Introduction to Earth Evolution Science University of Tsukuba
Course Overview
This lecture introduces 4.6 billion years evolution of the earth, mainly focusing on the evolution of solid earth, and the birth and evolution of life.
Learning Achievement
Students will be engaged in achieving the acquirement of basic knowledge and scientific thinking methods for earth evolution by learning the outline of present Earth and its 4.6 billion years evolution
Competence
This coursework links up with the academic goal :Acquirement of general knowledge and mastering scientific thinking for Earth and its evolution
Course prerequisites
Students will be expected to complete readings regarding earth sciences
Grading Philosophy
Exams (80 %), Papers (20 %)
Course schedule
We will provide basic knowledge and scientific thinking methods for earth evolution by learning the outline of present Earth and its 4.6 billion years evolutionIntroduction: Outline of Earth evolutionTectonic evolution of the earthStructure and dynamics of the earthIgenous activities and igneous rocksMetamorphic rocks and metamorphism-1Metamorphic rocks and metamorphism-2Characteristics of rock-forming minerals-1Characteristics of rock-forming minerals-2Sedimentary rocks and environmental change-1Sedimentary rocks and environmental change-2Sedimentary rocks and environmental change-3Fossils and biostratigraphy-1Fossils and biostratigraphy-2Mineral resources and ore deposits-1Mineral resources and ore deposits-2
Course type
Lectures
Online Course Requirement
Instructor
Kyono Atsushi,Ujiie Kohtaro,Yagi Yuji,Okuwaki Ryo,Kamata Yoshihito,Tsunogae Toshiaki,Fujino Shigehiro,Maruoka Teruyuki,Tanaka Kohei,Agematsu Sachiko
Other information
Site for Inquiry
Please inquire about the courses at the address below.
Contact person: Kyono Atsushi,Yagi Yuji,Kamata Yoshihito
Email address: kyono@geol.tsukuba.ac.jp,yagi-y@geol.tsukuba.ac.jp,yoshi_kamata@geol.tsukuba.ac.jp
Link to the syllabus provided by the university