• 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 Niño, 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 2801

    Fundamentals of Geology Laboratory
     Rating

    3.86

     Difficulty

    1.71

     GPA

    3.67

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Field and laboratory experimentation into the nature of earth materials and processes, especially as applied to use and human problems. Corequisite: EVSC 2800.

  • EVSC 3600

    Physical Hydrology
     Rating

    3.97

     Difficulty

    2.65

     GPA

    3.00

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Studies the physical principles governing the flow of water on and beneath the earth's surface, including fundamental concepts of fluid dynamics applied to the description of open channel hydraulics, ground water hydraulics, and dynamics of soil moisture. Introduces elements of surface water and ground water hydrology and explores humanity's influence on its hydrological environment. Prerequisite: One semester of calculus.

  • 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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 4991

    The Theory and Practice of Biodiversity Conservation
     Rating

    4.33

     Difficulty

    2.00

     GPA

    3.76

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    The goal of this class is to rigorously compare real-life conservation program implementation with the theoretical goals of conservation science. This course is a senior-level offering designed to serve as a capstone class for students enrolled in the Environmental and Biological Conservation Specialization program and will be presented in a seminar format where a theoretical presentation of conservation science within the context is presented. Prerequisite: EVSC 3200 (fund. of Ecology) or BIOL 3020 (Evolution and Ecology)

  • 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

  • EVSC 4002

    Undergraduate Seminar
     Rating

    4.67

     Difficulty

    1.00

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    A weekly, one-hour seminar series for majors, other interested undergraduates, and the University community dealing with environmental processes, research, issues, careers, and graduate study.