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Hello! Are you seeking I&S or NW credits? The ESS courses below are fun and relevant to life in the Pacific Northwest with excellent instructors and are being offered remotely for Winter Quarter 2021! These courses do not have pre-reqs and are suitable for students with any academic background.
ESS 100 Dinosaurs (2) NW
Biology, behavior, ecology, evolution, and extinction of dinosaurs, and a history of their exploration. With dinosaurs as a focal point, the course also introduces the student to how hypotheses in geological and paleobiological science are formulated and tested.
Biology, behavior, ecology, evolution, and extinction of dinosaurs, and a history of their exploration. With dinosaurs as a focal point, the course also introduces the student to how hypotheses in geological and paleobiological science are formulated and tested.
ESS 101 Introduction to Geology and Societal Impacts (5) I&S/NW
Introduction to the processes, materials and structures that shape Earth. Emphasizes the dynamic nature of the earth's tectonic system and its relationship to physical features, volcanism, earthquakes, minerals and rocks and geologic structures. The course emphasizes the intrinsic relationship between human societies and geologic processes, hazards and resources.
| ESS 101 GEOLOGY & SOCIETY | (I&S/NW) |
14666 A 5 MW 230-350 * * Swanson,T Open 233/ 440 |
ESS 102 Space and Space Travel (5) I&S/NW
Explores the sun, solar storms, observations from space and from Earth; Earth's space environment, radiation belts and hazards, plasma storms and auroras, rockets and propulsion, human exploration efforts, societal impact, planetary systems and resources, and project highlighting space and its exploration. Open to non-majors.
Explores the sun, solar storms, observations from space and from Earth; Earth's space environment, radiation belts and hazards, plasma storms and auroras, rockets and propulsion, human exploration efforts, societal impact, planetary systems and resources, and project highlighting space and its exploration. Open to non-majors.
| ESS 102 SPACE & SPACE TRAVEL | (I&S/NW) |
14691 A 5 MWF 1130-1220 * * Journaux,Baptiste Open 100/ 200 $20 WJ
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ESS 106 Living with Volcanoes (3) I&S/NW
Explores volcanoes and volcanic eruptions on Earth and in the solar system. Examines how volcanoes work and how they affect the environment, life, and human societies. Illustrates principles using local examples of recent volcanism and ancient examples of mega-eruptions. Evaluates the possibility of predicting future eruptions.
| ESS 106 LIVING WITH VOLCANO | (I&S/NW) |
14715 A 3 MWF 130-220 * * Harrell,M Open 228/ 230
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Please feel free to contact ESS Student Services (essadv@uw.edu) with any questions!