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Earth Sciences

http://www.miracosta.edu/EART

Earth Sciences is an interdisciplinary field that includes astronomy and space science, climatology, geology, physical geography, and oceanography. Students take courses in these areas of study to prepare for a major or to fulfill general education requirements in physical science.

Contact Information

Chair: Chris Metzler

Dean: Carlos Lopez

www.miracosta.edu/EART

Department: Physical Sciences

Office: Building OC3600, 760.757.2121 x6924

Full-Time Faculty

Chris Metzler
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Courses

EART 106: Earth and Space Science

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (1930.00)

This course introduces astronomy, including planetary origin and motions; earth science, including origin and composition of earth, landforms, and plate tectonics; atmospheric processes, including climate and weather; earth's oceans and other bodies of water, and their currents and tides as well as the hydrologic cycle. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: No credit if taken after a college level course in Astronomy, Geology, or Earth Science.