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Nov 23, 2024
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
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PHSC 11043 - Earth Science
Credit Hours: 3
ACTS: PHSC 1104
Introduction to the basic concepts of Earth sciences. Topics of study include Earth structure and processes; earthquakes, volcanism, glacial formations, plate tectonics, weathering, and erosion; the atmosphere, climate, and weather; oceans; rocks, minerals, and fossils; history of the Earth; and the scientific method. This course is not appropriate for transfer for STEM majors (such as Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and other related majors). This is not acceptable for courses requiring Physical Science as a prerequisite.
Associated Fees: Special Course Fee
ACTS: PHSC 1104
Course Code History: PHYS 1307
Prerequisite(s):
Must meet one of the following requirements:
- A score of 22 or above on the Math section of the ACT
- A score of 97 or above on the Accuplacer Elementary Algebra test
- A score of 264 or above on the Accuplacer Next Gen Quantitative Reasoning test.
- MATH 11103 with a grade of “C” or better
- Completion of all required zero (0) level mathematics coursework
Co-requisite(s):
PHSC 11031
Course Typically Offered:
F, S, Su
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