ESSC 131 The Dynamic Earth Lab

This laboratory course accompanies ESSC 130 The Dynamic Earth. Laboratory investigations involve identification, classification, description, and interpretation of Earth materials; use of maps and physical models to identify and interpret geologic processes; and application of the scientific method to solve geoscience problems concerning the geosphere and hydrosphere.

Credit 1 hr May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall Summer Winter

Prerequisites - Level 3 Math Placement, MATH 098 with a “C” or higher, or a “MATH” course (100-499), ESSC 130 (may be taken concurrently)
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Additional Information - ESSC 130 must also be taken to satisfy the Knowledge of the Disciplines - Natural Science portion of the General Education program.

Equivalent Course(s) - GEOL 160, ESSC 160, ESSC 110
Course History -
New course 04/2026, effective Fall 2026;

Earth Science

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