Earth Science Option (1165)

This broad-based curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in the many different scientific and applied professions that emphasize study of the earth and/or its atmosphere. Completion of this curriculum may lead students to careers in areas such as: climate science, environmental science, natural resource exploration, and private industry. Students receive instruction in the fundamentals of geoscience and a suite of targeted electives based on the individual’s area of particular scholarly and career-related interests.

A minor is optional.

Concentration Requirements (45 Hours)

GEOS 110 - Geoscience in Everyday Life Credit(s): 4
GEOS 120 - Earth Materials and Processes Credit(s): 4
OR
GEOS 130 - Global Change and Earth History Credit(s): 4
OR
GEOS 140 - Weather and Climate Credit(s): 4
GEOG 210 - Geoscience Literacy Credit(s): 1
OR
GEOL 210 - Geoscience Literacy Credit(s): 1
GEOG 270 - Introduction to Geospatial Technology Credit(s): 3
OR
AGRI 270 - Introduction to Geospatial Technology Credit(s): 3
GEOG 310 - Principles of Geographic Information Systems Credit(s): 3
GEOL 220 - Methods in Field Geology Credit(s): 2
GEOG 355 - Principles of Geomorphology Credit(s): 3
OR
GEOL 355 - Principles of Geomorphology Credit(s): 3
Upper-Division Electives in Geography, Geology, and/or Meteorology Credit(s): 25
Upper-Division Electives in Agriculture Engineering Technology, Natural Resources Management, Park Administration, Soil Science, or Wildlife Biology Credit(s): 3