GEOS 101 - Earth Science  

       

Course Syllabus  Summer Session II, 2008
Study Guide for Hour Exam #1 (to be held on 06/26/08)
                            Earth Science:  Why do we care?
                            The Big Bang Theory: Points and Counter Points
                            The Nebular Hypothesis
                             Planets in the Solar System    Expedition to Mars     More on Mars
                             Moon      Phases of the Moon      Lunar Eclipse       Structure of Sun
                             Quizzes on the Solar System (expect questions on test!)
 
Study Guide for Hour Exam #2 (to be held on 07/03/08)
                             Earth-Sun Relations  Seasons    Atmosphere    Humidity & Clouds
                             Wind & Severe Weather     Human Impacts on Climate
Study Guide for Hour Exam #3 (to be held on 07/15/08)
                            Physical Properties of Minerals
                            Types of Rocks         More on Rocks & Minerals
                            Topographic Maps     Surface Water & Groundwater
                            Drinking Water Quality    Water, Water Everywhere (PPP)
                           
Study Guide for Hour Exam #4 (to be held on 06/19/08)
                            Plate Tectonics and Oceans   Ocean Floor
                            Waves, Currents, Tides   Ocean Environments & Marine Life
                           
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