EE BIOL CM173
Earth Process and Evolutionary History
Description: (Formerly numbered C173.) (Same as Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences CM173.) Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour; laboratory, two hours. Enforced requisites: Chemistry 14A, 14B (or 20A, 20B), Life Sciences 1, 2, 3, 4. Recommended: one course from Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences M100, 101, 102, 103, M105, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 109, 116, 120, 121, 122, M131, 135, 142, 152, 154, Geography 100, 101, or 103. Exploration of relationship between physical processes affecting surface of Earth, such as tectonics and climate, and biological evolution. Geologic history of Earth from its formation and history of scientific advancement. Changes through time in Earth/atmosphere/ocean system discussed in terms of their effects on biological process and biodiversity. Climate issues considered in this historical context of global process. Modern anthropogenic climate change placed in context of geologic record of climate change. Concurrently scheduled with course CM228. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Fall 2023 - I really appreciated this class because it covered so much material that was never a focus of my other classes, and I obtained a more integrated view of earth history. If you have any interest in evolution or the history of life, and also understanding all the rocks you see everywhere all the time, I highly recommend this class. That said, it is a 6 unit class, and the workload reflects that. There are weekly reading quizzes, pre- and post-lab assignments, which for me totaled around 5 hours per week outside of class. The exams are doable, if you take notes in class and make sure to review the reading questions every week (you basically get the potential questions in advance). Also you should go to office hours! Lectures can move quickly, but Dr. Jacobs is very available, and it really helped me clarify topics, and work out ideas for my project. The field trip was fun, and I enjoyed the deep dive in my project, though it did take a lot of time. To get the most out of this class, you have to commit, but if you are eager to learn it is super valuable. This is one of the few classes at UCLA where, in the future, I will remember specific, important knowledge that I know I learned in this class.
Fall 2023 - I really appreciated this class because it covered so much material that was never a focus of my other classes, and I obtained a more integrated view of earth history. If you have any interest in evolution or the history of life, and also understanding all the rocks you see everywhere all the time, I highly recommend this class. That said, it is a 6 unit class, and the workload reflects that. There are weekly reading quizzes, pre- and post-lab assignments, which for me totaled around 5 hours per week outside of class. The exams are doable, if you take notes in class and make sure to review the reading questions every week (you basically get the potential questions in advance). Also you should go to office hours! Lectures can move quickly, but Dr. Jacobs is very available, and it really helped me clarify topics, and work out ideas for my project. The field trip was fun, and I enjoyed the deep dive in my project, though it did take a lot of time. To get the most out of this class, you have to commit, but if you are eager to learn it is super valuable. This is one of the few classes at UCLA where, in the future, I will remember specific, important knowledge that I know I learned in this class.
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