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• ESCI 390: Topics in the Earth Sciences

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Detailed investigation of a topic of current research interest. Topic to be announced each time course is offered. Credit and meeting hours variable, depending on topic offered. Prerequisite:    completion of 60 credits.
  ShareESCI 390 - Topics in the Earth Sciences

• ESCI 400: Co-Op Ed Experience in ESCI

  3.00 - 12.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Co-Op Ed Experience in ESCI
  ShareESCI 400 - Co-Op Ed Experience in ESCI

• ESCI 422: Geological Field Mapping

  3.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examination and interpretation of geologic materials and structures in the field. Students prepare a geologic map, stratigraphic column and structural cross-sections of an assigned field area. Prerequisite:    C- or higher in ESCI 321.
  ShareESCI 422 - Geological Field Mapping

• ESCI 423: Applied Geophysics

  0.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Geophysical methods applied to environmental assessment, resource exploration and civil engineering issues. Topics covered include seismic refraction and reflection, ground-penetrating radar, electrical resistivity, gravity, and geomagnetism. 2 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. lab. Offered fall of even years. Prerequisite:    minimum of 60 credits, C- or higher in MATH 101 and any 200-level science course that counts towards a science degree, or permission of instructor.
  ShareESCI 423 - Applied Geophysics

• ESCI 426: Groundwater Resources & Contam

  0.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Occurrence and behavior of groundwater; groundwater contamination and remediation; groundwater resource assessment, including aquifer test design and analysis; introduction to groundwater modeling. 2 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. lab. Prereq: minimum of 60 credits, C- or higher in MATH 101 and any 200-level science course that counts towards a science degree, or permission of instructor.
  ShareESCI 426 - Groundwater Resources & Contam

• ESCI 428: Planetary Geology

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Terrestrial geology in the context of the solar system; geochemical evolution of the solar nebula; planetary formation and evolution; comparative planetology, meteoritics; asteroid/cometary impact phenomena. 3 hrs. lec. Prerequisite:    ENGL 110, ESCI 222 and CHEM 111.
  ShareESCI 428 - Planetary Geology

• ESCI 440: Space Weather and Environment

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  In-depth study of the space environment between the earth and sun; solar-terrestrial interactions; physics of the sun and space weather; obser- vations, modeling and prediction of space weather events; effects on life, property and infrastructure. 3 hrs. lec. Prerequisite:    ESCI 342 and either ESCI 340 or PHYS 233 or permission of instructor. Corequisite:    MATH 365;
  ShareESCI 440 - Space Weather and Environment

• ESCI 441: Synoptic Meteorology Lec-Lab

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Application of atmospheric dynamics and atmospheric physics to the theoretical and empirical investigation of mid-latitude synoptic-scale meteorological processes. Topics include the diagnosis of synoptic-scale vertical motions, the circulation at fronts and the life cycle of the extratropical cyclone. 3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite:    ESCI 340, 341, 343.
  ShareESCI 441 - Synoptic Meteorology Lec-Lab

• ESCI 442: Adv Wthr Anlys/Forecstng Pract

  2.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Advanced synoptic and mesoscale weather analysis and forecasting skills. Students perform weather analysis exercises designed to complement the forecast process. Students prepare probabilistic meteorological forecasts and lead post-forecast discussions focused on lessons learned. 1 hr. lec., 2 hrs. lab. Prerequisite:    C- or higher in ESCI 441 and one semester of Campus Weather Service or by permission of instructor. Corequisite:    ESCI 444.
  ShareESCI 442 - Adv Wthr Anlys/Forecstng Pract

• ESCI 443: Climate Dynamics

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  A comprehensive treatment of the components of the climate system, feedback mechanisms and interactions; mean state of the climate system; a detailed and in-depth treatment of the earth-atmosphere radiation balance and general circulation; natural and anthropogenic forcings and their effect on the climate system; climate models; and the current state of climate-observing networks and model validation. 2 hrs. lec., 2 hrs. applications and analysis. Prerequisite:    ESCI 343 or 369, ENGL 110.
  ShareESCI 443 - Climate Dynamics