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Environmental Science
Course Number	GEOL 09-01
Course Title	Environmental Science
Department	Geology
Campus	Amherst College
Course Description	From the earliest civilizations man has been a major agent of environmental change. However, from the dawn of the industrial age, when fossil fuels were first tapped for energy, the rate of this change has increased exponentially. In this course, we will dissect environmental issues by first examining the recent geologic record of climate change and how processes that affect climate change operate in modern natural systems. We will then assess how societies have modified such systems and what factors control the trajectory and rate of change. Several environmental case studies will be used to provide insight into the scientific issues associated with specific environmental problems. Case studies will focus on nonrenewable and renewable energy resources and their relationship to climate change. Limited to 60 students. Fall semester. Professor Martini.

Reg #	Section	Credits	Instructors	Meeting Times	Location	Notes
GEOL-09-01	01	4	Anna Martini	TTH 10:00AM-11:20AM	ESNH 107

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