ESC 33 - Introduction to the Earth

    Recent Professors
    Glen White
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    5.4Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course is intended to provide an introduction to physical earth processes as studied through the disciplines of geology, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology. Through the course, students will learn to critically think as geologists, oceanographers, meteorologists, and astronomers do in order to solve earth science problems. Topics include the study of rocks and minerals, mountain building, earthquakes and volcanoes, sea floor spreading, ocean and shoreline features, planets and stars, weather, and climate. Intended audience: This course is a general science class, intended to satisfy general education requirements for non-majors.
    Usually Held
    Mon 6:00pm–9:05pm, Wed 6:00pm–9:05pm