GEP 201 - Global Environmental Systems

Unit(s): 3

This course presents a broad survey of how the earth works. It focuses on the processes within, and the relationships between, the four global sub-systems: the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. The course examines how physical, chemical, and biological functions create local, regional, and global climate and landscape patterns. It also explores the links between human activities and changes in climate, vegetation patterns, and landform processes.

GE Category: B1 - Physical science
Typically Offered Fall & Spring
Teaching Mode: Face-to-Face Grading: Student Option