GEOG 4020 - Earth Environments and Human Impacts

Basic concepts describing earth’s biomes and physical environment are presented in a systems context. Global warming assessment, from both political and scientific perspectives, is then presented. Model visualization of these concepts to consider human impacts on Earth’s biomes is discussed. Earth system viewpoint, having links of Earth’s biomes to oceans and atmosphere, completes the course discussion. Prereq: GEOG 1202 and 3232 or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ENVS 5020, GEOL 4020. Semester Hours: 3 to 3