Requirements for a Major or Minor in Earth Science
An Interdisciplinary Program Program offered • Minor in Earth Science (20 credits) Faculty Mark W. Gealy Greg A. Hoch Heidi L.K. Manning The earth science courses fulfill the broadening core requirements of prospective science teachers and serve as elective offerings. Minor in Earth Science The requirements for a minor in earth science are 20 credits: • ESC 104 – Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System, 4 credits • ESC 302, ENVR 302 – Geology, 4 credits • 12 additional credits from among the following areas: – ESC 106 – Introductory Astronomy: Stars, Nebulae and Cosmology, 4 credits – ESC 250 – Pre-May Seminar, 1 credit AND ESC 300 – May Seminar, 4 credits – ESC 480 – Independent Study, 2 to 4 credits – Geology or meteorology courses available through the Tri-College University – Other external earth science courses, upon approval of the department
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