Course Offerings by Semester
Courses in Earth and Environmental Sciences explore the dynamic systems that shape our planet and the natural world around us. Each of our courses gives students an opportunity to gain a deep understanding of geologic processes, while also fostering student development in critical thinking, inquiry, data collection and analysis, and science communication.
Test
| Course Number | Course Name | Core or Selective |
|---|---|---|
| EAES 101 | Earth, Energy, and the Environment | Core |
| EAES 111 | Global Environmental Change | Core |
| EAES 180 | Honors Earth and Environmental Sciences | Honors College Students |
| EAES 290 | Current Topics in Earth and Environmental Sciences | Core |
| EAES 396 | Independent Research | Encouraged for all Undergrad Students |
| EAES 492 | Internship in the Earth and Environmental Sciences | Encouraged for all Undergrad Students |
| EAES 595 | Departmental Seminar | Grad Students Only |
| EAES 598 | Master's Thesis Research | Grad Students Only |
| EAES 599 | Ph.D. Thesis Research | Grad Students Only |
Fall Course Offerings
| Course Number | Course Name | Core or Selective (Former course requirements - optional for undergrads graduating in 2025-2027) | Core or Selective (For any current undergrads) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAES 290 | Current Topics in Earth and Environmental Sciences | Core | Core |
| EAES 330 | Earth Materials | Core | Core |
| EAES 380 | Earth and Environmental Data Science | Selective - Group IV | Core |
| EAES 415 | Environmental Geochemistry | Selective - Group III | Selective - Group B |
| EAES 487 | Introduction to Geobiology and Astrobiology | Ask Prof. Meyer-Dombard | Selective - Group B |
| EAES 494 | Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry | Ask Prof. Meyer Dombard | Ask Prof. Meyer Dombard |
| EAES 545 | Spatial and Temporal Analysis and Modeling | Grad Students Only | Grad Students Only |
| EAES 575 | Advanced Hydrology | Grad Students Only | Grad Students Only |
Spring Course Offerings
| Course Number | Course Name | Core or Selective (Former course requirements - optional for undergrads graduating in 2025-2027) | Core or Selective (For any Current Undergrad) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAES 290 | Current Topics in Earth and Environmental Sciences | Core | Core |
| EAES 302 | Methods in Environmental Sciences | Core | Core |
| EAES 385 | Earth Systems | Core | Core |
| EAES 444 | Geophysics | Selective - Group IV | Selective - Group A |
| EAES 470 | Environmental Geomorphology | Selective - Group I or Group III | Selective - Group A |
| EAES 490 | Climate Change and Extreme Weather | Selective - Group II | Selective - Group B |
| EAES 513 | Stable Isotope Geochemistry and Biogeochemistry | Grad Students Only | |
| EAES 525 | Quaternary Change | Grad Students Only |