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2016-17 Catalog

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2016-17 Catalog FINAL VERSION - Closed for Revisions

Earth Science Minor

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This minor Is administered by the Department of Geography and Geology

Consists of 22-24 credits:

Required (13-14 credits)

ASTR 205 - The Solar System 4 cr. or
ASTR 311 - Introduction to Astronomy 3 cr.
GEOG 101 - The Physical Environment 5 cr.
GEOL 104 - Physical Geology 4 cr.
GEOL 106 - Earth History 1 cr.

Note

Students enrolled in the Natural Science: Earth Science Option for Teacher Certification, B.S. must take ASTR 205 and ASTR 206 but only 4 credits count toward the earth science minor.

One course from each of the following areas (9-10 credits)

Atmosphere

GEOG 208 - Weather and Climate 3 cr.
GEOG 308 - Climate: Past, Present, and Future 3 cr. or
GEOL 308 - Climate: Past, Present, and Future 3 cr.

Surficial Processes

Geology

GEOL 300 - Mineralogy and Petrology 4 cr.
GEOL 320 - Structural Geology 3 cr.
GEOL 383 - Hydrogeology 3 cr.
GEOL 393 - Field Trip in Geology 1-3 cr.

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