Course Catalog - 2004-2005

     

ESCI 321 - EARTH SYSTEM EVOLUTION/CYCLES

Long Title:
Department: *Earth Science*
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 4
Description: EARTH SYSTEM EVOLUTION AND CYCLES ***** This course introduces the systems and processes that shape Earth's surface including weathering, sediment transport ocean and atmosphere circulation, accumulation of sedimentary material, and organisms, including man. A particular emphasis is placed on how biogeochemical cycles and key interactions link and change systems and processes over space and time. ***** Enrollment limited to 40. ***** Instructor(s): Anderson, Dickens, Droxler, Lee.