GEOL-1301 Earth Sciences for Non-Sci Maj

Survey of geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy. Lec 3, Cr 3.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MATH-1342; Minimum grade C, TSI Ready in Reading and Writing

Corequisite

GEOL-1101

Outcomes

  1. Explain the current theories concerning the origin of the Universe and of the Solar System.
  2. Explain the place of Earth in the Solar System and its relationships with other objects in the Solar System.
  3. Relate the origin and evolution of Earth’s internal structures to its resulting geologic systems, including Earth materials and plate tectonic activities.
  4. Explain the operation of Earth’s geologic systems and the interactions among the atmosphere, the geosphere, and the hydrosphere, including meteorology and oceanography.
  5. Explain the history of the Earth including the evolution of earth systems and life forms.