General Science Program

Covers minerals, rocks, volcanism, earthquakes, plate tectonics, erosion and deposition by wind, glaciers and streams, weathering, fossils and geologic history. Includes weekly lab. Prerequisites: RDWR 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores. Audit available.

Surveys astronomy including the historical development of the universe, Earth as a planet, Earth's moon, planets of the solar system, the sun, stars, and galaxies. Audit available.

Covers the chemical, biological, physical and geological nature of the oceans. Includes required lab activities. Prerequisites: RDWR 115, MTH 70 or placement above these levels. Additional supply fee may be required.

The purpose of this course is to gain knowledge and appreciation of meteorology. The course covers characteristics of our atmosphere including air pressure and winds, atmospheric moisture, large air masses, violent storms, climates, and the effect of oceans on weather. Includes a weekly lab. This one-term survey course can be used to partly fulfill General Education/Discipline Studies graduation requirements for the Associate Degrees, and has been approved for block transfer. Prerequisites: RDWR 115, MTH 20 or MTH 99. Audit available.