EARTHSC-BS - Earth Sciences
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Total Credits
120
To earn the B.S. 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 four specializations.
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OR 0206931 - 0075741
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- 0033981
- 0033911
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AND 0103691 - 0253511
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Note: (MATH 1337 & MATH 1338) OR MATH 1340
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.
• B.S. students in Earth sciences who plan to pursue a graduate degree in Earth or environmental science are strongly encouraged to complete a minor in an allied field (mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics or anthropology).
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A minimum of nine credit hours of approved advanced elective courses, not to exceed six credit hours outside of Earth sciences, from the following:
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AND 0034081 - 0234631
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- 0075731
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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.
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AND 0075811 - 0103751
OR 0103761 - 0033991
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Note: GEOL 4657 OR (GEOL 4296 & GEOL 4298)
A minimum of three credit hours of additional advanced elective courses, chosen from the following:
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• 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.
- 0259981
- 0103751
- 0103761
- 0103941
OR 0165231 - 0139921
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Four advanced elective courses, distributed as follows:
A minimum of six credit hours of additional advanced elective courses at the 3000 level and above in geophysics, from the following:
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- 0076231
- 0076271
- 0076301
A minimum of three credit hours of advanced elective courses, chosen 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.
A minimum of 27 credit hours of additional advanced elective courses from Earth sciences, anthropology, biological sciences, civil and environmental engineering, chemistry, data science/statistics, mathematics and/or physics not to exceed 12 credit hours outside of Earth sciences. The concentration plan must be approved by the department academic advisor at least one academic year prior to expected graduation.