Bachelor of Science in Education Degree
Secondary Education Chemistry
Students preparing to teach chemistry in secondary schools are cooperatively
advised by members of the Chemistry and Secondary Education faculty. Details
of this program are given in the Secondary Education section.
Geosciences Department
FACULTY: Karen Eisenhart, Richard Deal, Baher A. Ghosheh, Jeffrey J. Gryta,
David Hurd, Tadesse Kidane-Mariam, Henry Lawrence, Susan Lucas, Kerry A.
Moyer, Laurie A. Parendes, Timothy C. Pitts, Joseph Reese, Eric Straffin, Dale
Tshudy, Brian Zimmerman
The Department of Geosciences offers five degree programs in geography, geol-
ogy, and environmental studies. In addition, the department supports degrees in
elementary and secondary education. The department operates the University
Planetarium for University classes, for K-12 school programs, and hosts pro-
grams for the community.
Students interested in the earth sciences may pursue a Bachelor of Science degree
in Geology leading to a professional career in geology. The Bachelor of Arts
degree in Earth Sciences provides a broad based exposure to the earth sciences
with fewer related requirements in math and science. A career in environmental
science with a concentration in geology is possible with the Bachelor of Science
in Environmental Science/Geology. The department offers a Bachelor of Arts in
Geography for students seeking a career as a professional geographer. The
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies/Geography provides a program for
students seeking a career in an environmentally related field.
The Department of Geosciences provides coursework necessary to complete
degrees in elementary education and secondary education (earth and space sci-
ence, social studies, and general science). These programs are administered by the
School of Education. Students interested in a career in teaching should refer to
the Elementary Education Department or Educational Services Department sec-
tion of this catalogue.
The Geosciences Department offers a broad range of courses for students major-
ing in other curricula. Typical of courses selected for general education are cours-
es in geography such as GEOG101 World Geography, GEOG130 Cultural
Geography, GEOG145 Environmental Issues, GEOG245 Conservation of Natural
Resources, GEOG230 Societal Issues, or GEOG260 Geography of the United
States and Canada. Courses selected for general education in the earth sciences
include GEOS101 Dynamic Earth and GEOS109 Atmosphere and Space Science.
In addition the department offers a wide selection of topical, systematic, and
regional courses in geography, geology, meteorology, oceanography, and environ-
mental studies for students with sufficient educational background that may be
taken for general education credit in the distribution category or as electives.
Students majoring in either geography, geology, or environmental studies are
encouraged to become proficient in computer skills. Knowledge of software
applications including those unique to the disciplines is recommended. Students
majoring in the bachelor of arts programs are encouraged to elect a foreign lan-
guage.
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Earth Sciences
The Bachelor of Arts in Earth Sciences degree allows the student interested in the
earth sciences a great deal of flexibility in designing a more personalized program
of study. In addition to preparation for traditional earth science careers, this pro-
gram can lead to careers in law, business, political science, education, environ-
mental activism, or any field where a liberal arts education and broad familiarity
with the earth sciences would be advantageous.
I. General Education Requirements
49 sem. hrs.
II. Earth Science Requirements*
33 sem. hrs.
A. The following are required courses:
15 sem. hrs.
GEOS101
The Dynamic Earth (3)
GEOS112
Principles of Earth History (3)
GEOS310
Oceanography (3)
GEOS320
Meteorology I (3)
PHYS271
Frontiers of Astronomy (3)
B. At least 18 additional semester hours must be selected from GEOS
courses numbered 300 and above
18 sem. hrs.
III. Required Supporting Courses
11 sem. hrs.
BIOL316
Environmental Biology (3)
CHEM240 Principles of Chemistry I (4)
PHYS201
Physics I (4)
IV. Free Electives
27 sem. hrs.
TOTAL
120 sem. hrs.
* A grade of "C" or better is required in each course.
Note: At least 48 hrs. must be 300 level or above.
BACHELOR OF ARTS EARTH SCIENCES
(Suggested Eight-Semester Sequence)
First Semester
ENGL101
College Writing Skills (3)
CSCI104
Essential Computing I (3)
MATH107
Precalculus Math (4)
GEOS101
Dynamic Earth (3)
HPE Elective (3)
TOTAL
16 sem. hrs.
Second Semester
ENGL102
Specialized College Writing and Research Skills (3)
BIOL316
Environmental Biology (3)
Core (3)
Core (3)
TOTAL
12 sem. hrs.
Third Semester
GEOS112
Principles of Earth History (3)
GEOS310
Oceanography (3)
Distribution (3)
Core (3)
Core (3)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Fourth Semester
GEOS320
Meteorology I (3)
CHEM240
Principles of Chemistry I (4)
Core (3)
Core (3)
Distribution (3)
TOTAL
16 sem. hrs.
Fifth Semester
PHYS201
Physics (4)
PHYS271
Frontiers of Astronomy (3)
Earth Science Elective (3)
Distribution (3)
Distribution (3)
TOTAL
16 sem. hrs.
Sixth Semester
Earth Science Elective (3)
Earth Science Elective (3)
Core (3)
Free Elective (3)
Free Elective (3)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Seventh Semester
Earth Science Elective (3)
Earth Science Elective (3)
Free Elective (3)
Free Elective (3)
Free Elective (3)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
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