Soil, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences Courses

Atmospheric Science

ATM SC 7001 Topics in Atmospheric Science (cr.arr.).

Development of theory and applications for selected topics in atmospheric science. Prerequisites: graduate standing and instructor's consent.

ATM SC 7050 Fundamentals of Meteorology (3).

Comprehensive review of fundamental concepts and major developments of modern meteorology; introduces basic physical and dynamic processes of the atmosphere. Prerequisites: graduate standing and MATH 1700 & PHYSCS 2750.

ATM SC 7085 Problems in Atmospheric Science (cr.arr.).

Independent study by graduate students in atmospheric science. Prerequisites: graduate standing.

ATM SC 7087 Seminar in Atmospheric Science (cr.arr.).

Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ATM SC 7310 Atmospheric Thermodynamics (4).

Thermodynamics of dry and moist air, atmospheric hydrostatics, convection, and development of the fundamental equations of geophysical fluid dynamics. Prerequisites: graduate standing and ATM SC 1050, MATH 1700 (C or better), and one physics course.

ATM SC 7320 Atmospheric Dynamics (4).

Dynamics and kinematics of atmospheric flow. Manipulation of fundamental equations, numerical modeling of atmosphere. Prerequisite: graduate standing and ATM SC 4310/7310.

ATM SC 7350 Mesoscale Meteorology and Dynamics (3).

Survey of mesoscale phenomena, observing systems, analysis techniques, and modeling. Topics include fronts, jet streaks, gravity waves, organized convection, tornadoes, and severe local storm forecasting and structure. Prerequisite: graduate standing and ATM SC 4720/7720 and MATH 2300.

ATM SC 7400 Micrometeorology (3).

Study of transport processes in the surface boundary layer. Important applications in pollution will be discussed. Prerequisite: graduate standing and ATM SC 4050/7050.

ATM SC 7520 Meteorology of the Biosphere (3).

(same as Geography 7520). Energy balance and mass transfer in the microenvironment of plants and animals. Effects of weather events on plant and animal production discussed. Prerequisites: graduate standing and MATH 1400 or equivalent; one year of college physics; or instructor's consent.

ATM SC 7550 Atmospheric Physics (3).

Physics of atmospheric nucleation-condensation, cloud droplet and precipitation formation, associated electrical phenomena, radiation transfer and remote sensing. Prerequisites: graduate standing and 1 year of college Physics and MATH 1700.

ATM SC 7590 Radar Meteorology (3).

Course concerns the theory and application of radar in meteorology. Graduate students will be required to conduct an independent research project using radar, in addition to the undergraduate requirements for the class. Prerequisites: MATH 1700, PHYSCS 2760; graduate standing. May be repeated for credit.

ATM SC 7650 Long-Range Forecasting (3).

Physical-dynamical principles of long-range forecasting from a month to a year. Empirical and numerical approaches in forecast practice. Prerequisite: graduate standing ATM SC 4050/7050 or 3600.

ATM SC 7710 Synoptic Meteorology I (4).

Meteorological Data. Basic techniques for surface and upper air analysis, using selected examples of weather patterns. Prerequisites: graduate standing and ATM SC 1050, MATH 1700 (C or better), one physics course (pre or corequisite).

ATM SC 7720 Synoptic Meteorology II (4).

Graphical analysis and interpretation of physical, kinematical and dynamical properties of the atmosphere. Analysis techniques applicable to atmospheric research. Prerequisite: graduate standing and ATM SC 4710/7710.

ATM SC 7800 Numerical Methods in Atmospheric Science and Natural Resources (3).

Examines numerical methods used in solving differential equations, filtering data sets, and Fourier decomposition of discrete data sets. Prerequisite: graduate standing and Math through Calculus III.

ATM SC 8001 Topics in Atmospheric Science (cr.arr.).

Development of the theory with its application for selected topics in atmospheric science. Prerequisites: graduate standing.

ATM SC 8090 Masters Research in Atmospheric Science (cr.arr.).

Original investigation in atmospheric science in support of a master's thesis. Graded on S/U basis only.

ATM SC 8300 Introduction to Chaos Theory (2).

Atmospheric predictability and related topics are examined as they relate to governing equations of motion and their non-linear solutions. Prerequisite: ATM SC 4320/7320, MATH 4100.

ATM SC 8350 Advanced Dynamic Meteorology (3).

Application of perturbation dynamics, advanced dynamics, and numerical methods to study of atmospheric circulations. Prerequisite: ATM SC 4320/7320.

ATM SC 8400 Atmospheric General Circulation (3).

Comprehensive review of dynamical theories of general circulation with intensive discussion of current problems. Prerequisites: ATM SC 4320/7320.

ATM SC 8500 Radiation in the Atmosphere (3).

Physics of solar and infrared radiative transfer in the atmosphere, including energy conversion effects, atmospheric optics, and photochemical processes. Prerequisites: one year College Physics and MATH 1700.

ATM SC 8550 Nowcasting (3).

Students will learn the science of nowcasting through the study of the various methods used and apply their knowledge in the design of the elements of a nowcast system and practical nowcasting exercises. Prerequisites: ATM SC 8500, graduate standing and instructor's consent.

ATM SC 8600 Advanced Climate Dynamics (3).

Study of global climate; application of large scale atmospheric dynamics; conservation of various forms of energy, climatic evaluation, large scale climatic modification. Prerequisites: ATM SC 4320/7320 and 8400 or 3600.

ATM SC 8700 Advanced Synoptic Meteorology (3).

Detailed examination of vertical motions, their forcing, and how each is diagnosed (quasigeostrophic theory, the Trenberth approximation, Q-vectors). Current issues in synoptic meteorology and operational forecasting are discussed. Prerequisite: ATM SC 4720/7720.

ATM SC 9001 Topics in Atmospheric Science (cr.arr.).

Development of the theory with its application for selected topics in atmospheric science. Prerequisites: graduate standing.

ATM SC 9085 Problems in Atmospheric Science (cr.arr.).

Independent study by graduate students in atmospheric science. Prerequisites: graduate standing.

ATM SC 9087 Seminar in Atmospheric Science (cr.arr.).

Prerequisite: graduate standing.

ATM SC 9090 Doctoral Research in Atmospheric Science (cr.arr.).

Original investigation in atmospheric science in support of a doctoral dissertation. Graded on S/U basis only.

ATM SC 9300 Introduction to Chaos Theory (3).

Atmospheric predictability and related topics are examined as they relate to governing equations of motion and their non-linear solutions. Prerequisite: ATM SC 4320/7320, MATH 4100.

ATM SC 9350 Advanced Dynamic Meteorology (3).

Application of perturbation dynamics, advanced dynamics, and numerical methods to study of atmospheric circulations. Prerequisite: ATM SC 4320/7320.

ATM SC 9700 Advanced Synoptic Meteorology (3).

Detailed examination of vertical motions, their forcing, and how each is diagnosed (quasigeostrophic theory, the Trenberth approximation, Q-vectors). Current issues in synoptic meteorology and operational forecasting are discussed. Prerequisite: ATM SC 4720/7720.

ATM SC 9800 Numerical Weather Prediction (3).

Examination of finite difference and objective analysis techniques, basic physical concepts, and parameterization of physical processes. Experience with a range of models (1-D) cloud to operational PE models stressed. Prerequisite: instructor permission.

Environmental Science

ENV SC 7001 Topics in Environmental Science (cr.arr.).

Organized study of selected topics in environmental science. Intended for graduate students.

ENV SC 7085 Problems in Environmental Science (cr.arr.).

Special individualized non-thesis research projects or readings in environmental science.

ENV SC 7305 Environmental Soil Physics (3).

(same as Soils 7305). Study of soil physical properties and processes important in solving environmental problems. Topics include soil solids, water content and energy, and transport of water, solutes, gas and heat. Prerequisites: graduate standing SOIL 2100, PHYSCS 1210 or equivalent.

ENV SC 7306 Environmental Soil Physics Laboratory (2).

(same as Soil Science 7306). Introduction to the methodology and equipment for measurement of soil physical properties and properties and processes. Prerequisites: graduate standing and concurrent or previous enrollment in SOIL 4305.

ENV SC 7312 Environmental Soil Microbiology (3).

(same as Soils 7312). Microbiology/ecology of life in the soil ecosystem. Emphasis is placed on the role of microbes in nutrient cycling, microbial pesticide/xenobiotic degradation , and boremediateion, soil quality and pathogen regulation in the environment. Nitrigen fixation, mycorrhizal processes are discussed.

ENV SC 7318 Environmental Soil Chemistry (3).

(same as Geology 7318). Study of chemical constituents and processes occurring in soils. Topics include soil minerals, and weathering processes, organic matter, solution chemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions and adsorption processes. Prerequisites: SOIL 2100 or GEOL 2400, CHEM 1320 and CHEM 1330. graduate standing or instructor's consent.

ENV SC 8001 Topics in Environmental Science (cr.arr.).

Organized study of selected topics in environmental science. Intended for graduate students.

ENV SC 8085 Problems in Environmental Science (cr.arr.).

Special individualized non-thesis research projects or readings in environmental science.

ENV SC 9001 Topics in Environmental Science (cr.arr.).

Organized study of selected topics in environmental science. Intended for graduate students.

ENV SC 9085 Problems in Environmental Science (cr.arr.).

Special individualized non-thesis research projects or readings in environmental science.

ENV SC 9087 Seminar in Environmental Science (1).

In-depth development of advanced aspects of environmental science through reviews of results of research in progress and current scientific publications.

ENV SC 9407 Advanced Environmental Soil Physics (3).

(same as Soils 9407). Transport of mass and energy through soil with emphasis on development of the equations of flow. Evaluation of analytical and numerical solutions to differential equations describing transport phenomena. Prerequisites: SOIL 7305, MATH 4100/7100, or equivalent.

ENV SC 9418 Advanced Environmental Soil Chemistry (3).

(same as Soil Science 9418). Linking molecular-scale solution-phase and surface reactions with macroscopic chemical processes. Fundamentals of aqueous. surface and colloid chemistry will be discussed. Prerequisites: SOIL 7318 or GEOL 7300, and CHEM 3300

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Advanced Environmental Soil Chemistry (3).

ENV ST 7350 Modeling Environmental Problems (3).

Course covers modeling environmental problems as systems. Modeling incorporates rates of change, feedback loops, short/ long term signals, inertia, upstream causes, interventions, implementing interventions, unintended consequences and predicting outcomes of major shocks (oil prices, pandemics, climate change). Prerequisites: 9 hours natural science and graduate standing. Graded on A/F basis only.

Soil Science

SOIL 7085 Problems in Soil Science (cr.arr.).

Special individualized non-thesis research projects or readings in soil science. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

SOIL 7301 Topics in Soil Science (cr.arr.).

Organized study of selected topics in soil science. Intended for upper division undergraduate and graduate students. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

SOIL 7305 Environmental Soil Physics (3).

(same as Environmental Science 7305). Study of soil physical properties and processes important in solving environmental problems. Topics include soil solids, water content and energy, and transport of water, solutes, gas and heat. Prerequisites: graduate standing SOIL 2100, PHYSCS 1210 or equivalent.

SOIL 7306 Environmental Soil Physics Laboratory (2).

(same as Environmental Science 7306). Introduction to the methodology and equipment for measurement of soil physical properties and properties and processes. Prerequisites: graduate standing and concurrent or previous enrollment in SOIL 4305.

SOIL 7307 Soil Physics (5).

Study of the physical properties of soils and theory and methodology of selected instrumentation for the evaluation of those properties. Topics include soil solids, water, solutes, aeration, and temperature. Prerequisites: graduate standing and SOIL 2100, PHYSCS 2100 or equivalent.

SOIL 7308 Soil Conservation (3).

Conservation of soil with respect to topsoil, soil productivity, and fertility. Prerequisite: graduate standing and SOIL 2100. Recommended: graduate standing and AG S M 4420.

SOIL 7312 Environmental Soil Microbiology (3).

Microbiology/ecology of life in the soil ecosystem. Emphasis is placed on the role of microbes in nutrient cycling, microbial pesticide/xenobiotic transformations bioremediation, etc. Prerequisite: graduate standing and general microbiology, SOIL 2100, or instructor's consent.

SOIL 7313 Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition (3).

(same as Plant Science 7313). Explanation of principles of delivery of plant nutrients to plants, discussion of the role of each essential nutrient in crop plants and introduction to the management of soil amendments. Prerequisites: graduate standing and SOIL 2100 or instructor's consent.

SOIL 7314 Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition Laboratory (2).

(same as Plant Science 7314). The application of elementary analytical procedures to the evaluation of the nutrient status of soils and crop plants. Prerequisite: graduate standing and concurrent or previous enrollment in SOIL 7313.

SOIL 7316 Soil Microbial Ecology Methods (1).

The application of modern and traditional techniques in soil microbiology to environmental and ecological concerns. Prerequisites: graduate standing and concurrent with SOIL 7312.

SOIL 7318 Environmental Soil Chemistry (3).

(same as Geology 7318). Study of chemical constituents and processes occurring in soils. Topics include soil minerals, and weathering processes, organic matter, solution chemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions and adsorption processes. Prerequisites: SOIL 2100 or GEOL 2400, CHEM 1320 and CHEM 1330. Junior standing or instructor's consent.

SOIL 7320 Genesis of Soil Landscape (4).

The co-evolution of soil landscapes. The role of water in the accumulation of parent materials and development of soil horizons. Factors and processes of soil genesis. Distribution of soil in their natural settings. Prerequisites: graduate standing and introductory soil science or introductory geology or permission of instructor.

SOIL 7360 Precision Agriculture Science and Technology (3).

(same as Agricultural Systems Management 7360 and Plant Science 7360). Precision agriculture is an information-based approach to farming whereby variability is managed to optimize crop production and reduce environmental pollution. This course provides an overview of precision agriculture technologies (like GIS, GPS, remote sensing), mapping methods, and case studies illustrating decisions and management. Prerequisites: graduate standing and SOIL 2100, PLNT S 2110 or instructor's consent.

SOIL 7388 Soil-Plant Relationships (3).

Discussions of the interactions occurring in the soil-plant environment continuum as plants grow. Prerequisites: 18 hours of college level natural science or natural resource courses including introductory soil and plant science.

SOIL 8085 Problems in Soil Science (cr.arr.).

Special individualized non-thesis research projects or readings in soil science.

SOIL 8090 Masters Research in Soil Science (1-10).

Original investigations in soil science for presentation in a thesis. Graded on S/U basis only.

SOIL 8401 Topics in Soil Science (cr.arr.).

Organized study of selected topics in soil science. Intended for graduate students in soil science.

SOIL 8450 Nonthesis Research in Soil Science (1-9).

Research not expected to terminate in dissertation.

SOIL 9085 Problems in Soil Science (cr.arr.).

Special individualized non-thesis research projects or readings in soil science.

SOIL 9087 Seminar in Soil Science (1).

In-depth development of advanced aspects of soil science through reviews of results of research in progress and current scientific publications.

SOIL 9090 Doctoral Research in Soil Science (1-10).

Original investigations in soil science for presentation in a dissertation. Graded on S/U basis only.

SOIL 9401 Topics in Soil Science (cr.arr.).

Organized study of selected topics in soil science. Intended for graduate students in soil science.

SOIL 9407 Advanced Environmental Soil Physics (3).

(same as Environmental Science 9407). Transport of mass and energy through soil with emphasis on development of the equations of flow. Evaluation of analytical and numerical solutions to differential equations describing transport phenomena. Prerequisites: SOIL 7305, MATH 4100/7100, or equivalent.

SOIL 9414 Advanced Soil Fertility (3).

History and application of concepts of fertility and plant nutrition. Prerequisites: SOIL 7313 and PLNT S 7315 or equivalent, 14 hours of college chemistry and five hours of calculus.

SOIL 9418 Advanced Environmental Soil Chemistry (3).

(same as Environmental Science 9418). Linking molecular-scale solution-phase and surface reactions with macroscopic chemical processes. Fundamentals of aqueous. surface and colloid chemistry will be discussed. Prerequisites: SOIL 7318 or GEOL 7300, and CHEM 3300

SOIL 9422 Pedology (3).

Three one-hour lectures. Detailed study of processes of soil horizonization and current topics in soil genesis including quantitative assessment of spatial and temporal variability and application of GIS in landuse planning. Prerequisites: SOIL 7320, one statistics course beyond ANOVA.

SOUTH ASIA STUDIES Pedology (3).

S A ST 7004 Topics in South Asian Studies (cr.arr.).

Organized study of selected topics. Subjects and earnable credit may vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: instructor's consent.