Course
Descriptions
Earth
Science (ESC) Course
Schedules
ESC
503 Dynamic Meteorology I 3(3-0) F
A derivation and examination of the equations of motion, and
first law of thermodynamics. Vorticity and its relationship to
development of synoptic weather disturbances. Prerequisites:
ESC 303, MTH 223 or permission of instructor.
ESC 504 Dynamic Meteorology II
3(3-0) Sp
Quasi-geostrophic theory and its application in weather
prediction and diagnosis. Atmospheric waves, barotropic and
baroclinic instability theory. Prerequisite: ESC 503.
ESC 546 Biometeorology 2(2-0)
Description, measurement and analysis of plants, animals, and
human interaction with the climate. Prerequisites: ESC 201 and one
of the following: ESC 330, ESC 340 or permission of instructor.
ESC 575 Special Studies in
Earth Science 1-6(Spec) D
Various special topics offered at an advanced undergraduate
and graduate level. Topics announced in Course Offering Guide.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
ESC 591 Internship 1-12(Spec)
F, Sp
Experiences in applying geographic techniques to environmental
analysis, resource management and business applications. Up to
3 hours credit can be applied to geography/earth science major. A full
time internship position for one semester may qualify for
12 hours of credit. Identical to GEO 591.
Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.
Prerequisite: permission of program advisor.
ESC 597 Independent Study
1-9(Spec) F, Sp
Exploration of topics in earth science agreed upon by student
and instructor. May be taken only by arrangement prior to
registration. Prerequisite: 12 hours of earth science
credit, permission of both instructor and department
chairperson before registration.
Unspecified content or variable credit courses.
The
following courses offered through the department are of
unspecified content or variable credit: ESC 568, 575, 597.
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