EAS - Earth Science
A survey of the earth: its interior, surface processes, climate, landscapes, oceans, and the environmental impacts and influences of these processes on mankind. Topics include the structure of the earth, rivers, glaciers, earthquakes, geologic time and plate tectonics. Lecture topics are reinforced by hands-on activities and field trips including rock and mineral identification and the use of maps and images in the laboratory. Each semester
A survey of the earth: its interior, surface processes, climate, landscapes, oceans, and the environmental impacts and influences of these processes on mankind. Topics include the structure of the earth, rivers, glaciers, earthquakes, geologic time and plate tectonics. Lecture topics are reinforced by hands-on activities and field trips including rock and mineral identification and the use of maps and images in the laboratory.
Each semester.
Special Topics courses include ad-hoc courses on various selected topics that are not part of the regular curriculum, however they may still fulfill certain curricular requirements. Special topics courses are offered at the discretion of each department and will be published as part of the semester course schedule - view available sections for more information. Questions about special topics classes can be directed to the instructor or department chair.
This course covers advanced topics in earth science. This course digs deeper into the environmental impacts of humans on geological processes and the effects of geological processes on humans through lectures, student projects and field excursions.
This course is an introduction to the physical and chemical geologic processes that are active on the surface of the earth. We will use a 'pattern and process' approach integrating description, analysis, and interpretation of landforms, surface patters, sediments, stratigraphy, and soils in order to understand geomorphic processes and how they reflect the evolution of landscape.
Special Topics courses include ad-hoc courses on various selected topics that are not part of the regular curriculum, however they may still fulfill certain curricular requirements. Special topics courses are offered at the discretion of each department and will be published as part of the semester course schedule - view available sections for more information. Questions about special topics classes can be directed to the instructor or department chair.
Independent study is a unique learning opportunity not offered in the regular curriculum or an existing Carroll course offered to a student in special circumstances. Only junior and senior students may enroll in an independent study. At the time of application, a student must have earned a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. A student may register for no more than three (3) semester hours of independent study in any one term. In all cases, registration for independent study must be approved by the appropriate department chairperson and submitted to the Office of the Registrar.