EESC 1140 Our Mobile Earth
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
Requirements fulfilled
- University Core: Natural Science (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.87 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.30 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| 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 | Suzanne O'brien | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 35 of 55 |
| Summer 2024 | Suzanne O'brien | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 46 of 60 |
| Summer 2023 | Suzanne O'brien | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 35 of 54 |
| Summer 2022 | Suzanne O'brien | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 8 of 40 |