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Earth Science Major
Provides a thorough knowledge of Earth's physical environment, including its geology, weather and climate, astronomical relationships and hydrology.

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Total Credits Required for Degree 124
Liberal Studies 30-40
Health Promotion Requirements 2
Required Courses in Major  44
AS 103 Observational and Solar System Astronomy [III] 4
GC 205 Introduction to Geographic Research 4
GC 225 Introduction to Maps 2
GC 235 Quantitative Methods 4
GC 255 Physical Geology [III] 4
GC 260 Minerals and Rocks 4
GC 365 Historical Geology 4
GC 385 Weather and Climate 4
GC 390 Oceanography 2
GC 489 Human Impact Upon the Environment 4
GC 335 Geographic Information Systems or4
     GC 425 Remote Sensing (4 cr.)
GC 202 Soils or4
     GC 370 Geomorphology (4 cr.) or
     GC 465 Hydrology (4 cr.)
Other Required Courses 19
AIS 101 Introduction to Information Resources 1
MA 104 College Algebra with Applications in the Sciences and Technologies [III] (or higher)4
PH 201 College Physics I [III] (or higher)5
Biology Elective 4
     BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles (4 cr.) [III] recommended
Chemistry Elective 5
     CH 111 General Chemistry I (5 cr.) [III] recommended
Minor 20

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