Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (EAS)Engineering

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EAS 1101
Climate and Energy: a 21st Century Earth Science Perspective

Two of the most pressing issues that humankind will face in the 21st Century are Climate Change and Energy. These two issues are inexorably linked together and impact other great challenges including fresh ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10951 EAS 1101   LEC 001

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EAS 1109
Dinosaurs

Introductory survey course for anyone interested in dinosaurs. Lectures examine the fossil evidence and illustrate how various geological and biological disciplines contribute to understanding dinosaurs ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 10952 EAS 1109   LEC 001

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EAS 1310
Basic Principles of Meteorology

Simplified treatment of the structure of the atmosphere: heat balance of the Earth; general and secondary circulations; air masses, fronts, and cyclones; and hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornadoes, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10953 EAS 1310   LEC 001

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  • Optional 1 credit lab offered as EAS 1330.

EAS 1330
Basic Meteorology Lab

Required for atmospheric science majors but is optional for other students taking EAS 1310. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 11159 EAS 1330   LAB 401

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  • Concurrent enrollment in EAS 1310 required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 11160 EAS 1330   LAB 402

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  • Concurrent enrollment in EAS 1310 required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 11161 EAS 1330   LAB 403

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  • Concurrent enrollment in EAS 1310 required.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 11162 EAS 1330   LAB 404

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  • Concurrent enrollment in EAS 1310 required. Lab 404 is for Majors only.

EAS 1540
Introductory Oceanography

This class relies more on intuitive reasoning rather than complicated mathematical formulas to convey basic concepts about how the ocean works. For this reason, the class is very accessible to non-science ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 1540, BIOEE 1560, EAS 1560

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10954 EAS 1540   LEC 001

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EAS 1560
Introductory Oceanography with Laboratory

This class relies more on intuitive reasoning rather than complicated mathematical formulas to convey basic concepts about how the ocean works. For this reason, the class is very accessible to non-science ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BIOEE 1540, BIOEE 1560, EAS 1540

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11744 EAS 1560   LEC 001

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  • 11745 EAS 1560   LAB 401

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  • 11746 EAS 1560   LAB 402

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  • 12439 EAS 1560   LAB 403

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  • 12440 EAS 1560   LAB 404

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  • 13149 EAS 1560   LAB 405

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  • 13150 EAS 1560   LAB 406

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EAS 1600
Environmental Physics

Fundamentals of radiation, thermodynamics, and mechanics will be introduced and used to understand energy and mass transfers in natural and built environments. Students will describe, identify and use ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16934 EAS 1600   LEC 001

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    • TBA

    • Riha, S

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning - WWW
    This course is offered in the fall as a web-based, online class, and in the spring as an in-person, flipped class. Prerequisite: one semester of college calculus.

EAS 2960
Forecast Competition

Practice course providing daily exercise in probabilistic weather forecasting, in which students compete to forecast local weather most skillfully. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0.5 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 10976 EAS 2960   LEC 001

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    • TBA

    • Ault, T

  • Enrollment limited to: undergraduate students in the Atmospheric Science major or those with permission of the instructor.

EAS 3010
Evolution of the Earth System

Life activities alter the physical and chemical environment of Earth's surface and are altered by that environment, while physical and chemical processes transform rock, transfer material, and create new ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: EAS 5011

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11055 EAS 3010   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: EAS 2250, MATH 1110 or MATH 1910, and one course in chemistry (high school or college).

  • 11056 EAS 3010   LAB 401

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EAS 3030
Introduction to Biogeochemistry

Control and function of the Earth's global biogeochemical cycles. Begins with a review of the basic inorganic and organic chemistry of biologically significant elements, and then considers the biogeochemical ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: NTRES 3030

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 11241 EAS 3030   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: Chem 2070 or equivalent, Math 1120, and a course in biology and/or geology.

  • 11242 EAS 3030   DIS 201

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  • 11244 EAS 3030   DIS 202

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EAS 3050
Climate Dynamics

Discusses processes that determine climate and contribute to its change, including atmospheric radiation, ocean circulation, and atmospheric dynamics. Investigates contemporary climate change issues and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 5051

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10977 EAS 3050   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: two semesters of calculus and one semester of physics.

EAS 3410
Atmospheric Thermodynamics and Hydrostatics

Introduction to the thermodynamics and hydrostatics of the atmosphere and to the methods of description and quantitative analysis used in meteorology. Topics include thermodynamic processes of dry air, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10978 EAS 3410   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: one year of calculus, one semester of physics.

EAS 3500
Dynamics of Marine Ecosystems in a Changing Ocean

Lecture and student-led discussion course covers the interactions of physical and biological processes in marine ecosystems. The course begins by looking at these processes on global to regional scales ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 3500, EAS 5500

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 16910 EAS 3500   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: one semester of oceanography (i.e., EAS/BIOEE 1540), or permission of instructor,

EAS 4010
Fundamentals of Energy and Mineral Resources

The Earth's energy and mineral resources are critical to human existence. The formation of resources reflects unusual aspects of the Earth including some of the most important changes and dramatic events ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 5010

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 12374 EAS 4010   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: previous course in geology.

EAS 4050
Active Tectonics

Develops the ideas and methods necessary to understand how the Earth deforms-from individual earthquakes to the construction of mountain ranges. Discusses the driving forces of deformation, and how these ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16970 EAS 4050   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: mechanical background equivalent to EAS 4260.

EAS 4470
Physical Meteorology

Primarily a survey of natural phenomena of the atmosphere, with emphasis on their underlying physical principles. Topics include an introduction to atmospheric radiation processes, atmospheric optics and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16901 EAS 4470   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: one year each of calculus and physics.

EAS 4510
Synoptic Meteorology II

Structure and dynamics of large-scale midlatitude weather systems, such as cyclones, anticyclones, and waves, with consideration of processes that contribute to temperature changes and precipitation. Lab ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 10981 EAS 4510   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: EAS 3410, EAS 3420.

  • 10982 EAS 4510   LAB 401

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EAS 4530
Mineralogy

Chemical and physical properties and identification of minerals with emphasis on the rock-forming minerals that are the principal constituents of the Earth and nearby planets. Topics include internal and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16922 EAS 4530   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: CHEM 2070 or CHEM 2090, or permission of instructor.

  • 16924 EAS 4530   LAB 401

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  • Prerequisite: CHEM 2070 or CHEM 2090, or permission of instructor.

EAS 4550
Geochemistry

Chemistry applied to understanding the Earth and the Solar System and its evolution, including physical chemistry, geochronology, trace element and isotope geochemistry of the environment and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 16928 EAS 4550   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: CHEM 2070 or CHEM 2090, and MATH 1920, or equivalent.

  • 16929 EAS 4550   DIS 201

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EAS 4830
Environmental Biophysics

This course focuses on energy and mass transfers in the soil-plant-atmosphere system, including water, heat and gas flows, energy budgets and nutrient dynamics. Implications for sustainable management ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 6830

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16918 EAS 4830   LEC 001

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EAS 4910
Undergraduate Research

Introduction to the techniques and philosophy of research in the earth sciences and an opportunity for undergraduates to participate in current faculty research projects. Topics chosen in consultation ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11254 EAS 4910   RSC 701

    • TBA

    • Abers, G

  • Students must complete form in 2124 Snee Hall.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11771 EAS 4910   RSC 703

    • TBA

    • Allmon, W

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11772 EAS 4910   RSC 704

    • TBA

    • Ault, T

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11773 EAS 4910   RSC 705

    • TBA

    • Brown, L

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11888 EAS 4910   RSC 706

    • TBA

    • Cathles, L

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11899 EAS 4910   RSC 709

    • TBA

    • Colucci, S

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11902 EAS 4910   RSC 710

    • TBA

    • Degaetano, A

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13050 EAS 4910   RSC 711

    • TBA

    • Derry, L

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11942 EAS 4910   RSC 712

    • TBA

    • Greene, C

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13051 EAS 4910   RSC 713

    • TBA

    • Hess, P

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11943 EAS 4910   RSC 714

    • TBA

    • Hysell, D

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11944 EAS 4910   RSC 715

    • TBA

    • Kay, S

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11945 EAS 4910   RSC 716

    • TBA

    • Keranen, K

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11946 EAS 4910   RSC 717

    • TBA

    • Lohman, R

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11947 EAS 4910   RSC 718

    • TBA

    • Mahowald, N

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11948 EAS 4910   RSC 719

    • TBA

    • Monger, B

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11949 EAS 4910   RSC 721

    • TBA

    • Pritchard, M

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11951 EAS 4910   RSC 723

    • TBA

    • Riha, S

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11952 EAS 4910   RSC 724

    • TBA

    • Thompson, J

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12461 EAS 4910   RSC 725

    • TBA

    • White, B

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12462 EAS 4910   RSC 726

    • TBA

    • Wilks, D

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12470 EAS 4910   RSC 727

    • TBA

    • Wysocki, M

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17554 EAS 4910   RSC 728

    • TBA

    • Buckley, D

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18691 EAS 4910   RSC 729

    • TBA

    • Hayes, A

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

EAS 4940
Special Topics in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (Undergraduate Level)

The department teaches "trial" courses under this number. Offerings vary by semester and are advertised by the department before the beginning of the semester. The same course is not offered more than ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Global Climate Change and Policy

  • 18531 EAS 4940   DIS 202

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

EAS 4960
Internship Experience

Students with internship opportunities may be able to receive credit through this course. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 10984 EAS 4960   DIS 201

  •  
    • TBA

    • Abers, G

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11256 EAS 4960   DIS 203

  •  
    • TBA

    • Allmon, W

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11257 EAS 4960   DIS 204

  •  
    • TBA

    • Ault, T

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12202 EAS 4960   DIS 205

  •  
    • TBA

    • Brown, L

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12203 EAS 4960   DIS 206

  •  
    • TBA

    • Cathles, L

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12536 EAS 4960   DIS 209

  •  
    • TBA

    • Colucci, S

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12537 EAS 4960   DIS 210

  •  
    • TBA

    • Degaetano, A

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13052 EAS 4960   DIS 211

  •  
    • TBA

    • Derry, L

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12538 EAS 4960   DIS 212

  •  
    • TBA

    • Greene, C

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13053 EAS 4960   DIS 213

  •  
    • TBA

    • Hess, P

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12539 EAS 4960   DIS 214

  •  
    • TBA

    • Hysell, D

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12540 EAS 4960   DIS 215

  •  
    • TBA

    • Kay, S

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12541 EAS 4960   DIS 216

  •  
    • TBA

    • Keranen, K

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12542 EAS 4960   DIS 217

  •  
    • TBA

    • Lohman, R

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12543 EAS 4960   DIS 218

  •  
    • TBA

    • Mahowald, N

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12544 EAS 4960   DIS 219

  •  
    • TBA

    • Monger, B

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12545 EAS 4960   DIS 221

  •  
    • TBA

    • Pritchard, M

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12547 EAS 4960   DIS 223

  •  
    • TBA

    • Riha, S

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12548 EAS 4960   DIS 224

  •  
    • TBA

    • Thompson, J

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12549 EAS 4960   DIS 225

  •  
    • TBA

    • White, B

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12550 EAS 4960   DIS 226

  •  
    • TBA

    • Wilks, D

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12551 EAS 4960   DIS 227

  •  
    • TBA

    • Wysocki, M

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation.

EAS 4970
Individual Study in Atmospheric Science

Topics are arranged at the beginning of the semester for individual study or for group discussions. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11258 EAS 4970   IND 601

  •  
    • TBA

    • Ault, T

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11259 EAS 4970   IND 602

  •  
    • TBA

    • Colucci, S

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11652 EAS 4970   IND 603

  •  
    • TBA

    • Degaetano, A

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11653 EAS 4970   IND 604

  •  
    • TBA

    • Hess, P

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11953 EAS 4970   IND 605

  •  
    • TBA

    • Mahowald, N

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11955 EAS 4970   IND 607

  •  
    • TBA

    • Riha, S

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12464 EAS 4970   IND 608

  •  
    • TBA

    • Wilks, D

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12772 EAS 4970   IND 609

  •  
    • TBA

    • Wysocki, M

EAS 4980
Teaching Experience in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

The student assists in teaching an EAS course appropriate to his or her previous training. The student meets with a discussion or laboratory section, prepares course materials, grades assignments, and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 10985 EAS 4980   DIS 201

  •  
    • TBA

    • Abers, G

  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11655 EAS 4980   DIS 203

  •  
    • TBA

    • Allmon, W

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11668 EAS 4980   DIS 204

  •  
    • TBA

    • Ault, T

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11896 EAS 4980   DIS 205

  •  
    • TBA

    • Brown, L

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12167 EAS 4980   DIS 206

  •  
    • TBA

    • Cathles, L

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12519 EAS 4980   DIS 209

  •  
    • TBA

    • Colucci, S

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12520 EAS 4980   DIS 210

  •  
    • TBA

    • Degaetano, A

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13054 EAS 4980   DIS 211

  •  
    • TBA

    • Derry, L

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12521 EAS 4980   DIS 212

  •  
    • TBA

    • Greene, C

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13055 EAS 4980   DIS 213

  •  
    • TBA

    • Hess, P

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12522 EAS 4980   DIS 214

  •  
    • TBA

    • Hysell, D

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12523 EAS 4980   DIS 215

  •  
    • TBA

    • Kay, S

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12524 EAS 4980   DIS 216

  •  
    • TBA

    • Keranen, K

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12525 EAS 4980   DIS 217

  •  
    • TBA

    • Lohman, R

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12526 EAS 4980   DIS 218

  •  
    • TBA

    • Mahowald, N

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12527 EAS 4980   DIS 219

  •  
    • TBA

    • Monger, B

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12528 EAS 4980   DIS 221

  •  
    • TBA

    • Pritchard, M

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12530 EAS 4980   DIS 223

  •  
    • TBA

    • Riha, S

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12531 EAS 4980   DIS 224

  •  
    • TBA

    • Thompson, J

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12532 EAS 4980   DIS 225

  •  
    • TBA

    • White, B

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12533 EAS 4980   DIS 226

  •  
    • TBA

    • Wilks, D

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12534 EAS 4980   DIS 227

  •  
    • TBA

    • Wysocki, M

EAS 4990
Undergraduate Research in Atmospheric Science

Independent research on current problems in atmospheric science. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11260 EAS 4990   RSC 701

  •  
    • TBA

    • Ault, T

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11261 EAS 4990   RSC 702

  •  
    • TBA

    • Colucci, S

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11262 EAS 4990   RSC 703

  •  
    • TBA

    • Degaetano, A

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11656 EAS 4990   RSC 704

  •  
    • TBA

    • Hess, P

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11908 EAS 4990   RSC 705

  •  
    • TBA

    • Mahowald, N

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11957 EAS 4990   RSC 707

  •  
    • TBA

    • Riha, S

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12514 EAS 4990   RSC 708

  •  
    • TBA

    • Wilks, D

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12773 EAS 4990   RSC 709

  •  
    • TBA

    • Wysocki, M

EAS 5000
Master Engineering Design Project

Project with significant engineering content that is required for the M.Eng. program. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-12 Credits Graded

  • 12376 EAS 5000   RSC 701

  •  
    • TBA

    • Cathles, L

EAS 5010
Fundamentals of Energy and Mineral Resources

The Earth's energy and mineral resources are critical to human existence. The formation of resources reflects unusual aspects of the Earth including some of the most important changes and dramatic events ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 4010

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 12375 EAS 5010   LEC 001

  •  

  • Prerequisite: previous course in geology.

EAS 5011
Evolution of the Earth System

Life activities alter the physical and chemical environment of Earth's surface and are altered by that environment, while physical and chemical processes transform rock, transfer material, and create new ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: EAS 3010

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11763 EAS 5011   LEC 001

  •  

  • Prerequisite: EAS 2250, MATH 1110 or MATH 1910, and one course in chemistry (high school or college).

  • 11764 EAS 5011   LAB 401

  •  

EAS 5051
Climate Dynamics

Discusses processes that determine climate and contribute to its change, including atmospheric radiation, ocean circulation, and atmospheric dynamics. Investigates contemporary climate change issues and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 3050

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11762 EAS 5051   LEC 001

  •  

  • Prerequisite: two semesters of calculus and one semester of physics.

EAS 5500
Dynamics of Marine Ecosystems in a Changing Ocean

Lecture and student-led discussion course covers the interactions of physical and biological processes in marine ecosystems. The course begins by looking at these processes on global to regional scales ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 3500, EAS 3500

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 16912 EAS 5500   LEC 001

  •  

  • Prerequisite: one semester of oceanography (i.e., EAS/BIOEE 1540), or permission of instructor.

EAS 5780
Planet Formation and Evolution

Survey of chemical and physical processes important to the origin and evolution of planetary systems. The first part of the course will cover the formation of planets including the astronomical context, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASTRO 6578

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16931 EAS 5780   LEC 001

  •  

EAS 6830
Environmental Biophysics

This course focuses on energy and mass transfers in the soil-plant-atmosphere system, including water, heat and gas flows, energy budgets and nutrient dynamics. Implications for sustainable management ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 4830

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16920 EAS 6830   LEC 001

  •  

EAS 6920
Special Topics in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (Graduate Level)

Study of topics in earth and atmospheric science that are more specialized or different from other courses. Special topics depend on staff and student interests. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Atmospheric Science Seminar

  • 10986 EAS 6920   DIS 201

  •  
Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Graduate Experience in EAS

  • 12836 EAS 6920   DIS 202

  •  

  • Intended for 1st and 2nd year graduate students in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Advanced Seismic Methods

  • 17378 EAS 6920   DIS 203

  •  

  • Prerequisite: upper-undergraduate- or graduate-level seismology course.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Volcanic Systems

  • 18305 EAS 6920   DIS 204

  •  

  • Prerequisite: advanced coursework in Earth Sciences.

EAS 7010
Thesis Research

Thesis research for geological sciences graduate students. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11267 EAS 7010   RSC 701

  •  
    • TBA

    • Abers, G

  • ATMOS SCI students use EAS 8500, 9500 or 9510.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11669 EAS 7010   RSC 702

  •  
    • TBA

    • Allmendinger, R

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11670 EAS 7010   RSC 703

  •  
    • TBA

    • Allmon, W

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11671 EAS 7010   RSC 704

  •  
    • TBA

    • Brown, L

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11672 EAS 7010   RSC 705

  •  
    • TBA

    • Cathles, L

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11673 EAS 7010   RSC 706

  •  
    • TBA

    • Derry, L

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11674 EAS 7010   RSC 707

  •  
    • TBA

    • Dietl, G

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11675 EAS 7010   RSC 708

  •  
    • TBA

    • Hayes, A

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11676 EAS 7010   RSC 709

  •  
    • TBA

    • Jordan, T

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11677 EAS 7010   RSC 710

  •  
    • TBA

    • Keranen, K

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11678 EAS 7010   RSC 711

  •  
    • TBA

    • Lohman, R

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11679 EAS 7010   RSC 712

  •  
    • TBA

    • Lunine, J

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11680 EAS 7010   RSC 713

  •  
    • TBA

    • Pritchard, M

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11681 EAS 7010   RSC 714

  •  
    • TBA

    • Tester, J

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11755 EAS 7010   RSC 715

  •  
    • TBA

    • Thompson, J

EAS 7110
Upper Atmospheric and Space Physics

Reading class for upper atmospheric physics. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13007 EAS 7110   DIS 201

  •  
    • TBA

    • Hysell, D

EAS 7310
Advanced Topics in Geodetic Monitoring and Modeling

Advanced work on original investigations in geodetic monitoring and modeling. Topics change from semester to semester. Contact the instructor for more information. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11657 EAS 7310   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA

    • Pritchard, M

EAS 7620
Advanced Topics in Paleobiology

Advanced work on original investigations in paleobiology. Topics change from semester to semester. Contact the instructor for more information. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11272 EAS 7620   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA

    • Allmon, W

EAS 7650
Topics in Paleoecology

Advanced work on original investigations in paleoecology. Topics change from semester to semester. Contact the instructor for more information. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 11994 EAS 7650   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA

    • Dietl, G

EAS 7800
Earthquake Record Reading

Analysis and interpretation of real-time geophysical data focusing on interesting and significant events that happen during the semester, emphasizing seismogram interpretation of large earthquakes. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 11718 EAS 7800   SEM 101

  •  

EAS 7810
Advanced Topics in Seismic Imaging

Exploration of advanced techniques for imaging the earth via readings and/or computer exercises. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11273 EAS 7810   DIS 201

  •  
    • TBA

    • Brown, L

EAS 7930
Andes-Himalaya Seminar

Seminar course for graduate students in geological sciences with topics in tectonics, seismology, petrology, and similar disciplines. Emphasis on mountain belts, but other topics entertained. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 10987 EAS 7930   DIS 201

  •  

EAS 7950
Low Temperature Geochemistry

Advanced work on original investigations in low temperature geochemistry. Topics change from semester to semester. Contact the instructor for more information. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13039 EAS 7950   LEC 001

    • TBA

    • Derry, L

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

EAS 7960
Geochemistry of the Solid Earth

Seminar covering topics relevant to solid earth geochemistry and includes presentations from both faculty and students. Students will be expected to make at least one presentation during the semester. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 10988 EAS 7960   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA

    • White, B

EAS 8500
Master's Level Thesis Research in Atmospheric Science

Thesis research for atmospheric science master's students. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11274 EAS 8500   RSC 701

  •  
    • TBA

    • Ault, T

  • GEOL SCI students use EAS 7010 or 7020.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11683 EAS 8500   RSC 703

  •  
    • TBA

    • Colucci, S

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11684 EAS 8500   RSC 704

  •  
    • TBA

    • Degaetano, A

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11890 EAS 8500   RSC 705

  •  
    • TBA

    • Gao, H

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12147 EAS 8500   RSC 706

  •  
    • TBA

    • Greene, C

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12205 EAS 8500   RSC 707

  •  
    • TBA

    • Hess, P

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12515 EAS 8500   RSC 708

  •  
    • TBA

    • Hysell, D

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12516 EAS 8500   RSC 709

  •  
    • TBA

    • Mahowald, N

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12774 EAS 8500   RSC 710

  •  
    • TBA

    • Pryor, S

EAS 9500
Graduate-Level Dissertation Research in Atmospheric Science

Dissertation research for atmospheric science Ph.D. students only before "A" exam has been passed. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11275 EAS 9500   RSC 701

  •  
    • TBA

    • Ault, T

  • GEOL SCI students use EAS 7010 or 7020.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11686 EAS 9500   RSC 703

  •  
    • TBA

    • Colucci, S

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11687 EAS 9500   RSC 704

  •  
    • TBA

    • Degaetano, A

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11891 EAS 9500   RSC 705

  •  
    • TBA

    • Gao, H

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12148 EAS 9500   RSC 706

  •  
    • TBA

    • Greene, C

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12208 EAS 9500   RSC 707

  •  
    • TBA

    • Hess, P

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12517 EAS 9500   RSC 708

  •  
    • TBA

    • Hysell, D

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12518 EAS 9500   RSC 709

  •  
    • TBA

    • Mahowald, N

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12775 EAS 9500   RSC 710

  •  
    • TBA

    • Pryor, S

EAS 9510
Doctoral-Level Dissertation Research in Atmospheric Science

Dissertation research for atmospheric science Ph.D. students after "A" exam has been passed. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11276 EAS 9510   RSC 701

  •  
    • TBA

    • Ault, T

  • GEOL SCI students use EAS 7010 or 7020.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11689 EAS 9510   RSC 703

  •  
    • TBA

    • Colucci, S

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11690 EAS 9510   RSC 704

  •  
    • TBA

    • Degaetano, A

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12149 EAS 9510   RSC 705

  •  
    • TBA

    • Gao, H

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12206 EAS 9510   RSC 706

  •  
    • TBA

    • Greene, C

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12207 EAS 9510   RSC 707

  •  
    • TBA

    • Hess, P

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12552 EAS 9510   RSC 708

  •  
    • TBA

    • Hysell, D

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12553 EAS 9510   RSC 709

  •  
    • TBA

    • Mahowald, N

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12776 EAS 9510   RSC 710

  •  
    • TBA

    • Pryor, S