EARS 88 The Earth System

A culminating experience for seniors choosing not to pursue independent research, offered concurrently with EARS 201. We review regional geology of the Appalachians in the field, and then review key components of the Earth System, including the origin of our planet and the origin of life, plate tectonics, atmospheric and ocean circulation, Earth surface processes, and environmental change. Format: local field trips, faculty- and student-led presentations, and discussion of selected articles from the peer reviewed literature.

Instructor

Morlighem, Renshaw

Prerequisite

Earth Science major and fourth-year standing.

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:SLA

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