Course

20806241 Earth Science
Course Information
Description
This is an introductory course that investigates the physical aspects of the Earth System. The course focuses on the interactions between the geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and atmosphere. Major emphasis is put on understanding landscape evolution and human interactions with the environment.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Discuss the interactions of the Geosphere, Biosphere, Atmosphere and Hydrosphere
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  2. Summarize the Nebular Hypothesis
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  3. Explain the Earth's seasons
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  4. Use maps to investigate the Earth
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  5. Discuss current research in the earth sciences using the scientific method
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  6. Describe the characteristics of the atmosphere
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  7. Diagram the Earth's energy balance
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  8. Explain the patterns of global wind circulation
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  9. Explain the global distribution of precipitation
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  10. Identify global weather systems
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  11. Explain the global climate pattern
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  12. Examine earth materials
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  13. Examine plate tectonics
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  14. Investigate volcanic landforms
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  15. Investigate tectonic landforms
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  16. Describe the processes of weathering and mass wasting
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  17. Explain the role of erosion, transportation and deposition for fluvial landforms
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  18. Explain the role of erosion, transportation and deposition for karst landforms
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  19. Explain the role of erosion, transportation and deposition for glacial landforms
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  20. Explain the role of erosion, transportation and deposition for coastal landforms
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  21. Explain the role of erosion, transportation and deposition for desert landforms
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  22. Explain the global distribution of soil orders
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  23. Diagram the Earth's biogeochemical cycles
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date

  24. Discuss the interactions between the biosphere and the environment
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing homework, class activities, quizzes and exams
    Criteria
    at least 70% of responses on quizzes and exams are correct
    the homework and class activities are completed in-full by the specified due date