EAS-120--(4)
INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SCIENCE
An introductory course to acquaint students with the physical environment. Topics include an examination composition of the earth. composition; plate tectonics, structure and land forms; the atmosphere and major elements and controls of weather in their relationship to climatic characteristics and distributions; the physical characteristics of ocean water, movements and the ocean floor; and the characteristics of the solar system and outer space. This course is particularly suited for students not majoring in the sciences. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

EAS-125--(4)
INTRODUCTION TO WEATHER AND CLIMATE
This course is an elementary treatment of the processes that produce our weather and climate. Covers the elements of weather and climate (temperature, moisture, pressure, and winds); causes for day-to-day weather changes; and the nature of violent storms such as tornadoes and hurricanes. Climatic regions will be investigated in terms of physical characteristics, locations and associated human activity. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)