Assoc. Prof. Michihiko NAKAMURA
This is the introductory geology program to understand the Earth dynamics. The constituents of the Earth （rocks and minerals） and their beauty will be taught: museum tour is planned. The structure of the Earth and driving force for the Earth dynamics （volcanic activities, earthquake, hot spring activities and so on） will be discussed: a short field excursion around Sendai is planned. Life is also very important constituents of the Earth, and it will be discussed how life was flourished in the early Earth and how they co-evolved with the Earth. Geological aspects of current environmental problems （global warming, etc.） and their possible solution will be discussed.
