Course Description

Earth Sciences 081a/b Environmental Geology.

Earth's evolution from the beginnings of the solar system (elemental and planetary synthesis). Development of the Earth (Segregation into core, mantle, crust, ocean and atmosphere). Discussion of how these systems interact to keep the planet habitable. Perturbations of Earth's natural processes by humans and their environmental impact on our planet's future.

Antirequisite: Earth Sciences 020
2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, half course.


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