The evolution of ideas about the origin and development of the earth from the Athenians to the 20th Century, with attention on the age of earth; on the evolution and disappearance of species; on the origin of oceans, continents and mountains; on climate change; and on the courage of scientists in confronting the religious and political views of their time. ESS104H1 is primarily intended as a science Distribution Requirement course for Humanities and Social Science students. Taught in even years.
The evolution of ideas about the origin and development of the earth from the Athenians to the 20th Century, with attention on the age of earth; on the evolution and disappearance of species; on the origin of oceans, continents and mountains; on climate change; and on the courage of scientists in confronting the religious and political views of their time. ESS104H1 is primarily intended as a science Distribution Requirement course for Humanities and Social Science students. Taught in even years.
