Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (EAS)Engineering

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.

EAS 1101

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

  • 10806 EAS 1101   LEC 001

EAS 1109

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

  • 10807 EAS 1109   LEC 001

EAS 1310

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

  • 10808 EAS 1310   LEC 001

  • Optional 1 credit lab offered as EAS 1330.

EAS 1330

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

  • 11030 EAS 1330   LAB 401

  • Concurrent enrollment in EAS 1310 required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 11031 EAS 1330   LAB 402

  • Concurrent enrollment in EAS 1310 required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 11032 EAS 1330   LAB 403

  • Concurrent enrollment in EAS 1310 required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 11033 EAS 1330   LAB 404

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

EAS 1540

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 1540BIOEE 1560EAS 1560

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10809 EAS 1540   LEC 001

EAS 1560

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 1540BIOEE 1560EAS 1540

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11694 EAS 1560   LEC 001

  • 11695 EAS 1560   LAB 401

  • 11696 EAS 1560   LAB 402

  • 12505 EAS 1560   LAB 403

  • 12506 EAS 1560   LAB 404

  • 18400 EAS 1560   LAB 405

  • 18401 EAS 1560   LAB 406

EAS 2960

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

  • 10833 EAS 2960   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Ault, T

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

EAS 3010

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

  • 10919 EAS 3010   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: EAS 2200 or EAS 2250, MATH 1110 or MATH 1910, and one course in chemistry (high school or college).

  • 10920 EAS 3010   LAB 401

EAS 3030

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

  • 11115 EAS 3030   LEC 001

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

  • 11116 EAS 3030   DIS 201

  • 11118 EAS 3030   DIS 202

EAS 3050

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

  • 10834 EAS 3050   LEC 001

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

EAS 3410

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

  • 10835 EAS 3410   LEC 001

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

EAS 4010

The Earth's energy and mineral resources reflect some of the most important changes and dramatic events that have punctuated earth history. Course provides an overview of resource types in the context ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 5010

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 12431 EAS 4010   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: previous course in geology.

EAS 4040

Quantitative study of the deformation, heat transport, and melting processes that have shaped the evolution of the solid Earth. Familiar physical and chemical principles and concepts are applied to the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 5041

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17050 EAS 4040   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: calculus and calculus-based physics courses, or permission of instructor.

EAS 4350

Statistical methods used in climatology, operational weather forecasting, and selected meteorological research applications. Statistical characteristics of meteorological data, including probability ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 5350

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10837 EAS 4350   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: one introductory course each in statistics (e.g. AEM 2100) and calculus.

EAS 4510

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

  • 10838 EAS 4510   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: EAS 3410, EAS 3420.

  • 10839 EAS 4510   LAB 401

EAS 4570

Examines sources, effects, transport, measurement, and controls of air pollution. Discusses the basic principles in each area with an emphasis on their local, regional, and global impacts. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17234 EAS 4570   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: EAS 3410 or thermodynamics course, and one semester of chemistry, or permission of instructor.

EAS 4620

Lectures and discussion focus on current research in marine ecosystems with an emphasis on processes unique to marine systems and current issues of ocean sustainability. A synthetic treatment of multiple ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOEE 4620EAS 5620

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16221 EAS 4620   LEC 001

  • Letter grades, S/U grades with permission of instructor. Limited to 50 students.

  • 16222 EAS 4620   DIS 201

  • 16223 EAS 4620   DIS 202

EAS 4780

Earth's environmental history is recorded in sedimentary rocks, but can only be deciphered if geological time relations are correctly recognized. Course covers approaches to the study of ages of, and genetic ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17073 EAS 4780   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: EAS 3010 or permission of instructor.

EAS 4820

This course presents an overview of observations and methods in seismology. Topics include techniques necessary for understanding elastic wave propagation in layered media and what these waves teach us ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 6820

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17064 EAS 4820   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: one year of calculus, one year of physics. Recommended prerequisite: structural geology.

EAS 4840

An exploration of solution methods for inverse problems with examples taken from geophysics and related fields, with particular attention to making inferences from inaccurate, incomplete, or inconsistent ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 5840

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17023 EAS 4840   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: MATH 2940.

EAS 4910

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

  • 11130 EAS 4910   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Abers, G

  • Students must complete form in 2124 Snee Hall.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11728 EAS 4910   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Allmendinger, R

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11729 EAS 4910   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Allmon, W

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11730 EAS 4910   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Ault, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11731 EAS 4910   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Brown, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11855 EAS 4910   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Cathles, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11873 EAS 4910   RSC 708

    • TBA
    • Cisne, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11878 EAS 4910   RSC 709

    • TBA
    • Colucci, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11881 EAS 4910   RSC 710

    • TBA
    • Degaetano, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17235 EAS 4910   RSC 711

    • TBA
    • Derry, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11927 EAS 4910   RSC 712

    • TBA
    • Greene, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17236 EAS 4910   RSC 713

    • TBA
    • Hess, P

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11928 EAS 4910   RSC 714

    • TBA
    • Hysell, D

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11929 EAS 4910   RSC 715

    • TBA
    • Jordan, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11930 EAS 4910   RSC 716

    • TBA
    • Keranen, K

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11931 EAS 4910   RSC 717

    • TBA
    • Lohman, R

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11932 EAS 4910   RSC 718

    • TBA
    • Mahowald, N

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11933 EAS 4910   RSC 719

    • TBA
    • Monger, B

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11934 EAS 4910   RSC 721

    • TBA
    • Pritchard, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11935 EAS 4910   RSC 722

    • TBA
    • Pryor, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11936 EAS 4910   RSC 723

    • TBA
    • Riha, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11937 EAS 4910   RSC 724

    • TBA
    • Thompson, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12544 EAS 4910   RSC 725

    • TBA
    • White, B

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12545 EAS 4910   RSC 726

    • TBA
    • Wilks, D

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12554 EAS 4910   RSC 727

    • TBA
    • Wysocki, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18556 EAS 4910   RSC 728

    • TBA
    • Klinck, H

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18733 EAS 4910   RSC 729

    • TBA
    • Hayes, A

EAS 4940

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 Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Local Glacial & Quaternary Geology

  • 18629 EAS 4940   DIS 201

EAS 4960

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

  • 10843 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

  • 11131 EAS 4960   DIS 202

    • TBA
    • Allmendinger, R

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

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11132 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

  • 11133 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

  • 12233 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

  • 12234 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

  • 12622 EAS 4960   DIS 208

    • TBA
    • Cisne, J

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

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12623 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

  • 12624 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

  • 17237 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

  • 12625 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

  • 17238 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

  • 12626 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

  • 12627 EAS 4960   DIS 215

    • TBA
    • Jordan, T

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

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12628 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

  • 12629 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

  • 12630 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

  • 12631 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

  • 12632 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

  • 12633 EAS 4960   DIS 222

    • TBA
    • Pryor, S

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

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12634 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

  • 12635 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

  • 12636 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

  • 12637 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

  • 12638 EAS 4960   DIS 227

    • TBA
    • Wysocki, M

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

EAS 4970

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

  • 11134 EAS 4970   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Ault, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11135 EAS 4970   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Colucci, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11589 EAS 4970   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Degaetano, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11590 EAS 4970   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Hess, P

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11940 EAS 4970   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Mahowald, N

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11941 EAS 4970   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Pryor, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11942 EAS 4970   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Riha, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12547 EAS 4970   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Wilks, D

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12937 EAS 4970   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Wysocki, M

EAS 4980

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. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 10844 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

  • 11591 EAS 4980   DIS 202

    • TBA
    • Allmendinger, R

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11592 EAS 4980   DIS 203

    • TBA
    • Allmon, W

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11607 EAS 4980   DIS 204

    • TBA
    • Ault, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11872 EAS 4980   DIS 205

    • TBA
    • Brown, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12197 EAS 4980   DIS 206

    • TBA
    • Cathles, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12237 EAS 4980   DIS 208

    • TBA
    • Cisne, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12606 EAS 4980   DIS 209

    • TBA
    • Colucci, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12607 EAS 4980   DIS 210

    • TBA
    • Degaetano, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 17240 EAS 4980   DIS 211

    • TBA
    • Derry, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12608 EAS 4980   DIS 212

    • TBA
    • Greene, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 17241 EAS 4980   DIS 213

    • TBA
    • Hess, P

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12609 EAS 4980   DIS 214

    • TBA
    • Hysell, D

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12610 EAS 4980   DIS 215

    • TBA
    • Jordan, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12611 EAS 4980   DIS 216

    • TBA
    • Keranen, K

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12612 EAS 4980   DIS 217

    • TBA
    • Lohman, R

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12613 EAS 4980   DIS 218

    • TBA
    • Mahowald, N

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12614 EAS 4980   DIS 219

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12615 EAS 4980   DIS 221

    • TBA
    • Pritchard, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12616 EAS 4980   DIS 222

    • TBA
    • Pryor, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12617 EAS 4980   DIS 223

    • TBA
    • Riha, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12618 EAS 4980   DIS 224

    • TBA
    • Thompson, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12619 EAS 4980   DIS 225

    • TBA
    • White, B

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12620 EAS 4980   DIS 226

    • TBA
    • Wilks, D

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12621 EAS 4980   DIS 227

    • TBA
    • Wysocki, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 17565 EAS 4980   DIS 228

EAS 4990

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

  • 11136 EAS 4990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Ault, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11137 EAS 4990   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Colucci, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11138 EAS 4990   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Degaetano, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11593 EAS 4990   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Hess, P

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11887 EAS 4990   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Mahowald, N

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11943 EAS 4990   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Pryor, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11944 EAS 4990   RSC 707

    • TBA
    • Riha, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12601 EAS 4990   RSC 708

    • TBA
    • Wilks, D

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12938 EAS 4990   RSC 709

    • TBA
    • Wysocki, M

EAS 5000

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

  • 12433 EAS 5000   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Cathles, L

EAS 5010

The Earth's energy and mineral resources reflect some of the most important changes and dramatic events that have punctuated earth history. Course provides an overview of resource types in the context ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 4010

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 12432 EAS 5010   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: previous course in geology.

EAS 5011

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

  • 11721 EAS 5011   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: EAS 2200 or EAS 2250, MATH 1110 or MATH 1910, and one course in chemistry (high school or college).

  • 11722 EAS 5011   LAB 401

EAS 5041

Quantitative study of the deformation, heat transport, and melting processes that have shaped the evolution of the solid Earth. Familiar physical and chemical principles and concepts are applied to the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 4040

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17054 EAS 5041   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: calculus and calculus-based physics courses, or permission of instructor.

EAS 5051

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

  • 11720 EAS 5051   LEC 001

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

EAS 5350

Statistical methods used in climatology, operational weather forecasting, and selected meteorological research applications. Statistical characteristics of meteorological data, including probability ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 4350

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11719 EAS 5350   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: one introductory course each in statistics (e.g. AEM 2100) and calculus.

EAS 5620

Lectures and discussion focus on current research in marine ecosystems with an emphasis on processes unique to marine systems and current issues of ocean sustainability. A synthetic treatment of multiple ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOEE 4620EAS 4620

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17021 EAS 5620   LEC 001

  • Letter grades, S/U grades with permission of instructor. Limited to 50 students.

  • 17022 EAS 5620   DIS 201

  • 17024 EAS 5620   DIS 202

EAS 5750

Introduction to radiative transfer in emitting and scattering atmospheres. Radiative energy balance and radiative equilibrium. Structures of the atmospheres in the solar system. Introduction to motions ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASTRO 6575

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17203 EAS 5750   LEC 001

EAS 5840

An exploration of solution methods for inverse problems with examples taken from geophysics and related fields, with particular attention to making inferences from inaccurate, incomplete, or inconsistent ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 4840

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17025 EAS 5840   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: MATH 2940.

EAS 6480

Factors determining air quality and effects of air pollutants on public health, ecological systems and global climate change. Students examine the source-to-receptor relationship of major air pollutants ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MAE 6480

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17268 EAS 6480   LEC 001

EAS 6820

This course presents an overview of observations and methods in seismology. Topics include techniques necessary for understanding elastic wave propagation in layered media and what these waves teach us ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 4820

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17066 EAS 6820   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: one year of calculus, one year of physics. Recommended prerequisite: structural geology.

EAS 6920

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

  • 10845 EAS 6920   DIS 201

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Graduate Experience in EAS

  • 13042 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.  Combined with: CEE 6055CHEME 6678

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Water-Energy Nexus

  • 18208 EAS 6920   DIS 203

    • MWF Hollister Hall 306
    • Nov 2 - Dec 2, 2016
    • Albertson, J

      Reed, P

      Riha, S

  • The deadline to drop this class without a W or change the grade option from S/U to LET or LET to S/U is 11/14/16. The absolute deadline to withdraw with a W or change to Audit is 12/02/16.

EAS 7010

Thesis research for geological sciences graduate students. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11143 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

  • 11608 EAS 7010   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Allmendinger, R

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11609 EAS 7010   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Allmon, W

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11610 EAS 7010   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Brown, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11611 EAS 7010   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Cathles, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11612 EAS 7010   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Derry, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11613 EAS 7010   RSC 707

    • TBA
    • Dietl, G

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11614 EAS 7010   RSC 708

    • TBA
    • Hayes, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11615 EAS 7010   RSC 709

    • TBA
    • Jordan, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11616 EAS 7010   RSC 710

    • TBA
    • Keranen, K

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11617 EAS 7010   RSC 711

    • TBA
    • Lohman, R

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11618 EAS 7010   RSC 712

    • TBA
    • Lunine, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11619 EAS 7010   RSC 713

    • TBA
    • Pritchard, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11620 EAS 7010   RSC 714

    • TBA
    • Tester, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11713 EAS 7010   RSC 715

    • TBA
    • Thompson, J

EAS 7110

Reading class for upper atmospheric physics. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 17026 EAS 7110   DIS 201

    • TBA
    • Hysell, D

EAS 7220

Advanced work on original investigations in structural geology. 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

  • 13196 EAS 7220   DIS 201

    • TBA
    • Allmendinger, R

EAS 7310

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

  • 11594 EAS 7310   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Pritchard, M

EAS 7620

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

  • 11149 EAS 7620   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Allmon, W

EAS 7650

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

  • 11981 EAS 7650   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Dietl, G

EAS 7710

Advanced readings on specific themes in sedimentology, stratigraphy, and sedimentary basins. Topics change from semester to semester and will be chosen in consultation between student and instructor. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12377 EAS 7710   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Jordan, T

EAS 7800

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

  • 11659 EAS 7800   SEM 101

EAS 7810

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

  • 11151 EAS 7810   DIS 201

  • Prerequisite: EAS 3880, EAS 4340, or permission of instructor.

EAS 7930

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

  • 10846 EAS 7930   DIS 201

EAS 7950

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

  • 17177 EAS 7950   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Derry, L

EAS 7960

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

  • 10847 EAS 7960   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • White, B

EAS 8500

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

  • 11152 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

  • 11621 EAS 8500   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Chen, G

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11622 EAS 8500   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Colucci, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11623 EAS 8500   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Degaetano, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11857 EAS 8500   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Gao, H

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12177 EAS 8500   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Greene, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12238 EAS 8500   RSC 707

    • TBA
    • Hess, P

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12602 EAS 8500   RSC 708

    • TBA
    • Hysell, D

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12603 EAS 8500   RSC 709

    • TBA
    • Mahowald, N

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12939 EAS 8500   RSC 710

    • TBA
    • Pryor, S

EAS 9500

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

  • 11153 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

  • 11624 EAS 9500   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Chen, G

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11625 EAS 9500   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Colucci, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11626 EAS 9500   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Degaetano, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11858 EAS 9500   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Gao, H

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12178 EAS 9500   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Greene, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12241 EAS 9500   RSC 707

    • TBA
    • Hess, P

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12604 EAS 9500   RSC 708

    • TBA
    • Hysell, D

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12605 EAS 9500   RSC 709

    • TBA
    • Mahowald, N

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12940 EAS 9500   RSC 710

    • TBA
    • Pryor, S

EAS 9510

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

  • 11154 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

  • 11627 EAS 9510   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Chen, G

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11628 EAS 9510   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Colucci, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11629 EAS 9510   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Degaetano, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12179 EAS 9510   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Gao, H

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12239 EAS 9510   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Greene, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12240 EAS 9510   RSC 707

    • TBA
    • Hess, P

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12639 EAS 9510   RSC 708

    • TBA
    • Hysell, D

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12640 EAS 9510   RSC 709

    • TBA
    • Mahowald, N

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12941 EAS 9510   RSC 710

    • TBA
    • Pryor, S