EARTH SCIENCE (ESC)
Earth Science | 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 i... | |
Physical Geology | For those who wish to explore an interest in geology, major in geology, or satisfy lab science requirements. Topics include igneous rocks and volcanism, sedimentary rocks and stratigraphy, metamorphic rocks and metamorphism, weathering, mass wasting,... | |
Historical Geology | Primarily for those majoring in geology or those who wish to understand the geologic evolution of North America. Combines a regional and topical approach to continental development, crustal structure, and mountain building. Regional stratigraphy is... | |
Introduction to Meteorology | For the non-science major or those who wish to gain a comprehensive overview of the science of meteorology without a laboratory component. The primary goal of this course is to help students become better educated consumers of the massive amount of w... | |
Oceanography | For the non-science major or those who wish to gain a comprehensive overview of the science of oceanography. Topics include a history of oceanographic investigations; topography, structure, and evolution of the ocean basin; chemical and physical pro... | |
Geology of the National Parks | This introductory course is designed for students and community members who are interested in learning basic geologic features of national parks. No previous Geology or Earth Science knowledge is necessary. Topics include basic geologic principles an... | |
Geology of Illinois | A survey of the principle aspects of Illinois geology, with emphasis on the landforms, rocks, soil, structure and glacial history of Illinois and parts of adjacent states. Also active geologic processes today, resource development, land and water us... | |
Introduction to Meteorology w/lab | This course is intended for the non-science major or those who wish to gain a comprehensive overview of the science of meteorology with a laboratory component. The primary goal of this course is to help students become better educated consumers of th... | |
Great Mysteries of the Earth | This course is for the non-science major or those pursuing an interest in the geosciences. This course will examine selected mysteries, myths, and pseudoscience of our world from the content areas of earthquake myths, volcano myths, flood myths, land... | |
Severe and Hazardous Weather | This course is designed for students who wish to gain a better understanding of the causes and impacts of various types of extreme weather. Meteorological concepts and processes that cause severe and hazardous weather will be presented in a non-techn... | |
Introduction to Astronomy with Lab | This course is for the non-science major or those who wish to gain a comprehensive overview of the science of astronomy with a lab component. This descriptive treatment of astronomy will include topics such as the history of astronomy, the solar syst... | |
Introduction to Astronomy | This course is for the non-science major or those who wish to gain a comprehensive overview of the science of astronomy. This descriptive treatment of astronomy will include topics such as the history of astronomy, the solar system, stellar evolution... | |
Rocks and Minerals | Introduction to crystallography, occurrence and economic uses of minerals and rocks, natural resources. Emphasis on hand specimen identification of minerals and rocks. | |
Environmental Geology | For the non-science major or as a foundation course for those wishing to major in environmental sciences. A critical and objective approach is utilized to evaluate the human interrelationship with geological hazards and problems. Volcanoes, earthqu... | |
Field Geology | Introduction to basic geological field methods and application of geological concepts through field studies of selected regions. May include camping, backpacking, canoeing, and/or hiking, occasionally under rigorous conditions. Travel expenses are pa... | |
Special Topics in Earth Science | This course is designed to provide students with information about specialized areas in Earth Science including areas such as geology, meteorology, oceanography, astronomy or climatology. Topics will be identified by course section: see course schedu... |