Fundamentals of Earth Science

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Fundamentals of Earth Science (3-3) Overview of earth science principles and processes and their relationship to environmental issues. Topics will include fundamentals of physical geology and their applications to geo hazards, engineering geology, surface and ground water, erosion, and environmental geochemistry. Atmospheric and climate topics will include global change issues. Labs will feature hands-on experience with earth materials, maps, analytical techniques, and environmental problem solving.