Earth Sys Sci & Engr

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The goal of this introductory course is to obtain an understanding of theentire Earth system on a global scale by studying its component parts (Atmosphere,Hydrosphere, Geosphere, and Biosphere); the interactions, linkagesand dynamic equilibrium among these components on various timescales; and external forces on the system. This formulation is then applied tounderstanding the impact and interaction of anthropogenic factors, includingmodern engineering systems, on the environment (complexnon-engineered systems). Examples will include topics such as global warmingand sea level rise, etc. Select Laboratory Exercises: Minerals and Rocks,Simple Systems Computer Models, Mapping, Remote Sensing Data Handlingand Visualization (IDL/ENVI).