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Earth science option
Chair: George W. Kipphut.
Faculty: Cetin, Homsey, Hong, Keen-Zebert, Kipphut, Ortman, Wesler, Yorke, Zhang.
TRACK:
Geoscience/Earth Science Option
Bachelor of Science Degree
CIP 40.0601
University Studies Requirements...............................41-46 hrs
•Recommended University Studies Elective:
CSC 101 Introduction to Problem Solving Using Computers
Required Courses .............................................................47 hrs
ARC 150 Introduction to Archaeology
AST 115 Introductory Astronomy
AST 116 Introductory Astronomy Laboratory
GSC 099 Transitions
GSC 101 The Earth and the Environment1
GSC 102 Earth through Time1
GSC 125 Weather and Climate1
GSC 202 Introduction to Geographic Information Sciences
GSC 301 Understanding Scientific Communication
GSC 303 Introduction to Water Science
GSC 305 Map Analysis
GSC 336 Principles of Geomorphology
GSC 339 Field Geology
or
GSC 350 Field Techniques in Geosciences
GSC 512 Remote Sensing
GSC 521 Geographic Information Systems
Required Limited Electives.............................................5-6 hrs
Select upper-level courses from the list of approved geology electives
given under the option in environmental geology.
Collateral requirement.......................................................5 hrs
MAT 150
Unrestricted Electives..................................................17-22 hrs
Total Curriculum Requirements...................................120 hrs