Introduction to Earth Science Systems

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Provides an introductory survey of earth science topics and career pathways. Topics include: plate tectonics, natural hazards, planetary geology, oceanography, hydrology, and climate change, among others. Covers skills needed to be successful in future science classes, including the collection, analysis, and evaluation of real world data sets. Focuses on hands-on experimental work, field work, and map reading. Prerequisites: ( WR 115 and RD 115 ) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available. This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Science, Math, and Computer Sci/SCI