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3.00 Credits
A non-mathematical introduction to astronomy including the history of astronomy, the principal tools of astronomy, the determination of location using celestial bodies, and main features of the known universe. Also, there is an emphasis on the origin of planets, stars, and galaxies. Offered irregularly.
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3.00 Credits
A qualitative introduction to meteorology with lectures emphasizing the vertical structure of the atmosphere, clouds, air circulation and various atmospheric and weather processes, including severe weather. The laboratory introduces the fundamentals of meteorological observations and analysis techniques.
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3.00 Credits
This course seeks to give the student a broad overview of this multidisciplinary subject. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: economics, politics, and ethical responsibility toward the environment, ecology, population issues, geological processes and resources, human impact on the environment. This course provides sufficient coverage to prepare an education major for teaching units dealing with environmental concerns. An integral part of the course is an independent literature search culminating in a short oral presentation given by each student near the end of the semester.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the principal economic and commercial regions of the Earth. The emphasis of the course is placed on agriculture, water resources, manufacturing, and extractive (mining) centers. The environmental impacts of resource use are given special consideration. Offered irregularly. Prerequisite: ESS 111 is desirable, but not required.
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3.00 Credits
Basic environmental field methods will be examined and applied during this course. Field sampling and analysis of various environmental media such as water, soil, air, refuse, sediment, waste, etc., are undertaken in the context of environmental program implementation Environmental field methods are foundational to virtually all aspects of environmental investigations and problem-solving. This course will also be an introduction to library search techniques, information retrieval systems, and scientific writing. Laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 111-112 or ESS 111 & 128.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Independent Study
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Research in Earth Sciences
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to economics, this course explores a number of historical and current questions from the perspective of an economic way of thinking. The questions include: Why do some economies grow and others do not? Is America number one? Are wars good for economies? Why are frivolous diamonds more expensive than life-sustaining water? Why is parking a universal problem on college campuses?
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3.00 Credits
This principles of microeconomics course is an overview of the principles and problems associated with production, exchange and consumption of goods and services in market environments.
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3.00 Credits
This principles of macroeconomics course is an overview of the principles and problems associated with national income, employment, national economic growth, and international trade.
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