Environmental models used to understand behaviors and interactions in complex systems. Includes design and building of environmental models, calibration, verification, and validation. Prerequisites: ENS 401 with a C- or better; or graduate standing in a CSE program; or STA 392 and Pre/Co-requisite EGR 306.

Research in environmental science with topics agreed upon by student and instructor. May be taken only by arrangement prior to registration. Prerequisites: Three or more courses in ENS program (2 of which must be 300 level or higher) or graduate status in a CST program; permission of instructor.

Development of effective methods in professional scientific communication. May be repeated for up to 4 credits. Identical to GEL 750 and MET 750. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in the Earth and Ecosystem Science Ph.D. program concentrating in one of GEL/MET/ENS programs; permission of instructor.