ESCI 100 Search in Earth Sciences

Examination of various topics, contemporary issues and problems in Earth Sciences, such as environmental impacts of human activity, severe weather and natural disasters, and climate change. Exploration of relevant science concepts and how these relate to current events. Cannot be used to meet requirements for majors or minors in Earth Science or Geology. No credit given to students having taken ESCI 100 with the same topic. Course may be repeated twice with different topics.  Three hours of lecture per week. This course is equivalent to GSCI 100 and credit will not be earned if this course has been previously taken with the same topic.