2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
    Nov 25, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

PHSC 11043 - 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.

 

Associated Fees: Special Course Fee

ACTS: PHSC 1104

Course Code History: PHYS 1307

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 264 or above on the Accuplacer Next Gen Quantitative Reasoning test.
  • MATH 11103  with a grade of “C” or better
  • Completion of all required zero (0) level mathematics coursework

Co-requisite(s):
PHSC 11031  
Course Typically Offered:
F, S, Su