This course explores the factors that controlled the rise of oxygen on Earth, challenging existing ideas and presenting new findings. Participants will discuss the history of oxygen on Earth, its implications for other planets, and the mechanisms behind Earth's oxygenation events. The course covers topics such as atmospheric oxygen, nutrients, mechanistic models, and the chemistry of the mantle. The intended audience includes researchers, scientists, educators, and individuals interested in Earth's atmospheric evolution.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Welcome
The rise of atmospheric oxygen
The emerging view
Nutrients
mechanistic model
questions
events
how has the Earth become oxygenated
simple model
model
primary interest
natural human tendency
previous modeling work
what makes this study unique
escaping hydrogen to space
chemistry of the mantle
gradual increase in oxygen sources
phosphorus
questions from reporters
high school biology teacher
reporters questions
Taught by
AGU
