The interactions between these systems and with the biosphere are also investigated. Examples of such interactions include tides, weather, climate, global change, plate tectonics and energy resources. The stated chapters will be tested even if the chapter has not been completed in class. The project is a notebook containing several written and visual products. The oral presentation must be about 10-12 minutes long and discuss in detail one or more facets of the major research topic.
Attendance is essential for full participation in class.
There will be no make-ups available for missed lecture quizzes or weekly labs. However, the highest grade from the lecture quizzes will be doubled and the lowest lab report will be dropped. The student is responsible for obtaining notes to missed material. Make-up lecture exams or lab quizzes will be given only for emergencies considered acceptable to the University and approved by the instructor. Only documented excuses will be considered for approval.