Earth Science

Catalog description

Introduces topics in geology, meteorology, and astronomy. Geology topics include rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, building and shaping of Earth’s surfaces, and geologic dating. Astronomy topics include the Universe, components of Earth’s solar system, and the effects of Earth’s movement in space. Meteorology topics include Earth’s atmosphere, weather and climate, and Earth’s water structures and cycles. Three lecture hours (3 credits) or three lecture hours with 2 hours of lab per week (additional 1 credit for lab). May be used to meet the Core Curriculum.