EAS 120
Introduction to Earth Science
Moraine Valley Community College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
An introductory course to acquaint students with the physical environment. Topics include an examination of the earth's composition; plate tectonics, structure and land forms; the atmosphere and major elements and controls of weather in their relationship to climatic characteristics and distributions; the physical characteristics of ocean water, movements and the ocean floor; and the characteristics of the solar system and outer space. This course is particularly suited for students not majoring in the sciences. This course includes a one-hour laboratory component. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
591
25 openSeats: 3/28 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:05 PM- Days & times
- M/W 2:00 PM-4:45 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 9
- Location
- Southwest Education Center 206
- Instructor
- Gray, A
Section notes
Instructional method: Laboratory/Lab Discussion
582
21 openSeats: 3/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:05 PM- Days & times
- T/Th 5:00 PM-7:45 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 25 – Dec 10
- Location
- MVCC Ed Center in Blue Island 105
- Instructor
- Gray, A
Section notes
Instructional method: Laboratory/Lab Discussion
001
9 openSeats: 15/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:05 PM- Days & times
- Mo · 8:00 – 10:40 AMWe · 8:00 – 10:40 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 9
- Location
- Building C C105; Building C C127
- Instructor
- Kanja, N
Section notes
Instructional method: Discussion/Lecture; Laboratory/Lab Discussion
002
2 openSeats: 22/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:05 PM- Days & times
- Tu · 8:00 – 10:40 AMTh · 8:00 – 10:40 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 25 – Dec 10
- Location
- Building C C127; Building C C105
- Instructor
- Hodur, R
Section notes
Instructional method: Laboratory/Lab Discussion; Discussion/Lecture
003
FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:05 PM- Days & times
- Tu · 11:00 AM – 1:40 PMTh · 11:00 AM – 1:40 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 25 – Dec 10
- Location
- Building C C127; Building C C105
- Instructor
- Sheppard, J
Section notes
Instructional method: Laboratory/Lab Discussion; Discussion/Lecture
004
21 openSeats: 3/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:05 PM- Days & times
- Tu · 8:00 – 10:40 AMTh · 8:00 – 10:40 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 25 – Dec 10
- Location
- Building C C105; Building C C127
- Instructor
- Kanja, N
Section notes
Instructional method: Discussion/Lecture; Laboratory/Lab Discussion
005
FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:05 PM- Days & times
- Mo · 11:00 AM – 1:40 PMWe · 11:00 AM – 1:40 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 9
- Location
- Building C C105; Building C C127
- Instructor
- Kanja, N
Section notes
Instructional method: Discussion/Lecture; Laboratory/Lab Discussion
006
11 openSeats: 13/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:05 PM- Days & times
- Tu · 11:00 AM – 1:40 PMTh · 11:00 AM – 1:40 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 25 – Dec 10
- Location
- Building C C105; Building C C127
- Instructor
- De la Rue, S
Section notes
Instructional method: Discussion/Lecture; Laboratory/Lab Discussion
007
6 openSeats: 18/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:05 PM- Days & times
- Mo · 2:00 – 4:40 PMWe · 2:00 – 4:40 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 9
- Location
- Building C C127; Building C C105
- Instructor
- Sheppard, J; Hodur, R
Section notes
Instructional method: Laboratory/Lab Discussion; Discussion/Lecture
350
FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:05 PM- Days & times
- Th · 9:00 – 10:50 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 11
- Location
- Main Campus - Palos Hills; Building C C120
- Instructor
- Syrup, K
Section notes
Instructional method: Hybrid; Laboratory/Lab Discussion
300
FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:05 PM- Days & times
- No scheduled meeting time
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 11
- Location
- Online ONLINE
- Instructor
- Syrup, K
Section notes
Instructional method: Online