EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE SEMINAR

ATMOCN/BOTANY/ENVIRST/F&WECOL/GEOG/GEOSCI/ZOOLOGY 980

Course Description

Topics in earth system science. Emphasis on the coupling between atmospheric, oceanic and land surface systems, involving physical geochemical and biological processes, and including interactions with human systems.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

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