General Degree Requirements
Earth and atmospheric sciences focus on the study of the atmosphere, oceans, and the solid earth. These disciplines are concerned with the quality of life and the physical environment in which we live. Earth and atmospheric scientists have accepted the challenge of arriving at solutions to basic and applied problems that affect our planet.
Faculty and students in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences study a wide range of geophysical phenomena. These phenomena include events that affect daily life on earth, such as mineral and oil exploration and weather forecasting; that are the source of devastating natural disasters, such as earthquakes, landslides, and tornadoes; and that explore the distant past or the projected future of our stay on earth, such as climate change, plate tectonics, and Arctic and Antarctic fossil discoveries.
The core courses listed within the academic program link below are required of all B.S. students in earth and atmospheric sciences. In meeting these general degree requirements, students automatically will fulfill the College of Science graduation requirements. Students transferring into the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences after the freshman year should talk to the departmental counselor about specific earth and atmospheric sciences requirements that may be waived by the department's Undergraduate Committee.
Requirements for Entry into the Upper Division in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
A student pursuing a major in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences must satisfy the following before being permitted to enter the upper division:
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Completion of MA 161, MA 162, CHM 115, CHM 116, and PHYS 172 or equivalents with a GPA of 2.00 or better (if you were a major prior to Fall 2003). For students starting Fall 2003, or after, you must complete MA 161, MA 162, CHM 115, CHM 116, and PHYS 172 or equivalents each with a grade of C or better.
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Completion of required lower division courses in the student's major area each with a grade of C or better.
For the application of these requirements, entry into the upper division is defined as registration for the semester which includes EAS 3xx - Surface Processes (for solid earth programs) or EAS 421 (for atmospheric science) in the course selection.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate in any of the earth and atmospheric science majors, a student must have an average grade point index of 2.00 or above in earth and atmospheric science courses required for the major. This requirement applies to students who enrolled in their EAS major after the Fall Semester of 2001.
Solid Earth Science Majors Please Note: Your electives (EAS, Science/Engineering/Agriculture, and General Education) and your EAS major courses (including the summer geology field camp) must add up to 32 hours of courses numbered 300 and above to meet University graduation requirements.
New College of Science Core Requirements 2007
