HWRS170A1

What makes Earth special? How have the unique conditions on Earth given rise to life -and how might these conditions change? We will address these questions from a natural science perspective. But, we will also consider how scientific understanding can be communicated effectively so that we can make better decisions as conscious and unconscious stewards of our watery planet. Through this course, you will learn basic scientific concepts and you will learn how to combine this understanding with quantitative reasoning, creative expression and multidisciplinary thinking to identify, understand, and address the challenges facing planet Earth.