EAS-A101 Earth's Dynamic Environment I (3) Lecture three hours per week. This course covers the interactions between land, water, air, and life with special emphasis on humans and the environment.  EAS-101 focuses on the solid earth and surface environments; EAS-103 focuses on the oceans and atmosphere.  Either course can be taken independently.  Satisfies Science Core requirement. Fall and Spring semesters.

EAS-A102 Earth’s Environment I Lab (1) This laboratory illustrates and supplements the material covered in lectures of Earth’s Dynamic Environment I.  Several short field trips are taken during the semester.   Not required for students enrolled in EAS-101, though EAS-101 is a pre-requisite or co-requisite for the lab. Fall and Spring semesters.

EAS-A103 Earth's Dynamic Environment II (3) This course covers the interactions between land, water, air, and life with special emphasis on humans and the environment.  EAS-101 focuses on the solid earth and surface environments; EAS-103 focuses on the oceans and atmosphere.  Either course can be taken independently.  Satisfies Science Core requirement.

EAS-A104 Earth’s Environment II Lab (1) This laboratory illustrates and supplements the material covered in lectures of EAS-103 Earth’s Dynamic Environment II.  Several short field trips are taken during the semester.   Not required for students enrolled in EAS-103, though EAS-103 is a pre-requisite or co-requisite for the lab.

EAS-A211 Map and Chart Analysis (3) Weather maps and diagrams plotted and analyzed; decoding of surface observation and numerical model codes. Basic concepts of meteorology examined qualitatively, requiring only a cursory knowledge of mathematics. Fall semester.

EAS-A220 Mineralogy (3) Prerequisite: EAS-A101 and 102 or consent of instructor. Lecture 3 hours per week. Crystallography, physical, chemical, and descriptive mineralogy. Mineral identification and atomic structure of minerals. Spring semester.

EAS-A221 Mineralogy Lab (1) Identification of rock-forming and ore minerals through physical and optical properties.  Will include field trips.  Meets 3 hours once a week.

EAS-A240 Field Techniques in Geology (2) Prerequisite: Any EAS 100-level course. Instruction in the fundamental methods of field work. Students will learn to use a compass, maps and other geological aids, orienteer, describe basic geologic features, keep a field notebook and map simple geologic structures. Most of the course will be conducted in the field. Fall semester.

EAS-A253 Physical Climatology (3) Prerequisite: Calculus I. Basic causes of climate and microclimate: meteorological interpretations of existing climates; methods of climate classification; emphasis on the physical processes of climate changes. Spring semester.

EAS-260 Environmental Science Seminar Series (1) The seminar series is comprised of two components.  Environmental scientists and professionals will be invited to give four seminars on important environmental issues.  Three seminars will also be given to prepare students for their future careers. Must be declared environmental science / studies major or in the process of declaring to enroll in seminar.

EAS-310 Environmental Issues (3) An examination of current and historical environmental issues from scientific, economic, social, and political perspectives, with an emphasis on energy, public health, land use, and global change.  Prerequisites:  EAS 101/102 or 103/104; BIOL 104, 106, 220, or 236; CHEM 161, 162, or 163; or consent of instructor.

EAS-A325 Global Change (3) Prerequisites: EAS-A 101, EAS-A 103, and MT-A 120. Fundamentals of climate physics, global and regional scale average solar and terrestrial radiation regimes and respective radiation balances; radiation instruments of roof station; hydrologic cycle and water balance; energy balance for atmosphere, ground and total earth system; heat transfer in ocean and ground; paleoclimatology; climatic change. Fulfills three hours of science requirement. Spring semester.

EAS-340 Soils – Formation, Properties, Identification, and Current Issues (3) This course covers the physical-, chemical-, and biologically related properties of soils and the environmental issues surrounding soils and society.  Lecture 3 hours per week plus several field trips and field exercises. Prerequisite or co-requisite: Chemistry 161 or equivalent.                                        

EAS-360 / PLS-350 Introduction to Environmental Law (3) This course covers the U.S. and international laws related to current environmental issues.  We examine the roles of the Environmental Protection Agency and other State and Local regulatory agencies in protecting and managing our environment.  Restricted to Junior and Senior Environmental Science/Studies majors, Pre-Law students, or consent of instructor.

EAS-A403 Elements of Air Pollution (3) Prerequisites: Calculus I and consent of instructor. Basic concepts in air pollution meteorology are discussed including sources of air pollution, atmospheric chemistry, air pollution inventories, Gaussian air pollution models, effluent control strategies and air pollution legislation; current topics include acid rain, ozone depletion, and global change. Alternate spring semesters.

EAS-A410 Surface Processes (3) Overview of physical and chemical processes and landform development in modern and ancient surface environments.  Field trip required.  Prequisites are EAS 101 and 102.  Co-enrollment in EAS 411 is strongly encouraged.

EAS-A411 Surface Processes Lab (1) This laboratory illustrates and supplements the material covered in lectures of EAS-410 Surface Processes.  Several field trips are taken during the semester.   Prequisites are EAS 101, 102, and 240.  EAS-410 is a pre-requisite or co-requisite.

EAS-A425 Project in Environmental Science (0-3) This course will be lecture, field or laboratory based. The goal will be to discuss local and global environmental issues important to society and allow students to acquire first-hand knowledge of such issues in the laboratory and in the field. Lectures will emphasize the methods of scientific analysis, data collection, library research, identification of environmental problems and possible solutions, report writing, and presentation of results. Several case studies will be reviewed in detail. As needed.

EAS-A426 Environmental Geophysics (3) Prerequisites: EAS-A101, 102, 103; MT-A142. Lecture three hours per week. Geophysical techniques for exploration and characterization of shallow structure and media in the geosciences. Includes gravity, magnetic, seismic, electrical, borehole and ground-penetrating radar methods. Spring or Fall semester.

EAS-A428 Environmental Geochemistry (3) Prerequisites: EAS-A101, 102, 103; CH-A161; EAS-A240 recommended. Lecture three hours per week. Application of geochemical principles towards the understanding of chemical processes occurring at or near the Earth's surface. Spring or Fall semester.

EAS-A433: Physical Meteorology I (3) Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Calculus III. Physical principles underlying atmospheric processes: thermodynamics of dry and moist air, various thermodynamic diagrams, and formation of clouds and precipitation. Fall semester.

EAS-A435 Groundwater Hydrology (3) Prerequisites: EAS-A101, EAS-A102, EAS-A103, MT-A1412; PH-A131 and MT-A142 (recommended). Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours per week. Introductory course in hydrogeology. Describes relations between surface water and groundwater, principles of groundwater flow, relations between groundwater and geology, and problems related to groundwater pollution. Numerous experiments and simulations are used in the course. Spring or Fall semester.

EAS-A440 Environmental Science Capstone Project (3) This team project is the final integrative experience in the environmental science/studies programs.  Each team focuses on one local, regional, or global environmental issue.  The results of each team’s investigation of the problem(s) and formulation of potential solutions will be presented and defended before faculty and students. Senior standing required. 

EAS-A480-09 Environmental Science Internship (0-6) Students have the opportunity to develop new skills and gain first-hand experience working in the environmental field for either a private or public entity under the direction of a skilled professional. Arrangements for the working relationship must be established prior to registration.

EAS-A493 Special Topics (1-4)