EESC V1011x Earth: Origin, Evolution, Processes, Future 4 pts. Lecture and lab. Students who wish to take only the lectures should register for V1411. What is the nature of our planet and how did it form? From geochemical and geophysical perspectives we explore Earth's internal structure, its dynamical character expressed in plate tectonics, and ask if its future behavior can be known. Science Requirement: Partial Fulfillment. Lab Required.