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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE:The scientific study of our environment as well as our role in it.
An interdisciplinary study that examines the role of humans on the earth. It is a physical, biological and social science.
We will focus on information from a variety of disciplines.
Topics include: geological processes, hydrology, oceanography, natural resources, climatology, population biology, ecosystems, biodiversity, biochemistry and the chemistry of pollution. ES 10 will also how human
behavior and institutions affect the environment.
WELCOME TO
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 10
(ES 10)
Fall 2016
Nicole Crane, David Schwartz &
Lauren Hanneman
(brief Introductions)
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 10
Syllabus, Text book and other resources
Attendance (Adds), Promptness/Expectations
Grading System: 3 midterms and 1 final + Extra Credit Option
Short introductory talks by David and Nicole
Clean Oceans InternationalDebris Survey Monitoring & Training Program
Caution: This project is for extremely reliable, mature and responsible
students only!!! We are looking for students who will enjoy the course
and students who like to work in groups. Points will be lost for tardiness
or absences. All 6 meetings are required.
INTRO MEETING: Tuesday September 13th @ 3:55pm in room 705 at Cabrillo College
MEETING DATES AT SEACLIFF BEACH / Buena Vista Landfill (BVL):
Wednesday September 14th @ 3:55pm
Wednesday October 12th @ 3:55pm
Wednesday November 9th @4 3:55pm @ BVL
Wednesday December 14st @ 3:55pm
FINAL MEETING: Thursday December 15th @ 3:55pm in room 705 at Cabrillo College. Final Projects due.
http://www.cabrillo.edu/~dschwartz/
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OPENINGS FOR FALL 2016
OCEANOGRAPHY 10LEC T/TH 11:10AM – 12:30PM
2 TUES LABS, 1 THUR LAB TO CHOOSE FROM
GEOLOGY OF NATIONAL PARKS
GEOLOGY 2511:10AM – 12:30PM, RM 705
CAREERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS
What’s your major? Your “pathway”?
http://www.cyber-sierra.com/nrjobs/
http://www.ecojobs.com/
http://www.environmentalscience.org/careers
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/environmental-scientists-and-specialists.htm
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A brief
overview of
Plate Tectonics
Today: Intro to Plate Tectonics:
What is it? The myths?
Definition
“Boundaries = Geologic Activity”
Hazards and Resources: Associations
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Define Plate Tectonics
What is the lithosphere? What is the Asthenosphere? What are they each
composed of?
Name the 3 types of plate boundaries and describe the motion associated with
each. Define the process of Sea Floor Spreading? How do scientists know SFS
is occurring.
What is subduction? Where does it occur?
List a few examples of where each types of boundary is located. Plate Tectonic
geography is important.
List a few examples of continental margins that are 1,000’s of miles away from
the nearest plate boundary. These are called “Passive”.
What types of geologic activity are associated with lithospheric plate
boundaries? This is important, list as many as you can.
Study Guide / Key Concepts
Environmental Science 10 Schedule Fall 2016 DATE Class # TOPIC PERSON TEXT & LINKS
8/30 T 1 Intro / Enviro Challenges / SL Changes DS & NC Instructor websites
9/1 TH 2 Science of Global Climate & El Nino NC Chap 9, 9.1-9.5, pg. 238
9/6 T 3 The Science Process & World Views NC Chap. 2, NC website
9/8 TH 4 Human Nature & Population Growth NC Chap. 4, NC website
9/13 T 5 Geologic Processes & Hazards DS Chap 12, DS website
9/15 TH 6 Geologic Processes & Hazards DS Chap 12, DS website
9/20 T 7 Rock Cycle, Minerals & Soil DS Chap 12, DS website
9/22 TH 8 Agriculture and Food Resources NC Chap 7, NC website
9/27 T 9 MIDTERM I - 125 pts Scantron 882, #2 pencil
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Plate Tectonics
Plate Tectonics
• Outer layers of Earth made up of ~ 12 major
individual rigid plates (“Lithospheric/Tectonic
Plates”)
• Plates move in response to convection in the
mantle
• Most geologic activity occurs near plate
boundaries (3 types of boundaries)
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Plate Tectonics; The Boundaries
Divergent BoundariesSea Floor Spreading on Oceanic Ridges
Typically shallow focus and small earthquakes
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Convergent BoundariesSubduction @ deep sea trenches,
shallow to deep focus earthquakes
WEB LINK: (The web links arequired reading, especially if this is new to you)
http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dynamic/understanding.html
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Transform Boundary
example: San Andreas Fault
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Define Plate Tectonics
What is the lithosphere? What is the Asthenosphere? What are they each
composed of?
Name the 3 types of plate boundaries and describe the motion associated with
each. Define the process of Sea Floor Spreading? How do scientists know SFS
is occurring.
What is subduction? Where does it occur?
List a few examples of where each types of boundary is located. Plate Tectonic
geography is important.
List a few examples of continental margins that are 1,000’s of miles away from
the nearest plate boundary. These are called “Passive”.
What types of geologic activity are associated with lithospheric plate
boundaries? This is important, list as many as you can.
Study Guide / Key Concepts
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