Introduction to Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Science

3 units

Introduction to the Earth, its environment, and its place in the solar system. This course is intended to be a starting point for majors in the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences, or as a standalone course for students from all interests and backgrounds. Themes for this course include Earth's history; the structure and composition of Earth and other planets; the evolution of Earth's surface; natural hazards; climate history; global biogeochemical cycles; and the solar system. Students who are interested in gaining more depth in lab or field techniques, or students who are planning to major in EEPS, should consider co-registering in EEPS 2021.