Planet Earth

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This course is an introduction to the physical environment of the Earth (lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere) and to the processes that shape the surface of the Earth through space and time. Through this course, you will investigate diverse landscapes and the processes that create them, explore the structure and dynamics of the atmosphere, tour Earth's biomes and examine the climates that produce them, analyze components of climate change and environmental conservation, and investigate how people influence and are influenced by our world. A course trip is required. Components: Laboratory, Class GE: NSWL Nat Sci + Lab Typically Offered: Fall - Spring