EEG 200 - Building a Planet

Credits: 3

This course is designed to introduce students to a wide array of foundational concepts associated broadly with the Earth and environmental geosciences. We will explore the components of our planet, how they interact, the history of our Earth and how it has evolved to where we are today. Topics will include plate tectonics, deep time, the composition and structure of the planet from the inside to the atmosphere, and how our Earth is a system of interacting parts. In our investigation, we will build foundational skills in the scientific method, data analysis, literature review, and some basic analytical tools that will prepare you for a variety of other courses at W&L and beyond.