EAS 101 - Introduction to Earth Science

4 Credits
Lecture: 3 Lab: 2

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.

Note: Credit cannot be earned for both EAS 101 and either EAS 170 or 171. This course requires intermediate reading, intermediate writing and intermediate math.^{What does this mean?}

Articulation: 1.1 (IAI): P1 905L

Prerequisite: None
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