Introduction : spirit of the course
How the great forces of the universe have shaped the solar system and impact the earth system ?
How time and space are working on the dynamics of solar system and earth ?
How is the Earth different from other planets in the Earth system
Why does the Earth have solid and liquid envelopes and how are they arranged ?
Why and how did life appear on Earth ? Why is life not frozen ?
Why is the surface of our planet habitable as it transforms itself ?
How does the climate help maintain life and how it interacts with the evolution of the Earth system
How can we tell the story of the Earth and its evolution
How can we maintain a habitable planet ? Vulnerability
How can we maintain a habitable planet ? Resource
How can we maintain a habitable planet ? Modern stakes