NSCI 140 - Introduction to Natural Sciences

4 Credit Hours
4 Lecture Hours
3 Laboratory Hours

The goals of this course are to introduce non-science majors to the scientific method and increase science literacy using the Earth as a focus of study. Discussion will incorporate the disciplines of geology, chemistry and biology as we investigate the various spheres of the Earth including the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. The class will investigate cycles of the Earth’s systems and the interrelationships and feedback loops between systems. The course will be a broad-brush overview of the sciences applied to the Earth and students will be encouraged to examine environmental data and think critically about environmental questions and problems. The course will be complimented by hands-on lab work allowing students to investigate the environment around us using a scientific approach.