Earth Systems Revealed (201-0-01)
Instructors
Andrew Jacobson
847/491-3132
Tech F396/F398
Meeting Info
Technological Institute F285: Mon, Wed, Fri 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Overview of class
Introduction to Physical Geology: The study of Earth systems and their interactions. This course will approach the study of Earth systems from two perspectives: 1) description and classification of Earth's features, including Earth materials, internal structure, and landforms and 2) description and explanation of the physical, chemical and biological processes that form and modify these features. Topics include minerals; sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks; the interior Earth, oceans, and atmosphere; solid Earth processes, such as volcanism, seismicity, and plate tectonics and their interactions with the atmosphere and hydrosphere to drive surface Earth processes, such as climate, weathering, and glaciation; geologic time; global change. This course includes a mandatory field trip to Baraboo, Wisconsin (see registration requirements for details).
Registration Requirements
REGULAR REGISTRATION: Registration is prioritized for first-years, sophomores, and juniors.
To be considered for remaining seats, please sign up on our departmental waitlist here: https://bit.ly/EARTH-201-Spring-2025 We do not use the Caesar waitlist for this course. In order to be considered, you must fill out the questionnaire on the departmental waitlist. We do not choose students based on their waitlist order.
This course includes a mandatory field trip to Baraboo WI currently planned for May 9-11, the weekend before Dillo Day.
Class Materials (Required)
Two REQUIRED Textbooks:
1) Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology, 13th Edition. ISBN: 9780135188316 https://www.pearson.com/en-us/subject-catalog/p/earth-an-introduction-to-physical-geology/P200000006878/9780135586082 (approx. $206 new, $155 used)
2) Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology, 11th Edition. ISBN13: 9780134446608. https://www.pearsonhighered.com/product/American-Geological-Institute-Laboratory-Manual-in-Physical-Geology-11th-Edition/9780134446608.html (approx. $113 to purchase new, $30 to rent)
This course also includes a mandatory trip to Baraboo, Wisconsin (see registration requirements for details).
Class Notes
REGULAR REGISTRATION: Registration is prioritized for first-years, sophomores, and juniors.
To be considered for remaining seats, please sign up on our departmental waitlist here: https://bit.ly/EARTH-201-Spring-2025 We do not use the Caesar waitlist for this course. In order to be considered, you must fill out the questionnaire on the departmental waitlist. We do not choose students based on their waitlist order.
This course includes a mandatory field trip to Baraboo WI currently planned for May 9-11, the weekend before Dillo Day.
Class Attributes
Natural Sciences Foundational Discipline
Natural Sciences Distro Area
Associated Classes
LAB - Technological Institute F389: Wed 1:00PM - 2:50PM
LAB - Technological Institute F389: Wed 3:00PM - 4:50PM