EARTHSC 1121
Dynamic Earth
3 cr
This course introduces students to earth sciences. Topics include earth processes and human impacts; the structure and composition of the earth, plate tectonics, rock & water cycles, energy & mineral resources, and climate change. Autumn 2021 and after: Add EarthSc 1200 for Physical Science GE lab credit. Autumn 2022 and after: Add EarthSc 1200 to fulfill GE Foundations: Natural Science. Prereq: Math 1075 or above, or ACT Mathematics Subscore of 22 or higher, or Math Placement Level R or better. Not open to students with credit for 1100.
Grade history
6,343 students across 6 instructors · course avg 3.15
2,821 students · 8 terms
2,821 students total · 8 terms · click to see per-term
Instructor unknown
3.11 GPAmedian 3.31,786 students · 8 terms
1,786 students total · 8 terms · click to see per-term
783 students · 3 terms
783 students total · 3 terms · click to see per-term
372 students · 2 terms
372 students total · 2 terms · click to see per-term
360 students · 2 terms
360 students total · 2 terms · click to see per-term
221 students · 4 terms
221 students total · 4 terms · click to see per-term
Source: historical OSU grade releases via thegradeguide.com (Adam Gluck), Spring 2016 – Summer 2023. FERPA-filtered: sections under 10 students excluded.
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Sections in Summer 2026
| # | Sec | Instructor | Hist. GPA | Days/Time | Room | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16856 | 10 | Michael Barton | 3.65 GPA | TBA | Online | Open · 63/200 |