| Earth Science 102 | EAS 102 | 
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| Introduction to Environmental Earth Science | 3 (3-0-3-0-0) | 
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 Heating of the earth's surface and energy balances; nature of the atmosphere, winds, and global heat transfer mechanisms; moisture, instability, and storm systems. Basic weather forecasting. Hydrologic cycle and water balance. World climate and climatic change. Ecosystem dynamics and terrestrial biomes. Soil characteristics and classification. Further information: Course availability and times  |