This course covers the fundamental processes governing biogeochemical cycling of carbon, nitrogen, and inorganic elements across diverse soils: farmlands, forests, and wetlands. This course emphasizes quantitative assessment of pools and fluxes, key biological interactions, and perturbations by humans.

Specialized topics in ecology, atmosphere, hydrology, environmental geology, or environmental systems not normally covered in formal classes under the direction of the faculty. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Study of ecohydrologic processes characteristic of arid and semiarid regions. Prerequisites: Any introductory hydrology class or instructor permission.

Geographical data is increasingly important i n understanding our society and our environment. This course will focus on teaching stiudents advanced principles and operation of GIS software. It's a im is to develop students who are prepared to apply GIS to a variety of research problems by expoing them to tools and techniques that go beyond those covered in a basic course on GIS. Prerequisite: EVSC 5020 or equivalent experience

Introduction to programming and quantitative techniques for problem solving in environmental sciences, including data processing and visualization, analysis of temporal and spatial data, and simple mathematical models. Students will gain practical experience from problems drawn from each core area of environmental sciences. No previous programming experience is assumed.

Studies current problems in environmental research management or public policy as presented by visiting speakers, faculty, or advanced graduate students.

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 adaptation. Through theory and real-world applications, students will gain insights into microclimatology's role in addressing environmental challenges.

This course provides the opportunity to offer a new course in the subject of Hydrology.

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 and contrasts the Earth with Venus and Mars.

Optional laboratory for Planetary Geology that will expose students to sources and types of information about processes and materials on planetary bodies as well as techniques for interpreting and mapping the surface features and geologic history of planetary objects.