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.