ESCI 121 The Dynamic Earth

Exploration of the dynamic processes operating within the Earth system, and how those processes impact the Earth’s surface, manmade structures, and human settlements. Topics include plate tectonics, earth materials, mineral and energy resources, climate change, and natural hazards such as volcanos, earthquakes, and flooding. Three hours of lecture per week. No credit given to students with credit for ESCI 131 or GSCI 131. This course is equivalent to GSCI 121 and credit will not be earned if this course has been previously taken.