ESSC 109 - Earth Science Laboratory for Non-Science Majors (GEKN) The laboratory class to accompany . Applications of the scientific method of inquiry as applied to earth sciences to reinforce basic concepts as taught in .
Credit Hours: 1 hr Corequisites: Terms Offered: Fall, Winter and Summer
Earth scientists view the entire Earth as a complex system in which a number of components dynamically interact on different timescales. Because the human race is entirely dependent on the resources of the Earth System, because the dynamic nature of the Earth System has a profound impact on individual and societal well-being, and because human activities in turn influence the delicate equilibrium of this system, it is essential to produce a citizenry that has a meaningful understanding of Earth System Science. Students will learn the procedures, practices, methodologies and assumptions that are fundamental to a scientific understanding of the Earth System. The overarching gal of the course is to create scientifically literate citizens that are both willing and able to participate responsibly in a global community by: (1) carefully applying the scientific method as a tool for problem solving, in general; (2) critically evaluating the scientific merit of anything that is presented as science (is it really science?), especially in the area of Earth System Science; and (3) thoroughly incorporating Earth System Science in important decisions and issues at the personal, local, national and global levels. Notes: Does not count towards major or minor
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