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.