Critical Zone Science

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

Examination of the Critical Zone, Earth's outer layer that extends from the top of vegetation to the bottom of the fresh groundwater zone. It is a constantly evolving boundary layer where rock, soil, water, air, and living organisms interact to regulate the landscape and natural habitats, and determine the availability of life-sustaining resources, including our food production and water quality. Prerequisite(s): 3 units Geography 313 or 412 and 3 units from Geography 305, 307, 408, 410.