Course Description

The Earth as a planet: its composition, internal dynamics, and surface evolution. Rotation, magnetic field, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes. The ocean, atmosphere, and biosphere as components of a varying geo-environment. Not for credit in the Faculties of Science and Applied Science. No background in Science or Mathematics is required.

UBC Calendar

For a full listing of course offerings please see the UBC calendar description

Learning Goals

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Apply an evidence-based, logical, scientific approach to ask and address questions about our planet and solar system.
2. Explain everyday observations of the natural world in terms of planetary processes.
3. Interpret observations of other solar system bodies using knowledge of how Earth works.
4. Recognize the complex links among geologic, oceanic, and atmospheric processes.
5. Identify and use appropriate time scales to describe and link different planetary processes.
   
6. Articulate the relevance of earch science to individuals and to society.
7. Evaluate earth science-related topics presented in the media, on the basis of the evidence presented and your knowledge of physical processes.<!--[endif]-->

Instructors

TBA (Classroom)

Phil Hammer (Online - Distance Ed)

• Prerequisite: 2nd year standing
• Students who have already completed EOSC110 cannot take this course for credit.
• Not for credit in the Faculties of Science and Applied Science.

Textbook

As of 2008: Grotzinger et al., Understanding Earth, 5th edition, 2007, Freeman Publishing. ISBN: 0-7167-6682-5

Course Content

Section 201 Syllabus & Section 201 VISTA site (requires course registration and CWL ID to access the VISTA site)

DET course (require registration and Vista access)

Lecture Topics

The course is divided into six principle topic areas

Labs

There are no labs for this course.