ESC120 — Earth Science
This course is designed for students who are interested in physical features related to our dynamic earth. There are four disciplines that make up the course: geology, oceanography, meteorology and astronomy. Topics covered within these disciplines include: volcanoes, earthquakes, plate tectonics, geologic history, geomorphology, chemical and physical oceanography, changing oceans, the atmosphere and moisture, weather systems, severe storms, modern astronomy, the Moon, the solar system, and beyond the solar system. Course materials are organized to enable students to understand how different components of our dynamic earth are related to one another. Each topic includes hands-on lab exercises.
Part of
- English Composition A.A. (Plan 13AB-ENGC)
- English Literature A.A. (Plan 13AB-ENGL)
- Computer Information Technology A.S. (Plan 11AB-CIT)
- Business Administration A.A. (Plan 13AB-BUS)
- Accounting A.A. (Plan 13AB-ACC)
- Anthropology A.A. (Plan 13AB-ANT)
- Philosophy A.A. (Plan 13AB-PHI)
- Earth Science A.S. (Plan 11AB-ESC)