This course introduces students to earth sciences. Topics include earth processes and human impacts; the structure and composition of the earth, plate tectonics, rock & water cycles, energy & mineral resources, and climate change. Autumn 2021 and after: Add EarthSc 1200 for Physical Science GE lab credit. Autumn 2022 and after: Add EarthSc 1200 to fulfill GE Foundations: Natural Science. Prereq: Math 1075 or above, or ACT Mathematics Subscore of 22 or higher, or Math Placement Level R or better. Not open to students with credit for 1100. This course is available for EM credit. GE nat sci phys course. GE foundation natural sci course.
This course introduces students to earth sciences. Topics include earth processes and human impacts; the structure and composition of the earth, plate tectonics, rock & water cycles, energy & mineral resources, and climate change. Autumn 2021 and after: Add EarthSc 1200 for Physical Science GE lab credit. Autumn 2022 and after: Add EarthSc 1200 to fulfill GE Foundations: Natural Science. Prereq: Math 1075 or above, or ACT Mathematics Subscore of 22 or higher, or Math Placement Level R or better. Not open to students with credit for 1100. This course is available for EM credit. GE nat sci phys course. GE foundation natural sci course.