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Nov 23, 2024
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2018-2019 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Earth Science, B.A.
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The Earth Science B.A. is designed to provide students with a firm foundation in the geological sciences. A diversity of elective courses allow students interested in related fields to build a supplementary minor. It provides a clear path to graduation and is ideal for students pursuing careers in earth science education, state agencies, environmental geology, and hydrogeology.
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Degree Requirements |
Units |
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General education (50 units, 9 units satisfied by major requirements) |
41 |
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Major requirements |
51 |
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Supporting courses |
10-14 |
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General electives |
14-18 |
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Total units needed for graduation |
120 |
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Required Major Core Courses
Choose one 100-level Geology course:
Choose two of the following 300-level courses:
Major Electives
Choose 33 additional units of Earth Science-related courses in consultation with a major advisor. See list of suggested courses on the following page. Major Elective courses must be approved by a major advisor. At least 20 units must be 200-level or above, and at least 15 units must be Geology courses.
Required Supporting Courses
Units
Total units in major electives: 33
Total units in supporting courses: 10-14
Total units in the major core: 61-65*
Suggested Major Elective Courses
Environmental Studies and Planning
- ENSP 200 - Global Environmental Issues Unit(s): 3
- ENSP 302 - Applied Ecology Unit(s): 3-4
- ENSP 309 - Soil Science Unit(s): 3-4
- ENSP 322 - Conservation Biology Unit(s): 3-4
- ENSP 330 - Energy, Technology and SocietyUnit(s): 4
- ENSP 451 - Water Regulation Unit(s): 3
Geography
- GEOG 201 - Global Environmental Systems Unit(s): 4
- GEOG 315 - Field Methods in Geography Unit(s): 2
- GEOG 340 - Conservation of Natural resources Unit(s): 4
- GEOG 360 - Geomorphology Unit(s): 4
- GEOG 365 - Biogeography and Landscape Ecology Unit(s): 4
- GEOG 370 - Weather and Climate Unit(s): 4
- GEOG 380 - Remote Sensing and Image Processing Unit(s): 4
- GEOG 387 - Geographic Information Systems Unit(s): 4
Spring Semester (14 Units)
Fall Semester (15 Units)
- GEOL 303 Unit(s): 4 **
- GEOL 304 Unit(s): 1
- GEOL Electives
- GE
Spring Semester (15 Units)
Spring Semester (16 Units)
Spring Semester (15 Units)
Total Semester Units: 120
* Fulfills GE B4 requirement
** Fulfills upper division and GE B3 requirement
Sample Two-Year Program for Transfer Students
Spring Semester (15 Units)
Spring Semester (16 Units)
Total Units: 62
* Fulfills GE B4 requirement
** Fulfills upper division and GE B3 requirement
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