Earth Science, B.A.

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(120 UNITS)

The Bachelor of Arts in Earth Science requires a minimum of 32 units of Earth science courses in Geology and Geography, plus a minimum of 24 units in related fields. Students must have a “C” (2.0) or better in all Earth science courses applied toward the requirement; in addition, students must have a 2.0 average in required related fields courses.

Core Courses (20-21 units)

Earth Science Electives (12-15 units)

Additional Information

Additional courses may be approved by the Department of Geological Sciences Undergraduate Adviser. At least 6 units must be Geological Science.

Note: no more than 3 units from any combination of GEOL 493 , GEOL 495 , GEOL 496L , GEOL 498 and GEOL 499L can be counted toward the requirement. GEOL 102 (if GEOL 101 is taken in core) and/or GEOL 140 may be taken if student is in teaching pathway

* No more than 6 units of GEOL 310T may be taken

** No more than 6 units of these courses may be taken

Related Fields Core (16-22 units)

Courses not included on the list must be approved in writing by an undergraduate adviser. Students must take at least one class from each of the related field subjects and at least one of these courses must have an associated lab.

Additional Information

* Courses recommended for elementary school teaching pathway and must be approved by Department Undergraduate Adviser. Students not in an elementary school teacher path cannot receive credit for BIOL 102 or PHYS 102 /CHEM 102

Elective Related Fields (8 units)

Taken with adviser approval, depending on the track; including, but not limited to, the following:

Earth Science, B.A.

Core Courses (20-21 units)

Earth Science Electives (12-15 units)

Additional Information

Related Fields Core (16-22 units)

Additional Information

Elective Related Fields (8 units)

Additional Information

Undesignated electives (22 units)

Upper-Division Writing Requirement (3 units)

Total (120 units)