ENGR 10610 Introduction to Earth System Science and Engineering
The goal of this introductory course is to obtain an understanding of the entire Earth system on a global scale by studying its component parts (Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Geosphere, and Biosphere); the interactions, linkages and dynamic equilibrium among these components on various time scales; and external forces on the system. This formulation is then applied to understanding the impact and interaction of anthropogenic factors, including modern engineering systems, on the environment (complex non-engineered systems). Examples will include topics such as global warming and sea level rise, etc. Select Laboratory Exercises: Minerals and Rocks, Simple Systems Computer Models, Mapping, Remote Sensing Data Handling and Visualization (IDL/ENVI).
Contact Hours
3 hr./wk. lecture, 3 hr./wk. lab.