Institution: University of Ottawa ()
Category: Faculty of Science
Language:
English
Course Description
What do you know about the planet you live on? Become an Earth scientist for a week and discover answers to questions such as: 1) How are mountains formed?; 2) What types of life-forms existed on Earth 500 million years ago?; 3) How we can tell that a two-kilometer thick ice sheet recently covered the Ottawa area; 4) Will an accidental spill of toxic waste contaminate the drinking water of a municipality?; 5) How can bacteria explain the legends surrounding the Bermuda Triangle? … and many more. WARNING: students taking this course must be prepared to brave the weather while away on field trips, get their hands dirty, participate in animated discussions, and learn something! STUDENT DISCRETION ADVISED. Rated: (G) (Great content)
