Analyzes the patterns and processes in terrestrial ecosystems. Topic include macro- and micro-meteorological factors such as producer, consumer, and decomposer processes; hydrologic and biogeochemical pathways; and changes through space and …
Examination of the fundamental radiative, thermodynamic, and fluid dynamic processes in Earth's atmosphere with an emphasis on climatic time and space scales. Topics include atmospheric composition and radiative transfer, synoptic …
In this course, students will learn about the behavior, dynamics, and thermodynamics of the tropical atmosphere. A wide range of time and space scales will be examined, from the large-scale …
In this course, various aspects of the effects of mountains on weather and climate will be covered. Examples include diurnal mountain wind systems, mountain waves, and cold air pools. Applications …
This course provides students with an overview of the use of meteorological research and weather information in various areas in society including agriculture, aviation, and recreation.
This course will introduce students to fundamental atmospheric chemistry and its applications. Topics will span gas kinetics and reaction dynamics, atmospheric oxidation, spectroscopy and photochemistry, heterogeneous chemistry and aqueous-phase trace …
Introduces theoretical meteorology encompassing dry and moist air thermodynamics, the mechanics of atmospheric motion, and the dynamics of atmospheric weather systems. Prerequisite: MATH 1310, 1320 and PHYS 2310, 2320; or …
Studies the physical properties, processes, and structure of the oceans; mass and energy budgets; methods of measurements; and the nature and theory of ocean currents, waves, and tides in the …
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of environmental science.
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of atmospheric sciences.
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of ecology.
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of geosciences.
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of hydrology.
This course will cover methods of spatial data handling and modeling for the analysis and management of the environmental resilience of watersheds. Techniques include desktop and cloud commercial and open …
Study of the physical, chemical, and biological processes governing the transport and transformation of contaminants at ecosystem and watershed scales. Emphasis placed on the ecohydrological principles and role of human …
Introduces current theories of the hydrological response of catchments. Using an integrative approach, the course illuminates the derivation of theory in light of the time and location of the process …
Studies the physical principles governing the transport of dissolved substances and of sediment and particulate matter in the terrestrial portion of the hydrological cycle. Prerequisite: EVSC 2800 and 3600 or …
Study of hydrologic processes characteristic of forested regions. Prerequisite: Introductory hydrology or instructor permission.
This course covers the fundamental processes governing biogeochemical cycling of carbon, nitrogen, and inorganic elements across diverse soils: farmlands, forests, and wetlands. This course emphasizes quantitative assessment of pools and …
Cover fundamental and recent advances in Soil Biogeochemistry, with an emphasis on literature describing fundamental processes governing abiotic-biotic elemental transformations and key human perturbations.