Geosciences 311 - Modeling the Earth: Data Analysis in the Geosciences

Major advances in our understanding of Earth’s physical processes have been made through analysis and interpretation of datasets, including precise tracking of plate tectonic motions, the rate and significance of modern climate change and sea level rise, and the timing and environmental conditions of extraordinary events in Earth history. This course introduces programming and analysis skills using Python to import, query, model, and visualize geoscience datasets, with applications drawn from seismology, climate change, hydrology, and geochemistry. Prerequisite: GEO 101, GEO 102, GEO 104, GEO 106, GEO 108, GEO 112, a GEO-based FYS or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 20