Earth/Environmnt/Planetary Sci
Kirsten Siebach
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Courses
5
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Courses taught
EEPS 111
Inhabiting Planet Earth
Why is Earth habitable? How do we sustain our existence on this unique planet? This course will introduce students to our species’ interactions with Planet Earth. We will explore how Earth formed and what systems through time have made the planet habitable, how we use the rock record to investigate past surface environments and climate changes, and how humans are altering Earth's future. The first segment covers the building of Planet Earth and geologic factors that control habitability. The second segment covers rocks of the American Southwest as a case study for how we read the rock record to understand ancient surface environments and climate changes. The final segment of the course will focus on human impacts on our planet, environmental policy and reading the recently published National Climate Assessment.
EEPS 481
Undergrad Research In Eeps
Advanced activities adapted to the needs of the individual undergraduate student research. Repeatable for Credit.
EEPS 501
Special Studies Grad Students
Advanced work in Earth science adapted to the needs of individual graduate students. Repeatable for Credit.
EEPS 537
Sem:Topics-Sed And Planetary
Seminar topics may vary. Repeatable for Credit.
EEPS 800
Thesis Research
Thesis research. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Students must pass the preliminary exam before taking this course. Repeatable for Credit.