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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
ERTHS 49 | Title:
INDEPENDENT STUDY |
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Full Title:
Independent Study in Earth Sciences |
Last Reviewed:4/10/2023 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 0 |
Minimum | 1.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 5 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| Contact DHR | 1.00 | | Contact DHR | 17.50 |
| Contact Total | 1.00 | | Contact Total | 17.50 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 8.00 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 140.00 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 0.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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In this course, students will conduct independent study in an Earth Science, Environmental, or Astronomy related discipline by literature, field, or laboratory research. UC determines credit AFTER transfer; not counted for admission. (See a counselor for details.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Approval of the project proposal (including a written description of project objectives and methods) by sponsoring faculty, Department Chair, and Supervising Administrator.
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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In this course, students will conduct independent study in an Earth Science, Environmental, or Astronomy related discipline by literature, field, or laboratory research. UC determines credit AFTER transfer; not counted for admission. (See a counselor for details.)
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:Approval of the project proposal (including a written description of project objectives and methods) by sponsoring faculty, Department Chair, and Supervising Administrator.
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Not Certificate/Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Expand acquired classroom knowledge and apply critical thinking skills through self-designed study, independent research, and presentation of information.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Plan an independent study project in an Earth Science, Environmental, or Astronomy related discipline.
2. Conduct the study by means of literature research, field work, or laboratory work.
3. Present the results of the study in a written and/or oral format.
Topics and Scope
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Content will vary with the student but will build upon the department's regular offerings and capitalize on the student's special interests or abilities.
Assignments:
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Will be arranged by agreement between the student and instructor.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 1 - 100% |
Specified in student's proposal | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 0 - 0% |
None | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 0 - 99% |
Specified in student's proposal | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 0 - 0% |
None | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 0 - 99% |
Specified in student's proposal | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Texts will vary with content.
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