GSCI 109 - Dynamic Earth

4 Credit(s)

This course is an introduction to the interwoven geoscience fields including the relationships among the four spheres of the Earth (i.e., atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere). This course emphasizes the understanding of geoscience processes from the Earth’s core to the fringes of outer space. A major focus is the relationship between humans and the environment, including global climate and environmental change. Laboratory work includes identification and classification of minerals and rocks, climate and weather analysis, surface and groundwater simulations, and topographic and geologic map exercises. This course includes 3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of laboratory per week.

Prerequisite(s):
ALEKS Math Placement Exam - Minimum Score: 30 OR ACT Math - Minimum Score: 19 OR SAT Math - Minimum Score: 460 OR SAT Math Section Score - Minimum Score: 500 OR Math Placement Test - Minimum Score: 3 OR MATH 97 Minimum Grade: S OR MATH 97 Minimum Grade: T OR MATH 97 Minimum Grade: S OR MATH 99 Minimum Grade: S OR MATH 99 Minimum Grade: T OR MATH 104 Minimum Grade: C- OR MATH 104 Minimum Grade: T OR MATH 106 Minimum Grade: C- OR MATH 106 Minimum Grade: T OR MATH 107 Minimum Grade: C- OR MATH 107 Minimum Grade: T OR MATH 120 Minimum Grade: C- OR MATH 120 Minimum Grade: T