Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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EEPS 101 001 (CRN: 24675)
THE EARTH
Long Title: THE EARTH
Department: Earth/Environmnt/Planetary Sci
Instructor: Lee, Cin-Ty
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:45PM TR (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 100
Section Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 1:40PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course explores the origin and evolution of Earth and life, traveling from the planet’s core to its crust, oceans, and atmosphere. We will examine how these interconnected systems create continents, mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes, rivers, glaciers, and the habitable world we know. Using the rock and fossil record, we will reconstruct how Earth and its environment have changed over time. The course will also offer perspectives on modern society by considering how critical minerals, energy, water, and soil shape geopolitics (past, present and future) and how environmental change may affect future livelihoods. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for EEPS 101 if student has credit for ENST 101/ESCI 115/ESCI 301.