EARTH SCIENCE, SCIENCE

SCI 102 Earth Science

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SCI – 102 Principles of Earth Science is a self-study course whose grade is based solely on the final examination. This course of study that is necessary to be prepared for the final examination consists of fifteen lessons based on the readings from the textbook. Students should read the entire text of all the reading assignments. There are no formal homework assignments, but students are encouraged to answer all the review questions at the end of each chapter to ensure that they have understood the relevant course material are well prepared for the final exam.

Course Description:

This course gives a basic overview of Geology. It focuses on the general makeup of the planet Earth, its position in space, and how its changes and development. It explores the basic composition of the earth with respect to minerals and rocks. The students study the different processes that give shape to the surface of the earth such as weathering and erosion. The students look into how major disruptions such as earthquakes and volcanoes affect the development of the earth’s surface. The students study meteorology and how weather is based on shifts in air masses, precipitation, and fronts. The students look at climate change and its causes and consequences.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

Describe earth’s s interior and exterior structure.
Identify the composition of indigenous rocks and minerals.
Explain how weather and erosion affect the surface of the earth.
Explain how earthquakes and volcanoes affect the earth’s surface and the formation of islands and mountains.

Apply scientific method in order to conduct scientific inquiries and data gathering with respect to various aspects of Earth Science.
Interpret data relating to earthquakes such as Richter scale readings and meteorological data such as barometer readings.
Identify the characteristics of various types of climates.
Determine whether humans have the ability to affect weather and climate on the earth’s surface for both positive and negative results.

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