PHS-111 Earth Science

This is an active/collaborative learning science course with laboratory, designed and recommended for students pursuing the AAT degree program. This course is open to all students and meets general education science requirements. The topics include basic concepts of chemistry, the formation, evolution and structure of earth and the solar system, minerals, rocks, plate tectonics, the world ocean, properties of seawater, ocean circulation, the earth's atmosphere, weather patterns, precipitation, and storms.* Biological/Physical Science and Lab Approved General Education Course.

Credits

4 credits

Prerequisite

Take RDG-095 or appropriate score on the placement test AND MAT-095, MAT-090, or appropriate score on the placement test.

Corequisite

Take PHS-111L.

Semesters Offered

All Terms, As Needed