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

As a requirement for graduation, all non-teaching Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences Department majors must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.25 for all courses constituting the major curriculum. Exceptions must be requested via petition to the department's appeal committee. 

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm

Total Credits Required 120
General Education
30-40
Required Courses in Major 52
Earth Science Core32
GC 100 Physical Geography [SCII] 4
GC 205 Introduction to Geographic Research 4
GC 225 Introduction to Maps 2
GC 235 Quantitative Methods 4
GC 255 Physical Geology [SCII] 4
GC 385 Weather and Climate 4
GC 390 Oceanography 2
GC 465 Hydrology 4
GC 488 Earth and Environmental Science Capstone Research 4
Choose four credits from the following:4
     GC 202 Soils (4 cr.)
     GC 210 Earth Hazards (4 cr.) [SCII]
     GC 285 Earth’s Climate: Past, Present, and Future (4 cr.)
     GC 491 Internship (2 - 6 cr.)
Choose eight credits from the following:8
     GC 365 Historical Geology (4 cr.)
     GC 370 Geomorphology (4 cr.)
     GC 376 Field Geology (4 cr.)
Choose eight credits from the following:8
     GC 335 Geographic Information Systems (4 cr.)
     GC 425 Remote Sensing (4 cr.)
     GC 445 Advanced Aerial Photograph Interpretation and Photogrammetry (2 cr.)
     GC 455 Digital Image Processing (2 cr.)
     GC 492 Research in Water Science (2 cr.)
Other Required Courses23
AS 103 Observational and Solar System Astronomy [QUAR] 4
CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII] 5
CH 112 General Chemistry II 5
MA 161 Calculus I [QUAR] 4
PH 201 College Physics I [SCII] (or PH 220)5

This major does not require a minor.


Bulletin Year: 2020 - 2021 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.