Quaternary Environments and the Anthropocene

3 credits

This course covers general aspects of the Quaternary Period with emphasis on the Holocene and Anthropocene. It includes the main methods employed to reconstruct Quaternary environments, main climatic oscillations, environmental change and impacts by human activities. It emphasizes the importance of paleo-environmental reconstructions in the conservation and management of present ecosystems. ***Prerequisite: Two 300 level courses in Geology or Geography and Environmental Science and/or permission from the Department Head.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of ESC 430, GEOL 430, or GEOL 490AK.*