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Eric Rosasco

Course Syllabus

  • Topics Covered:

     

    1. Introduction to Earth’s Changing Environment
    2. Measuring Earth
    3. Earth in the Universe
    4. Motions of Earth, Moon, and Sun
    5. Energy in Earth Processes
    6. Insolation and the Seasons
    7. Weather
    8. Water and Climate
    9. Weathering and Erosion
    10. Deposition
    11. Earth Materials- Rocks and Minerals
    12. Earth’s Dynamic Crust and Interior
    13. Interpreting Geologic History
    14. Landscape Development and Environmental Change

     

     

     

    Grading Policy:

     

     

    Major Assignments: 60%

    Minor Assignments: 40%

     

    Homework Policy:

     

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