1/29/2018 OPENING FOR SPRING 2018 HISTORICAL GEOLOGY 20 LEC M/W 8:00AM 9:0AM, RM 705. Camp in Yosemite National Park May 18, 19 and 20

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1 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 & ES 10L) Spring 2018 Christa Fink, David Schwartz & Lauren Hanneman Brief Introductions Syllabus Attendance & Adds, Promptness / Expectations / Lecture Etiquette Extra Credit Short talks by David and Christa Clean Oceans International Marine Debris 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 February 13 3:55pm in room 705 at Cabrillo College MEETING DATES AT New Brighton Beach Wednesday February 14 3:55pm Wednesday March 14 3:55pm Wednesday April 11 3:55pm Tuesday May 15 3:55pm FINAL MEETING: Wednesday May 16 3:55pm in room 705 at Cabrillo College. Final Projects due. OPENING FOR SPRING 2018 HISTORICAL GEOLOGY 20 LEC M/W 8:00AM 9:0AM, RM 705 Camp in Yosemite National Park May 18, 19 and 20 Learn about the Geologic History of California and Western North America from 2 Billion years to present. Study Minerals, Rocks, Fossils, Volcanoes, and Mass Extinction! Explore how earthquakes, volcanoes, shallow seas and continental drift have shaped and formed California's diverse landscape and rocks. 1

2 OPENINGS FOR SPRING 2018 FIELD GEOLOGY GEOLOGY 30 CAREERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS Camp in Big Sur April 27, 28 and 29 Preliminary meeting Saturday morning April 21st Learn about the Geologic History of the Big Sur region and Point Lobos State Reserve. Study plate tectonics, the San Andreas fault, landslides and natural history! This is a 1 unit science elective class that has a take home final What s your major? Your pathway? Student Services Seven Keys for Academic SUCCESS Tutorial center Lori Chavez Heidi Rogers Cunningham (Chap 1) lists the following as persistent environmental problems: Clean water Food Supplies Energy Resources Climate Change Air Quality Biodiversity Loss Marine Resources (food supplies, biodiversity loss) 2

3 Air Pollution Global climate change Stratospheric ozone depletion Urban air pollution Acid deposition Outdoor pollutants Indoor pollutants Noise Water Pollution Sediment Nutrient overload Toxic chemicals Infectious agents Oxygen depletion Pesticides Oil spills Excess heat Biodiversity Depletion Habitat destruction Habitat degradation Extinction Introduced Species Major Environmental Problems Waste Production Solid waste Hazardous waste Food Supply Problems Overgrazing Farmland loss and degradation Wetlands loss and degradation Overfishing Coastal pollution Soil erosion Soil salinization Soil waterlogging Water shortages Groundwater depletion Loss of biodiversity Poor nutrition And More. Today: Intro to Plate Tectonics: What is it? The myths? Definition, what the plates are made up of Boundaries = Geologic Activity Hazards and Resources: Associations Define Plate Tectonics Study Guide / Key Concepts 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. 3

4 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) WEB LINKS: (USGS) Plate Tectonics; The Boundaries 4

5 Divergent Boundaries Sea Floor Spreading on Oceanic Ridges Typically shallow focus and small earthquakes Convergent Boundaries deep sea trenches, shallow to deep focus earthquakes WEB LINK: 5

6 Transform Boundary example: San Andreas Fault Define Plate Tectonics Study Guide / Key Concepts What is the lithosphere? What is the Asthenosphere? What are they each composed of, the general layers? 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. 6