EAS 2200 The Earth System
Fall, spring. 4 credits. Prerequisites: MATH 1110/1910. Letter grades only. W. M. White and A. Moore.
An integrated introduction to the earth system stressing the biological, chemical, geological, and physical interactions among the atmosphere, ocean, and solid earth. Topics will include biogeochemical cycles, climate dynamics, and the evolution of the atmosphere, biosphere, cryosphere (ice), hydrosphere (oceans and inland waters), and lithosphere (solid earth).