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| Course Name |
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Earth-Space Science |
Out of State Tuition Fee |
$750.00 |
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Science |
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| Course Status |
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Closed |
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| Out-of-State Course Status |
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Open |
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| Course Type |
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Validated |
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| Course Number |
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2001310 |
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| Honors Number |
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2001320 |
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| Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Credit |
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1 |
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| Estimated Completion Time |
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2 semesters / 36 weeks |
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| Course Description |
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| Exploration is the key to success in this course. As a member of an exploration team students investigate the atmosphere, freshwater hydrology, ocean floor features, plate tectonics, geologic principles, the rock cycle, geologic time, and space. Students will have the opportunity to do hands on activities in each module and they will interact with the course content in a variety of ways.
Four perspectives taken during explorations will provide the backdrop for the development of course concepts, activities, and web adventures- Global, Regional, Local, and Personal. This will be a full year, 1 credit course. **The honors component is built into the course, so every student who successfully completes the course as written will receive honors credit.
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| Scope & Sequence |
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Start Here Module: An Introduction to the Earth Space Science Course
An Explanation of
the course tool (educator),
the course motif
course expectations
Software downloads and installations
Inspiration
SnagIt
The Nature of Science
science processes
exploration and explorers
who and what are scientists
Module 1: The Skies
General characteristics of the Atmosphere
structure of the atmosphere
trends in temperature and atmospheric pressure
Factors influencing weather and climate
humidity, air pressure, air masses, temperature, long term conditions
global air circulation and winds, coriolis effect
Honors (all of the above plus)
Severe Storms; Lightning
Module 2: The Waters
Oceans
composition of ocean water
ocean currents
sea floor features
using latitude and longitude to navigate and locate points on the globe/map reading
climate and current connection
Hydrology
water cycle
watersheds
waves and erosional forces
Honors (all of the above plus)
river systems as parts of watersheds
groundwater, springs, and sinkholes
aquifers
Module 3: The Lands
Plate Tectonics
Historical Aspect
plate boundaries and movements
volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis
Geology
minerals
rocks, rock cycle
soil, soil formation
erosion and erosional forces
Honors (all of the above plus)
Geology of Florida
geologic make up of Florida
karst geology - development and land features
mineral/geologic resources of Florida
Module 4: The Past
Time
relative and absolute time
relative and absolute dating methods (radiometric dating techniques) related to scientific age estimates of fossil and earth age
Geologic Time
geologic time scale, geologic periods and history
fossils, fossil formation
reading series of events in sedimentary rocks based on principles of geology
Honors (all of the above plus)
Paleontology-Fossils of Florida
Archeology-Study of past cultures of Florida, Paleo-inidian period and Seminole Indian history
Module 5: Space: The Final Frontier
Origins of the Universe
scientific theories of universe origin
space exploration methods
remote sensing
general introduction to objects in the universe such as nebulae, galaxies, gas cloud, and comets
Our Solar System
organization of the Milky Way and types of galaxies in general
characteristics of stars - focus on ours - the sun
the planets
Moon/Earth Relationships
moon phases
effects of moon on tides
Sun/Earth Relationships
rotation and revolution characteristics
causes of seasons |
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| Course Objectives |
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Course Concepts/Content
Major concepts/content. The purpose of this course is to develop concepts basic to the earth, its materials, processes, history, and environment in space
-the nature of science
-the universe and solar system
-the developmental cycle of stars
-earth-moon system
-space exploration
-formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks and rock and mineral identification and classification of rocks and
minerals
-geologic divisions of the earth
-formation of landforms and basic mountain types
-fundamentals of plate tectonics
-formation of rivers and water systems
-glaciers
-hydrologic cycles
-physical oceanography |
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| Grading Policy |
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Grades will be based upon the quality of the student submissions, participation in discussions, and the ability to maintain consistent communication with the instructor. The grading scale that is used for this course is as follows:
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 59 or below
All forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, furnishing false information, forgery, alteration or misuse of documents or software, and misconduct during a testing situation. Any student cheating on an exam will receive a zero on the exam and may be withdrawn from the class at the instructor's discretion. |
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| Communication / Participation Requirements |
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Only through continuous communication can students be successful in an online course. Within each course the instructor outlines the weekly minimum work requirements. It is essential that the student and instructor maintain regular contact. Failure to complete assignments on a consistent basis will result in students being removed from the course. |
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