Primary emphasis is given to developing an understanding of the physical laws which describe our environment. Student projects are an integral part of the course. Lecture and laboratory. Offered as needed. 205 Earth's Physical Environments Topics in geology, meteorology, and oceanography provide a unified study of the materials, forces, and processes which have acted to shape the surface of the earth.
Emphasis is on the physical laws that describe how the earth has developed and continues to change.
Students cannot receive credit for both Physical Science 205 and Geography 205. This course is not open to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in Physical Science 212 or 216. 3 semester hours. Offered as needed. This course provides a description of our solar system, the sun and other stars, galaxies, and the universe.