General Catalog & Schedule of Classes

	Earth Sciences Undergraduate Major (BS, CRED, HBS)	Print Version
	College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences

The Earth Sciences major program is among the nation's premier undergraduate programs, providing students with a broad range of interests and career aspirations. The program will engage both science and society in critical issues facing the region, the nation, and the international community.

The Earth Sciences major offers three options: Geology, Geography, and Earth Systems. The Geography and Earth Systems options include tracks designed to train students for career paths in research, education, and human-Earth interactions. The Geology option emphasizes field experiences and hands-on learning in integrated laboratories. Training is suitable in geology, environmental sciences, and science education, among others.

The Geology option includes the topics covered by the test for the state Geologist Practice Examination conducted by the Board of Geologist Examiners (http://www.oregon.gov/OSBGE/).

Required Baccalaureate Core Courses (33)

Earth Sciences Major Requirements (41)

ATS 320. *The Changing Climate (3)
GEO 201. *Physical Geology (4)
GEO 202. *Earth Systems Science (4)
GEO 203. *Evolution of Planet Earth (4)
GEO 322. Surface Processes (4)
GEO 365. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (4)
GEO 409. Contemporary Earth Science Issues (3)
OC 331. Introduction to Oceanography (3)
MTH 112. *Elementary Functions (4)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
ST 351. Introduction to Statistical Methods (4)
   or ST 201. Principles of Statistics (4)

Earth Sciences Options

All students must complete one of the three options:

• Earth Systems
• Geography
• Geology

Footnote:

* Baccalaureate Core Course

Major Code: 834

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