Earth Science
Course Information
Subject
ESC
Course Number
120
Division
Status
Active
Course Title
Earth Science
Course Description
This course is designed for students who are interested in physical features related to our dynamic earth. There are four disciplines that make up the course: geology, oceanography, meteorology and astronomy. Topics covered within these disciplines include: volcanoes, earthquakes, plate tectonics, geologic history, geomorphology, chemical and physical oceanography, changing oceans, the atmosphere and moisture, weather systems, severe storms, modern astronomy, the Moon, the solar system, and beyond the solar system. Course materials are organized to enable students to understand how different components of our dynamic earth are related to one another. Each topic includes hands-on lab exercises.
Minimum Credit Hours
4
Maximum Credit Hours
4
Total Completions Allowed for Credit
1
Lecture - Lab Hours
(3-3)
Requirements
Prerequisite: Basic Algebra Readiness Course fee
PCS Code
1.1