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May 03, 2024
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BIOL 304 - Earth’s Dynamic Surface:From Mount Everest to Ocean Floor4 credits
The Earth’s surface is diverse, with mountains, rivers, coasts, and glaciers existing in various locations on the planet. It is also dynamic, as mountains rise and fall, rivers meander, and coastlines evolve. In this course, we will explore how and why the Earth looks the way that it does, while considering important factors such as the impacts of climate, sea level changes, human activities, and plate tectonics. We will use the New Jersey landscape as a case study, exploring how it has changed from a landscape like the East African Rift, to its present, muted topography. Students will learn basic techniques for field geologists, methods of data analysis and presentation, and skills for effective reading of peer-reviewed literature. . These skills will be directly relevant to students interested in environmental science, ecology, archaeology, . Prerequisite: Introductory lab science course or ESS30/Introduction to Environmental Science. Same as: ESS 304 . To be determinded.
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