The
Dynamic Earth
SCI 210
Heidi McGrew, Instructor
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Objectives
This class builds on the basic
understanding of physics developed in SCI 190 in order to develop a
comprehensive view of the Earth system and human interactions. This course
covers three of the four component parts of the Earth system: the solid
Earth, the atmosphere and the hydrosphere. SCI 210 lays the groundwork for
the study of the biosphere, the fourth component of the Earth system which is
explored in SCI 230.
In addition, I hope that
students taking this class will develop:
1. An increased enjoyment of the
natural world
2. An awareness of science and
environmental issues that affect society and the individual student
3. An awareness of earth science
in the media
4. An appreciation for how earth
science might one day affect the student personally, with an emphasis on
natural hazards.
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Class
Notes
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Text
The text is Earth Science by
Tarbuck and Lutgens. Please read the material before class.
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(not
currently in use)
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