Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: COLP-0020 Organization's ID: PSI131 Organization: Pearson Location: Classroom-based Length: 8 weeks Dates Offered: 5/1/2016 - 4/30/2019 5/1/2013 - 4/30/2016 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Earth Science Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide a study of earth science, with a focus on physical and historical geology, meteorology, and descriptive astronomy. Learning Outcomes: Describe the geologic makeup of the earth Identify and summarize the principles of plate tectonics and continental drift Identify and analyze the causes, nature, and effects of volcanoes and earthquakes Examine the basic makeup and behavior of the hydrosphere Identify and summarize rock and mineral types, origins, and uses Identify and describe various types of erosion Identify examples of the forces of nature and analyze their effects on various surface processes (such as streams, groundwater, coastal processes, glaciers, and wind) Identify the basic characteristics of the major types of bodies in the solar system Identify and explain the tenets of theories on the origin of the universe Compare and contrast mineral and energy resources and their importance Demonstrate knowledge of the nature of science including the steps in the scientific method General Topics: Geology Earth systems: cycles and loops Hydrologic cycles Physical geology Fossils, faults, sandstone layers, conglomerates, and isotopes Interior Earth Plates tectonics Igneous activity Mountains Magma and lava San Andreas Fault Earth surface Ice glaciers Geysers and hot springs Running and ground water Polar ice caps Greenhouse effect Oceanography Continental shelf, slope, and rise Abyssal plain Oceans and climate Atmosphere Climate data Ozone Seasons Astronomy Solar systems Sun Life on other planets Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Case Studies Computer Based Training Discussion Learner Presentations Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Case Studies Examinations Performance Rubrics (Checklists) Presentations Quizzes Written Papers Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Page Content