Earth and Spatial Sciences (ESS)

ESS 2990 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits, max 99)

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ESS 4000 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits, max 99)

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ESS 4040 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits, max 99)

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ESS 4820 Planetary Surfaces and Interiors (3 credits)

Cross-listed with PHYS 4820

Joint-listed with GEOL 5820, PHYS 5820

Planetary geology is an integrated field that applies knowledge from several areas of science to understand the origin and evolution of the Sun, planets, and minor bodies (asteroids, comets, etc). This course will primarily focus on the geological and physical processes that create and modify planetary surfaces. Topics will include economic exploration in space, volcanology, tectonics, impact cratering, geomorphological modifications, and how those processes change when applied to physical parameters outside the natural range for Earth. Due to the inaccessible nature of space, the methods used to explore its secrets are widespread, creative, complex, and often underutilized in purely terrestrial studies. Graduate students will have extra responsibilities running group discussions and giving presentations. Typically Offered: Spring (Odd Years). Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students.

ESS 4980 Senior Thesis (3 credits)

Cross-listed with GEOL 4980

Completion of original research and report. Course is taken over two semesters; first semester is graded IP until completion of second semester. Typically Offered: Varies.

Prereqs: MATH 1143 with a grade of C or better and Senior standing and Permission

ESS 4990 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits, max 99)

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ESS 5000 Master's Research and Thesis (1-16 credits, max 99)

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ESS 5010 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits, max 99)

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ESS 5060 Teaching Earth Science (1-3 credits)

This course will provide graduate student teaching assistants with on-the-job training in undergraduate teaching approaches, pedagogy, assessment, lecture delivery, and course and assignment design. This course will also provide a forum in which students can gain immediate feedback and the department can provide uniformity in grading and assessment across all Earth Science laboratories. Typically Offered: Fall.

ESS 5910 History and Philosophy of Geography (3 credits)

Cross-listed with GEOG 5910

Evolution of earth sciences as scientific disciplines, focusing on post-scientific revolution developments and identification of major themes in contemporary thought. Discussions include the history of geography and geology and the emergence of integrated earth and climate sciences. Typically Offered: Fall (Odd Years). Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students.

ESS 6000 Doctoral Research and Dissertation (1-45 credits, max 99)

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