ERTH 101: Earth System Sciences
Course DescriptionExamination of basic geologic processes, Earth and planets through geologic time, internal geosystems, and surficial geosystems. This course fulfills the Inquiry (IN) piece of the Montana State University Core curriculum or 4 credits of the Natural Science/Mathematics degree requirement in Liberal Studies. Meeting Place and TimesOnline Instructor(s)Robyn Gotz, MS.Robyn graduated from Montana State University in 2013 with a Master of Science in Earth Sciences. Her graduate research focused on spatial changes in physical snow properties as a result of using avalanche explosives. Robyn has an extensive background in snow avalanche work as a 10-year member of the Snowmass Ski Patrol in Snowmass Village, CO and a 3-year member of the La Parva Ski Patrol in La Parva, Chile. Robyn is currently pursuing her PhD in higher education and focusing her current research on geoscience and online education. As a faculty member of the Department of Earth Sciences, Robyn has taught a range of classes including, Introduction to Earth System Sciences (face-to-face and online), Introduction to Snow Science, Weather and Climate (face-to-face and online), Oceanography, Earth Materials, and has co-taught Snow Dynamics and Accumulation. Robyn also teaches K-14 Earth System Sciences, Middle School Earth System Science, Weather and Climate for Teachers, and Understanding Climate Change for Teachers as part of the National Teacher’s Enhancement Network (NTEN) and Master of Science in Science Education (MSSE) programs. Tuition and FeesIf you are accepted into a qualified online program, see the appropriate MSU Online Only Tuition and Fee table. If you are also taking a face-to-face course, please refer to the MSU Fee Schedules. Required Books/Materials
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This course uses a learning management system. You will learn more closer to the course start date. For More InformationFor more information about this course, please contact Robyn Gotz. How to RegisterYou must be accepted as a student to Montana State University to take this course. Learn how to apply. After your application has been accepted, you will register via MSU's online registration system, MyInfo. Registration requires a PIN number. Learn how to find your PIN. Once you have your PIN, learn how to register through MyInfo. |