5 courses with the subject EAS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
EAS 100The Physical Earth3
An introduction to physical geology, including classification of minerals and rocks and a study of the geologic forces of water, wind, earthquakes, and glaciers. Topics include geologic time, fossils, the evolution of the ocean floor, plate tectonics, erosion and counter erosion, sources of energy and mineral resources, and a brief introduction to planetary geology.
A study of the development of the earth’s surface; its origin, processes, topography, composition, and structure. The recognition of common minerals and rocks, and the study of aerial photographs and topographic maps will form a major part of the course. Lecture and laboratory.
Course provides practical experience in observational astronomy including telescopic and naked eye observations. Laboratory exercises. Fulfills the lab science elective for most degree programs. Can be taken with or without EAS 110. (Prerequisite: MAT 100 or above.)
The study of weather and climate, including solar and terrestrial radiation, atmospheric pressure and wind patterns, moisture and precipitation, types of storms, regional and world climates and climatic change.