EARTH 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Paleolimnology, Biogeochemistry, Earth Science
16 Mar 2018
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Earth science geology, chemistry, biology, and physics of our planet. Economic value in being able to track the path of an earthquake. Prof. suzan van der lee & seth stein. Studying carbon cycle helps tell us about history of rocks. Paleolimnology (study of fresh waters) learns about past climates by studying isotopes in mud. Study sediment miles below ground find living things and learn about how things live with no sunlight (live in extreme environments) Biogeochemistry study what records in rocks indicate oxygenation of atmosphere, birth of oceans. Plutonium in thermonuclear weapons (highly radioactive); very dangerous; entirely manmade. ***homework: 3-4 paragraphs; double spaced; 12 pt font; 500 words (not less than 450, not including references) Must include three references, one of which must be a primary source. Citations in-line: blah blah blah (jacobson et al. At the end of the paragraphs you need a reference section. 9 quizzes, 10 pts each, drop one (40%)
