Geobiology OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Online Undergraduate Course on Geobiology

Published Mar 05, 2009

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'Geobiology' is an OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that studies the interaction between biology and the earth through time. This free class is appropriate for undergraduate students seeking degrees in Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences.

Geobiology: Course Specifics

Degree Level Free Audio Video Downloads
Undergraduate Yes No No Yes

Lectures/Notes Study Materials Tests/Quizzes
No Yes Yes

Geobiology: Course Description

This OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology looks at how the earth system has been changed by biology. The course examines how life has been a geological agent since the beginning of time. Topics covered include the origins of the solar system and life. Students also explore how life affects the atmosphere, global warming and astrobiology. Professor Roger Summons teaches this free undergraduate earth science class.

This MIT OpenCourseWare about geobiology includes paper assignments and exams. If you are interested in taking this free course, visit the Geobiology course page.

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