ESS 152 Earth and Space Science

Fall-Spring Semesters

Earth and Space Science is an introductory laboratory-oriented course that includes a study of the basic principles, theories and understandings of the Earth and Space Sciences. By using the scientific method, the course covers a study of the earth, the study of the formation of common rocks and minerals, rock classification, mountain building, the structure of the earth, geological processes that create the surface landscape, plate tectonics, geologic and topographic maps, weathering and erosion, the interaction of the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere, the solar system, planetary motion, the sun and star evolution, the moon and celestial observation. Field trips are part of this course. 1 three-hour laboratory period (ESS153). 2 class periods.

3 credit hours