Critical Steps in the Evolution of Earth and life
The concept Earth System Science is introduced. This is followed by some critical events in the evolution of Earth and life.
Among these are theories about the origin of life, the Cambrian explosion, how life conquered the continents, and the five big mass extinctions. The course ends with climate history, how climates changed from a warm greenhouse world to the present icehouse world that began 34 million years ago.
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Among these are theories about the origin of life, the Cambrian explosion, how life conquered the continents, and the five big mass extinctions. The course ends with climate history, how climates changed from a warm greenhouse world to the present icehouse world that began 34 million years ago.
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Course structure
Assessment
is based on a written/oral assessment at the end of the course. Assessment criteria are:
A = Excellent
B = Very good
C = Good
D = Satisfactory
E = Sufficient
Fx = Insufficient
F = Entirely insufficientThe assessment criteria will be outlined at the start of the course. To pass the course, a minimum grade E is necessary.
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Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
Stanley, S.M. & Luczaj, J.A. W.H. 2017
Earth System History, 4th Edition
Freeman and Company, New York.
ISBN 9781319154028.Web-based literature.
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Contact
Elisabeth DäckerAdministrativ studierektor
- Visiting address
- S 316
- Svante Arrheniusväg 8 C, Geohuset
Helen CoxallProfessor of Marine micropaleontology
- Visiting address
- R 233
- Svante Arrheniusväg 8 C, Geohuset
affiliated with Department of Geological Sciences (IGV)Margret Steinthorsdottir
