MP
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: Department of Environmental Sciences
Office location and address
206 Clark Hall
291 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville,
Virginia
22904
Education
Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1981
Publications
Sponsored Awards
AS-ENVS Eager Collaborative Research: Synchronization Between Terresial and Aquatic Ecosystems
Source: U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)
September 01, 2018 – August 31, 2021
Collaborative Research: Spatial Dynamics, Early Warnings and Harmful Algal Blooms
Source: U.S. NSF - Directorate For Biological Sciences
March 15, 2018 – February 28, 2021
Remote sensing of aquatic ecosystems using spatial resilience indicators of algal bloom - FY2018-19
Source: Virginia Space Grant Consortium
September 01, 2018 – August 31, 2019
AS ENVS OPUS: Collaborative Research: Analysis of Cross-Boundary Fluxes, Trophic Cascades, and Ecosystem Stability Based on 32 Years of Whole-Lake Experiments
Source: U.S. NSF - Directorate For Biological Sciences
July 01, 2015 – June 30, 2019
AS-ENVS Remote sensing of aquatic ecosystems using spatial resilience idicators of algal bloom
Source: Virginia Space Grant Consortium
June 01, 2017 – May 31, 2018
AS-ENVS Collaborative Research: Whole Ecosystem Experiments on early Warnings for Regime Shifts to Cyanobacteria in Lakes
Source: U.S. NSF - Directorate For Biological Sciences
February 01, 2012 – January 31, 2017
AS-ENVS SRC Fellowship to Jessica Gephart
Source: Stockholm University
January 01, 2015 – December 31, 2015
AS-ENVS-MOU-ICIMOD
Source: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Devel
June 27, 2012 – September 11, 2014
AS ENVS Spatial Organization of Lake Size Distribution and Biogeochemical Patterns
Source: Virginia Space Grant Consortium
June 01, 2013 – May 31, 2014
Collaborative Resarch: Terrestrial Support of Lake Food Webs: A Multi-Isotope Approach
Source: U.S. NSF - Directorate For Biological Sciences
September 01, 2009 – August 31, 2013
Courses
Credits: 3
Studies energy flow, nutrient cycling and allocation in natural ecosystems, organization of species at the population and community levels, and interaction between people and the biosphere. Prerequisite: One semester of calculus; recommended; at least one semester of college-level chemistry and biology with labs such as CHEM 1410, 1420, and BIOL 2020.
Credits: 1
Field and laboratory experimentation illustrative of ecological systems, and their checks, balances, and cycles. Corequisite: EVSC 3200.
Credits: 3
An interdisciplinary course covering the physical, biogeochemical and ecological aspects of coastal estuaries. Prerequisites: EVSC 3200 with a D-
Credits: 3
This course will focus on lakes, rivers, streams, and reservoirs as ecosystems. The goal of the course is to provide an understanding through lectures and discussions of the main physical, chemical, and biological processes that determine similarities and differences among inland waters. Major human impacts on inland waters will also be considered. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 with D- and 1 semester of chemistry or instructor permission.
Credits: 1–6
Specialized topics in ecology, atmosphere, hydrology, environmental geology, or environmental systems not normally covered in formal classes under the direction of the faculty. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1–6
Original research usually involving a field or laboratory problem in the environmental sciences under the direction of one or more faculty members. The results may form the basis of an undergraduate thesis which is required to partially fulfill the Distinguished Majors Program in environmental sciences. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
An interdisciplinary course covering the physical, biogeochemical and ecological aspects of coastal estuaries. This class is a companion course to EVSC 4110. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200
Credits: 3
This course will focus on lakes, rivers, streams, and reservoirs as ecosystems. The goal of the course is to provide an understanding through lectures and discussions of the main physical, chemical, and biological processes that determine similarities and differences among inland waters. Major human impacts on inland waters will also be considered. Prerequisites: EVSC 3200 or equivalent, one semester of chemistry, or instructor permission.
Credits: 1–6
Individual or group study in developing or special areas of ecology and interrelated areas.
Credits: 1–12
For master's research, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
Credits: 1–12
For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.
Credits: 1–12
Individual or group research on interdisciplinary problems in environmental sciences.
Credits: 1–12
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
Credits: 1–12
For doctoral research, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.