ESCI 100 - Earth Science

Institution:

Atlantic Cape Community College

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Description:

Prerequisites: ENGL080, MATH074 Designed to give an overview of the disciplines of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Topics include the metric system, minerals, rocks, water, soil, weathering and erosion, earthquakes, floods, waves, tides, currents, coastal erosion, air masses, clouds, the greenhouse effect, global warming, atmosphere, humidity, tornadoes, hurricanes, weather systems and fronts, nor'easters, thunderstorms, constellations, eclipses, stars, the solar system, galaxies, and the universe. Laboratory and fieldwork are required. Meets General Education requirement for Science. (2002)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.atlantic.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 625-1111

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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