Undergraduate Courses
EAS 110 Introduction to Meteorology
(4)
An introduction to the Earth as a planet with special emphasis
being placed upon atmospheric and oceanic processes. (3 hours lecture,
3 hours lab)
EAS 120 Introduction to Geology (4)
A study of the solid earth in terms of its internal structure
and surface landforms. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab)
EAS 250 Discover Astronomy (3)
A course that examines current or special topics in Astronomy.
Emphasis will be placed upon discussions and interactive investigations
about astronomical subjects. (4 hours lecture/lab combined) This
course may be repeated twice when no duplication of topics exists.
EAS 310 Meteorology and Climatology (4)
Prerequisite: EAS 110. An advanced course in weather analysis,
with special emphasis on the various climatic regions. (3 hours lecture,
3 hours lab)
EAS 320 Rocks and Minerals (2)
A study of the formation, occurrence and classification of rocks
in the earth’s crust, with emphasis on the relationships of minerals to
the composition and types of crustal materials. (1 ½ hours
lecture, 1 ½ hours lab)
EAS 393 Laboratory Techniques (1)
Prerequisite: Junior standing. Assisting in the preparation
and evaluation of laboratory activities (one lab per week)
EAS 401/501 Astronomy (4)
An analytic study of the solar system, our galaxy, and the universe,
including a survey of cosmological theory. Graduate Students will
do a project and write a paper. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab)
EAS 420 Geology of North America (2)
Prerequisite: EAS 120. A study of the geological framework
of the North American Continent with emphasis on the significant geologic
problems of each province. (1 ½ hours lecture, 1 ½
hours lab)
EAS 430/530 Oceanography (3)
An analytic study of the ocean floor, inherent motions of water
and the chemical properties of the oceans. Graduate students will
do a project and write a paper.
*Astronomy and Oceanography are available Graduate Courses.