soil
stabilization; the applicability and use of geosynthetics. Review of
technologies for site restoration and cleanup.
Units:
3
Offered:
Spring
Course Type:
Graduate
Civil Systems and the Environment
Submitted by cmjones on March 13, 2007 - 12:32pm.Department:
CIV ENG
Course Number:
268E
Course Title:
Civil Systems and the Environment
Instructor:
Horvath
Description:
Methods and tools for economic
and environmental analysis of
civil engineering systems. Focus on construction, transportation, and
operation, and maintenance of the built infrastructure. Life-cycle planning,
design, costing, financing, and environmental assessment. Industrial ecology, design for environment, pollution prevention,
external costs. Models and software tools for life-cycle economic and environmental inventory, impact,
and improvement analysis of civil engineering systems.
Units:
3
Offered:
Spring
Course Type:
Graduate
