SCI-113 A Habitable Earth Within the Solar System
Introduces non-science majors to concepts that are central to making our planet habitable. It presents the Earth in context of the solar system with a broad view of global climate change and energy resources in a quest to better understand the workings of our planet. Students will gain a flavor of how researchers think, investigate and develop conclusions that directly affect our political and economic future. Topics include the solar system, the search for other habitable Earth-like planets, the search for extraterrestrial life, and evolution of life on Earth. This course makes heavy use of audio-visual materials often including computer animations and simulations, in-class experiment demonstration, and intensive use of internet-based resources.