BA in Earth Science

Program Learning Outcomes for BA in Earth Science Students graduating from this program will: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the structure and composition of the Earth. This understanding should be adequate to support the incorporation of Earth science knowledge into the study and practice of a field other than Earth science. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the processes that lead to the formation of the Earth, that control its evolution, and that operate to change the Earth today. This understanding should be adequate to support the incorporation of Earth science knowledge into the study and practice of a field other than Earth science. Understand concepts and methods learned in introductory university mathematics and science classes and how they are used in describing and learning about the Earth. Degree Requirements for BA in Earth Science For general university requirements, see Graduation Requirements. REQUIRED COURSES MATH 101/102 Single Variable Calculus I and II CHEM 121/123 General Chemistry I/General Chemistry Lab I and CHEM 122/124 General Chemistry II/General Chemistry Lab II OR CHEM 151/153 Honors Chemistry I/Honors Chemistry Laboratory I and CHEM 152/154 Honors Chemistry II/Honors Chemistry Laboratory II ESCI 301 Introduction to the Earth ESCI 321 Earth System Evolution and Cycles ESCI 322 Earth Chemistry and Materials ESCI 323 Earth Structure and Deformation ESCI 324 Earth’s Interior ESCI 334 Geological Techniques ELECTIVES Choose six hours from the following: BIOC 201 and EBIO 202 Introductory Biology I and II BIOC 211 and EBIO 213 Biology Lab Modules MATH 211 Differential Equations PHYS 101/102 or 125/126 Introductory Physics COMP 110 Computation in Natural Science or CAAM 210 Introduction to Engineering Computation Choose four upper division ESCI courses, approved by the department undergraduate advisor. Choose six hours in science and engineering (including ESCI) courses at the 200 level or above approved by the department undergraduate advisor.