Earth, though a very small part of a vast universe, provides the resources that support all global societies and the ingredients necessary to maintain life. This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles and contemporary advances in Earth Science through units that emphasize broad and up-to-date coverage of basic topics and principles in geology, oceanography, meteorology and astronomy, and environmental science. The course will also investigate the role of humans in their environment. Students will explore human dependence on, technological control over, and interactions with the environment in terms of sustaining resources and making informed choices. This course satisfies the General Elective requirement.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DEN 102 OR DEN 108