EARTHSC 1121: The Dynamic Earth
3 Units, Graded A-E
Course Components: Lecture Required
Course Attributes:
Level 1 CCP course, EM test administered by the Office of Testing, GEL Natural Science: Physical Science, GEN Foundation: Natural Sciences
Description:
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 the GE Foundations: Natural Science requirement.
Prerequisites: 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.