EAS 1108

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EAS 1108
Earth in the News

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Provides an introduction to physical geology and earth systems science, especially through the lens of current media. Explores the scientific basis for informed decision-making regarding many timely environmental issues, including climate change; water resources; geologic hazards such as floods, earthquakes, and volcanoes; evolution and the history of life; and energy development. Several field trips are taken in the Ithaca area.


Distribution Requirements (OPHLS-AG, SCH-AG), (PHS-AS)

Exploratory Studies (CU-SBY)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2024SU, 2022SU, 2021SU, 2020SU

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Syllabi: none

  •   Six Week Summer. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1074 EAS 1108   LEC 001

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    • MW
    • Jun 24 - Aug 2, 2026

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  • Instruction Mode: Online

    This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/.
    Enrollment open to: Precollege Studies Online program students. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/precollege/program/online.