Geological Evolution of a Habitable Planet

The goal of the course is to study the geological evolution of the Earth from its formation to the present day and define the chemical and physical conditions that have enabled the development of multicellular (complex) life on Earth.

Knowledge of principles of advanced geology. Ability to analyze natural geological systems in their complexity and interconnection. Specifically, the ability to understand the interactions between the various components of the Earth system for comprehending how our planet functions as a whole. Ability to understand how Earth's cycles work, such as the carbon cycle.