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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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