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• ESS 128: The Science of Natural Disasters

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course explores the science of natural disasters such as volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, climate change, and asteroid impacts. Students will learn to apply the tools of science to understand the processes behind natural hazards, quantify and communicate risk, and develop mitigation strategies to protect societies and the environment.
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• ESS 130: Our Ocean

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines the physical and biological processes in our ocean. The course begins with an overview of earth and ocean, and the history of earth. It will cover four areas of oceanographic research area: physical, chemical, biological, and geological oceanography.
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• ESS 170: Introduction to Our Atmosphere

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Why is the sky blue What will the weather be tomorrow What makes tornadoes How did the ozone hole develop What is the greenhouse effect This class will use these questions and others to investigate the basic physical processes that determine the weather and climate on earth. A student who has successfully completed ESS 370 may not subsequently receive credit for ESS 170.
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• ESS 201: Field Geology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An introduction to the basic methods of geologic data collection in the field; analysis, and presentation; literature research; and report writing. One weekend field trip is required. Prerequisite:    ESS 201 requires a prerequisite of ESS 101.
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• ESS 204: Historical Geology

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An examination of how Earth has evolved over geologic time, from its origin as a tiny lifeless planetesimal to its present state as a dynamic planetary system teaming with life. Rocks, fossils, and other evidence of Earth's past are analyzed and evaluated with knowledge of modern physical and biological processes to infer Earth's history, understand its present state, and predict its future. Laboratory included. Recommended for students who have completed ESS 101 or another introductory (100-level) science course.
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• ESS 301: Environmental Geochemistry

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An introduction to principles and applications of geochemistry to geologic systems, including surface and ground waters, soils, and rocks. Prerequisite:    ESS 301 requires prerequisites of CHE 103 and ESS 101.
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• ESS 302: Mineralogy

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  In-depth survey of the formation, identification, classification, and uses of minerals. Principles of symmetry, crystallography, crystal chemistry, and optical mineralogy. Laboratory and field examination and analysis of minerals. Prerequisite:    ESS 302 requires prerequisites of ESS 101 and ESS 204 and CHE 103
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• ESS 307: Geology of the Solar System

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The geology, origin, evolution, and properties of planets, comets, asteroids, moons, and meteorites.
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• ESS 311: Introduction to Astronomy

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An introduction to astronomy and astrophysics. Topics include celestial mechanics, the properties of light, matter and energy, the formation of stars and planets, stellar evolution, galaxies, and cosmology. Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab. Prerequisite:    ESS 311 requires a prerequisite of MAT 115 or MAT 131 or MAT 143 or MAT 161.
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• ESS 321: Geometrics

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Application of computational and statistical methods to geologic problems. Geologic sampling, data comparisons in environmental, petrologic, paleontologic, and geochemical problems.
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