The history of astronomy, physical properties of motion, heat and light, the solar system and its planets and the sun will be covered. A knowledge of basic algebra is required. ESC 101L Laboratory required. A suitable score on the math placement exam is required. Fall (C5)
COMPLETELY ONLINE. Asynchronous ONLINE. Lab section L1 required. Math placement score of Maplesoft 31 required.
Undergraduate Courses
Course Delivery DEFINITIONS:
- Online Courses: In online teaching, 100% of instruction takes place online via Canvas and with supplemental platforms like Zoom. There are two types of online courses: asynchronous and synchronous.
- Asynchronous online: Course is fully online, with lessons, assignments, and activities posted in Canvas with due dates. Students complete coursework, engage in discussions, etc., based upon their own schedules, but are required to meet posted deadlines.
- Synchronous online: Online course that includes real-time class meetings using technology (e.g. Zoom). The number of required meetings varies based upon the particular class, but meetings take place during the scheduled class times. Faculty will inform students of the schedule for real-time meetings in their courses.
- Hybrid Courses: Hybrid courses combine both in-person, on-campus meetings with online instruction. All face-to-face activities take place during the regularly-scheduled meeting times in the rooms assigned on the course listing. The number of in-person meetings varies by course. Faculty will notify students of the exact meeting schedule for their courses.
If your class is not listed as online or hybrid, it will meet fully face-to-face following the noted class schedule.
Lab Fee. (C5)
COMPLETELY ONLINE. Asynchronous ONLINE. Required ONLINE LAB for Solar System section EL1. Lab Fee: $15; Math placement score of Maplesoft 31 required.
Study of the physical features of the earth. Includes study and description of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks; geologic time; earthquakes; rivers; oceans; plate tectonics. Lab includes hands-on examination of minerals and rocks; map and geologic processes interpretation. Field trip(s) possible. Two and a half hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Lab Fee. Fall, Spring (C)
T Lecture; R Lab included; Lab Fee: $75. Textbook is mandatory. Mandatory Field Trips.