Teaching

Global Coastal Change (EVSC 4140/7140)

Half the world’s population live with in 100 miles of the coast, and even more depend on coastal resources. This course explores how global environmental change affects coastal marine systems, including climate change, sea-level rise, alterations in freshwater and sediment transport, disturbance and habitat loss, overfishing, alien species, and eutrophication. Case studies provide real-world examples and possible solutions.

Climate Resilience (EVSC 4559/7559)

Climate change poses growing challenges to urban and rural communities, infrastructure, and managed and natural ecosystems. This course emphasizes conceptual understanding of climate change vulnerabilities, resilience, and solutions and taps into UVA’s expertise through the pan-university Environmental Resilience Institute.

Estuarine Ecology (EVSC 4110/7110)

Estuaries occur where freshwater from the land meets the sea. They are valued for their high biodiversity, productivity, and support of commercial fisheries. This course provides the interdisciplinary foundation for understanding the physical, biological and biogeochemical processes in estuarine and coastal environments and explores human impacts on these systems.