Doctoral Thesis

Last Updated: Fri, 04/10/2026
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General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
EAS
Course number:
9000
Section:
JW
CRN
80949
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
James
Instructor last name:
Wray
Catalog Description

Independent thesis research conducted under the supervision of a Georgia Tech faculty advisor.

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Habitable Planet

Last Updated: Fri, 05/01/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
EAS
Course number:
1601
Section:
T4
CRN
80969
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Samantha
Instructor last name:
Wilson
Catalog Description

Introduction to the origin and evolution of Planet Earth, creation of the universe and the elements, early history of Earth, radioisotope geochemistry and the timing of events in the universe, the galaxy, and on Earth. Formation of the atmosphere and oceans. Climate.

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Habitable Planet

Last Updated: Fri, 05/01/2026
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General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
EAS
Course number:
1601
Section:
R3
CRN
88797
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Samantha
Instructor last name:
Wilson
Catalog Description

Introduction to the origin and evolution of Planet Earth, creation of the universe and the elements, early history of Earth, radioisotope geochemistry and the timing of events in the universe, the galaxy, and on Earth. Formation of the atmosphere and oceans. Climate.

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Undergraduate Research

Last Updated: Sun, 04/12/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
EAS
Course number:
4699
Section:
MH
CRN
91836
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Masatoshi
Instructor last name:
Hirabayashi
Catalog Description

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

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Intro-Environmental Sci

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
EAS
Course number:
1600
Section:
F2
CRN
81112
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Liana
Instructor last name:
Boop
Catalog Description

An introduction to the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere as well as how each component interacts with the others and influences Earth's climate.

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Doctoral Thesis

Last Updated: Tue, 04/14/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
EAS
Course number:
9000
Section:
AS
CRN
91470
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Ali
Instructor last name:
Sarhadi
Catalog Description

EAS 9000 is the doctoral thesis credit course for students conducting original dissertation research under the supervision of Dr. Ali Sarhadi in the Climate Risk and Extreme Dynamics (CRED) Lab. The course is non-lecture-based and centers on sustained, independent research in Climate AI, physics-based machine learning, and tropical cyclone science, guided by regular advising and progress reporting.

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Seminar

Last Updated: Fri, 05/15/2026
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General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
EAS
Course number:
8011
Section:
A
CRN
80276
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Pengfei
Instructor last name:
Liu
Catalog Description
A forum for graduate students in earth and atmospheric sciences to present and discuss topics related to their research interests.
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Environ Geochemistry

Last Updated: Thu, 04/09/2026
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General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
EAS
Course number:
4220
Section:
A
CRN
84077
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Jennifer
Instructor last name:
Glass
Catalog Description

An exploration of the chemical, biological, and geological processes controlling the distribution of chemical nutrients and pollutants in aquatic and soil environments.

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Physics of the Weather

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
EAS
Course number:
2750
Section:
A
CRN
80272
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Zachary
Instructor last name:
Handlos
Catalog Description

An introductory treatment of the application of the basic physical laws to the understanding of weather phenomena. Crosslisted with PHYS 2750.

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