High School Course Name/ PNC EAS 100 PLANET EARTH
Instructor Name
Room number
Class Meeting Times: please indicate block scheduling, traditional, minutes per class, etc.
Additional Time (before/ after school/ study hour, etc.)
Email address: email address
Blackboard Learn: https://mycourses.pnc.edu/
Students will have access to Blackboard once they
are registered into the course.
Prerequisites: Please indicate
Prerequisites for the course
Required Class Texts, Supplements and Graphing Calculator:
Textbook (name, author and ISBN)
Other supplements (calculator, text website, etc.
Grading Scale:
90-100%
A
80-89%
B
70-79%
C
60-69%
D
<59%
F
Assessment/Grades:
Category
Percentage
Exam 1
Exam 2
25%
25%
Exam 3
Exam 4
Final Exam
25%
25%
25%
Lowest exam 1-4 score dropped for final grades. Final Exam is
comprehensive and cannot be dropped
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Please state your attendance policy
HOMEWORK POLICY: Please state your homework policy
GRADING POLICY: A straight grade will be used, there are no plus or minus grades in this
course for the PNC grade. Any additional grading policy
MAKE-UP TEST AND LATE ASSIGNMENT POLICY: Please indicate the exam make-up
and late assignment policy.
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course students will be expected to
High School
Purdue North Central
Please indicate the learning
outcomes
The EAS 100 course is designed primarily for nonscience majors to provide a brief introduction to Planet
Earth including the following geoscience subjects:
Earth science (geology), oceanography, atmospheric
science (meteorology), and astronomy.
The
coursework, assignments, and examinations emphasize
developing a basic understanding of geoscience
processes and concepts rather than memorization of
terms, definitions and facts. Specific objectives of the
course in three areas, content, skills and attitudes, are:
Content objectives:
 Develop an understanding of the basic
characteristics, history, and processes of
Planet Earth
 Enhance
understanding
of
the
interconnection between various Earth
processes and topics
 Emphasize potential human effects on
Earth processes and related environmental
issues
 Examine Earth science topics of relevance
to all, including energy, environment and
natural hazard related processes
 Consider the fundamental Earth science
topics that are relevant to everyday life
Skill objectives:
 Gain experience in problem-solving
associated with complex science issues
 Practice some analysis techniques that are
useful in science, including graphing, map
interpretation,
visualizing
threedimensional features and understanding
the concepts associated with scale –
particularly for very large time periods or
distances
Attitudinal objectives:
 Enhance appreciation of modern scientific
study
 Gain confidence in understanding and
using scientific methods and information
 Recognize the relevance of Earth science
and study of Planet Earth to our daily lives
and our future
 Increase our appreciation of the Earth
Disability Accommodations Statement: As a CEP student, you are required to follow the PNC policy for
disabilities. Purdue University North Central is committed to providing all students equal access to learning
opportunities. Students with a documented disability that either prevents them from fully participating in
any aspect of this course, or that require an accommodation should contact the instructor within the first two
weeks of this course. Students who have self-identified and who have appropriate documentation (from a
medical professional) that has been verified through the PNC Disability Services Coordinator, (located in
LSF 103 or by phone at 219-785-5374), will be given accommodations for this course . It is the student's
responsibility to request an accommodation and schedule their exams with the Student Success Center,
professor, or Disability Services Coordinator.
Course Evaluation
Course evaluation for each course is done online. After the 12th week of the semester you
will
receive emails asking you to fill out the course evaluation for each course on
line. There may be in-class reminders for completing the online evaluation. IT IS VERY
IMPORTANT THAT YOU COMPLETE THE COURSE EVALUATION since your
feedback is important for improving the course.
Academic Integrity
As a PNC-CEP student, you are responsible for following PNC’s academic integrity
policy. Academic Integrity is a core value of our community. Academic honesty and
appropriate classroom behavior are the responsibility of each PNC student. Students who
are found to be in violation of the academic integrity policy will be subject to both
academic and non-academic sanctions such as failing grade in the class and/or in cases
where the student may have a pattern of misconduct with the University, the student may
be separated from the University because of this behavior.
You are expected to be familiar with the University’s Code of Conduct and possible
sanctions. You can access this document on the Dean of Students webpage under
University and Campus Policies/Student Conduct, Disciplinary Procedures and Appeals,
or at: http://www.pnc.edu/Policy/conduct. Students should also make themselves aware
of an addendum covering classroom disruption which can be found at:
http://www.pnc.edu/academic_affairs/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2013/05/Disruptionin-Classroom-Policy.pdf.
Students should understand that if you are charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of
the rules will not serve as an excuse. You need to make yourself familiar with these
university documents. Any questions you may have can be directed to the Dean of
Students.
Counseling Services
Short term confidential counseling is available to enrolled students free of charge through
the Student Counseling Services office located in LSF 103. The phone number is 219785-5230 or 1-800-872-1231 ext. 5230. Students may call or stop in to make an
appointment Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.