GEOL 313 Critical Zone Science (3)

Introduction, discussion and inspection of the critical zone, Earth’s realm from the groundwater and geologic foundation up through the top of the vegetation canopy. Environmental processes affecting this zone will be covered with a focus on environmental-human interactions, the role of humans on environmental systems, and how environmental condition affects societal systems.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 253
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): CHEM 111, CHEM 111L, GEOL 272, and GEOL 291
Course Frequency: Spring