Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes
Explore Earth's 4.5-billion-year history, from climate systems to geological processes and life's impact on our planet.
Explore Earth's 4.5-billion-year history, from climate systems to geological processes and life's impact on our planet.
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of Earth's 4.5-billion-year history, focusing on the interplay between its climate, geological processes, and life. Students will develop a deeper understanding of how the Earth's systems have evolved and interacted over time. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including the formation of the Earth and Moon, plate tectonics, the evolution of the atmosphere and oceans, the emergence and development of life, and the impact of life on Earth's climate. Through a combination of video lectures, readings, and interactive activities, learners will gain insights into the complex processes that have shaped our planet. The course also introduces the "Build Your Own Earth" model, allowing students to experiment with different climate scenarios and understand the factors influencing Earth's climate system.
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What you'll learn
Understand the basic principles of Earth's climate system
Explain the formation and evolution of the solid Earth, including plate tectonics
Describe the role of water in Earth's climate system, including oceans, atmosphere, and cryosphere
Trace the emergence and evolution of life on Earth and its impact on the planet's systems
Analyze the factors influencing Earth's climate using the "Build Your Own Earth" model
Interpret geological evidence to understand Earth's past climate and environments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of Earth's climate, history, and processes over its 4.5-billion-year existence. The curriculum is structured into five modules, each focusing on key aspects of Earth's systems and their evolution. Students will explore the building blocks of Earth's climate system, the formation and processes of the solid Earth, the role of water in the climate system, the emergence and impact of life, and use an interactive "Build Your Own Earth" model. The course emphasizes the interconnectedness of Earth's systems, covering topics such as plate tectonics, atmospheric and oceanic circulation, the evolution of life, and major extinction events. Through a combination of video lectures, readings, and interactive activities, learners will gain a holistic understanding of how Earth's climate, geology, and life have co-evolved over time.
Building Blocks of Earth's Climate System
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Formation, evolution, and processes of the solid Earth
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Water in Earth's Climate System: Oceans, Atmosphere, and Cryosphere
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Life, and its Effect on Earth's Climate System
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Build Your Own Earth and Conclusion
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
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Postdoctoral Researcher and Expert in Atmospheric Science at The University of Manchester
Dr. Jonathan Fairman is a postdoctoral research associate at the Centre for Atmospheric Science in the School of Earth, Atmospheric, and Environmental Sciences at The University of Manchester. He holds a PhD in Atmospheric Science from The University of Alabama in Huntsville and BS and MS degrees from The Ohio State University. His research focuses on climatology, using feature-based detection techniques to study rainfall patterns in the UK and US, and he specializes in atmospheric models and large dataset analysis. He also leads the development of educational tools like BuildYourOwnEarth.com and ManUniCast.com.
Leading Expert in Synoptic Meteorology and Innovative Educator
David Schultz is a Professor of Synoptic Meteorology in the School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences at the University of Manchester. With extensive experience teaching at seven institutions across three countries, he has imparted knowledge to weather forecasters in the U.S., Europe, and China. At Manchester, he currently leads courses in meteorology, introductory Earth science, and communication skills. His teaching excellence has been recognized with several awards, including the student-led Manchester Teaching Award for Best Teacher in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences in 2012, the Most Innovative Use of eLearning award in 2013, and the Teaching Excellence Award in 2014.
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