**Review** Graduate Catalog 2025-2026

ESCI 600 Introduction to Earth Science Research

Nature and methods of research in the earth sciences. Development of research proposal that will provide the basis for thesis or graduate research project. Required of all first year Earth Sciences graduate students.
2

Level Restriction

Include GR

ESCI 605 Global Change

An online, problem-based course in which students conduct data analysis on climate variability, modeling, and Earth system impacts and apply results to societal issues.

3

Offered

Generally offered Spring Even Years

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: BIO 605 and ESCI 605 and SCED 605

Level Restriction

Include GR

ESCI 692 Earth Science Internship

Internship in a public agency or private firm to provide professional experience under the supervision of an area specialist. S/U graded.
1-15

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 15 credit hours

ESCI 695 Special Topics in Earth Sciences

Faculty and students select an earth sciences topic for intensive study beyond the scope of existing departmental course offerings.
2

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

ESCI 697 Graduate Research

Qualified graduate students select and research a problem and present professional quality written report.
1- 6

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

ESCI 699 Thesis

Intensive study of selected earth sciences topic under the direction of student's graduate studies committee. S/U graded.
1- 6

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations