Earth Coursework

I. Course Overview

Course Title: Earth Science 101
Course Code: ESCI-101
Instructor: [YOUR NAME]
Contact: [YOUR EMAIL]
Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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.
Prerequisites: None

II. Learning Objectives

Understand the Earth's geological processes.
Identify key environmental issues affecting the planet.
Analyze the impact of human activities on Earth's ecosystems.
Develop strategies for sustainable living and environmental conservation.

III. Schedule

Week	Topic	Readings	Assignments Due
1	Introduction to Earth Science	Chapters 1-3
2	Plate Tectonics	Chapters 4-6
3	Earthquakes	Chapters 7-9	Quiz 1 (Ch. 1-6)
4	Volcanoes	Chapters 10-12
5	Weathering and Erosion	Chapters 13-15
6	Earth's Atmosphere	Chapters 16-18	Quiz 2 (Ch. 7-12)
7	Climate Change	Chapters 19-21
8	Biodiversity and Conservation	Chapters 22-24	Midterm Exam
9	Water Resources	Chapters 25-27
10	Energy Resources	Chapters 28-30
11	Environmental Policy	Chapters 31-33	Quiz 3 (Ch. 13-18)
12	Sustainable Living	Chapters 34-36
13	Review and Discussion	Review for Final Exam
14	Final Exam	Comprehensive	Final Paper Due

IV. Assignments

Assignment 1: Earthquake Case Study
Assignment 2: Environmental Impact Report
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.