Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: ICS-0208 Organization: Penn Foster College Location: Online Length: Self-paced (52 weeks) Dates Offered: 9/1/2021 - 8/31/2024 6/1/2018 - 8/31/2021 8/1/2015 - 5/31/2018 11/1/2012 - 7/31/2015 7/1/2007 - 10/31/2012 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 earth science The course is recommended for non-science majors (9/21). Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to survey a broad range of topics within the fields of geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy. Learning Outcomes: demonstrate effective written and interpersonal communication skills demonstrate a high level of inquiry, analytical, and problem-solving skills demonstrate an understanding of the liberal arts, natural sciences, and social sciences categorize the matters, minerals, and materials that compose the earth differentiate between the elements and their ways of sculpting the landscapes distinguish between the various theories and forces behind earth's history point out the geological features of oceans and the important concepts of geology categorize the causes and effects of various phenomena affecting earth's atmosphere analyze the components of the solar system and the universe. General Topics: Earth's materials Sculpting Earth's surface Forces within Deciphering Earth's history The global ocean Earth's dynamic atmosphere Earth's place in the universe Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Classroom Exercise Discussion Lectures Methods of Assessment: Quizzes Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Penn Foster College Business Statistics (ICS-0044) Computer Applications (ICS-0167) Foundation Skills in Math (ICS-0244) Intermediate Algebra (ICS-0254) Introduction to Biology (ICS-0207) Introduction to Business (ICS-0046) Nutrition (ICS-0160) Pre-Calculus (ICS-0240) Principles of Management (ICS-0069) View All Courses Page Content