General Science
GS104 Physical Science
4 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Presents an integrated study of the force, motion, heat, and light phenomena in the physical world. F, W, Sp, Su
GS105 Physical Science
4 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Offers a broad, nonquantitative, descriptive survey of chemical principles which are relevant to everyday life. F, W, Sp, Su
GS106 Physical Science
4 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Introduces various branches of the earth sciences. Includes basic terminology, fundamental processes and respective interrelations. F, W, Sp, Su
GS107 Introduction to Astronomy
4 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
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
GS120 Rudiments of Meteorology
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
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.
GS141 Earth, Our Planet
4 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
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.
GS142 Earth Revealed
4 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
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. Class fee $15. F, W, Sp, Su
GS143 The Earth's Oceans
4 credit hours, 6 Lecture/Lab hours
Focuses on the marine environment as a unique feature of planet Earth. Telecourse includes video viewing, journal writing, class projects and site-based labs. Sp
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