Earth Science, B.A.

General Education Requirements 33-34 Credits

Up to 14 credits of prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy GE and will count as elective credit.

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 27-38 Credits

• BIO 100 - Concepts in Biology (4 cr.)

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• BIO 101 - General Biology I (4 cr.)

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• BIO 102 - General Biology II (4 cr.)

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• CHE 106 - Studies in General Chemistry I (3 cr.) and
• CHE 107 - Studies in General Chemistry II (4 cr.)

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• CHE 111 - Fundamental Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr.)

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• CHE 112 - Fundamental Principles of Chemistry II (4 cr.)
• MAT 104 - Trigonometry (1 cr.)

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• PHY 103 - Physics for the Life Sciences I (4 cr.)

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• PHY 111 - General Physics I (4 cr.)

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• PHY 104 - Physics for the Life Sciences II (4 cr.)

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• PHY 112 - General Physics II (4 cr.)

Electives 3-15 Credits

Certain major/cognate courses may also satisfy GE requirements thus increase elective credits accordingly.

Total Credits minimum 120

Additional Degree Requirements

1. A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in all required major courses (Major Departmental Requirements).
2. Completion of all college-wide degree requirements (Undergraduate Degree Requirements , General Education Program ).