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Earth Sciences | Geology | Geoscience
Area of study
Natural Science
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Earth Sciences minor at this institution requires 15 units, including two core courses and nine electives. Students must select electives in consultation with a faculty advisor, with at least 6 units from upper-division Earth & Climate Sciences courses and a minimum GPA of 2.0 required. The program provides a solid foundation in Earth systems and prepares students for careers or further study in the field.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Earth Sciences minor requires a total of 15 units.
Required Courses (6 units):
- ERTH 400 Earth Systems I (3 units)
- ERTH 500 Earth Systems II (3 units)
Electives (9 units):
- Complete at least 9 units of selected Earth & Climate Sciences (ERTH) (or closely related) coursework in consultation with a Department of Earth & Climate Sciences faculty advisor.
- At least 6 of the 9 units must come from courses with the ERTH prefix.
- At least 6 of the 9 units must be upper division coursework.
- No more than 3 of the 9 units can come from a course designed primarily for General Education (such as 300-level ERTH courses).
Other:
- All coursework used to satisfy the requirements of the minor must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- A minimum of 6 upper-division units are required to complete the minor.
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