This course acts as a survey of global environmental problems in which humans are playing a significant role. In order to best convey these complex issues, this course will incorporate the basic physical and ecological principles of the Earth's environmental systems as well as an historical perspective on the environmental movement and resource use. By the end of this course, students should be able to: 1) identify and describe major global environmental problems, 2) critically evaluate scientific studies and arguments, 3) possess an "international" perspective on global environmental problems and 4) apply and relate the material covered in this course to their lives. IAI Code: P9 901. Typical offering schedule: annual

Studies elements and controls of weather, climate, vegetation, and soils. Evolution of landforms and basic principles of geology are also covered. IAI Code: P1 909L. Typical offering schedule: fall, spring

Introductory study of topics in the field of astronomy. Examines astronomical phenomena and concepts, including the solar system, planetary motions, atoms and radiation, stars and galaxies, and the evolution of the universe. Course includes a required lab. IAI Code: P1 906L. Typical offering schedule: fall

Applies the methods of scientific inquiry to the field of astronomy. Examines astronomical phenomena and concepts, including the solar system, planetary motions, atoms and radiation, stars and galaxies, and the evolution of the universe. IAI Code: P1 906. Typical offering schedule: fall

An introductory class that examines basic principles of weather and climate systems. Includes such topics as solar radiation, clouds, precipitation, weather forecasting, severe weather, climate change, and the impacts on society. IAI Code: P1 910. Typical offering schedule: spring, summer

A laboratory class that examines basic principles of weather and climate systems. Includes such topics as solar radiation, clouds, precipitation, weather forecasting, severe weather, climate change, and the impacts on society. IAI Code: P1 910L. Typical offering schedule: spring, summer