Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

This is a 5-week summer course beginning June 26 and ending July 30.  This course examines the Earth's dynamic systems -- its energy, air, water, weather, climate, soils, plants, ecosystems, and biomes. It analyzes the worldwide impact of environmental events, bringing together many physical factors to create a complete picture of Earth's system operations. By creating a holistic view of the planet and its dynamics, this course will help you to grasp a better understanding of Human-Earth relations.

From books listed for the course, only the book by Christopherson is required and should have access to it on the first week of the term. You can rent an E-Book version for as low as $9:99 a month by clicking on the following link.

https://www.pearson.com/store/p/elemental-geosystems/P100000936420/9780135213100?creative=490049774056&keyword=&matchtype=&network=g&device=c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0Jyo0ten8AIVmgytBh1Y2QNJEAQYASABEgJSWvD_BwE

Here are the books listed for the course. The recommended books are optional for those of you who want to expand your knowledge of our sustainability and natural environment.

REQUIRED TEXT: Robert Christopherson, Elemental Geosystems (9^th edition), Pearson; 2015; ISBN: 9780134817446 (8the editions will be fine as well)

RECOMMENDED BOOKS: 
Greenhaven Press, Global Sustainability (Opposing Viewpoints), Greenhaven Press, February 19, 2016 (ISBN-13: 978-0737775211) 

World Bank, Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals 2018: From World Development Indicators (World Bank Atlas), World Bank Publications, 2018 (ISBN-13: 978-1464812507)

Daniel Quinn, Ishmael: An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit, Bantam, 1995 (ISBN: 0553375407)

For this 5-week fully online online course, daily access to the Internet is required.