Radiation balance, heat and moisture exchange, and wind structure near the ground; influences of topography, soil type, cultivation techniques, and vegetation. Applications of agriculture, forestry, cities, and air pollution. Prerequisites: GEO 105, MET 201 or MET 240. Co-requisite: ESC 341.

Field measurements of micrometeorological variables; examination of the impact of variations in the environment on the local climate. Co- requisite: ESC 340.

Study of earth science in the K-12 science curriculum, including relevant teaching methods and preparation of lesson plans in accordance with the State Science Content Standards. Prerequisites: Junior standing as a declared major or minor in Integrated Science or Earth Science Education; GEL 100 or 130; 9 additional hours distributed among major requirements for Integrated Science or Earth Science; Tier Two - Admission of Candidacy to Teacher Education.

Various special topics offered at an advanced undergraduate and graduate level. Topics announced in Course Search and Registration. Prerequisites: permission of instructor.