Course Title:

Earth and Space Science

Course Description/Topics Covered:

Chapter 1: Science Practices

Chapter 2: The Universe and Its Stars

Chapter 3: Earth and the Solar System

Chapter 4: The History of Planet Earth

Chapter 5: Earth Materials and Systems

Chapter 6: Plate Tectonics

Chapter 7: The Role of Water in Earth’s                             Surface Processes

Chapter 8: Weather, Climate, And Biogeology

Chapter 9: Natural Resources

Chapter 10: Natural Hazards

Chapter 11: Human Impacts on Earth Systems

Chapter 12: Global Climate Change

Grading Policy:

Major Assignments: 60%

Minor Assignments: 40%

Homework Policy:

Homework counts as a minor assignment. Given when necessary to reinforce concepts. 

Topics Covered:

1. The Living World: Ecosystems
2. The Living World: Biodiversity
3. Populations
4. Earth Systems and Resources
5. Land and Water Use
6. Energy Resources and Consumption
7. Atmospheric Pollution
8. Aquatic and Terrestrial Pollution
9. Globa Change

Grading Policy:

Major Assignments: 60%

Minor Assignments: 40%

Homework Policy:

Counts as a minor assignment.

Given when necessary to reinforce concepts.