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Bachelor of Science in Earth Science
To major in Earth Science, you will complete a series of Earth Science courses and a series of courses in related fields (the "cognates").
Required Courses in Earth Science
ESCI 207: Atmosphere and Oceans (4 cr.)
ESCI 211: Physical Geology (4 cr.)
ESCI 306: Rocks and Minerals (4 credit hours)
ESCI 311: Mineralogy (4 cr.)
ESCI 312: Historical Geology (4 cr.)
ESCI 317: Principles of Sedimentation (4 cr.)
ESCI 331: Geologic Structures and Map Interpretation (4 cr.)
ESCI 390: Field Geology (5 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 ("Cognates")
CHEM 211: General Chemistry I (5 credit hours)
CHEM 212: General Chemistry II (4 cr.)
MATH 187: 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
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.
For more information, see Sample Curriculum and Schedule Advice. Contact the Undergraduate Advisor, Dr. Hans Upadhyay, 773-442-6055.
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