Habitable Planet

Last Updated: Fri, 05/01/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
EAS
Course number:
1601
Section:
F1
CRN
81165
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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Course status
Active

Habitable Planet

Last Updated: Sat, 04/11/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
EAS
Course number:
1601
Section:
A
CRN
80274
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
James
Instructor last name:
Wray
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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Course status
Active

Climate & Global Change

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
EAS
Course number:
4410
Section:
A
CRN
81570
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Jie
Instructor last name:
He
Catalog Description

The physics behind the climate and its potential changes, as well as an introduction to the policy issues in global change.

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Course status
Active

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:
T1
CRN
93434
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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Course status
Active

Seminar

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
EAS
Course number:
8001
Section:
SEP
CRN
84361
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Andrew
Instructor last name:
Newman
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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Course status
Active

Research Assistantship

Last Updated: Thu, 04/02/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
EAS
Course number:
4698
Section:
SN
CRN
87786
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Samer
Instructor last name:
Naif
Catalog Description

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

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Course status
Active

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:
W1
CRN
80762
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.

Administrative Data
Course status
Active