Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2014-2015
ESCI 321 - EARTH SYSTEM EVOLUTION/CYCLES
Long Title: EARTH SYSTEM EVOLUTION AND CYCLES
Department: *Earth Science*
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): ESCI 301
Description: 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. Prerequisite ESCI 301 can be taken concurrently. Recommended Prerequisite(s): MATH 101, 102, PHYS 101 or 111, CHEM 121 or 151.