INTRO TO EARTH SCIENCE         3 HRS 

An introductory physical science class that surveys the fields of geology, oceanography, atmospheric science and astronomy.  An optional lab to this class, EASC 122, will apply earth science principles to lecture material.  Environmental concerns will be discussed in this class.  Suitable for students with minimal course work in the sciences and mathematics

   Syllabus 

  Assessment of Tests 

   Tutorial                               

Test Review Sheets by Exam & PowerPoints by Chapter/Topic (click on links)

  Test 1 Review Sheet   &  Intro      21&22       13&15

  Test 2 Review Sheet  &   2&3     7&8&9

  Test 3 Review Sheet    &  4   5  6: Glaciers      Eolian

  Test 4 Review Sheet   &  16   17: Humidity    Condensation

  Test 5 Review Sheet  &  18: Wind1 Wind2  19: T-Storms Tornadoes

News Article Assignment (25 points):

You will need to find a scientific article from a reliable source (i.e. Scientific American, Sky & Telescope, Science News, Astronomy, Smithsonian) related to any topic within our textbook or class discussions and write a one page (single spaced) review of that article (no hand written submissions).  The article must be at least 3 pages in length and you must attach it (or a copy of it) to your one page review.  Deadline for submitting the article is NOON on March 7th, although you may submit it any time prior to that.

  Nine Planets  & ALL THINGS ASTRONOMICAL

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