EAS 1101

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EAS 1101
Earth Science in the 21st Century

Course information provided by the 2014-2015 Catalog.

Provides a basic understanding of earth processes, emphasizing those critical to humans in the 21st century and beyond. Designed for non-science majors. Topics include energy, water resources, natural hazards (earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, landslides, floods, delta subsidence), coastal processes, river systems, climate change, and mountain building among others. Current events relating to the earth are highlighted and difficult choices facing society discussed. The course develops an appreciation for the Earth, its history and how it works. (Students interested in a more formal introduction to Earth sciences with a lab should register for EAS 2200 instead.)


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When Offered Fall.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11188 EAS 1101   LEC 001

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11189 EAS 1101   LEC 002

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: In Person