Learning Goals
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Make interpretations and draw conclusions based on observations and evidence in an earth system science context
2. Apply qualitative and quantitative approaches to earth system data and samples
3. Appreciate that earth systems science is exciting and relevant to society and our lives
4. Recognize the interconnectedness of earth system science
Course Content
All course materials are available through the course's Connect site. Go to http://www.elearning.ubc.ca/connect to login.
Labs
Lab exercises include the following topics (may vary slightly): Earthquakes, Minerals & Diamond Exploration, Volcanic Hazards, Waves, Estuaries, Fossils, Plankton, Sediments & Sedimentary Rocks, Groundwater Contamination, and Dinosaurs.