Graduate Index		Bruce C. Coull, Dean Gwendelyn Geidel, Assistant Dean Distinguished Professor Emeritus and Dean Emeritus F. John Vernberg, Ph.D., Purdue University, 1951 Professor Emeritus Alan E. M. Nairn, Ph.D., University of Glasgow, 1954 Center for Water Research and Policy Tom J. Temples, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1996 Overview The School of the Environment has multidisciplinary teaching, research, and outreach programs which are focused on present and future environmental concerns. These programs promote efficient, environmentally safe, use of both natural and man-made resources; safeguard the health of humans and other species; and promote public policy, planning, management, and business as avenues for improvement of the environment. Special interests are: environmentally safe use of natural resources; sustainable development; geohazards; assessment and use or mitigation of hazardous, or environmentally sensitive, man-made materials or processes; use and protection of hydrologic systems, marine systems, and the coastal zone; and preservation and protection of ecologically sensitive or specially designated areas. The school draws on interdisciplinary strengths of its associated faculty in various departments and institutes of the University as well as on collaborative arrangements with other universities, public agencies, and the private sector. The school offers the Master of Earth and Environmental Resources Management (M.E.E.R.M.) degree and the J.D./M.E.E.R.M. dual degree, which are administered by a coordinating committee to assist students in developing programs of study with the school’s associated faculty. Collaborative projects with the public and private sectors are encouraged. The School of the Environment faculty all have appointments in other departments and are listed below by these affiliations. Center for Manufacturing and Technology Phillip E. Barnes, Ph.D., Erasmus University, Netherlands, 2000 College of Education Carol L. Flake, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Greensboro, 1977 College of Engineering and Information Technology Department of Chemical Engineering Michael D. Amiridis, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1991 Perla B. Balbuena, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1996 Michael A. Matthews, Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1986 Branko N. Popov, Ph.D., University of Zagreb, 1972 James A. Ritter, Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1989 John W. Weidner, Ph.D., North Carolina State University, 1991 Ralph E. White, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1977 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering M. Hanif Chaudry, Ph.D., University of British Columbia, 1970 Adrienne Cooper, Ph.D., University of Florida, 1998 Joseph Raymond V. Flora, Ph.D., University of Cincinnati, 1993 Jasim Imran, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1997 Anthony S. McAnally, Ph.D., Auburn University, 1989 Michael E. Meadows, Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1976 Richard P. Ray, Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1983 Department of Computer Science and Engineering John B. Bowles, Ph.D., Rutgers University, 1982 Michael N. Huhns, Ph.D., University of Southern California, 1975 Department of Mechanical Engineering Abdel E. Bayoumi, Ph.D., North Carolina State University, 1982 Jamil A. Khan, Ph.D., Clemson University, 1988 Jeffrey H. Morehouse, Ph.D., Auburn University, 1976 Walter H. Peters, Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1978 College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management David M. Pearlman, Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1997 College of Journalism and Mass Communications Sonya F. Duhé, Ph.D., University of Missouri, 1993 Lynn M. Zoch, Ph.D., Syracuse University, 1993 College of Liberal Arts Department of Anthropology Kenneth G. Kelly, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1995 Thomas L. Leatherman, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 1987 Gail E. Wagner, Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis, 1987 Department of Art David W. Voros, MFA, Indiana University, 1994 Department of English Abner Keen Butterworth, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1970 Paula R. Feldman, Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1974 Department of Geography Gregory J. Carbone, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1990 David J. Cowen, Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1971 Susan L. Cutter, Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1976 Kirstin Dow, Ph.D., Clark University, 1996 Michael E. Hodgson, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1987 L. Allan James, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1988 Robert L. Janiskee, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1974 John R. Jensen, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1976 Cary J. Mock, Ph.D., University of Oregon, 1994 Helen C. Power, Ph.D., University of Delaware, 1999 William R. Stanley, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1966 John J. Winberry, Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1971 Department of Government and International Studies Ann Bowman, Ph.D., University of Florida, 1979 Mark E. Tompkins, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1981 David P. Whiteman, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1980 Laura Woliver, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1986 Department of History Kendrick A. Clements, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1970 Thomas M. Lekan, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1999 Robert R. Weyeneth, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1984 Department of Philosophy Christopher Preston, Ph.D., University of Oregon, Eugene, 1998 Department of Religious Studies Kevin Lewis, Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1980 Department of Sociology Elwood D. Carlson, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1978 South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology Christopher O. Clement, Ph.D., University of Florida, 1995 Bruce E. Rippeteau, Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University, 1973 College of Science and Mathematics Belle W. Baruch Institute for Marine Biology and Coastal Research Dennis M. Allen, Ph.D., Lehigh University, 1978 Wendy B. Allen, M.Ed., University of South Carolina, 1980 David Bushek, Ph.D., Rutgers University, 1994 Madilyn Fletcher, Ph.D., University College of North Wales, 1975 Alan J. Lewitus, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1990 Department of Biological Sciences Bruce C. Coull, Ph.D., Lehigh University, 1968 Wallace D. Dawson, Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1962 John Mark Dean, Ph.D., Purdue University, 1962 Berten E. Ely III, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, 1973 Robert J. Feller, Ph.D., University of Washington, 1977 Travis C. Glenn, Ph.D., University of Maryland, 1997 Brian S.T. Helmuth, Ph.D., University of Washington, 1997 David E. Lincoln, Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz, 1978 Lazlo Marton, Ph.D., Jozsef Attila University, 1976 James T. Morris, Ph.D., Yale University, 1979 Timothy A. Mousseau, Ph.D., McGill University, 1988 Joseph M. Quattro, Ph.D., Rutgers University, 1991 Roger H. Sawyer, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, 1970 Stephen E. Stancyk, Ph.D., University of Florida, 1974 Sarah A. Woodin, Ph.D., University of Washington, 1972 Duane C. Yoch, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1968 Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry John W. Baynes, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, 1973 John Ferry, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1996 Scott R. Goode, Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1974 Timothy J. Shaw, Ph.D., University of California, San Diego, 1988 Department of Geological Sciences Phillip M. Atwood, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1979 John R. Carpenter, Ph.D., Florida State University, 1964 Arthur D. Cohen, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1968 Leonard R. Gardner, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1968 Gwendelyn Geidel, Ph.D., J.D., University of South Carolina, 1982, 1989 Miguel A. Goñi, Ph.D., University of Washington, 1992 Christopher G. St. C. Kendall, Ph.D., Imperial College of Science and Technology, London, UK, 1966 Björn Kjerfve, Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1973 Venkat Lakshmi, Ph.D., Princeton Univesity, 1995 Evangelos K. Paleologos, Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1994 Robert C. Thunell, Ph.D., University of Rhode Island, 1978 Raymond Torres, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1997 George Voulgaris, Ph.D., University of Southhampton, UK, 1992 Douglas F. Williams, Ph.D., University of Rhode Island, 1976 Department of Mathematics Douglas B. Meade, Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University, 1989 Robert C. Sharpley, Ph.D., University of Texas, 1972 Hong Wang, Ph.D., University of Wyoming, 1992 Department of Physics and Astronomy Joseph E. Johnson III, Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1968 John L. Safko, Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1965 Department of Statistics Don Edwards, Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1981 Walter W. Piegorsch, Ph.D., Cornell University, 1984 Moore School of Business Jeffrey S. Arpan, D.B.A., Indiana University, 1971 Maribeth Coller, Ph.D., Indiana University, 1991 Glenn W. Harrison, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1982 Kirk R. Karwan, Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University, 1979 James A. Kuhlman, Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1971 James R. Sweigart, Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University, 1976 Earth Sciences and Resources Institute William J. Domoracki, Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1995 Jerome A. Eyer, Ph.D., University of Colorado, 1964 James M. Rine, Ph.D., University of Miami, 1980 John M. Shafer, Ph.D., Colorado State University, 1979 Tom J. Temples, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1996 Institute of Public Affairs Center for Environmental Policy Frank J. Cumberland Jr., J.D., George Washington University, 1998 J. Michael Witkoski, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1982 Center for Health Services and Policy Research K. Sue Haddock, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1988 School of Law Kim Diana Connolly, J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1993 David Linnan, J.D., University of Chicago Law School, 1979 School of Medicine Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience Charles A. Blake, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1972 Clarke F. Millette, Ph.D., Rockefeller University, 1975 Department of Microbiology and Immunology William E. Bowers, Ph.D., The Rockefeller University, 1966 Alvin Fox, Ph.D., University of Leeds, 1976 Department of Pharmacology and Physiology Matthew B. Wolf, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1967 Department of Radiology David F. Adcock, M.D., Medical College of South Carolina, 1962, M.P.H., University of South Carolina, 1986 The Norman J. Arnold School of Public Health Department of Environmental Health Sciences C. Marjorie Aelion, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1988 G. Thomas Chandler, Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1986 Alan W. Decho, Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1987 Charles E. Feigley, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1978 Henry N. McKellar Jr., Ph.D., University of Florida, 1975 Edward L. Oswald, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1966 Karen M. Piegorsch, M.S., North Carolina State University, 1993 Dwayne E. Porter, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1995 Dwight W. Underhill, Sc.D., Harvard University, 1967 Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics J. Wanzer Drane, Ph.D., Emory University, 1967 James R. Hebert, Sc.D., Harvard University, 1984 Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Elaine M. Frank, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1988 USC Aiken Department of Biology and Geology Andrew R. Dyer, Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 1996 William A. Pirkle, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1972 Harry E. Shealy Jr., Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1972 Garriet W. Smith, Ph.D., Clemson University, 1981 USC Beaufort Department of Biology Randall E. Cross, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1994 Department of Business Administration Davis Folsom, Ph.D., University of Connecticut, 1979 USC Spartanburg Department of English Richard L. Predmore Jr., Ph.D., University of Florida, 1974 Library Julian W. Green, Ph.D., Harvard University, 1988 USC Sumter Division of Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Pearl R. Fernandes, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1993 John F. Logue, M.S., University of South Carolina, 1966   Earth and Environmental Resources Management Jerome Eyer, Program Coordinator and Director of Graduate Studies Coordinating Committee C. Marjorie Aelion Bruce C. Coull John Mark Dean Sonya F. Duhé Gwendelyn Geidel L. Allan James Kirk R. Karwan James A. Kuhlman Michael N. Matthews Alan E.M. Nairn Joseph M. Quattro Richard P. Ray Timothy J. Shaw Overview The Earth and Environmental Resources Management program emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach toward efficient, environmentally safe use of both depletable and renewable resources of natural earth systems within the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere and toward assessment and use or mitigation of environmentally sensitive materials or processes resulting from man’s interaction with natural earth systems. The program draws on interdisciplinary strengths in geological, biological, marine, and human resources as well as on interdisciplinary environmental disciplines in engineering, chemistry, health sciences, and on business administration and economics. The Earth and Environmental Resources Management program is administered by an interdisciplinary coordinating committee on behalf of the dean of the School of the Environment. The coordinating committee reviews curriculum needs and assists in the development and coordination of interdisciplinary course offerings. This program is designed to provide individually tailored curricula, particularly for people interested in administrative posts dealing with earth and environmental resources as well as for current college graduates with relevant experience. This interdisciplinary program provides courses in earth and environmental resources to reinforce the scientific or technical knowledge of the participants and courses in management, finance, accounting, and economics to develop administrative skills. Generally, additional electives in geological, biological, marine, and health sciences; geography; chemistry; engineering; policy; law; and international relations are available to meet specific career objectives. Individual course programs are developed with an interdisciplinary committee chaired by an appropriate advisor in the department which most closely matches the student’s interests and background. Degrees Offered M.E.E.R.M. Degree Program The Master of Earth and Environmental Resources Management (M.E.E.R.M.) degree is offered through the School of the Environment. Admission Requirements for admission conform with general regulations of The Graduate School including satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination and successful academic performance at an accredited institution. International applicants must obtain a score of 570 (230 computer-based score) on the TOEFL. Attention will be given not only to the applicant’s academic record but also to relevant scientific and administrative experience. Requests for further information should be addressed to: Program Coordinator, Earth and Environmental Resources Management Program, School of the Environment, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208. Degree Requirements This master’s degree program is based on two areas of emphasis: specialized courses in earth and environmental resources and courses in management, finance, and economics. Electives are available in geological, biological, marine, and environmental health sciences; geography; chemistry and biochemistry; chemical, civil, and environmental engineering; environmental law; policy; and business administration, based on the background and needs of the student. At least one-third of the course work must be in earth and environmental resources and at least one-third in management, finance, and economics, but no more than 50 percent in either field. Students will be required to complete six hours of integrative seminars. Courses exist in business administration for graduate students with nonbusiness backgrounds. Students will be required to demonstrate sufficient background in one or more fields, gained by academic study or experience, to qualify for graduate courses in earth or environmental resources. The program requires a total of 36 credit hours, which includes six hours of thesis credit for those students who elect a thesis or, with dean’s approval, six hours of approved electives in lieu of a thesis. There is no foreign language requirement. It is expected that students with demonstrated course work in earth or environmental resources and pertinent experience should be able to complete the program in two years. J.D./M.E.E.R.M. Dual Degree Program The School of the Environment in cooperation with the USC School of Law and The Graduate School offers a dual degree program. The dual degree program, the Master of Earth and Environmental Resources Management (M.E.E.R.M.) and law degree (J.D.), permits students to complete the joint program in approximately four years. Through the combined program, the total course load may be reduced by as many as 18 credit hours from that required if the two degrees were earned separately, since up to nine hours of electives toward the M.E.E.R.M. degree may be taken in approved law courses and nine hours of electives toward the J.D. may be earned in the M.E.E.R.M. program. The combined J.D./M.E.E.R.M. program requires that students be accepted independently into each of the programs, that the students begin their first year with courses exclusively in the School of Law, and that the remaining years be divided between the two programs. Upon acceptance by both programs, students must complete a dual degree form. Acceptance into one program does not affect the decision of the other school with regards to admission. Upon admission to the dual degree program, the student must select electives from an approved list of courses. Course Descriptions By design, no core curriculum is specified except the two required integrative seminars to be taken from the following courses: ENVR 700–Current Topics in Environmental Studies. (3) Current issues, policies, and regulations pertaining to environmental studies. Emphasizes integrated multidisciplinary approaches toward identification, evaluation, preservation, mitigation, and/or utilization of environmentally sensitive material and sites. ENVR 800–Seminar in Environmental Studies. (3) Examination of the effectiveness of environmental policies and methods relative to current issues and needs. GEOL 560–Earth Resource Management. (3) An approach to problems of resource management by lecture and seminar using case studies in mineral, energy, hydrogeological and environmental science. GEOL 743–Decision Making in Environmental Resource Management. (3) (Prereq: GEOL 560 or permission of instructor) Environmental project planning and management. Types and magnitudes of environmental problems; environmental pathways; environmental data acquisition and analysis; protection versus restoration; risk assessment; site assessment. GEOL 744–Decision Making in Energy Resource Management. (3) An integrative seminar for science managers. Consideration of the technical, managerial, and financial aspects of decision making in geologic enterprises, with emphasis on hydrocarbon exploration. Additional course offerings will be tailored to the individual’s interests and background of experience and education. Students will enroll in existing courses in the School of the Environment; geological, biological, or marine sciences; chemical, civil, or environmental engineering; environmental health; chemistry or biochemistry; geography; business administration; and other disciplines. The integrative seminars serve the purpose of relating science and nonscience subject matter. A program of study will be developed with the student’s interdisciplinary committee according to the guidelines established by the coordinating committee and will be approved by the student’s advisor and by the program coordinator. Theses will be supervised by an appropriate advisor and interdisciplinary committee based on the student’s research topic. For thesis credit and directed individual study courses, the students may take the following courses: ENVR 790–Directed Individual Studies. (1—6) Directed research topics to be individually assigned. ENVR 799–Thesis Preparation. (1—9)   [Bulletin Home Page] [Graduate Bulletin Contents] [Disclaimer] [The Graduate School] This web site updated September 2001 by Thom Harman, and copyright © 2001-2002 by the Board of Trustees of the University of South Carolina. All Rights Reserved. URL http://www.sc.edu/bulletin/grad/GEnviron.html