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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
Liberal Studies
30-40
Health Promotion Requirements 2
Required Courses in Major 52-53
GC 100 Physical Geography [Div II] 4
GC 205 Introduction to Geographic Research 4
GC 210 Earth Hazards [Div II] 4
GC 225 Introduction to Maps 2
GC 235 Quantitative Methods 4
GC 255 Physical Geology [Div II] 4
GC 385 Weather and Climate 4
GC 390 Oceanography 2
GC 465 Hydrology 4
GC 489 Human Impact Upon the Environment 4
Choose eight credits from the following:8
         GC 202 Soils (4 cr.)
         GC 285 Earth’s Climate: Past, Present, and Future (4 cr.)
         GC 376 Field Geology (4 cr.)
         GC 365 Historical Geology (4 cr.)
         GC 370 Geomorphology (4 cr.)
         GC 491 Internship (2 - 6 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 [Div II] 4
CH 111 General Chemistry I [Div II] 5
CH 112 General Chemistry II [Div II] 5
MA 161 Calculus I [Div II] 4
PH 201 College Physics I [Div II] (or PH 220)5

This major does not require a minor.


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