2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

CPHYS 1104 Earth Science and Planetary Geology with Lab

This course examines the 3 primary disciplines of Earth Science – Geology, Oceanography and Meteorology as well as the relevance of those fields to our everyday lives.  We will examine the structure and function of the various Earth systems as well as introducing the current applications of each field to our social and technological lives, to climate change, and to the uneven distribution of resources such as food, energy, and minerals.

Credits

4

Notes

This course meets for five hours weekly in order to integrate laboratory experiences.