EESC 1120 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
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Annually
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- Natural Science
Requirements fulfilled
- University Core: Natural Science (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.36 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.54 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 1
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | Seth Kruckenberg | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4–6 hrs/week | 11 of 16 |