CSUMB Watershed Geology Lab
Hands-on watershed science
Dr. Guilinger teaches a series of scaffolded, hands-on courses in earth system science, geomorphology, and hydrology as part of the Environmental Science, Technology, and Policy B.S. Watershed Systems Concentration. These courses feature small class sizes (<24) and course-based research projects emphasizing intensive field experiences, surveying (e.g., autolevel, RTK-GPS, total station), geospatial technologies (e.g., lidar, drone photogrammetry), quantitative skills (Excel and R), and written and oral communication of applied science. This high-impact curriculum is geared towards building skills relevant to jobs in environmental consulting, watershed management, water resources, surveying, land management, graduate school, and more...
See where some of our alumni have ended up!
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Here's are some links to course descriptions for GEOL courses taught by Dr. Guilinger:
GEOL 460: River Hydrology, Monitoring, and Assessment
ENVS 410: Capstone Seminar for GEOL 460
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Left: Dronie of GEOL 360 class mapping beach erosion at a nourishment site in Monterey, CA. Right: Dronie of GEOL 460 class collecting measurements in rerouted Carmel River above San Clemente Dam Removal.
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If you also want further experience with independent research, there are opportunities for credit and sometimes paid research - reach out!
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Additionally, Dr. Guilinger teaches and advises masters students through the Environmental Science M.S., and is at this time accepting students through the PSM track (learn more here). Reach out if interested in a PSM! He regularly co-teaches ENVS 560, a project-based graduate-level watershed science course.
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