John Largier, Ph.D.

Courses Taught at BML/UCD

ESP 110 (4 units), Principles of Environmental Science

Application of physical and chemical principles, ecological concepts, and systems 
approach to policy analysis of atmospheric environments, freshwater and marine 
environments, land use, energy supplies and technology, and other resources. Course Outline

ESP 152 (3 units), Coastal Oceanography

Oceanography of coastal waters (shelf, bay, river plume, near-shore, estuary). The focus is on transport patterns, how they are forced and what implications they have for ecological and environmental problems. The course has a west-coast bias, and will use field-based learning in addition to lectures and assignments.  This experience will be of interest to students in oceanography, ecology, environmental engineering, geology and hydrology. Course Outline

BIS 124 (3 units), Coastal Marine Research (Instructors: John Largier and Tessa Hill)

Independent student research on topics related to the accompanying BML summer session courses.  Students will select one instructor to be their primary mentor, but integrative topics that draw on the expertise of several BML faculty members will be encouraged. Course Outline

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