Natural Science 0106 - Environmental Earth Science

In this course we will investigate how the natural world operates and examine how human societies interact with Earth. Class discussions and weekly projects will introduce the major concepts and techniques of earth science, environmental sciences, and resource management, providing grounding in the geosciences and forming a basis for the interdisciplinary study of environmental topics. We will explore the history of our planet and earth-shaping processes such as plate tectonics, glaciations, and volcanoes. We will also learn about natural resources we obtain from Earth, how our climate system works, and what steps need to be taken to reduce adverse climate and global change. By learning how our planet evolves, we can then evaluate the current state of Earth and solutions to environmental ills. Keywords:Earth, geology, environmental science, climate change, sustainability

Environments and Change Students should expect to spend 6-9 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.