Earth and Space Sciences Major, B.A.

Required:

• ESS 105 - The Dynamic Earth
• ESS 150 - Planetary Astronomy
• ESS 200 - Earth’s Natural History
• ESS 390 - Seminar in Earth & Space Science  (each year in program)

Select Additional Credits From:

• ESS 106 - Geology & Geography of North American Regions
• ESS 109 - Earth’s Oceans & Atmosphere
• ESS 151 - Stellar and Galactic Astronomy
• GEOG 222 - Earth’s Landscapes and Natural Hazards
• ESS 302 - Mineral Science
• ESS 332 - Water Resource Issues
• GEOG 340 - Natural Resources & Environmental Issues
• ESS 357 - The Rock Cycle and Ore Deposits
• GEOG 360 - Geographic Information Systems and Global Positioning Systems
• ESS 366 - Geologic Structures and Tectonics
• ESS 370 - Science in Society
• ESS 380 - Science in Dialogue with Theology
• ESS 385 - Earth & Environmental Chemistry

Recommended Supporting Courses:

• CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I
• ECON 110 - Principles of Economics
• MATH 120 - Introduction to Statistics
• MATH 131 - Algebra and Trigonometry
• SSCI 302 - Global Geographic Issues

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