EVS 111 Fundamentals of Earth System Science
An introduction to the Earth system and the solid Earth, atmosphere, oceans, and biosphere. Topics include: global change in modern environments and ancient analogues; an introduction to oceanography and atmospheric science; the carbon cycle; the solid Earth; diversity of biospheric interactions; long-term climate regulation; and human threats to the environment. Intended for students not majoring in the Natural Sciences. (4 credit hours)