Earth, the Biosphere, and our Environment (170-0-1)

Instructors

Magdalena Osburn
847/491-4254
Tech F291/F292
Office Hours: by appointment

Meeting Info

Tech Institute Lecture Room 3: Mon, Wed, Fri 2:00PM - 2:50PM

Overview of class

The current Earth-Biosphere system is unique from both what has come before and what will be. How evolution of the Earth, its residents, and their interactions create habitable environments is key to understanding our future. We will delve into fundamental topics in Earth Science, cell biology, and evolution to create a foundation on which to understand environmental sustainability. 

Class Materials (Required)

The Story of Earth - Robert Hazen
ISBN-13: 9780143123644
ISBN-10: 0143123645
$19 new, ~$15 used

Life's Engines: How Microbes Made Earth Habitable - Paul G. Falkowski
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0691155372
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0691155371
$19 new, ~$7 used

Class Attributes

Natural Sciences Foundational Discipline
SoC Individual and Social Behavior Distro
SoC Mathematics, Science, and Technology Distro