Special topics and recent developments in geosciences that are not included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student’s transcript. Repeatable up to 6 credits when content previously studied is not duplicated. Prerequisite: See Course Search and Registration.

Numerical differencing techniques, stability analysis, structure and operation of commonly utilized weather and climate models, physical parameterizations and their implications. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: MET 450; MET 315 or CPS 180; or admission to the Earth and Ecosystem Science Ph.D. program.

Development of effective methods in professional scientific communication. May be repeated for up to 4 credits. Identical to ENS 750 and GEL 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.