SIFT 112 The Physical World

College of Critical & Professional Studies

3 credits 45.0 hours
100 level undergraduate course

An overview of the study of the interrelated systems of earth sciences and the physical world. Special topics and fieldwork from astronomy, geology, oceanography, and meteorology will be covered. Course provides experiences to enhance awareness of the scientific principles that influence our planet and offers a background for understanding contemporary environmental issues, including climate change. A non-technical course that promotes basic understanding of earth science principles and concepts and that may include field and laboratory exercises.

Requires enrollment in an undergraduate degree program.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course is equated with the following courses: SIFT*1XX, SIFT*111, SIFT*108, SIFT*110, LACR*220, LACR*228, LACR*230, SIFT*101, SIFT*107, SIFT*109, LACR*229, LACR*229, LACR*221, LACR*227, LACR*229, LACR*229, LACR*229, LACR*22X, LACR*221, SIFT*102, SIFT*103, SIFT*104, LACR*224, SIFT*105, SIFT*106, LACR*226, LACR*227, LACR*222, LACR*223, LACR*224, LACR*225, LACR*226, SIFT*101, SIFT*102, SIFT*103, SIFT*104, SIFT*109, SIFT*105, SIFT*108, SIFT*110, SIFT*111, SIFT*112, SIFT*109