ESCI 1520 - Introduction to EarthScience Lecture and Laboratory

    Recent Professors
    James P. May
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ESCI 1520
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course is an introduction to the essentials of Earth Science with a laboratory. The sciences that collectively make up Earth science include geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. This course focuses on the interactions between physical and chemical systems of the Earth such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, and hydrologic cycle. This course covers the distinction between weather and climate and an understanding of Earth?s place in the larger universe.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:35pm–2:50pm, Mon Wed 12:10pm–1:25pm, Mon Wed 5:40pm–6:55pm, Mon Wed 7:05pm–8:20pm