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OF EARTH SCIENCES
Chair: Glenn R. Sebastian (460-6381) Geology is the study of the earth, its composition, and the forces that form and change it. As such, it encompasses a broad spectrum of studies and draws from the other basic sciences: chemistry, physics, and biology. Geography, which is both a natural and a social science, studies the location, spatial distribution, and spatial interaction of Earth’s natural and human environments. Special attention is given to biogeography, climatology, environmental geography, meteorology, soil geography, cultural geography, economic geography, historical geography, and urban geography. Meteorology is the study of atmospheric phenomena and the processes that cause weather. The science of meteorology is firmly rooted in basic physical laws governing mass, momentum, and energy. Many weather processes are simulated by complex computer models; however, accurate weather analysis and forecasting often requires meteorologists to identify and conceptualize weather patterns often missed by automated techniques. The programs of the Department of Earth Sciences are designed to give the non-major a background in earth and atmospheric science and the human impact on the landscape as part of a general education. A student may receive a major or minor in either geology or geography and a major in meteorology. REQUIREMENTS
FOR A MAJOR IN GEOLOGY Core requirements for a geology major
Total 46 Hours Additional requirements from other disciplines
Courses in statistics and computer science are strongly recommended for all geology majors. A program in related sciences has been approved as an acceptable minor for geology majors; however, it is recommended that the student seek a traditional minor. The completion of this program includes: Biology 101 and 102 or 121 and 122; Physics 114 and 115; Chemistry 131 and 132; Mathematics through MA 126. Students seeking a minor in related sciences should be aware of the University requirement that all students must complete 32 resident hours in 300/400 level courses. PACE DEGREE PROGRAM 01-06 General Education Requirements See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences. 07 Mathematics Satisfied with major requirements. 08 Natural Sciences Satisfied with major requirements. 09 PE/ROTC (2 HRS) General Education Requirements. See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences. 11 Major (46 HRS)
Select 7 hours: Dept. of GY 12 Major Residency/GPA Complete at least 15 semester hours in residence in major at the 300 and/or 400 level. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in major. 13 Minor See specific department. 15 University Residency Requirement/GPA Complete at least 32 semester hours in residence at the 300 and/or 400 level. An overall GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation. REQUIREMENTS
FOR A MINOR IN GEOLOGY Recommended Geology Major Curriculum
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
Major Hours 46 REQUIREMENTS
FOR A MAJOR IN GEOGRAPHY PACE DEGREE PROGRAM 01-06 General Education Requirements See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences. 07 Mathematics Satisfied with major requirements. 08 Natural Sciences Satisfied with major requirements. 09 PE/ROTC (2 HRS) General Education Requirements. See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences. 11 Major (46 HRS) Core requirements for a geography major:
One additional natural science course, one additional social science
course outside geography, ST 210, and CIS 150. 12 Major Residency/GPA Complete at least 15 semester hours in residence in major at the 300 and/or 400 level. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in major. 13 Minor See specific department. 15 University Residency Requirement/GPA Complete at least 32 semester hours in residence at the 300 and/or 400 level. An overall GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation. REQUIREMENTS
FOR A MINOR IN GEOGRAPHY REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN METEOROLOGY A student with a major in meteorology must take a group of required courses totaling at least 45 semester hours. Meteorology students must take a core of 30 semester hours of meteorology courses, plus one of the specialty tracks, listed below and two-four hours of electives. Students may meet the meteorology elective requirement by taking one or more course(s) from another track(s). The meteorology degree also requires MA 125, 126, 227, 238, PH 201, 202; ST 315 and CIS 120.
01-06 General Education Requirements See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences. 07 Mathematics Satisfied with major requirements. 08 Natural Sciences Satisfied with major requirements. 09 PE/ROTC (2 HRS) General Education Requirements. See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences. 11 Major (45 HRS) Meteorology Core Courses:
Select 2 - 4 hours from Dept of MET
Select one group: 12 Major Residency/GPA Complete at least 15 semester hours in residence in major at the 300 and/or 400 level. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in major. 13 Minor See specific department. 15 University Residency Requirement/GPA Complete at least 32 semester hours in residence at the 300 and/or 400 level. An overall GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation. GRADUATE
STUDIES
Descriptions of all Geology (GY) courses Descriptions of all Geography (GEO) courses Descriptions of all Meteorology (MET) courses
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