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Sample Curriculum and Scheduling Advice
Sample Curriculum for B.S. Majors in Earth Science
(see below for scheduling advice)
Earth Science courses are sequenced so it is possible to complete an Earth Science major within two years. Shown below is a sample curriculum for a student who choses to take Calculus II. Your individual curriculum should be planned in consultation with the Earth Science undergraduate advisor.
Please note:
* Schedules are subject to change depending on faculty availability.
* Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics courses are scheduled by those
departments independent of the Earth Science Department.
* Be aware of prerequisites! (particularly for Mathematics courses)
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
ESCI 207: Global Climate and Weather (4 cr hr)
ESCI 211: Physical Geology (4 cr hr)
CHEM 211: General Chemistry (5 cr hr)
TOTAL: 13 credits
Spring Semester
ESCI 306: Rocks and Minerals (4 cr hr)--Offered in Spring only!
ESCI 312: Historical Geology (4 cr hr)--Offered in Spring only!
ESCI 331: Geologic Structures and Map Interpretation (4 cr hr)--Offered in Spring only!
MATH 107: Calculus I (4 cr hr)
TOTAL: 16 credits
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
ESCI 317: Principles of Sedimentation (4 cr hr)--Offered in Fall only!
ESCI 311: Mineralogy (4 cr hr)--Offered in Fall only!
CHEM 212: General Chemistry II (4 cr hr)
PHYS 201/203: College Physics I, with Lab (4 cr hr)
TOTAL: 16 credits
Spring Semester
ESCI 3xx: elective (4 cr hr)
ESCI 3xx: elective (4 cr hr)
MATH 202: Calculus II (4 cr hr)
PHYS 202/204: College Physics II, with Lab (4 cr hr)
TOTAL: 16 credits
Summer Session
ESCI 390: Field Geology (5 cr hr)--Offered only in some years; check with the department for plans.
TOTAL: 5 credits
Scheduling Your Courses
Disclaimer: This is a general guide; actual offerings may vary. Consult the undergraduate advisor and the Schedule of Classes for more information.
Required ESCI Courses
ESCI 207: Fall
ESCI 211: Fall, Spring, and sometimes Summer
ESCI 306: Spring
ESCI 311: Fall
ESCI 312: Spring, and sometimes Fall (if demand warrants)
ESCI 317: Fall
ESCI 331: Spring
ESCI 390: Summer of even-numbered years
Electives: Check the Schedule of Classes for current offerings.
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