GS106 Intro to Earth Science Systems
Provides an introductory survey of earth science topics and career pathways. Topics include: plate tectonics, natural hazards, planetary geology, oceanography, hydrology, and climate change, among others. Covers skills needed to be successful in future science classes, including the collection, analysis, and evaluation of real world data sets. Focuses on hands-on experimental work, field work, and map reading. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)
Credits: 4
| CRN | Class type | Location | Days & time | Dates | Seats available | Faculty | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23349 | In-person lecture | Cascade JH 100 | Monday from 1 to 3:50pm | From March 30 through June 8, 2026 | Michael B Harrison | Books for CRN 23349 $0 Class details for CRN 23349 Fees: $12 | |
| and In-person lab | Cascade JH 100 | Wednesday from 1 to 3:50pm | From April 1 through June 10, 2026 | ||||
| 25852 | In-person lecture | Rock Creek BLDG7 234 | Tuesday from 6 to 8:50pm | From March 31 through June 9, 2026 | Michael B Harrison | Books for CRN 25852 $0 Class details for CRN 25852 Fees: $12 | |
| and In-person lab | Rock Creek BLDG7 234 | Thursday from 6 to 8:50pm | From April 2 through June 11, 2026 | ||||
| 20059 | In-person lecture | Southeast SCOM 308 | Tuesday from 1 to 3:50pm | From March 31 through June 9, 2026 | Eriks M Puris | Books for CRN 20059 $0 Class details for CRN 20059 Fees: $12 Notes: Optional field trip to the Gorge Fri 5/16-transport provided | |
| and In-person lab | Southeast SCOM 308 | Thursday from 1 to 3:50pm | From April 2 through June 11, 2026 |
Class schedule definitions
- Cost:
- cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees
- Books:
- $0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)
- Register:
- use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register
- Class types:
- see more about class types
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- In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
- Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
- Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
- In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
- In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
- Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.