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Bachelor of Science in Earth Science Major

Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Main Subject Area

Earth and Marine SciencesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

A minimum of 27 credits from the courses listed below including: (1) At least 14 credits in courses at the 300–400 level, (2) At least 8 credits in earth science courses outside the Department of Geological Sciences, (3) At least one course in each of the following 5 earth science areas (15 to 22 credits). (3) At least one course in each of the following 5 earth science areas (15 to 22 credits). (a) Astronomy and Astrophysics AST 207 The Science of Astronomy (b) Geology of the Solid Earth GLG 201 The Dynamic Earth GLG 321 Mineralogy and Geochemistry GLG 351 Structural Geology and Tectonics GLG 361 Petrology (W) GLG 401 Plate Tectonics (W) GLG 481 Reservoirs and Aquifers GLG 491 Field Geology – Summer Camp (W) (c) Paleobiology GLG 431 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (W) GLG 433 Vertebrate Paleontology GLG 434 Evolutionary Paleobiology PLB 335 Plants Through Time

Program overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

A minimum of 27 credits from the courses listed below including: (1) At least 14 credits in courses at the 300–400 level, (2) At least 8 credits in earth science courses outside the Department of Geological Sciences, (3) At least one course in each of the following 5 earth science areas (15 to 22 credits). (3) At least one course in each of the following 5 earth science areas (15 to 22 credits). (a) Astronomy and Astrophysics AST 207 The Science of Astronomy (b) Geology of the Solid Earth GLG 201 The Dynamic Earth GLG 321 Mineralogy and Geochemistry GLG 351 Structural Geology and Tectonics GLG 361 Petrology (W) GLG 401 Plate Tectonics (W) GLG 481 Reservoirs and Aquifers GLG 491 Field Geology – Summer Camp (W) (c) Paleobiology GLG 431 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (W) GLG 433 Vertebrate Paleontology GLG 434 Evolutionary Paleobiology PLB 335 Plants Through Time

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

79+
6+

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For over 150 years, Michigan State has been advancing knowledge and transforming lives through teaching, research, and outreach. Founded in 1855 as the nation's pioneer land-grant institution, Michigan State University has grown to one of the largest universities in the United States. MSU's history of academic distinction has led to the development of a diverse community of students representing all 50 states and more than 125 foreign countries. Many of MSU 150 undergraduate majors are nationally ranked, and students easily find their niche on the 5,200-acre Big Ten campus, quickly discovering the benefits of living in academic residential communities, and receiving personal guidance through individualized academic advising - available for all students starting in their freshman year.

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