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Earth and the Environment |
EPSc 201 |
L19 |
| Introduction to the study of the Earth as a dynamic, evolving planet. Emphasis on how internal and surface processes combine to shape the environment. Themes: Earth´s interior as revealed by seismic waves; Earth history and global tectonics shown by changes to ocean floors, mountain-building, formation of continents, earthquakes, and volcanism; climate history and global biogeochemical cycles, influenced by circulation of atmosphere and oceans, ice ages, and human activity. Composition and structure of rocks and minerals. |
| Prerequisites |
None | |
| Schedule |
Three class hours and one two-hour lab a week | |
| Credit |
4 units | |
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