EESC1120

Our Home Among the Cosmos

Our Home Among the Cosmos explores the connections between Earth, our solar system, and the broader universe. This course examines Earth's internal structure, geological processes, and surface dynamics alongside the formation of the universe, its elements, and the evolution of stars, galaxies, and planetary bodies. Emphasis is placed on the physical and chemical processes that shape both Earth and celestial bodies, as well as the scientific methods used to study them. By integrating earth science and astronomy, this course highlights the deep links between our planet and the cosmos and how ongoing discoveries continue to refine our understanding of Earth's past, present, and our place in the universe.

Course overview

Department
Earth and Environmental Sciences
School
MCAS
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

  • University Core: Natural Science (All undergraduates)

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Official evaluation summary

4.36 / 5

Based on 11 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Seth C Kruckenberg · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 02
    Summer 2026 · Seth C Kruckenberg · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 03
    Summer 2026 · Seth C Kruckenberg · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 04
    Summer 2026 · Seth C Kruckenberg · On-line Asynchronous · Offered