GEOSC-275 Origins of Natural Systems

An overview of the origin of the universe, solar system, Earth and Earth systems. Particular emphasis on the application of geochemistry and isotope systematics to understanding the origin of matter, the formation and differentiation of the Earth, the development of plate tectonics and the origin of the oceans, atmosphere and life.

Maximum Enrollment

Writing-Intensive (18)

(Writing Intensive, Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning.)

Credits

1

Prerequisite

Principles of Geosciences.

Offered

Spring