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ESCI 101 Physical Geology (4, S)
Study of materials, structure, and dynamics of the Earth’s crust. Identification of rocks and minerals; topographic map studies. Three lecture, three laboratory hours each week. Liberal Arts Foundation - Lab Science.

ESCI 102 General Astronomy (4, F)
Space orientation and a descriptive understanding of the solar system, our galaxy, and the universe. Current theories of cosmic origins. Three lecture, three laboratory hours each week. Liberal Arts Foundation - Lab Science.

ESCI 202 Ecological Sustainability in Community Development (GO Ed)

(See Off-Campus Programs - GO Ed for description)

ESCI 212 Environmental Earth Science (3, F)
Relationship between humans and Earth systems in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere. Environmental problem solving. Introduction to remote sensing and GIS. Liberal Arts Foundation - Lab Science.

ESCI 213 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Laboratory (1, F)
Optional laboratory to accompany Environmental Earth Science. The laboratory will focus on applications of GIS and GPS to environmental and earth science problems. Liberal Arts Foundation - Lab Science.

ESCI 224 Atmospheric Science (4, OD)
Comparative study of planetary atmospheres. Phenomena of Earth’s atmosphere and aerospace, weather, meteorology, and climatology. Three lecture, three laboratory hours each week. Liberal Arts Foundation - Lab Science.

ESCI 230 Hydrology (3, OD)
A study of the properties and circulation of water on the surface of the land, underground and in the atmosphere. Topics to be covered include fluid mechanics, groundwater, wastewater, and environmental concerns. An engineering perspective will be used.

ESCI 291, 292, 391, 392, 491, 492 Independent Study (1, 2, or 3)

ESCI 295, 395, 495 Special Topics in Earth Science (1, 2, 3 or 4)

ESCI 480 Senior Capstone: General Science Seminar (1, S)
Written thesis and oral presentation on a topic selected for interdisciplinary breadth describing current scientific research in the area of the student’s concentration, based on a thorough review of scientific literature.