EARTH 002
(GN)
The Earth System and Global Change (3) An interdisciplinary introduction to the processes, interactions and evolution of the earth's biosphere, geosphere and hydrosphere.
Effective: Fall 2007
EARTH 100
(GN)
Environment Earth (3) Natural processes and their relationship to anthropogenic influences. General principles of global cycles and the role they play in natural hazards, global warming, ozone depletion, etc.
Effective: Fall 2004
EARTH 100H
(GN)
Environment Earth (3) Natural processes and their relationship to anthropogenic influences. General principles of global cycles and the role they play in natural hazards, global warming, ozone depletion, etc.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
EARTH 101
(GN;US)
Natural Disasters: Hollywood vs. Reality (3) Analysis of the causes and consequences of natural disasters; comparison of popular media portrayal of disasters with perspective from scientific research.
Effective: Summer 2005
EARTH 103
(GN)
Earth in the Future: Predicting Climate Change and Its Impacts Over the Next Century (3) Climate predictions for the coming century are utilized to examine potential impacts on regions, sectors of society, and natural ecosystems.
Effective: Summer 2000
EARTH 105
(GN;IL)
(AFR 105)
Environments of Africa: Geology and Climate Change (3) Significant natural features of Africa as related to human endeavor; case studies include the Nile, climate change, and natural resources.
Effective: Spring 2013
EARTH 106
(GN)
The African Continent: Earthquakes, Tectonics and Geology (3) Study of earthquakes and seismic waves to learn about the geology and plate tectonics of the African continent.
Effective: Summer 2007
EARTH 111
(GN;US)
Water: Science and Society (3) Investigation of water behavior and occurence, its relevance to life, human activities, politics, and society.
Effective: Summer 2006
EARTH 111U
(GN;US)
Water: Science and Society (3) Investigation of water behavior and occurence, its relevance to life, human activities, politics, and society.
Effective: Spring 2014 Ending: Spring 2014 Future: Spring 2014
EARTH 150
(GN)
Dinosaur Extinctions and Other Controversies (3) Dinosaur extinctions and other major and controversial events in the history of life.
Effective: Spring 2004
EARTH 202
Modeling the Earth System (3) A quantitative introduction to the evolution of Earth's biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere, with emphasis on the carbon cycle and climate.
Effective: Summer 2009
Prerequisite:
MATH 140 orMATH 110 orMATH 083;CHEM 110
EARTH 240
(GN)
Coral Reef Systems (4) The geography, geology, biology ecology and chemistry of coral reef ecosystems; threats to reef environments; and techniques for reef surveying and monitoring; with local geologic and distant modern field studies.
Effective: Spring 2012
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite or concurrent:KINES 045 or Nationally Recognized Scube Certification
EARTH 296
Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 1983
EARTH 297
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1983
EARTH 297B
(SCIED 297B)
Fundamentals of Climate Science (3) Address the meaning, variability and change of climate over time as a result of natural and man-made processes. Course is geared toward elementary ed majors, but could also be appropriate for EMS students interested in reform- based science education.
Effective: Fall 2013 Ending: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
EARTH 297C
Coral Reef Systems (1) This course involves an 8-day field trip to San Salvador, Bahamas to science dive and study coral reefs.
Effective: Summer 2013 Ending: Summer 2013
Prerequisite:
EARTH 297C orEARTH 240 orEM SC 440 orEM SC 441
EARTH 298
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1992
EARTH 400
Earth Sciences Seminar (3) Interdisciplinary study of environmental problems in the earth sciences.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
seventh-semester standing in the Earth major
EARTH 495
Internship (1-18) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite:
prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor
EARTH 496
Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 1983
EARTH 497
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1983
EARTH 498
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1992
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