Earth System Science

A historical perspective of processes and interactions among the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere with humans as a force for change. knowledge of how the Earth system responds to changes in these forcings to mitigate the predicted effects for human civilization. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the Earth as a dynamic system with emphasis on the underlying biological, physical and chemical processes that control the environment of our planet. Major themes include applications of how humans have affected global change, stratospheric ozone and ecosystem biodiversity.

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