Course Outline

Course No. : NS1
Course Title: Earth Science
Credit Units: 3 Unit (3hours Per Week)

Scope and Objectives of the Subject:

Course Description:
       This is a 3 unit one semester subject in Physical Earth Science for students who are taking General Education in a Non-science field.  It provides an overview of the planet Earth and its physical features, other members of the solar system and their statistical features, and other forms of heavenly bodies outside the solar system.

Course Objectives:
1.) Cognitive (Knowledge)
      - Identify and describe the characteristics of the members of the solar system
      - Gain knowledge and understanding of the effects of the earth's motion, shape and inclination on time,
         seasonal changes, tides and eclipse.
      - Analyze and discuss the importance of the inner and outer features of Planet Earth.

2.) Affective (Attitude)
      - Develop and appreciation for God - given natural resources with the hope that they would actively participate in the preservation of what is left of the environment.
      - Practice the moral responsibility of being the responsible stewards of the environment.

3.) Psychomotor (Skills)
      - Distinguish the different kinds of rocks and minerals in the environment.
      - Identify the different types of clouds and weather it creates
      - Be familiar with the Solar System and its members

Topics:

I. Introduction
    1.) Different theories about the formation of the Solar System
            a. Big Bang
            b. Steady State
            c. Nuclear
            d. Planetisimal
            e. Tidal
            f.  Collision
            g. Hot Gas
    2.) Science and branches related to Earth Science

II. The Solar System
    1.) Astronomy
            a. constellation
            b. Solar System
            c. The Sun
            d. The Planets
            e. Mercury
            f. Venus
            g. Earth
            h. Mars
            i. Jupiter
            j. Saturn
            k. Uranus
            l. Neptune

    2.) Other Members of the Solar System
           a. Asteroid
           b. The Moons
           c. The Comets
           d. The Stars
           e. Galaxy and Milky Way

III. Earth's Physical Features and Dynamic Inertia
    1.) Layers of the Earth
    2.) The Earth's Crust
    3.) Origin of the Earth
    4.) Shape of Earth
    5.) Motion of Earth
    6.) Time and Location
    7.) Earth-Sun-Moon System

IV. Gelogical Forces that Shapes the Earth Surface
    1.) Earth Quake
    2.) Volcanism
    3.) Degradation and Diastrophism
    4.) Mountains and Mountain buildings
    5.) Desert
    6.) Polar Regions
    7.) Erosion

V. Hydrosphere
    1.) Glaciers
    2.) Surface Water
          2.1.) Rivers/Streams
          2.2.) Lakes
          2.3.) Dam Construction
    3.) Ground Water
          3.1.) Extraction
          3.2.) Contamination
    4.) Water Cycle

VI. Earth's Atmosphere
    1.) Layers of the Atmosphere
          1.1.) Troposphere
                  a. Cloud Formation and Fog
                  b. Precipitation and Global Winds
                  c. Changes in Weather and Climate
          1.2.) Stratosphere
                  a. Ozone Layer
          1.3.) Mesosphere- Meteoritic Shower
          1.4.) Thermosphere
          1.5.) Exosphere

VII. Oceanography
    1.) Oceans of the World
    2.) Ocean Current
    3.) Tides
    4.) Waves
    5.) Tsunami
    6.) Island
    7.) Coral and Coral Reef

VIII. The Solid Earth
    1.) Rocks and Minerals
    2.) Different Minerals Found in the Philippines
    3.) Primary Surface Features
    4.) Geologic Processes
          4.1.) Weathering and Soil Erosion
          4.2.) Soil Composition
          4.3.) Erosion and Deposition
    5.) Diastrophism
    6.) Earthquake
    7.) Igneous activity and Metamorphism

IX. Different Environmental Issues
    1.) Natural and Anthropogenic Pollutions
    2.) Different laws Concerning the Environment

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