Physical/Earth Science & Geology Course Descriptions
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Geology 101 & Earth Science (Physical Science 112 ) fieldtrip to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Physical Science/Earth Science
PHYSC 111 (IAI: P9 900L))
Physical Science
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures, 2 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs credit
This is an introductory lab course focusing on everyday experiences
in physics, chemistry, and astronomy. Basic ideas of
motion, matter, and energy are explored and related to astronomy
and the importance of scientific discoveries to our society.
PHYSC 112 (IAI: P1 905L)
Earth Science
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures, 2 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs credit
Earth Science is an introductory lab course which surveys topics
in geology, meteorology, and environmental science. The
geology portion includes rocks, streams, glaciers, earthquakes,
plate tectonics, volcanism, and mountain building. The meteorology
portion focuses on the atmosphere, weather and climate.
Human influence on the environment is emphasized.
Geology
GEOLO 101 (IAI: P1 907L)
(was GEOLO 210)
Physical Geology
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures, 2 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs credit
Physical geology is a general education course which introduces
basic geologic principles. It examines processes that have
shaped the Earth including plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes,
mountain building, minerals, rocks, water, and glaciers.
Laboratory work and field trips emphasize these topics and the
scientific method.
GEOG 105 (IAI: P1 909)
Introduction To Physical Geography
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This is a non-lab physical science course emphasizing the physical
aspects of the Earth’s environment. Topics surveyed include
weather, climate, water, and geologic processes. The distribution
of geographic features around the world is studied.
Emphasis is on the relationships between human society and
the physical environment.
Meteorology
METEO 150 (IAI: PI 905)
Introduction To Meteorology
Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099 or higher
3 lectures per week: 3 hrs credit
This is a non-lab physical science course surveying topics related to weather, climate, and the atmosphere. Studies include air masses and fronts, global circulation, severe weather, and climate. Students examine weather’s impact on humans, and humans’ impact on weather and climate.