EESC 1140 Our Mobile Earth

Name: Our Mobile Earth
Rating: 3.87 (124 reviews)

This course will provide you with an introduction to the structure of Earth and the dynamic processes that continuously shape and remodel its surface. During class, we will discuss the formation and evolution of the oceans and continents within the framework of the modern theory of plate tectonics. The locations, causes and effects of earthquakes and volcanoes are presented. The dynamics within Earth which drive the tectonic plates are outlined.

Course overview

Department: Earth and Environmental Sciences
School: MCAS
Credits: 3
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Every Summer

Catalog details

Satisfies core: Natural Science

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Requirements fulfilled

University Core: Natural Science (All undergraduates)

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Official evaluation summary

3.87 / 5

Based on 124 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Suzanne O'brien
Summer 2026, Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022 · Official rating 4.30/5

Sections

Section 01
Summer 2026 · Suzanne O'brien · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
Section 02
Summer 2026 · Suzanne O'brien · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
Section 03
Summer 2026 · Suzanne O'brien · On-line Asynchronous · Offered