Earth's weather and climate are controlled by how heat and moisture move in the atmosphere. In this course, students learn and apply the basic physical laws that govern those processes. Above class meet in person.
Learn more about this courseThe atmospheric-boundary layer is the interface between the free atmosphere and the surface.
Learn more about this courseEvidence for and theories of climate change over a range of time scales.
Learn more about this courseWhat are the factors that influence day-to-day weather? Why do we care?
Learn more about this courseIntroduction to origin and classification of minerals and rocks. Above class meets 100% online through Asynchronous Instruction.
Learn more about this courseIntroduction to planet Earth as a dynamic and complex global system.
Learn more about this courseOrigin and evolution of vertebrates including dinosaurs and their distant relatives, such as fish, amphibians, birds and mammals.
Learn more about this courseGeological processes operative on earth-like planetary bodies and asteroids; evidence from current meteorite, lunar, Martian, and space research; quantitative and deductive exercises; including demonstration/laboratory.
Learn more about this courseAn introduction to oceanography integrating exploration of ocean basins.
Learn more about this courseExamination of the causes and effects of earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Learn more about this courseIntroduces a range of natural disasters and extreme weather phenomena that span regions, seasons, and origins.
Learn more about this courseThis course sequentially considers minerals, rocks, sediments, and soils; the materials that comprise the solid earth.
Learn more about this courseIntroduction to the processes that shape our planet, the composition and structure of Earth, and the erosion and deposition of sediments at the surface.
Learn more about this courseIntroduction to processing, visualizing, and interpreting data using scientific computing techniques used in Earth science fields.
Learn more about this courseThis course analyzes the benefits and problems of Earth materials usage and designs realistic solutions for the problems.
Learn more about this courseIntroduction to hydrology: physical properties of water relating to heat transfer and flow; phases of water and phase changes; water as a solvent and transporting agent; water budgets at various scales of inquiry; fluid pressure and potential; fluid flow at the surface and subsurface of the earth.
Learn more about this courseInteractions between geology, chemistry, and biology in natural systems.
Learn more about this courseStructure, classification, habitats, and geological history and significance of the invertebrate phyla. Laboratory study of fossils.
Learn more about this courseSynthesis of observations from diverse disciplines of geology leading to the development of modern plate tectonic theory. Applications of plate tectonic principles to fundamental problems of continental and marine geology.
Learn more about this courseUncover the secrets of Earth's history of life by exploring the fascinating world of fossils!
Learn more about this courseModern concepts of tectonics and sedimentary basin analysis.
Learn more about this courseFirst in a two-lab sequence for students in the Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE) program.
Learn more about this courseIntroduction to field-based scientific investigations.
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