ESYS 102The Solid and Fluid Earth
Earth’s dynamic physical systems interact in complex ways with profound impact on our environment. Processes such as volcanism and weathering enable geochemical exchange between solid and fluid (ocean and atmosphere) systems. Sea level and climate changes interface with tectonic processes.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “MATH 10A or MATH 20A, CHEM 6A, PHYS 1A or 2A, or consent of instructor.”
Where it sits in degree plans
Suggested plans most often put it in Year 2 · Winter (4 programs).
Required in (4)
- Environmental Systems—Earth Sciences (B.S.)
- Environmental Systems—Ecology, Behavior and Evolution (B.S.)
- Environmental Systems—Environmental Chemistry (B.S.)
- Environmental Systems—Environmental Policy (B.A.)
Courses that list ESYS 102 as a prerequisite (1)
- SIO 108 Paleoclimatology