College of Chemistry Course Guide

EPS 50 - The Planet Earth (4 Units)

(Taken from the UC Berkeley Course Guide)

Course Overview

Summary

An introduction to the physical and chemical processes that have shaped the earth through time, with emphasis on the theory of plate tectonics. Laboratory work will involve the practical study of minerals, rocks, and geologic maps and exercises on geological processes.

Prerequisites

None

Workload

Time Commitment

3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory .




UC Berkeley Course Guide