Earth Science, B.A.

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You will gain a better understanding of how the earth works, You will be able to see the changes that are constantly taking place in an ever evolving world. For more information contact the Center for Earth and Environmental Science . For help with schedule planning refer to the 4-Year Degree Map .

Major Departmental Requirements 45 Credits

AST 101 - Introduction to Astronomy (4 cr.)
GEL 101 - Physical Geology (4 cr.)
GEL 102 - Evolution of the Earth (4 cr.)
GEL 306 - Atmospheric Processes (3 cr.)
GEL 310 - Mineralogy/Optical Mineralogy (4 cr.)
GEL 323 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (4 cr.)
GEL 324 - Sedimentology (4 cr.)
GEL 341 - Geomorphic Processes (4 cr.)
GEL 343 - Hydrology (4 cr.)
GEL 391 - Physical Oceanography and Limnology (3 cr.)
GEL 440 - Geology Seminar (3 cr.) (AWR)
GEL 451 - Field Geology and Structures (4 cr.)

Cognate Requirements 27-35 Credits

BIO 100 - Concepts in Biology (4 cr.) or
BIO 101 - General Biology I (4 cr.) or
BIO 102 - General Biology II (4 cr.)
CHE 111 - Fundamental Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr.)
CHE 112 - Fundamental Principles of Chemistry II (4 cr.)
PHY 103 - Physics for the Life Sciences I (4 cr.) or
PHY 111 - General Physics I (4 cr.)
PHY 104 - Physics for the Life Sciences II (4 cr.) or
PHY 112 - General Physics II (4 cr.)

Calculus Requirement

MAT 104 - Trigonometry (1 cr.)
MAT 221 - Calculus for the Life, Management, & Social Sciences I (3 cr.) and
MAT 222 - Calculus for the Life, Management, & Social Sciences II (3 cr.)
or
MAT 224 - Calculus I (4 cr.) and
MAT 225 - Calculus II (4 cr.)

Mathematics Prerequisite/Placement

MAT 101 - Elementary College Mathematics (3 cr.) or equivalent (0 cr.)
MAT 102 - Precalculus (3 cr.) or Calculus Readiness Test (0 cr.)

Additional Degree Requirements

Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements, including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum, elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Major Departmental Requirements.