EAS 101
INTRO EARTH SCIENCE
McHenry County College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Introduction to Earth Science covers four topical areas: geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. This course first examines rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Students then investigate ocean water and coastal landforms. Humidity, clouds, and severe weather are explored in meteorology, while Earth/Sun relationships, planetary properties, and stellar evolution are studied in astronomy. Current events and research are included throughout the course. (1.1- Articulated) [IAI Core Course Equivalent: P1 905L) Course Note: Credit cannot be earned for both EAS 101 and either EAS 170 or 171.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
001
FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:02 PM- Days & times
- Tu · 8:30 – 11:20 AMTh · 8:30 – 10:20 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 18 – Dec 12
- Location
- Building F 201
- Instructor
- Erski, Ted
Section notes
Instructional method: Lecture; Laboratory/discussion
002
FullSeats: 25/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:02 PM- Days & times
- Fr · 8:30 – 10:20 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 12
- Location
- Blended; Building F 201
- Instructor
- Erski, Ted
Section notes
Instructional method: Blended (On-Site + Online); Laboratory/discussion
003
FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:02 PM- Days & times
- We · 6:00 – 7:50 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 12
- Location
- Blended; Building F 201
- Instructor
- Gaylord, Paula J.
Section notes
Instructional method: Blended (On-Site + Online); Laboratory/discussion
004
FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:02 PM- Days & times
- Tu · 2:30 – 5:20 PMTh · 2:30 – 4:30 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 18 – Dec 12
- Location
- Building F 201
- Instructor
- Avrit, Sara
Section notes
Instructional method: Lecture; Laboratory/discussion