EAE1011 Earth, atmosphere and environment 1

This unit is a core unit for further studies in Geology, Climate and atmospheric science, Climate studies, Earth science, Environmental earth science and Geographical science.

The Earth is a constantly changing complex system involving many physical, chemical, and biological processes. This unit is an introduction to the science used to understand the Earth system, how it changes over time, and its future. We look at the formation and structure of the Earth, and its changing environment. 

Fieldwork, practical exercises, simple models, and spatial data will be used to understand our planet's history, and predict its future. We also study the processes that drive change within our planet and its environmental systems: from the formation of the Earth's core to its crust; to the systems driving and sustaining the planet's living surface; to the forces and processes involved in the formation of mountains and oceans; and our changing atmosphere and climate.

At the completion of this unit, you will have a clear understanding of the structure and nature of the Earth, the interaction between the different spheres of the Earth and how the Earth has changed over time.