EARTHSC 1121: The Dynamic Earth
Ohio State University
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.
Average GPA: 3.25
Grade distribution records: 6,663 students across 20 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 2,363 | 35.5% |
| A- | 967 | 14.5% |
| B+ | 802 | 12.0% |
| B | 885 | 13.3% |
| B- | 481 | 7.2% |
| C+ | 353 | 5.3% |
| C | 329 | 4.9% |
| C- | 199 | 3.0% |
| D+ | 75 | 1.1% |
| D | 114 | 1.7% |
| F | 95 | 1.4% |
Based on 6,663 student grade records across 20 terms.