BS in Earth Science - Environmental Earth Science Track

Program Learning Outcomes for BS in Earth Science Students graduating from this program will: Understand the structure and composition of the Earth. Understand the processes that formed the Earth, affected its evolution, and that operate to change the Earth today. Apply concepts and methods learned in mathematics, chemistry, and physics, to Earth science. Develop a core of basic technical skills (laboratory, field measurement, and computation). Demonstrate basic familiarity of the scientific literature, and basic skill in the oral and written communication of scientific results. Degree Requirements for BS in Earth Science For general university requirements, see Graduation Requirements. BS majors also must complete the “Additional Requirements” for one track (described below). REQUIRED COURSES FOR ALL TRACKS 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 PHYS 101/103 Mechanics (with Lab)/Mechanics Discussion and PHYS 102/104 Electricity & Magnetism (with Lab)/E & M Discussion OR PHYS 111 Mechanics (with Lab) and PHYS 112 Electricty and Magnetism (with Lab) 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 This program based on Environmental Earth Science Track. In addition to Environmental Earth Science Track, there are Geology Track, Geochemistry Track, Geophysics Track, Self - Designed Track also available.