Earth Science Major

Required Units

Total number of units required for major, excluding any required Intensive(s): 10
Required Intensive units, if any: 1
Total units required: 11

Total Number of Specific Courses Required

Electives

Seven additional Earth Science units at the 200 or 300 level. Of the seven electives, at least two must be at the 300 level. One of the 300 level courses must be taken during the senior year. After consultation with the department chair, students may substitute a 200-level course in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Math or Physics for one of the six electives.

Students may not count toward the major more than two courses originating in Geography and cross-listed with Earth Science (even numbered courses at the 200 and 300 level). No more than one unit of Community-Engaged Learning may count toward the major. After declaration of the major, no required courses may be elected NRO.

Intensives

One intensive at any level.

Community-Engaged Learning

Many graduate programs in Earth Science expect that Earth Science majors will have attended a Geology summer field camp for which students can receive Community Engaged-Learning credit in the department. Students should consult with the chair of Earth Science about summer field camps. Additional fieldwork options include working with local environmental consulting companies and non-profit agencies. Students should consult an Earth Science faculty adviser for details.