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Environmental Sciences 177 Environmental Sciences generally in the U.S., and particularly in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits Ms Frankic EEOS 750 Organic Geochemistry This course examines the production and cycling of organic matter at the earth’s surface. Starting with the photosynthetic fixation of CO2 and the biosynthesis of a diverse array of molecules, the course traces the path of reduced carbon through the biogeosphere to incorporation in sedimentary deposits. Specific topics to be addressed include photosynthesis, biosynthesis, chemical evolution, the organic carbon cycle, diagenesis, and catagenesis: the formation of fossil fuels, and the biogeochemistry of organic compounds of environmental concern. Students are introduced to selected analytical methods used in organic geochemistry. (Course offered in the fall every other year.) Prerequisite: EEOS 640 or EEOS 710. 4 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits Mr Chen is assessed with respect to health effects and health risk, cellular mechanisms of toxicological action, route of uptake, persistence in the environment, public concern, and regulatory action. Current data on health effects are scrutinized to determine whether public concerns and regulatory actions are indeed justified. Prerequisites: EEOS 635 or permission of instructor. 3 Lect/Disc Hrs, 3 Credits Mr Robinson EEOS 791 Seminar in Environmental Sciences This course centers on presentations and discussions of current topics in environmental sciences by students and visiting lecturers. 1 Disc Hr, 1 Credit EEOS 796 Independent Study in Environmental Science EEOS 760 Aquatic Toxicology This course will provide advanced study in aquatic toxicology, focusing on current topics and issues facing the broad field of aquatic toxicology, including toxicological assessment, approaches to modeling toxicant absorption, water and sediment criteria, and the diverse mechanisms employed by aquatic organism to deal with a variety of chemical toxicants. The interdisciplinary nature of the field, particularly the interactions among various natural and social sciences, will be stressed. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits Mr Robinson This course provides independent laboratory and/or library studies under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and program director. Hrs by arrangement, 1-3 Credits EEOS 798 Internship in Environmental Sciences Students are placed individually at privatesector or government institutions in order to gain practical training and professional experiences not available on campus. Each placement is jointly supervised by an individual at the host agency or company and by a faculty member. Prerequisite: Completion of 18 graduate credits. Hrs by arrangement, 1-9 Credits EEOS 780 Seminar in Environmental Chemistry EEOS 899 Dissertation Research This course centers on lectures and discussion focused on contemporary issues in environmental chemistry. (Course offered in the fall every other year.) Prerequisites: EEOS 640 and permission of instructor. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits Mr Chen This is a research course, conducted under faculty supervision and leading to the presentation of a doctoral dissertation. Hrs by arrangement, 1-10 Credits EEOS 788 Current Issues in Toxicology Topical and controversial issues in toxicology are the focus of this lecture/seminar course. Participants explore such concerns as dental mercury amalgam, Alar, radon, Agent Orange, electromagnetic fields, and environmental tobacco smoke. Each topic

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UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011
Table of Contents
Graduate Program Affiliations
UMass Boston at a Glance
Foreword
Mission Statement
Trustees of the University
Administrative Officers of the University
Academic Calendar, 2010-2012
Admissions
Tuition, Fees, and Payments
Payment Information
Residency Status
Assistantships and Financial Aid
Facilities and Services
Regulations, Procedures, and Degree Requirements
Graduate Programs
Accounting
American Studies
Biology
Biology
Environmental Biology
Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology
Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (Multicampus Joint Program)
Biotechnology and Biomedical Science
Business Administration
Chemistry
Green Chemistry
Clinical Psychology
Computer Science
Database Technology
Counseling: Degree Programs
Counseling: Family Therapy
Counseling: Mental Health Counseling
Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling
Counseling: School Counseling
Creative Writing
Critical and Creative Thinking
Dispute Resolution
Education
Higher Education Administration
Leadership in Urban Schools
Education: Educational Administration
Education: Special Education
Special Education
Orientation and Mobility
Teaching of the Visually Impaired
Vision Studies
Education: Teacher Education
Education: Applied Behavioral Analysis for Special Populations
Education: Technology, Learning, and Leadership
Education: Teaching Writing in the Schools
English
Environmental Sciences
Environmental, Earth, and Ocean Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Geographic Information Science
Professional Science Master’s™
Finance
Forensic Services
Gerontology
Management of Aging Services
Historical Archaeology
History
Human Services
Information Technology
Instructional Design
Instructional Technology Design
International Management
Latin and Classical Humanities
Applied Linguistics
Applied Linguistics
School of Marine Sciences: Intercampus Graduate School
Mathematics
Nursing
Health Policy
Population Health
Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Applied Physics
Public Affairs
Public Affairs
International Relations
Women in Politics and Public Policy
Public Policy
School Psychology
Applied Sociology
Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Graduate Consortium in Women’s Studies
Road Map and Directions to Campus
Campus Map
Telephone Directory
Index

UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011