2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 20, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHYS 1307 - Earth Science


Credit Hours: 3

ACTS: PHSC 1104

Introduction to the basic concepts of Earth sciences. Topics of study include Earth structure and processes; earthquakes, volcanism, glacial formations, plate tectonics, weathering, and erosion; the atmosphere, climate, and weather; oceans; rocks, minerals, and fossils; history of the Earth; and the scientific method. This course is not appropriate for transfer for STEM majors (such as Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and other related majors). This is not acceptable for courses requiring Physical Science as a prerequisite. special course fee

Prerequisite(s):
(must meet one of the following requirements)

  • A score of 22 or above on the Math section of the ACT
  • A score of 97 or above on the Accuplacer Elementary Algebra test
  • A score of 50 or above on the COMPASS Math Placement test
  • MATH 1300  with a grade of “C” or better
  • Completion of all required zero (0) level mathematics coursework