Bachelor of Science in Earth Science Major Undergraduate Programme By Michigan State University |TopUniversities

Bachelor of Science in Earth Science Major

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme 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

Programme 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

79+
6.5+
110+
53+
Other English Language Requirements accepted: TOEFL Paper-based test score of 550 with no subscore below 52; Michigan State University English Language Test (MSUELT) average score of at least 80 with no subscore below 80, OR average score of at least 85 with no subscore below 78; Advanced Placement English Language score of 4 or higher; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) average score of 80 or higher; Michigan State University Certificate of English Language Proficiency (CELP) score of 65 with no subscore below 15; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A) Minimum score of 53; minimum subscore requirement of 48.

Jan-2000

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