ESS501 THE EARTH SYSTEM
| Course Code: | 8740501 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Earth System Science |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. CEMAL CAN BİLGİN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- to understand the major components and processes of the Earth systems;
- to recognize linkages and interactions between the near earth space/atmosphere, geosphere, cryosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and antroposphere
- to understand importance of chemical species in climate change
- to understand the climate system and global climate change;
- to learn interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches in Earth system science.
Course Content
Near Earth Space (NES): Electromagnetic and charge output of the Sun; radiation, plasma,neutral atmosphere and magnetic environment; the atmosphere, atmospheric dynamics and circulation patterns, atmospheric chemistry. Geosphere: Principles of geological processes, The Earth`s materials, deposition in the deep oceans, lakes and rivers, geologic time scales. Hydrosphere: Fresh water over and in soil, ocean water and hydrological cycle, ocean systems, the ocean`s role in the global geochemical and biogeochemical cycling and physical/climate systems, freshwater and marine ecosystems. Biosphere: Evolution of biological diversity, terrestrial and aquatic and marine ecosystems, GAIA, Geographic ecology, global ecology, biological feedback mechanisms at global scale. Clime Change-Introduction: Introduction to climate variability and climate change. Future prospects for the Earth System.
Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | reach the data/knowledge, analyze, evaluate and discuss them scientifically in the field of Earth System Science (in the context of climate change, nature and human use, natural resources, energy, sustainability, economics and policy). They are sensitive on scientific and ethic values. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | do needs analysis, define the problems, and develops/applies methods for the solution of the problems. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | carry out laboratory and field works. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | work on interdisciplinary fields by integrated approach as an expert on different disciplines. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | as the member and/or the leader of the interdisciplinary teams, they work efficiently and take responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | communicate well in written and spoken English efficiently, participate international projects. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | follow up and be aware of studies and applications at national and international platforms, shares his/her knowledge distinctly for social benefits. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution