EARTH 002 – The Earth System and Global Change
Open to all non-science majors, this course is an interdisciplinary introduction to the processes, interactions and evolution of Earth’s spheres (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and anthroposphere). Service learning is an integral part of the course. Service Learning integrates community service with classroom instruction.
The service learning project began in the spring of 2015 and has continued enthusiastically with cleanups and other events held each semester. In Fall 2017 the project includes a trail clean-up and water testing along the Schuylkill River with twenty Olivet Boys and Girls Club children. A follow-up event will be held in December with the children to learn about the results of their water testing. The overall goal is to foster Penn State Berks students’ and the children’s love of nature and conservation, while learning science together as a team.
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