This course will explore how life has shaped Earth's physical environments, both in the contemporary Earth and over the long course of Earth history. We will examine the building blocks of life, the evidence for the origin and diversification of life and its impact on Earth environments using the perspective and methods of the scientists who study theis topic, and what those methods tell us about future interactions between life and the environment, both on Earth and in the Solar System.

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A Marquee Science and Technology Course designed for Non-Science Majors: http://www.marqueecourses.umd.edu/* Click here for more Marquee course information.

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