Course Info: NS-0106
| Course | NS-0106 Environmental Earth Science |
| Long Title | Environmental Earth Science |
| Term | 2024F |
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| Meeting Info | Cole Science Center 3-OPEN on T,TH from 10:30-11:50 |
| Faculty | Steve Roof |
| Capacity | 23 |
| Available | 3 |
| Waitlist | 1 |
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| Additional Info | Students should expect to spend 8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time |
| Description | Environmental Earth Science: In this course students investigated how the natural world operates and examined how society interacts with Earth. First we covered the major concepts of geology, including geologic time, rocks & minerals, and plate tectonics. We then learned about ocean and atmosphere science with an emphasis on Earth’s climate system and climate change, including feedback loops and tipping points. Next we learned about climate action efforts around the world including Hampshire College’s climate action plan. We ended with discussion of the range of solutions that need to be implemented to prevent catastrophic global warming. By learning how our planet evolved and operates, students learned to evaluate the current state of Earth and solutions to environmental ills. |