Aug 24, 2026  
2026-2027 Graduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Graduate Catalog

GEOL 6620 - Earth System Science


3

3 lecture hours per week are required. P: Introductory level geology course or consent of instructor. This course examines Earth as an interconnected system, integrating geology, climate, oceans, and the biosphere. Students explore deep-time processes, modern environmental challenges, and human impacts, with an emphasis on system interactions, hazards, resource availability, and planetary sustainability.