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EARTH SCIENCE
Introduction
The Earth Science major uses an integrated approach to the study of the problems of the earth environment through a synthesis of geology, hydrology, and oceanography.  We emphasize experimental studies, field work, and applications.
Contact Information

Chair: Paulo Acioli, Ph.D.

Department Coordinator: Kenneth Voglesonger, Ph.D.

Undergraduate Advisor: Genet Ide Duke, Ph.D.

Website: Earth Science
Major Requirements
Required Core Courses:
  • Atmosphere and Oceans
  • Physical Geology
  • Rocks and Minerals
  • Mineralogy
  • Principles of Sedimentation
  • Geological Structures and Map Interpretation
  • Field Geology
  • Two courses from elective courses in Earth Science
Required Cognate Courses:
  • General Chemistry I
  • Calculus I
  • College or University Physics I
  • Physics Lab I
One of the following:
  • Calculus II
  • Statistics
Two of the following:
  • General Biology I
  • General Biology II
  • General Chemistry II
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Organic Chemistry I
  • College or University Physics II w/ Physics Lab II
  • Physics III
Please see your academic advisor before registering for courses.
Minor Requirements
Required Courses:
  • Atmosphere and Oceans
  • Physical Geology
  • Rocks and Minerals
  • Historical Geology
  • One elective Earth Science course at the 300-level
Additional Requirements
1. General Education Program: All undergraduate students must complete the General Education Program requirements consisting of 39 semester hours in the following distribution areas:
  •  Behavioral/Social Sciences (12 hours) 
  •  Natural Sciences (9 hours)
  •  Mathematics (3 hours; grade of "C" or higher at college level)
  •  Humanities (9 hours) Fine Arts (6 hours) 
 2. University Requirements: 
  • English Composition I (grade of "C" or higher);
  • Constitution (includes Illinois State Constitution);
  • Improving Human Relations (consult the schedule of classes or catalog for listing of courses); 
  • English Competency Examination. 
 3. Residency: The last 30 consecutive credit hours must be taken at Northeastern, unless permission is received from the Office of Enrollment Services. 

4. Upper Division: Students must complete a minimum of 24 semester hours at the 300 level and -18 semester hours at the 200 or 300 level.

5. Grade Point Average: To be eligible to graduate, a student must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (overall "C" average). Some academic programs and departments have other specific grade requirements. Check with your academic advisor.
Other
Internship opportunities are available for advanced undergraduate students.  An independent study option exists for undergraduates who wish to complete individualized research under the direction of a faculty member.