ENSC-3300 : Natural Systems

The goal of this course is to develop a scientific understanding of the entire Earth system by describing how its major physical and biological systems function, interact and evolve. The course explores the integrated Earth system which includes the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Topics include global energy balance, circulation and dynamics of atmosphere and oceans, climate, biogeochemical cycles, plate tectonics, ecology and biodiversity, geomorphology, limnology, and groundwater dynamics.