2004 Evolution of the Earth System. Overview of the earth from a systems perspective. Draws on knowledge from all geosciences to explore interconnections and co-evolution of the solid earth, atmosphere, oceans, and living things. Evolution of the Earth s climate over geologic time including the hydrologic cycle, carbon, cycle and greenhouse effect .
Role living things play in the global environment.
Extensive use of numerical models to explore structure and response of the Earth system. Students may find it helpful to have taken either Geography 1114, or Geology 1104, or Meteorology 1014. An integrated overview of earth sciences emphasizing earth materials, the oceans and atmosphere, the solar system, and earth's evolution. The interrelationship among the different earth systems will be emphasized. Topics will be explored through a learning-cycle approach.