General Science

3 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Presents an integrated study of the force, motion, heat, and light phenomena in the physical world.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Offers a broad, non-quantitative, and descriptive survey of chemical principles which are relevant to everyday life.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Introduces various branches of earth sciences. Includes basic terminology, fundamental processes, and respective interrelations.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 class and 3 lab hr/wk, 4 cr.

Surveys the physical properties of planets, stars and galaxies. Emphasizes the size of the universe and the objects within. Examines the process astronomers use to gather data and form models.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Describes the treatment of contents of the atmosphere, cloud and precipitation types, weather instruments, thunderstorms, cyclones, hurricanes, air masses, fronts, and weather forecasting.

Offered as needed.

3 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Explores the human population and human technology and their impact on our world. Presents how natural corrective processes are not keeping up with the pace of change and considers how the Earth system works, the consequences of human actions, and how we can use our knowledge to protect our world. Evaluates appropriate responses to local and global environmental problems.

Offered as needed.

3 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.

An introductory telecourse or modem geology course. Studies the Earth as a system. A textbook, study packet, and lab component are closely integrated with video components.

F, W, Sp, Su

3 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Focuses on the marine environment as a unique feature of planet Earth. Telecourse includes video viewing, journal writing, class projects and sitebased labs.

Sp