Key institutions and initiatives related to Global Health; global burden of disease, global social and environmental determinants of health, global health challenges, sustainable development goals, and major actors. This course is restricted to students registered in the MGH program. Other Students must contact the department for permission to register.

Course description not available. Credit will be granted for only one of GEOS 500 or GEOB 500.

Introduction to open channel flow and sediment transport. River morphology and channel types. Palaeohydrology. The development of channel networks.

Field sampling, instrumentation, surveying, mapping techniques, and data analysis; mandatory multi-day field camp in May or June. Special fees and liability insurance are required.

Maritime issues and ocean governance from a geographical perspective. Uses political geography and political ecology approaches to examine conflicts and propose initiatives to promote ocean sustainability and social inclusion.