Sustainability and the Changing Earth

3 Credits

Within the realm of earth surface processes, we will examine sustainability challenges to society and seek solutions that optimize economic, societal and environmental benefits. Course materials demonstrate physical and chemical links between the geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and atmosphere that directly impact the sustainability of human lifestyles at a variety of timescales. (P) This course affords students the ability to critically examine and evaluate the principles of the scientific method, model construction, and use the scientific method to explain natural experiences and phenomena.