L. Bragg. Determination and quantification of some hydrolysis reaction products of petroleum compounds in aqueous solutions by SPME-GC/MS. (Honours, Supervisor: D-R. Parkinson).
D. Grant. Investigation of the ability of metals to bind with certain biomass: An assessment of multiple metal competitions. (Honours, Supervisor: D-R. Parkinson)
H. Hickman. A quantitative analysis of the impact of pedestrian traffic on Gros Morne Mountain, NL: effects on flora. (Honours, Supervisors: P. Rouleau, D. Wells, Dept. of Forestry, NL)
D. Janes. Determination of relationships between water, soil, and shells in Blue Ponds. (General, Supervisors: W. Iams, G. Rayner-Canham)
T. Leonard. Evaluation of potential competitive effects of exotic rainbow trout (Oncorhyncus mykiss) on native salmonids in Trout River, Gros Morne National Park. (Honours, Supervisors: C. Campbell, I. Warkentin, and T. Knight of Parks Canada)
M. Osbourne. Environmental impact assessment of the Flat Bay Gypsum Mine as a potential sanitary landfill site: a groundwater flow modeling approach. (General, Supervisor: P. Rouleau)
A. Williams. A qualitative assessment of the water quality of the Waterford River using benthic macroinveterbrates as bioinidicators. (General, Supervisors: W. Iams, M. Colbo)
2001-2002
J. Chaulk. Determination of the significance of collar use in soil respiration measurements conducted with a portable infrared gas analyser connected to a soil respiration chamber. (Honours, Supervisors: L. Bateman and D. Wells of Dept. of Forestry, NL)
M. King. Carbonate chemistry of a marl pond in Western Newfoundland: preliminary study. (General, Supervisors: G. Rayner-Canham, W. Iams)
H. Langdon. Lichens as monitors of trace heavy metals in the atmosphere. (Honours, Supervisor: G. Rayner-Canham)
R. Martin. Microwave decomposition of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and other chlorinated aromatics, and study of their fate in soil systems. (Honours, Supervisor: S. Abhyankar)
O. Newhook. Oxygen demand as a measure of water quality at two sites along Hughes Brook, Newfoundland. Relationship between ultraviolet-visible absorption spectrum and chemical oxygen demand. (General, Supervisor: J. Dust)
K. Powell. Watersheds and water quality as determinants of anuran distribution in Western Newfoundland. (Honours, Supervisors: C. Campbell, I. Warkentin)
2000-2001
D. Wells. Spatial heterogeneity in plankton populations in Western Brook Pond - potential impacts from increased boat traffic. Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Corner Brook, NL, Canada. (Honours, Supervisor: C. Campbell)
S. Huelin. The complete analysis of some gasolines by GC/MS and an examination of their fates in aqueous solutions. (Honours, Supervisor: D-R. Parkinson)
K. J. Parsons. Determination of octanol-water partition coefficients (KOW) of selected polynitroaromatics by ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. Comparison of calculated and experimental values. (General, Supervisor: J. Dust)
D. Tiller. Investigation of biosorption of Al, Cd, Zn, and Sn metals in fresh water algae by infrared spectroscopy. (General, Supervisors: D-R. Parkinson, M. Secord)
P. Tucker. Temporal study of the metal accumulation in bivalves. (General, Supervisor: D-R. Parkinson)
1999-2000
T. Burden. Microbial biomass in distributed boreal forest soils. (General, Supervisor: P. Rutherford)
A. Fisher. Food availability and foraging location of the northern waterthrush in Western Newfoundland. (Honours, Supervisors: I. Warkentin, and S.P. Flemming of Gros Morne National Park)
A. Hewlin. An atomic absorption spectroscopic study into the leachability of copper and chromium from pressure-treated lumber. (General, Supervisor: J. Dust)
C. Hilliard. Investigations into the removal of the nitroaromatic compounds (NACS), 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene (TNB) and 1,3-dinitrobenzene (DNB), from a model soil utilizing poly(ethylene glycol methyl ether (MPEG) alkoxide reactions with NACS. (General, Supervisor: J. Dust)
W. Rolls. The correlation of actinometry and skin protection factor (SPF). The estimation of the SPF of a sun screen chemical: methyl salicylate. (General, Supervisor: J. Dust)
T. Smith. Phytofiltration: The ability of biomass to remove multiple metal ions from aqueous solution. (Honours, Supervisor: D-R. Parkinson)
C. S. Warren. Kinetics and activation parameters of the alkaline rearrangement of O,O-dimethyl (2,2,2-trichloro-1-hydroxyethyl)phosphonate (Trichlorfon) by high pressure liquid chromatography. (Honours, Supervisor: J. Dust)
R. Woolfrey. Effect of urbanisation of the Oak Ridge Morrain on groundwater quality. (General, Supervisor: P. Rouleau)
C. Wiseman. Investigation of biosorption through carboxyl-metal binding in Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis), Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), and Stonewort (Chara globularis) by infrared spectroscopy. (Honours, Supervisor: D-R. Parkinson)
1998-1999
L. Garland. A preliminary study on the distribution of moss-dwelling tardigrades with respect to the location of the Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Mill. (Honours, Supervisors: L. Bateman, M. Collins)
C. Kennedy. Sampling methods and analysis of oil residues from aqueous environments. (General, Supervisor: D-R. Parkinson)
S. K. Regular. Examination of some spectrophotometric methods of analysis for cyanide in natural waters. (Honours, Supervisors: J. Dust, D-R. Parkinson)
S. Roberts. Nest site characteristics of northern waterthrush nesting in Western Newfoundland. (Honours, Supervisor: I. Warkentin)
D. Sampson. An investigation into aryloxypropanoic acid herbicide degradation. Kinetics of alkaline hydrolsis of 2-(±)-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid, Mecoprop. (Honours, Supervisor: J. Dust)
M. J. Smith. Investigation of copper contamination in activated sludge. (M.Sc. at MUN, St. John’s campus, Co-supervisor: C. Campbell)
D. Squires. Analysis of copper-absorption ability of activated sludge from Corner Brook Pulp and Paper. (General, Supervisor: C. Campbell.)
N-J. White. An investigation into metal uptake from potting soil by Brassica Juncea (Indian Mustard). (Honours, Supervisor: D-R. Parkinson)
1997-1998
D. Baldwin. Effects of copper on micro-organism communities in activated sludge systems. (Honours, Supervisor: C. Campbell)
M. Blackwood. Separation of petroleum distillates by gas chromatography. (General, Supervisor: D-R. Parkinson)
S. Dhargalkar. Factors affecting growth of juvenile Atlantic salmon in three rivers in St. Mary’s bay, Newfoundland. (Honours, Supervisor: C. Campbell)
J. Fillier. Investigation of metal uptake by alfalfa biomass. Jan., 1998 (General, Supervisor: D-R. Parkinson)
B. Gillingham. The removal of nitroaromatic compounds (NACs) such as, 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene (TNB), from soils by utilizing the reaction between NACs and polyethylene glycol (PEG). (General, Supervisor: J. Dust)
M. House. Flowering phenology of selected plants of the Humber Gorge, Western Newfoundland. (Honours, Supervisor: H. Mann)
M. Jones. The distribution of stickleback (Gasterosteidae) in relation to stream salinity gradients in selected coastal streams in Western Newfoundland. (Honours, Supervisor: C. Campbell)
R. Kelly. Nutrient level monitoring in an activated sludge secondary wastewater treatment system. (Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Ltd.) Jan. 1998 (General, Co-supervised: D-R. Parkinson, J. Dust)
B-A. Lovell. Dimethylphthalates: Products and kinetics of alkaline hydrolysis at 40oC. (General, Supervisor: J. Dust)
D. Maloney. The vegetation of a marl wetland of Western Newfoundland. (Honours, Supervisor: H. Mann)
A. Neville. Digital, three-dimensional mapping of the physical environment: geophysical database for Atlantic Canada. (Honours, Supervisor: P. Rouleau)
J. Parsons. Phytoextraction: A study of the ability of plants to remove metal ions from aqueous solution. (Honours, Supervisor: D-R. Parkinson)
W. Penney. Polyaromatic hydrocarbons in soil of the Newfoundland railbed. (General, Supervisor: S. Abhyankar)
D. Pieda. Star and starburst dendrimer water-soluble polymers for time-release of herbicides. (Honours, Supervisor: J. Dust)
T. Rendell. Ecosystem integrity and scarification techniques. (Honours, Supervisors: A. Hovingh, B. English)
G. Rose. Studies into the chemical nature of sunscreens. Preparation and spectroscopic studies of selected esters of 4-aminobenzoic acid (PABA). (General, Supervisor: J. Dust)
J. Sheppard. Studies into the correlation of chemical oxygen demand and ultra-violet-visible (UV-Vis) spectra for surface water (Lynx Pond, Massey Drive, NF). Effect of treatment with activated carbon. (General, Supervisor: J. Dust)
M. Smith. Dialkylphthalates, ubiquitous organic contaminants. Preliminary product studies for acidic hydrolysis. (General, Supervisor: J. Dust)
J. Spingle. Influence of water temperature and water discharge on the run timing of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) smolts in a northern Newfoundland river in 1996. (Honours, Supervisors: W. Iams, C. Mullins)
M. Yetman. The effects of sediment addition from a logging road on the invertebrates of Green Woods Brook in central Newfoundland. (Honours, Supervisor: L. Bateman)
General (one semester) Fourth year Essay and Group Poster Projects:
2006-2007
Z. Zheng. Raman spectroscopy and environmental applications of Raman spectroscopy. (General, Supervisor: G. Rayner-Canham)
2005-2006
A. Blackwood, L. Muise, I. Ivany. Patch size recommendations for woodland caribou following harvesting. (General, Supervisor: C. Campbell)
J. Pennell, N. Blake, B. Vatcher, H. Randell, M. Field and A. Perry. Forest patch size required for woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus) in Gros Morne National Park and Gaff Topsails region. (General, Supervisor: C. Campbell)
K. McCarthy, A. Adey, A. Buchheit, K. Kennedy. Recommendations for forest leave patches for woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) following commercial forest harvesting. (General, Supervisor: C. Campbell)
2004-2005
D. Jackson, J. Lundrigan, B. Jesso and R. Gallant. Habitant selection patterns of the Middle Range Caribou herd 1980-1997. (General, Supervisors: C. Campbell, C. Doucet)
2003-2004
G. Asche, S. Caravan, D. Holloway, L. Sheppard, W. Wyman. Lower Churchill Hydroelectric Development Environmental Impact Assessment: aquatics, avian studies, geology and soils, mammal studies, and vegetation. (General, Supervisor: E. Andrews)
P. Warren. A study of the chemistry of water seeps of the Tablelands, NL. (General, Supervisors: G. Rayner-Canham, W. Iams)
2002-2003
B. Cabot, M. Stone, D. Tipton, R. Crocker, S. Garland, L. Tucker, J. Goosney, J. McGinn, L. Patey, S. Hustins, R. Norman, J. Wadden, J. Loughlin and C. Ramsay. Torngat Mountains National Park of Canada Environmental Impact Assessment: aquatics, human activity, mammals, vegetation and birds. (General, Supervisor: E. Andrews)
2001-2002
L. Bruce, M. Burridge, S. Way, D. Lethbridge, M. Snow, N. Lights and A. Taylor. Hospital Pond Gold Mine Environmental Impact Assessment: avifauna and mammals, vegetation and soils, water quality and fish habitat. (General, Supervisors: L. Bateman, E. Andrews)
2000-2001
D. Arns. Chlorine dioxide as an alternative disinfectant method to avoid trihalomethanes. (General, Supervisor: G. Rayner- Canham)
M. Hebert, R. Luther, C. Rose, G. Ivany, L. Kieley, Amanda Park, T. Power, R. Walbourne, C. Neary, R. Perry, B. Pardy, J. Ryan, E. Mitchell, J. Hardy and A. Newman. Main River Watershed Environmental Impact Assessment: fish and fish habitat, avifauna, mammals, possible alternation to conditions. (General, Supervisor: L. Bateman)
1999-2000
K. Brake, L. Delaney, M. Parsons, A. Patey, S. Powell, S. Churchill, R. Decker, S. Mercer, K. Pike, V. Simms, M. Way, L. Dennis, R. Francis, S. Hynes, A. Park, D. Roberts, M. Moss, T. Simms, J. Walker and A. Sheppard. Argentia Nickel Smelter/Refinery Project Environmental Impact Assessment: marine habitat quality, ground/fish water quality, terrestrial habitat quality, air quality, socio-economic factors. (General, Supervisor: I. Warkentin)
1998-1999
K. Anthony, A. Osmond, J. Parsons, R-A. Blanchard, R. Jenkins, I. Parsons, V. Payne, B. Bugden, C. LeFrense, G. Warren, S. Fifield, R. Roberts, P. Shea and J. Walters. Trans-Labrador Highway Environmental Impact Assessment: fisheries resources, wildlife resources, plant recourses, water resources. (General, Supervisor: I. Warkentin)
A. Green. Issues in ozone layer protection. (General, Supervisor: G. Rayner-Canham)
R. Stirling. Isoprene: a biogenic and anthropogenic hydrocarbon. (General, Supervisor: G. Rayner-Canham)
1997-1998
S. Alyward, G. Norman, M. Priddle, M. Anderson, D. Jennings, P. Russell, J. Smith, S. Butters, N. Pinkson, T. Coates, S. Martin, L. Pittman, L. Garland, J. Lane, T. Ingram, C. White, L. Williams, C. Payne, D. Walsh. Silver Mountain Environmental Impact Assessment: hydrology, fisheries resources, recreational impacts, avian wildlife resources, water chemistry and biota, mammalian wildlife resources and plant resources. (General, Supervisor: I. Warkentin)
C. Shearing. Chemical additives in gasoline. (General, Supervisor: G. Rayner-Canham)