GEOL 101 – Earth Science

DETAILS Semester-hour credits: 3 Tuition: $448.50 Methods: DESCRIPTION Earth Science is the name for all the sciences that collectively seek to understand the Earth and its neighbors in space.  It includes geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy.  A unified theory relies on seeing the interrelationships among these four disciplines.  Therefore, this course treats these interrelationships as the foundations of earth studies, beginning with geology.  The remaining three disciplines follow in a sequence that makes necessary and frequent references to the processes shaping the Earth and influence of each on the biosphere. REQUIRED MATERIALS & TEXTBOOKS Edward J. Tarbuck & Frederick K. Lutgens, Earth Science, 11th Edition, Prentice Hall,. ISBN 0-13-149751-0 COURSE REQUIREMENTS Text Review Questions: Complete the assignments at the end of the chapters. Article Portfolio: Select eight (8) newspaper, news magazine, or Internet articles focusing on a current event (earth science in nature) relating to the material presented in the course outline. Write a 2-3 page (maximum) double-spaced typed summary for each article. Midterm & Final: Two proctored examinations are required. The exams are multiple choice in format and contain 125 questions each. DISCLAIMER: Tuition, credits, medium, description, instructors, books, materials, homework assignments, grading scale, and availability are subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date status, please contact the Continuing Education staff.