Bachelor of Science in Earth Science at NEIU

Bachelor of Science in Earth Science

Major in Earth Science	Sample curriculum and course scheduling information
Minor in Earth Science	Assessment information

Major in Earth Science: Degree Requirements

Required Courses in Earth Science

ESCI 206: Rocks and Minerals (4 credit hours)
ESCI 207: Atmosphere and Oceans (4 cr.)
ESCI 211: Physical Geology (4 cr.)
ESCI 212: Historical Geology (4 cr.)
ESCI 311: Mineralogy (4 cr.)
ESCI 317: Principles of Sedimentation (4 cr.)
ESCI 323: Field Geology (5 cr.)
ESCI 331: Geologic Structures and Map
                 Interpretation (4 cr.)
Electives in Earth Science:
                 Choose from 300-level course
                 offerings (Total 8 cr.)
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TOTAL 41 credit hours (25 at the 300-level)

Required Courses in Related Fields

CHEM 211: General Chemistry I (5 credit hours)
CHEM 212: General Chemistry II (4 cr.)

MATH 107: Calculus I (4 cr.)
MATH 202: Calculus II (4 cr.)

PHYS 201: College Physics I (3 cr.)
(or PHYS 206: Physics with Calculus I, 3 cr.)
PHYS 203: Physics I Laboratory (1 cr.)

PHYS 202: College Physics II (3 cr.)
(or PHYS 207: Physics with Calculus II, 3 cr.)
PHYS 204: Physics II Laboratory (1 cr.)

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TOTAL 25 credit hours

Other important information for Earth Science Majors:

Earth Science Majors

need not declare a minor field of study.
need not complete other Natural Science courses as part of their General Education program.
generally fulfill their Computer Literacy requirements as a part of their normal coursework, with no extra requirements (see the Undergraduate Advisor for more information).

Assessment Information for Earth Science Majors

The Department of Earth Science is committed to continually improving the quality of education we offer to our students. One method of assessment we use to judge the quality of our program is to evaluate student portfolios. Each Earth Science major must keep a portfolio of selected assignments, projects, papers, and other scholarly work they create as they progress through the major. The completed portfolio will be handed in to the department when it is time to apply for graduation. Click here for more information on portfolios and the goals of the Earth Science department.

Minor in Earth Science: Required Courses

Required Courses:
ESCI 206: Rocks and Minerals (4 credit hours)
ESCI 207: Atmosphere and Oceans (4 cr.)
ESCI 211: Physical Geology (4 cr.)
ESCI 212: Historical Geology (4 cr.)
One elective Earth Science course at the 300 level (3-4 cr.)
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TOTAL 19-20 credit hours

Other important information for Earth Science Minors: Students in the Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education programs who have selected this minor must complete a minimum of 9 hours at the 300 level to meet graduation and certification requirements.

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