SUPA EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE

DUAL ENROLLMENT Syracuse University Credit (with at least a C) Syracuse Website – http://supa.syr.edu/ LRHS Credit – premium course

CONTACT INFORMATION Barbara Ziegler – 973-835-1900 x701 bziegler@lakeland.k12.nj.us

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Topics Global change over different time scales Systems approach to understanding the Earth Global energy balance and Earth’s greenhouse Atmosphere circulation Oceanic circulation Continental landforms Nutrient cycling The origin of Earth and life Long-term climate regulation Global change over the last 2.5 billion years

OBJECTIVES Learn to think critically in order to solve problems Gain an understanding of Earth using a systems approach Gain a deep understanding of the scientific method Apply mathematical and scientific knowledge and skills to solve problems Apply basic arithmetic, algebra, and geometry to Earth science concepts Use basic statistical concepts to draw both inferences and conclusions from data Identify implications and consequences of drawn conclusions Measure, compare, order, scale, locate, and code (meaning encode, describe, or communicate) data accurately Do scientific research and report and display the results of this research Understand these issues in terms of the modern political and social context

EXTRA HELP Extra help is available Wednesday

GRADING POLICY 2 Sets of Grades: Syracuse The grading scale for Syracuse University will be the standard college scale: Course Average Letter Grade 93-100 A 90-92 A- 87-89 B+ 83-86 B 80-82 B- 77-79 C+ 73-76 C 70-72 C- 60-69 D 0-59 F

GRADING POLICY LRHS Grades are determined based on the following percentages: 50 % - Tests (62.5% of semester) 30% - Labs, Classwork, Homework, Quizzes (37.5%) 10% - Midterm 10% - Final Project

Looking forward to a successful and productive semester Please feel free to contact me with any questions and concerns