Earth & Atmospheric Sciences (EAS)Engineering

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

EAS 1101

Provides a basic understanding of earth processes, emphasizing those critical to humans in the 21st century and beyond. Designed for non-science majors. Topics include energy, water resources, natural ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11440 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

  • 11442 EAS 1109   LEC 001

EAS 1190

Hands-on experience in the preparation and curation of fossils in laboratories at the Paleontological Research Institution. Students provide own transportation to the Museum of the Earth via public transit ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • 13434 EAS 1190   LAB 401

    • T
    • Allmon, W

  • Class will meet at PRI. Prerequisite: EAS 1109 or related EAS course.

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

  • 11444 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

  • 11681 EAS 1330   LAB 401

  • Concurrent enrollment in EAS 1310 required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 11682 EAS 1330   LAB 402

  • Concurrent enrollment in EAS 1310 required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 11683 EAS 1330   LAB 403

  • Concurrent enrollment in EAS 1310 required.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 11684 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

  • 11445 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

  • 12387 EAS 1560   LEC 001

  • 12388 EAS 1560   LAB 401

  • 12389 EAS 1560   LAB 402

  • 13288 EAS 1560   LAB 403

  • 13289 EAS 1560   LAB 404

  • 18848 EAS 1560   LAB 405

  • 18849 EAS 1560   LAB 406

EAS 2021

This course explores the human dimension of climate change, arguably the most significant crisis ever to confront humanity. Of course, changes in the climate are natural, but it is almost universally knowledged ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: COML 2021

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9433 EAS 2021   SEM 101

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

  • 11471 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 and are altered by that environment. This interaction over very long times constitutes a coevolution of earth and life. Course uses modern systems, ... 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

  • 11564 EAS 3010   LEC 001

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

  • 11565 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

  • 11767 EAS 3030   LEC 001

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

  • 11768 EAS 3030   DIS 201

  • 11770 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

  • 11472 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

  • 11473 EAS 3410   LEC 001

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

EAS 3500

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 3500EAS 5500

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17583 EAS 3500   LEC 001

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

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

  • 13200 EAS 4010   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: previous course in geology.

EAS 4050

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

  • 17537 EAS 4050   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: mechanical background equivalent to EAS 4260/EAS 3880.

EAS 4340

Fundamentals of subsurface imaging by geophysical methods as used in oil exploration and environmental investigations. Covers seismic reflection, refraction, gravity, magnetics, resistivity, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17596 EAS 4340   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: MATH 1920 and PHYS 2208, PHYS 2213, or equivalent.

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

  • 11475 EAS 4350   LEC 001

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

EAS 4470

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

  • 17887 EAS 4470   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: one year of calculus and physics.

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

  • 11476 EAS 4510   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: EAS 3410, EAS 3420.

  • 11477 EAS 4510   LAB 401

EAS 4530

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

  • 11489 EAS 4530   LEC 001

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

  • 11490 EAS 4530   LAB 401

EAS 4550

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17538 EAS 4550   LEC 001

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

  • 17539 EAS 4550   DIS 201

    • TBA
    • White, B

EAS 4830

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

  • 17588 EAS 4830   LEC 001

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

  • 11782 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

  • 12426 EAS 4910   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Allmendinger, R

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12427 EAS 4910   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Allmon, W

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12428 EAS 4910   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Ault, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12429 EAS 4910   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Brown, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12567 EAS 4910   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Cathles, L

      Thompson, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12571 EAS 4910   RSC 707

    • TBA
    • Chen, G

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12585 EAS 4910   RSC 708

    • TBA
    • Cisne, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12590 EAS 4910   RSC 709

    • TBA
    • Colucci, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12593 EAS 4910   RSC 710

    • TBA
    • Degaetano, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12645 EAS 4910   RSC 712

    • TBA
    • Greene, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12647 EAS 4910   RSC 714

    • TBA
    • Jordan, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12648 EAS 4910   RSC 715

    • TBA
    • Kay, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12649 EAS 4910   RSC 716

    • TBA
    • Keranen, K

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12650 EAS 4910   RSC 717

    • TBA
    • Lohman, R

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12651 EAS 4910   RSC 718

    • TBA
    • Mahowald, N

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12652 EAS 4910   RSC 719

    • TBA
    • Monger, B

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12654 EAS 4910   RSC 721

    • TBA
    • Pritchard, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12655 EAS 4910   RSC 722

    • TBA
    • Pryor, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12656 EAS 4910   RSC 723

    • TBA
    • Riha, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12657 EAS 4910   RSC 724

    • TBA
    • Thompson, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13332 EAS 4910   RSC 725

    • TBA
    • White, B

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13333 EAS 4910   RSC 726

    • TBA
    • Wilks, D

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13342 EAS 4910   RSC 727

    • TBA
    • Wysocki, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17283 EAS 4910   RSC 728

    • TBA
    • Dietl, G

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17284 EAS 4910   RSC 729

    • TBA
    • Mookherjee, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18872 EAS 4910   RSC 730

    • TBA
    • Schneider, R

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19034 EAS 4910   RSC 731

    • TBA
    • Fahey, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19137 EAS 4910   RSC 732

    • TBA
    • Squyres, S

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.  Combined with: BEE 4940

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Cross Scales Biogeochem Model

  • 17587 EAS 4940   DIS 201

  • Prerequisite: graduate student standing; undergraduate junior or senior with MATH 2930 and PHYS 1112; or permission of instructor.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Geophysical Field Methods

  • 17590 EAS 4940   DIS 202

    • TBA
    • Keranen, K

EAS 4960

Students taking EAS 4960 as part of the Cornell University Earth and Environmental Systems Field Program in Hawaii carry out a service learning project with a local NGO, environmental business, government ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11481 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

  • 11783 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

  • 11784 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

  • 11785 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

  • 12985 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

  • 12986 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

  • 12987 EAS 4960   DIS 207

    • TBA
    • Chen, G

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

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13460 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

  • 13461 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

  • 13462 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

  • 13464 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

  • 13466 EAS 4960   DIS 214

    • 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

  • 13467 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

  • 13468 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

  • 13469 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

  • 13470 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

  • 13471 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

  • 13473 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

  • 13474 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

  • 13475 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

  • 13476 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

  • 13477 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

  • 13478 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

  • 13479 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

  • 11786 EAS 4970   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Ault, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11787 EAS 4970   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Chen, G

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12277 EAS 4970   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Colucci, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12278 EAS 4970   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Degaetano, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12660 EAS 4970   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Mahowald, N

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12661 EAS 4970   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Pryor, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12662 EAS 4970   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Riha, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13335 EAS 4970   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Wilks, D

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 17493 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. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11482 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

  • 12279 EAS 4980   DIS 202

    • TBA
    • Allmendinger, R

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12280 EAS 4980   DIS 203

    • TBA
    • Allmon, W

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12300 EAS 4980   DIS 204

    • TBA
    • Ault, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12584 EAS 4980   DIS 205

    • TBA
    • Brown, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12945 EAS 4980   DIS 206

    • TBA
    • Cathles, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12988 EAS 4980   DIS 207

    • TBA
    • Chen, G

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12989 EAS 4980   DIS 208

    • TBA
    • Cisne, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13441 EAS 4980   DIS 209

    • TBA
    • Colucci, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13442 EAS 4980   DIS 210

    • TBA
    • Degaetano, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13444 EAS 4980   DIS 212

    • TBA
    • Greene, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13446 EAS 4980   DIS 214

    • TBA
    • Jordan, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13447 EAS 4980   DIS 215

    • TBA
    • Kay, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13448 EAS 4980   DIS 216

    • TBA
    • Keranen, K

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13449 EAS 4980   DIS 217

    • TBA
    • Lohman, R

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13450 EAS 4980   DIS 218

    • TBA
    • Mahowald, N

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13451 EAS 4980   DIS 219

    • TBA
    • Monger, B

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13453 EAS 4980   DIS 221

    • TBA
    • Pritchard, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13454 EAS 4980   DIS 222

    • TBA
    • Pryor, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13455 EAS 4980   DIS 223

    • TBA
    • Riha, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13456 EAS 4980   DIS 224

    • TBA
    • Thompson, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13457 EAS 4980   DIS 225

    • TBA
    • White, B

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13458 EAS 4980   DIS 226

    • TBA
    • Wilks, D

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13459 EAS 4980   DIS 227

    • TBA
    • Wysocki, M

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

  • 11788 EAS 4990   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Ault, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11789 EAS 4990   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Chen, G

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11790 EAS 4990   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Colucci, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12281 EAS 4990   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Degaetano, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12602 EAS 4990   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Mahowald, N

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12663 EAS 4990   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Pryor, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12664 EAS 4990   RSC 707

    • TBA
    • Riha, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13436 EAS 4990   RSC 708

    • TBA
    • Wilks, D

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 17500 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. 

  • 3-12 Credits Graded

  • 13202 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

  • 13201 EAS 5010   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: previous course in geology.

EAS 5011

Life activities alter the physical and chemical environment and are altered by that environment. This interaction over very long times constitutes a coevolution of earth and life. Course uses modern systems, ... 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

  • 12418 EAS 5011   LEC 001

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

  • 12419 EAS 5011   LAB 401

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

  • 12417 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

  • 12416 EAS 5350   LEC 001

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

EAS 5500

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 3500EAS 3500

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17585 EAS 5500   LEC 001

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

EAS 6669

Earth-Energy program core course that overviews the key natural properties of earth's subsurface at depths less than 10 km. Natural mechanical properties and the means to detect subsurface properties are ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CHEME 6669

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17813 EAS 6669   LEC 001

  • Prerequisite: CHEME 6660, or permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to: seniors and graduate students or those with permission of the instructor.

EAS 6830

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

  • 17589 EAS 6830   LEC 001

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 Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Atmospheric and Clim Dynamics

  • 11483 EAS 6920   DIS 201

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Hot Topics in Subduction

  • 17908 EAS 6920   DIS 202

  • Prerequisite: coursework in solid earth geoscience, beyond introductory.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Graduate Experience in EAS

  • 18841 EAS 6920   DIS 203

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

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

  • 11795 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

  • 12301 EAS 7010   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Allmendinger, R

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12302 EAS 7010   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Allmon, W

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12303 EAS 7010   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Brown, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12304 EAS 7010   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Cathles, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12305 EAS 7010   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Derry, L

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12306 EAS 7010   RSC 707

    • TBA
    • Dietl, G

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12307 EAS 7010   RSC 708

    • TBA
    • Hayes, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12308 EAS 7010   RSC 709

    • TBA
    • Jordan, T

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12309 EAS 7010   RSC 710

    • TBA
    • Kay, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12310 EAS 7010   RSC 711

    • TBA
    • Keranen, K

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12311 EAS 7010   RSC 712

    • TBA
    • Lohman, R

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12312 EAS 7010   RSC 713

    • TBA
    • Pritchard, M

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12313 EAS 7010   RSC 714

    • TBA
    • Tester, J

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12410 EAS 7010   RSC 715

    • TBA
    • Thompson, J

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

  • 18948 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

  • 12282 EAS 7310   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Pritchard, M

EAS 7570

Advanced work on original investigations in petrology and 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 Stdnt Opt

  • 11800 EAS 7570   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Kay, S

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

  • 11801 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

  • 12706 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

  • 13142 EAS 7710   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Jordan, T

EAS 7730

Thesis research in paleobiology. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11802 EAS 7730   DIS 201

    • TBA
    • Cisne, J

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

  • 12352 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. 

  • 1-4 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11803 EAS 7810   DIS 201

    • TBA
    • Brown, L

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

  • 11486 EAS 7930   DIS 201

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

  • 11488 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

  • 11804 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

  • 12314 EAS 8500   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Chen, G

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12315 EAS 8500   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Colucci, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12316 EAS 8500   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Degaetano, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12569 EAS 8500   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Gierasch, P

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12923 EAS 8500   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Greene, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12990 EAS 8500   RSC 707

    • TBA
    • Hess, P

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13437 EAS 8500   RSC 708

    • TBA
    • Hysell, D

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13438 EAS 8500   RSC 709

    • TBA
    • Mahowald, N

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 17527 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

  • 11805 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

  • 12317 EAS 9500   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Chen, G

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12318 EAS 9500   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Colucci, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12319 EAS 9500   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Degaetano, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12570 EAS 9500   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Gierasch, P

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12924 EAS 9500   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Greene, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12993 EAS 9500   RSC 707

    • TBA
    • Hess, P

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13439 EAS 9500   RSC 708

    • TBA
    • Hysell, D

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13440 EAS 9500   RSC 709

    • TBA
    • Mahowald, N

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 17528 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

  • 11806 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

  • 12320 EAS 9510   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Chen, G

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12321 EAS 9510   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Colucci, S

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12322 EAS 9510   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Degaetano, A

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12925 EAS 9510   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Gierasch, P

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12991 EAS 9510   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Greene, C

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12992 EAS 9510   RSC 707

    • TBA
    • Hess, P

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13480 EAS 9510   RSC 708

    • TBA
    • Hysell, D

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13481 EAS 9510   RSC 709

    • TBA
    • Mahowald, N

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 17529 EAS 9510   RSC 710

    • TBA
    • Pryor, S