An ecosystem course which treats the ecology of forests and consequences of forest processes in natural and managed systems. The class emphasizes the "pattern and process" concept that is the …
An interdisciplinary course covering the physical, biogeochemical and ecological aspects of coastal estuaries. This class is a companion course to EVSC 4110.Prerequisite: EVSC 3200
A graduate/undergraduate seminar on current topics in coastal ecology.
A comprehensive treatment of global environmental factors affecting coastal marine systems, including climate change, sea-level rise, alterations in freshwater and sediment transport, disturbance and habitat loss, overfishing, alien species, andeutrophication. …
Examines how spatial patterns and processes influence ecological systems across a broad range of biological organization, including genes, populations, communities, and ecosystems. Investigates the central role of humans in altering …
Study of the flows of energy and the cycling of elements in ecosystems and how these concepts connect the various components of the Earth system.Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 or equivalent
An advanced introduction to the study of soils as a natural system. Topics include the fundamentals of soil chemistry, hydrology, and biology with respect to genesis, classification, and utilization. Students …
This course will focus on lakes, rivers, streams, and reservoirs as ecosystems. The goal of the course is to provide an understanding through lectures and discussions of the main physical, …
This course explores near-surface atmospheric conditions, examining energy balance, radiation, turbulence, and land-atmosphere interactions across spatial and temporal scales. It highlights microclimates' impact on ecosystems, agriculture, urban planning, and climate …
This course will introduce students to the numerical, statistical, and computational methods used to model variability and change in Earth's climate system. The course will provide a conceptual understanding of …
Synoptic meteorology is the study of the weather systems (high- and low-pressure systems, waves in the jet stream, fronts) that impact day-to-day weather. This class will introduce the foundational theories …
This course introduces students to research topics in air pollution, including the ozone hole, tropospheric ozone, aerosol chemistry and physics, atmosphere-biosphere interactions, air pollution regulation and control, health impacts, environmental …
This seminar treats topics in the physical processes that shape landscapes. Topics will rotate with each semester, and will initially focus on the Appalachian Mountains and Chesapeake Bay as natural …
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 enw course in the subject of geosciences.
This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Hydrology.
Study of energy, water, and carbon exchange between the atmosphere and the land surface. Prerequisite: One year of college physics and calculus, one hydrology or atmospheric science course, or permission …
Oceans submerge over 70% of Earth's surface and hold many clues about major changes in Earth systems over hundreds to millions of years. This course covers the evolution of ocean …
Studies the origin and evolution of the solar system, emphasizing the geology of the planets and satellites of the inner solar system and the satellites of the gaseous planets. Compares …