Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title: Earth Science Laboratory
Course Number: 100L
Credit Hours: 1
Distribution of Contact Hours: LAB Credit Hrs = 1 Lab Hrs = 2 Cont Hrs = 2
Semester Reviewed: Spring 2025
Course Catalog Description
GEOS 100L - Earth Science Laboratory 1 hr (Sem I, II) Laboratory activities to accompany GEOS 1 00. This course is a transferIN course. 2 laboratory hours. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in GEOS 1 00.
Course Designation
This course is a: Lower Division ES Distance Ed, Major Course, UCC Course, transferIN
Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
* Understand the composition and formation of Earth structures and materials.
* Understand how the scientific method relates to earth science.
* Apply critical and ethical thinking skills to earth science issues.
* Understand the connectivity between the four principal components of the Earth system and humankind.
* Apply methods utilizing quality research resources by which the Earth and universe are studied and their importance.
Course Text and Materials
Escience Lab Kit SKU KIT3360-02 Physical Geology
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Course Content
Understand the connectivity between the four principal components of the Earth system.
Understand how the scientific method is used in various fields of science.
Understand how minerals and rocks are identified, classified, and useful to humankind.
Understand plate tectonics theory including comprehension of different plate boundaries, associated geologic landforms and events, and evidence for moving plates.
Comprehend earthquake causes, energy, hazards, and how earthquake waves are used to determine the structure of the Earth.
Demonstrate knowledge of the different types of weathering including soil forming processes and mass wasting.
Understand the different components of the water cycle including various stream and groundwater processes and resulting landforms and resources.
Demonstrate knowledge of the origin of oceans including investigation of oceanic landforms, ocean water chemistry, characteristics, and movement.
Understand the structure and characteristics of Earth’s atmosphere including comprehension of atmospheric pressure, temperature, moisture, interaction with energy from the Sun and Earth,
and relevance to the biosphere and climate.
Demonstrate knowledge of various meteorological phenomenon such as lifting mechanisms, clouds, and precipitation.
Comprehend the general characteristics and movement of bodies in our solar system.
Understand the origin of the universe and the events leading to the formation of stars, galaxies, planets, and other celestial phenomenon.