In this final lesson of the semester, you will be introduced to some of the basic concepts of system modeling. We will accomplish this through a series of readings and an activity. The readings will introduce you to the basics of system modeling and some of the specifics (including quantification) of human impacts to the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and soil (i.e., the Critical Zone). Your final task for the semester will be to create a qualitative Critical Zone system model.
Lesson 12 will take us one week to complete. As you work your way through these online materials for Lesson 12, you will encounter additional reading assignments and hands-on activities. The chart below provides an overview of the requirements for Lesson 12. For assignment details, refer to the lesson page noted.
Please refer to the Calendar in Canvas for specific time frames and due dates.
ACTIVITY | LOCATION | SUBMISSION INFORMATION |
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Create qualitative Critical Zone system model | page 3 | Submit to the "Lesson 12 - CZ System Model" dropbox in Canvas |
If you have any questions, please post them to our Questions? discussion forum (not e-mail), located under the Discussions tab in Canvas. I will check that discussion forum daily to respond. While you are there, feel free to post your own responses if you, too, are able to help out a classmate.