Special investigational or research problems for MPH candidates or advanced students. Scope of the work can be varied to meet specified conditions.

Students choose a topic on their own under the guidance of a faculty adviser who will then grade the final written report.

A PhD level seminar class that will explore complex and contemporary methodological concepts used in epidemiological research, as described in the published epi methods literature.

Intermediate level course. Application of epidemiologic methods to study the etiology, control, and impact on society of selected diseases. Prerequisite: BIOST&EP 630.

An epidemiological perspective on health. General approaches for describing patterns of disease in groups of people, and elucidating various processes involved in creating differing levels of health in human groups. Lecture and lab examples of a wide range of contemporary health problems.

This seminar meets weekly for one hour and is intended for ENVSCI seniors who want to jump-start their entry into a career by honing their resumes, developing an elevator pitch that clearly and succinctly communicates their "personal brand," participating in mock interviews, and utilizing advanced functions in LinkedIn and USAJobs to search out and apply for potential career positions post-graduation.

Fellows work on sustainability initiatives around campus and are sponsored by a faculty member.

Not available at this time

Physical, chemical, and biological factors affecting the fate and transport of inorganic contaminants (including heavy metals) in soil, water and sediment. Sources, chemistry, pedogenic and geochemical behavior of these contaminants and methods used for their analysis. Risk assessment, and remediation technologies, options, and goals. Prerequisites: CHEM 111 & 112, knowledge of college algebra, basic soil science, and transition metal chemistry, or permission of instructor.

Independent Study for Campus Sustainability Fellowship participants completing their second semester in the program.