Earth Coursework
Earth Coursework
I. Course Overview
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Course Title: Earth Science 101
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Course Code: ESCI-101
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Instructor: [YOUR NAME]
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Contact: [YOUR EMAIL]
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Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Course Description: This course provides an introduction to Earth science, covering topics such as plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, weathering, erosion, climate change, biodiversity, and environmental policy.
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Prerequisites: None
II. Learning Objectives
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Understand the Earth's geological processes.
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Identify key environmental issues affecting the planet.
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Analyze the impact of human activities on Earth's ecosystems.
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Develop strategies for sustainable living and environmental conservation.
III. Schedule
Week |
Topic |
Readings |
Assignments Due |
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1 |
Introduction to Earth Science |
Chapters 1-3 |
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2 |
Plate Tectonics |
Chapters 4-6 |
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3 |
Earthquakes |
Chapters 7-9 |
Quiz 1 (Ch. 1-6) |
4 |
Volcanoes |
Chapters 10-12 |
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5 |
Weathering and Erosion |
Chapters 13-15 |
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6 |
Earth's Atmosphere |
Chapters 16-18 |
Quiz 2 (Ch. 7-12) |
7 |
Climate Change |
Chapters 19-21 |
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8 |
Biodiversity and Conservation |
Chapters 22-24 |
Midterm Exam |
9 |
Water Resources |
Chapters 25-27 |
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10 |
Energy Resources |
Chapters 28-30 |
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11 |
Environmental Policy |
Chapters 31-33 |
Quiz 3 (Ch. 13-18) |
12 |
Sustainable Living |
Chapters 34-36 |
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13 |
Review and Discussion |
Review for Final Exam |
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14 |
Final Exam |
Comprehensive |
Final Paper Due |
IV. Assignments
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Assignment 1: Earthquake Case Study
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Assignment 2: Environmental Impact Report
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Assignment 3: Sustainability Project
V. Evaluation
Quizzes |
30% |
Midterm Exam |
20% |
Final Exam |
30% |
Assignments |
20% |
VI. Resources
Textbook: "Earth Science: A Comprehensive Overview" by [AUTHOR'S NAME]
Supplementary Readings: Articles from "Nature" and "Science"
Online Resources: National Geographic, NASA Earth Observatory
Software: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software
VII. Policies
Attendance is mandatory.
Late submissions will incur a penalty.
Plagiarism will not be tolerated.
Accommodations can be arranged for students with disabilities.
VIII. Contact Information
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Instructor: [YOUR NAME]
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Contact: [YOUR EMAIL]
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Office: Science Building, Room 210
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Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM