1. SUPA EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE

2. DUAL ENROLLMENT Syracuse University Credit (with at least a C)
Syracuse Website –
LRHS Credit – premium course

3. CONTACT INFORMATION
Barbara Ziegler – x701

4. Faculty Page
Ms. Ziegler's Faculty Page

5. 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

6. 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

7. EXTRA HELP
Extra help is available Wednesday

8. GRADING POLICY 2 Sets of Grades: Syracuse
The grading scale for Syracuse University will be the standard college scale:
Course Average Letter Grade A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D F

9. 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

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