• EVSC 3201

    Fundamentals of Ecology Laboratory
     Rating

    4.24

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.51

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Field and laboratory experimentation illustrative of ecological systems, and their checks, balances, and cycles. Corequisite: EVSC 3200.

  • EVSC 3601

    Physical Hydrology Laboratory
     Rating

    4.17

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.49

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Field and laboratory experimentation illustrative of the hydrological cycle, including energy and mass transfer in surface and ground water. Corequisite: EVSC 3600.

  • EVSC 5559

    New Course in Environmental Science
     Rating

    2.67

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.60

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of environmental science.

  • EVSC 2800

    Fundamentals of Geology
     Rating

    3.25

     Difficulty

    3.17

     GPA

    3.13

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Studies the composition, structure, and internal processes of earth; the classification, origin, and distribution of earth materials; earth's interior; and the interpretation of geological data for the solution of problems of the natural environment. Recommended: At least one semester of college chemistry with lab such as CHEM 1410, 1420.

  • EVSC 3300

    Atmosphere and Weather
     Rating

    4.10

     Difficulty

    3.19

     GPA

    3.07

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Introduces the physical laws governing atmospheric behavior and examines atmospheric variables and their role in the fluid environment of the earth. Prerequisite: MATH 1190 or MATH 1210 or MATH 1220 or MATH 1310 or MATH 1320 or MATH 2310 or APMA 1090 or APMA 1110 or APMA 2120.

  • EVSC 1300

    Earth's Weather and Climate
     Rating

    3.85

     Difficulty

    3.36

     GPA

    2.80

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    An overview of the atmospheric sciences primarily for non-science majors. Topics include weather forecasting, the greenhouse effect and global warming, ozone depletion, El NiƱo, air pollution, atmospheric optical effects, global climate, and the impacts of weather on human health. Three lectures per week. No science/math background is required.

  • EVSC 3301

    Atmosphere and Weather Laboratory
     Rating

    2.88

     Difficulty

    3.50

     GPA

    3.63

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Studies the principles of measurements, instrumentation for measuring atmospheric parameters, and methods of observing and calculating atmospheric variables. Corequisite: EVSC 3300.

  • EVSC 3559

    New Course in Environmental Science
     Rating

    2.50

     Difficulty

    3.50

     GPA

    3.66

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of environmental science.

  • EVSC 4630

    Land-Atmosphere Interaction
     Rating

    4.50

     Difficulty

    3.50

     GPA

    3.80

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Study of energy, water, and carbon exchange between the atmosphere and the land surface.Prerequisite: Must have completed EVSC 3300 or EVSC 3600

  • EVEC 5220

    Terrestrial Ecology
     Rating

    4.17

     Difficulty

    4.00

     GPA

    3.53

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    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 time. Three lecture and four field or laboratory hours. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 or equivalent, and instructor permission.