Course Descriptions

Earth Science

EAS100 - Introduction to Earth Science
Course introduces students to various fields of earth sciences. Content includes some aspects of astronomy and oceanography. Focus is on terrestrial-oriented processes that shape and have shaped our planet, and on interrelationshipsamong the hydrologic cycle, the tectonic cycle, and the rock cycle. Credit cannot be received in both EAS 100 and EAS 121. IAI P1 905L
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 3)
Fee: $35
IAI Code: P1 905L

EAS101 - Physical Geology
Course introduces major physical and chemical processes that operate to produce Earths structural environment. Content includes examinationof dynamics of Earths rock and water cycles, examination of other geologic features of the moon or one of the other planetary bodies in the solar system. Focus is on sea-floor spreading, plate tectonics and underlying causes thatgenerate physical features of our world. IAI P1 907L
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 3)
Fee: $35
IAI Code: P1 907L

EAS102 - Historical Geology
Course investigates evolution of Earth and its inhabitants throughout five billion years of history. Content includes two major areas: (1) physical evolution of planet with focus on processes of plate tectonics, volcanism, sedimentation anderosion as applied to specific regions primarily, but not limited to, North America (2) biological evolution of life forms and its significance in interpreting prehistoric events. Lectures and laboratory investigation. IAI P1 907L
4 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 3)
Fee: $35
IAI Code: P1 907L

EAS105 - Introduction to Weather and Climate
Course introduces weather and climate. Content includes atmosphere and processes which are responsible for spatial and temporal variations of weather and climate across Earths surface survey of climatic types of the world.IAI P1 905
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)
IAI Code: P1 905

EAS121 - Physical Geography
Course looks at physical environments of representative areas. Content includes land form, climatic vegetation, soil regions, and water supply distribution of these resources and their significance for man. Credit cannot be received in bothEAS 121 and EAS 100. IAI P1 909
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)
IAI Code: P1 909

EAS125 - A Survey of Oceanography
Course introduces oceanography. Content includes study of the ocean and how it works, nature of the sea bottom, causes and effects of currents and tides, animal and plant life in the sea. IAI P1 905
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)
IAI Code: P1 905

EAS205 - Environmental Geology
Course studies geology as it affects man and his environment. Content includes problems created when geologic information is disregarded (earthquakes,volcanic destruction and floods), problems of geologic conservation of mineralresources, rivers, groundwater and energy sources, proper use of geology in any land use program. Prerequisite: EAS 100 or EAS 101 or consent of instructor.
3 Credit Hours (lecture: 3; lab: 0)

EAS290 - Topics in Earth Science
Course designed to meet special interest needs of Earth Science students. Topics will be offered for variable credit from one to four semester credit hours. Students may repeat EAS 290 up to three times on different topics for a maximum of nine semester credit hours. Prerequisite may vary by topic.
1-4 Credit Hours (lecture: 1-4; lab: 1-4)

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