5 courses with the subject ECSC, 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.
ECSC 2200Astronomy (I - Designation) : Modern theories of the origin and structure for the3.0
universe are detailed. A major focus will be on the origin and components of the solar system. Modern instruments and new techniques for exploring space and celestial objects are examined. Prerequisite: None. (Natural Science General Education Course). Previously SES 200
ECSC 2280Sustainability and Energy (G- Designation) : This course is an introduction to3.0
sustainability and sustainable development as it relates to human civilization on Earth. The role of energy use in human society and its impact on meeting other global challenges will be examined. Basic science of energy will be introduced. Classification of energy in terms of the source and the short term and long impact on sustainability will be discussed. This course will raise awareness of how our day-to-day activities and the choices we make are 126
ECSC 3310Meteorology : Introduction to fundamental concepts in meteorology; air masses, air3.0
motion, winds, storms, effects of weather, clouds, and cloud seeding, interpreting, and making weather maps, and forecasting. Open to prospective elementary and secondary science teachers and liberal arts students. Prerequisite: C or better in PHSC 1100, or C or better in PHSC 1101, C or better in PHSC 3317 or SPH 315. (Natural Science General Education Course). Previously SES 210.
ECSC 3320Principles of Oceanography : Modern methods for surveying ocean floor topography3.0
are presented. Ocean movements, currents, waves, and tides, and their effects on coastal areas are examined. Discussions of biological productivity, resource exploration, and pollution are included. Prerequisite: C or better in CHEM 1150 or SCH 150. Previously SES 320
ECSC 4445Environmental Science Workshop : This capstone course allows for in-depth1.0
discussions of current environmental issues. The discussions are designed to involve the scientific concerns of a particular issue and to consider the political, social, and economic considerations which will impact final policy decisions. Participants must write a short 3-4-pages overview for at least ten topics during the course. Prerequisites: None. Previously SES 445 Mathematics-related Course Descriptions
