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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.


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