EARTH 134
The Complicated Past, Present, and Future of Geosciences
This course will explore the geosciences with a focus on race and ethnicity. It discusses mistrust of science by minority communities, misuse of science to justify racist agendas, and continued inequities today. Topics include disciplines such as paleontology, geomicrobiology, geology, and climate science.
Topics
- disciplines such as paleontology
- geomicrobiology
- geology
- and climate science
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
(4). (NS). (BS). (R&E). May not be repeated for credit.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027