EAR 203 - Earth System Science

College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

An integrated view of interactions among Earth’s systems (lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere) and the timescales over which they operate. Topics covered in this course include: plate tectonics, atmospheric circulation, oceanic circulation, the greenhouse effect, the carbon cycle, the origin of the earth and life, and climate.
Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking; Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills