ESCI 1020 Landforms

4 (3 lecture hours; 3 lab hours) Credit Hour(s)

ESCI 1010 and ESCI 1020 are non-sequential science courses for general education. Students are introduced to basic concepts and fundamentals of the Earth and processes of surface change.

General Education Learning Outcomes (TBR Approved)

Use Scientific principles to apply experimental techniques, make observational analyses, interpret experimental results, and draw logical conclusions.
Describe the natural and/or physical world using basic scientific language and processes.
Apply scientific principles to address problems or issues in the natural and/or physical world.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Apply the Geographic Grid to map projections.
Demonstrate applications of directions including azimuths, compass points, compass quadrant bearings and directional arrows.
Mathematically compute and establish map scales.
Interpret topographic contours to determine elevation.
Contrast tectonic and volcanic landforms.
Examine groundwater sources and local artesian groundwater supply.
Identify glaciers by type, formation, and movement.
Compare landforms formed by wind to shoreline landform development.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810, READ 0810, and MATH 0101, or MATH 0100, or MATH 0410 or MATH 0530 or equivalent.