PTYS/ASTR 170A1
Planet Earth: Evolution of the Habitable World
This course develops a planetary perspective on the evolutionary processes that shaped Earth throughout history. We will examine why Earth is habitable, that is, why any kind of life can live on it, we will discuss the unique influences that biological processes and atmosphere/ocean systems have on each other, and we will review current notions of climate change, including evidence for the influence of human activities on it. This interdisciplinary treatment of Earth and its sister planets will encourage students to think about how science and engineering must be applied to today's challenges if humankind is to have a promising future on (and off) this planet. PTYS 170A1 is a Tier I Natural Science course in the University's general education curriculum. This course is co-convened (cross-listed) with ASTR 170A1.
Semester
Section Number
Instructor(s)
Day/Time
Location
Resources
2021 Spring
001
Steve Kortenkamp
MW 12:30-1:45p.m.
Flandrau Theater
Syllabus
2021 Fall
001
Kristopher Klein
TTH 11:00a.m.-12:15p.m.
Kuiper 308
2020 Spring
001
Kristopher Klein
MW 12:30-1:45p.m.
Flandrau 219B
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2020 Fall
001
David O'Brien
TTH 11:00a.m.-12:15p.m.
Kuiper 308
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2019 Spring
001
Steve Kortenkamp
TTH 2:00-3:15p.m.
Flandrau 219B
Syllabus
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2019 Fall
001
Kristopher Klein
TTH 9:30-10:45a.m.
Kuiper 308
Syllabus
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2018 Spring
001
Steve Kortenkamp
TTH 2:00 - 3:15PM
Flandrau 219B
Syllabus
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2018 Fall
001
Lynn Carter
TTH 2:00-3:15p.m.
Kuiper 308
Syllabus
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2017 Fall
001
Christopher Hamilton
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2017 Fall
002
Lynn Carter
TTH 2:00-3:15 p.m.
Kuiper 308
Syllabus
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