GEOS 105 — Earth's Natural Resources (3 Credits, Fall/Spring)
Examination of the ways we can sustainably continue to collect and use Earth's natural resources while facing increasing global population and demand. Considerations will include environmental, economic, political, and earth system perspectives. For each resource covered we will explore the science of the resource as well as environmental and sustainability concerns. Topics will include energy resources (e.g. fossil fuels, alternative sources, and nuclear power), metals, life-supporting resources (e.g. building materials, industrial materials, and fertilizers), water and soil resources, and biological resources (e.g. wood, fish, and animals). (This CWI course meets Idaho State Board of Education GEM competency requirements for GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing OR the CWI Global Perspectives requirement. [It will not fulfill both requirements.]) . (3 lecture hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credits)