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EARTH SCIENCE
An Interdisciplinary Program

Programs offered:

• Minor in Earth Science (5.0 course credits)

Earth Science Course Descriptions 

Faculty
Ronald L. Nellermoe, director
Mark W. Gealy
Greg 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 5.0 course credits:

• E SC 104 — Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System, 1.0 credit
• E SC 302 — Geology, 1.0 credit
• 3.0 additional course credits from among the following areas:
–  E SC 106 — Introductory Astronomy: Stars, Nebulae and Cosmology, 1.0 credit
–  E SC 250 — Pre-May Seminar, 0.25 credit AND  E SC 300 — May Seminar, 1.0 credit
–  E SC 480 — Independent Study, 0.5 to 1.0 credit
–  Geology or meteorology courses available through the Tri-College University
–  Other external earth science courses, upon approval of the department