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EARTHSC-BA - Earth Sciences

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Earth SciencesDedman CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts

Specializations in geology, environmental studies, and unique student-designed concentrations established with faculty approval near completion of the core, are available. (25 Credit Hours)

Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 0019421
  • 0019381
  • 0236241
    OR
    0019781
  • 0165171

A minimum of 15 credit hours of approved elective courses, not to exceed six credit hours outside of Earth sciences, from the following:

Earn at least 15 credits from the following:
  • 0000981
  • 0270091
  • 0270231
  • 0240161
  • 0223561
  • 0268531
  • 0268521
  • 0019741
  • 0247611
  • 0068791
  • 0206901
  • 0075551
  • 0075601
  • 0075641
  • 0075661
  • 0075681
  • 0075731
  • 0075771
  • 0076231
  • 0224641
  • 0239721
  • 0223641
  • 0276311

Note: Coursework counting toward the major must include at least 18 advanced hours (3000 level and above). CEE 2304 does not count towards these advanced hours. Students should consult with the director of undergraduate studies to ensure their chosen elective courses will contribute towards satisfying the requirement for advanced hours.

Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 0075741
  • 0075751
  • 0075771
  • 0139911
    AND
    0139861
  • 0033991
    AND
    0033921
  • 0103681
    OR
    0253511

(PHYS 1303 & PHYS 1105) OR (CHEM 1304 & CHEM 1114)

Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
  • 0068791
  • 0276311

• Earth Sciences (GEOL) courses at the 3000 level and above.

Note: Coursework counting toward the major must include at least 18 advanced hours (3000 level and above). CEE 2304 does not count towards these advanced hours. Students should consult with the director of undergraduate studies to ensure their chosen elective courses will contribute towards satisfying the requirement for advanced hours.

Total Credits
      120

To earn the B.A. degree with a major in Earth Science, students must complete all University-wide requirements, including the completion of University’s Common Curriculum and satisfy the earth science major requirements listed below and one of the three specializations.

Completion requirement
Complete ANY of the following Courses:
  • 0075331
  • 0075361
  • 0075371
  • 0278901
  • 0075391
  • 0075401
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 0272371
  • 0272351
  • 0234631
  • 0075491
    OR
    0206931
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 0033981
  • 0033911

Notes:

• Experience with a modern scientific computing language and geographic information systems is essential and can be gained in a course such as GEOL 3359 - Computer Methods in Earth Sciences.

• The requirements for the Earth sciences major are considered minimal. Students planning careers in the Earth sciences should take additional coursework according to the geoscience emphasis that best fits their goals. Students should consult a faculty adviser for suggestions.

Completion requirement

A minimum of 25 credit hours of additional advanced elective courses at the 3000 level and above, not to exceed 12 credit hours outside of Earth sciences. The concentration plan must be approved by the department academic adviser at least one academic year prior to expected graduation.