Explores the science of natural hazards and strategic resource. Covers techniques for locating and characterizing earthquakes and assessing the damage they cause; methods of using sound waves to image the Earth’s interior to search for strategic minerals; and the historical importance of such resources. Includes seismic experiments on campus to probe for groundwater, the new critical environmental resource. 3 credits.

This course will serve as an extension of the EAS 1330 first-year majors lab. It will provide opportunity for formal weather briefings, explore specific atmospheric storms (synoptic and mesoscale, including the climatology of each storm type), through assigned readings, map analysis, and weather discussions. Prerequisites: EAS 1310 and 1330. 1 credit.

Earth systems and their evolution; Earth history’s astronomical context; plate tectonics, continental drift, and their implications for climate and life; coevolution of life and the atmosphere; precedents for ongoing global change; dinosaurs, mass extinctions, and human ancestry. Combined lecture/laboratories on reconstructing geological history and mapping ancient geography. Fossil-collecting on field trips. Spring. 3 credits.

An integrated introduction to the earth system stressing the biological, chemical, geological, and physical interactions among the atmosphere, ocean, and solid earth. Topics covered will include biogeochemical cycles, climate dynamics, and the evolution of the atmosphere, biosphere, cryosphere (ice), hydrosphere (oceans and inland waters), and lithosphere (solid earth). 4 credits. Letter grade only.

Familiarizes students from a range of disciplines with such contemporary issues in climatology as global warming and El Niño. Introduces the natural greenhouse effect, past climates, and observed and projected climate changes and impacts. Also covers natural climate variations (e.g., El Niño) and their consequences and predictability. Readings focus on recent scientific findings related to climate change. Prerequisite: basic college math. 3 credits.

Introduction to Fortran computer programming and visual software packages specifically tailored for meteorological application usage. Topics include basic FORTRAN 90 programming (this includes problem analysis, algorithm development, and program writing and execution), data manipulation, and instruction in the use of GrADS, and GEMPACK visual display tools. Prerequisites: EAS 1310 and Math 1110 or equivalent. 3 credits.

This class will investigate the geology of the solid earth with emphasis on igneous and metamorphic petrology, structure of the continents and ocean basins, and large scale tectonics. Interaction between deformation, melt generation and metamorphism will be examined as mechanisms by which the crust is differentiated from the underlying mantle. Geophysical and geochemical techniques for probing the deep interior of the earth will be investigated. Plate tectonics will be used as a unifying theme to understand processes operating in the solid earth. Prerequisite: EAS 2200 or permission of instructor. 3 credits.

A field-oriented study biogeochemistry course held on the Island of Hawaii. Field, class, and laboratory work focus on how landscape age and climate strongly control biogeochemical cycling and ecosystem development in Hawaii. Other topics include succession of ecosystems, evolution of nutrient cycles, and impacts of invasive species. The course is structured around field projects, carried out both as groups and individually. Prerequisites: enrollment in EES semester in Hawaii, EAS 2200, EAS 3030 or permission of instructor. 4 credits.

The relationship of radiant energy, temperature, wind, and moisture in the atmosphere near the ground. The interplay between physical processes of the atmosphere, plant canopies, and soil is examined with emphasis on the energy balance. Prerequisites: physics course. 3 credits. Not offered Sp09.

Interdisciplinary field course covering fundamental concepts of the Earth system. Topics include global circulation patterns in the solid Earth, atmosphere and ocean; energy and mass transfer; change and variability of Earth atmosphere and ocean systems; the temporal record of change preserved in the geologic record; Earth/ocean/atmospheric controls on ecosystem processes. The course is project-based with students engaged in hands-on, active learning that takes advantage of local resources. Prerequisites: enrollment in EES semester in Hawaii, one semester of calculus (Math 1910/1920 or 1110/1120) and two semesters of any of the following: Phys 2207/2208 or 1112/1113, Chem 2070/2080 or 2090/2080, Biog 1101/1103-1102/1104 or 1105/1106 or 1109/1110 or equivalent course work. 6 credits.

Introduction to the basic equations and techniques used to understand motion in the atmosphere, with an emphasis on the space and time scales typical of storm systems (the synoptic scale). Derives the governing equations of atmospheric flow from first principles and applies them to middle latitude and tropical meteorology. Topics include balanced flow, atmospheric waves, circulation, and vorticity. Prerequisites: familiarity with multivariate calculus (e.g. Math 2930, 2130, 2220, or equivalent), one semester of university physics. 3 credits.

Covers the interactions of physical and biological processes in marine ecosystems. Begins by looking at these processes on ocean-basin to regional scales and work down to the smaller scales relevant to individual organisms. Introduces students to modern techniques of marine-ecosystems research, including remote sensing, oceanographic-survey methods, and experimental marine ecology. This course is field and laboratory intensive with students engaged in hands-on, active learning that takes advantage of local resources. Prerequisites:  EAS 3400. Recommended: oceanography course. 4 credits.

Structure and dynamics of midlatitude mesoscale weather systems such as fronts, jets, squall lines, convective complexes, precipitation bands, downslope windstorms, mountain breezes, seas breeze circulations, and lake effect snowstorms. The course also considers tropical weather systems and mesoscale modeling. Prerequisites: EAS 3410 and 3420 or permission of instructor. 3 credits.

Applied course focusing on weather forecasting and analysis techniques for various regions around the world. Lectures emphasize the application of student’s knowledge of atmospheric dynamics, thermodynamics, and computer data analysis, to forecast the development and movement of multiscale weather systems. Students participate in weekly forecast discussions; write daily forecasts that include a synoptic discussion, quantitative precipitation forecasts, and severe weather outlook for the forecast region; and lead class discussion on assigned readings. Prerequisites: EAS 3520 and 4510. 3 credits.

The focus is on the physical characteristics of sedimentary basins, which host fossil fuels and groundwater, and can potentially store CO2. Prerequisite: EAS 3010 or permission of instructor. Alternate years. 3 credits.

Intro to Radar Remote Sensing

TBA, Students need to fill out form in 2124 Snee.

Up to 8 credits.

EAS 4960 Internship Experience in Hawaii

Moore

All 4960 internship courses must adhere to the CALS guidelines at http://www.cals.cornell.edu/cals/current/student-research/internship/index.cfm. S/U grade only. 1-2 credits.

During the last 3.5 weeks of the semester students will carry out a service learning project with a local NGO, environmental business, government agency, research lab, or educational facility. Projects will be carefully designed with the student, sponsoring agency and faculty member. A final report is required. 2 credits.

Topics are arranged at the beginning of the semester for individual study or for group discussions. Student must register using independent study form. S/U grade only. 1-6 credits.

The student assists in teaching an EAS course appropriate to his or her previous training. The student meets with a discussion or laboratory section, prepares course materials, grades assignments, and regularly discusses course objectives and teaching techniques with the faculty member in charge of the course. Students must register using independent study form. S/U grade only. 1-4 credits.

Independent research on current problems in atmospheric science. Student must register using independent study form. S/U grade only. Variable credits.

Study of topics in atmospheric science that are more specialized or different from other courses. Special topics covered depend on staff and student interests. 1-6 credits.

Study of specialized advanced topics in the Earth Sciences through readings from the scientific literature, seminars, and discussions. 1-3 credits.

Variable credits for thesis research in geological sciences.

Seminar. Variable credits.

Seminar. Variable credits.

Seminar. Variable credits.

Seminar. Variable credits.

Seminar. Variable credits.

Seminar. Variable credits.

Seminar. Variable credits.

Seminar:  F 03:00-04:00P

Seminar. Variable credits.

Seminar. Variable credits.

Dissertation research for atmospheric science Ph.D. students only before “A” exam has been passed.Credits variable.

Dissertation research for atmospheric science Ph.D. candidates after “A” exam has been passed. Credits variable.