SCI 241 Earth System Science II

Content

This course is essential for students who want to proceed in the environmental, atmospheric and earth sciences. The course builds on SCI 141 and integrates knowledge from physics, chemistry, and biology. You will obtain a deeper understanding of the interactions between these different spheres in our material world: lithosphere (rocks, soils), hydrosphere (oceans, rivers, lakes), atmosphere and biosphere (flora and fauna). Interactions between these spheres are driven by internal and external energy sources. On top of these four major spheres, the anthrosphere (mankind) also plays a role. You will get a good understanding of the various geochemical, biophysical and biological cycles within and across the spheres and about how disturbances attribute to climate change and influence the ocean circulation.  Additionally, attention is paid to the potential of observations of processes and events by remote sensing (geographical information systems). 

Instructor

Dr. Renata van der Weijden and Dr. Joseph Resovsky

Track

Earth Science

Period

Fall / 2009

Prerequisites

The following courses are required in order to take this course:

• SCI 141 Earth System Science I
• SCI 111 Mathematical Ideas and Methods in Contexts

Required for

This course is required in order to take the following course:

• SCI 341 Advanced Earth Science