A survey of chemical, geological, and meteorological principles, including concepts basic to understanding of the physical environment. Includes laboratory experience. Special Topics in Physical Science. An introductory study of the earth as a planet. Matter and minerals, rocks, volcanic activity, weathering, soil water, and mass wasting are studied.
Laboratory includes use of aids, rocks, and minerals.
An introductory study of the earth and its history. Glaciers, deserts and winds, shorelines, earthquakes, the earth's interior, plate tectonics, the ocean and its evolution, mountain building and geologic time are included. Laboratory experience includes study of topographic, physiographic and geologic maps, field trips, video tapes, and a laboratory workbook. Astronomy of the Solar System. A study of objects and phenomena found in our solar system.