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Earth Sciences

formerly the General Geology option of the Geological Sciences concentration, New concentration effective Spring 2000

May be elected as a departmental concentration program

This program is designed to provide a broad background in the fundamentals of Earth Science for students who intend to have careers in business, law, medicine, government or other areas.

Prerequisites to Concentration.

  1. Preparation in two basic sciences, chosen from two of the following
    1. an introductory course in Mathematics, typically Math. 105;
    2. an introductory course in Chemistry, typically Chem. 130;
    3. GS 130/Chem. 108/Physics 109.
  2. An Introductory Course in Geology: GS 116, 117, 120, 201, 205/206, 280, or 284.

The prerequisites should be completed as soon as possible.

Concentration Program. The concentration requires a minimum of 30 credits, including:

  1. Earth Science Core courses: Two courses chosen from among GS 231, 232, 305, 310, 351, and 442;
  2. Geological Science electives: 13 additional credits in Geological Science at the 200-level and above, of which at least 6 are in 300-level or higher courses.
  3. Cognates: 8 credits of science cognate courses, chosen in consultation with and approved by the concentration advisor;
  4. Turner Lecture Seminar: Enrollment in a one-term, senior level one-credit course, linked to attendance and discussion on weekly Turner Lecture topics, and a short paper prepared on a topic of interest.

Students interested in combining a background in geological sciences with preparation for professional school (e.g., business administration, law school, medical school) should consult an appropriate source for information about requirements for admission to those schools.

Honors concentration

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