EARTHSC 1121
The Dynamic Earth
This course introduces students to earth sciences. Topics include earth processes and human impacts; the structure and composition of the earth, plate tectonics, rock & water cycles, energy & mineral resources, and climate change. Autumn 2021 and after: Add EarthSc 1200 for Physical Science GE lab credit. Autumn 2022 and after: Add EarthSc 1200 to fulfill GE Foundations: Natural Science. Prereq: Math 1075 or above, or ACT Mathematics Subscore of 22 or higher, or Math Placement Level R or better. Not open to students with credit for 1100.
Topics
- earth processes and human impacts
- the structure and composition of the earth
- plate tectonics
- rock & water cycles
- energy & mineral resources
- and climate change
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗Current public catalogue; retrieved 2026-11-05
Catalogue variants
- The Dynamic Earth · 3 units · Undergraduate