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    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GES 100 - The Planet Earth


This course is an introduction to the scientific study of the planet on which we live. This course emphasizes the study of the major Earth systems (atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and geosphere) and the interactions between them. Attention is given to environmental change and its implications for our future. This course is one possible introduction to the geology major. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory each week. One or two Saturday morning field trips are required. Cross-listed as GEMS 157 . A student may not receive credit for both GEMS 157 /GES 100 and GES 110 .

Credits: 4
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Attributes: Natural Science I with lab (NSL)