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Academic Course Map for Earth Science (B.S.)

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ÌýÌýProgram OverviewÌý

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Science (ERTH) at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ gain a deep understanding and appreciation of the Earth: its resources, structure, processes and history. Our faculty and staff research minerals, sediments, rocks, fossils, landforms, natural fluids and gases to further understand the past, present and future of various parts of Earth’s system, including solid Earth and its enveloping hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. Earth Science students become well-rounded critical thinkers with a deep appreciation of the Earth and its resources, structure, processes and history; they enjoy satisfying careers in the U.S. Geological Survey, energy industries, state and federal environmental regulation agencies, and resource management organizations.

CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is ideally suited to the study of earth sciences. At the junction of the high plains and the Rocky Mountains, the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ area represents a natural outdoor laboratory where you can study geological features of all ages in diverse settings, and observe earth processes firsthand. Fieldwork in the Rocky Mountain region is an essential part of instruction and research. The department considers the diverse opportunities for field studies in the high plains and central Rocky Mountains of Colorado a particular strength of its undergraduate programs.

Admission Requirements

Students who begin at a Colorado Community College can transfer directly to CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ to finish their degree in any of the programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.ÌýPlease see the CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College of Arts & Sciences’ÌýColorado Community College webpageÌýfor more information detailed information admissionsÌýrequirements for students transferirngÌýfrom a Colorado Community College.Ìý

Transfer Recommendations

To graduate in a 4-year time frame, it is important that students follow the recommended schedule. Students who wish to continue their education at the community college beyond the number of credits specified below should explore with both community college and CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ staff how their graduation timeline, COF stipend, and financial aid will be affected.Ìý

Suggested Four-Year Course Plan for the Earth Science (ERTH) major

This is a suggested guide of coursework only and is subject to change. Always consult your academic advisor for graduation planning purposes. Depending on a student’s situation, a different plan might be more applicable.

Your community college must offer an Associate of Science degree with Designation (DwD) in Geology to use this transfer guide.Ìý Students must be ready for general chemistry and calculus.

This guide is for the Geosciences track in the Earth Science major. To complete the more specialized Geophysics track in the major in fourÌýyears, a student would need to transfer to CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ after completing the first two semesters of this guide and before completing anÌýassociate degree.

Community College (first two years)

Fall Semester 1

Spring Semester 1

Fall Semester 2

Spring Semester 2

Total credits at community college: 60

Completion of the above four semesters of coursework fulfills the requirements for an Associate of Science Degree with Designation (DwD) in Geology at most Colorado Community Colleges and fulfills the General Education requirements at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.Ìý

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CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (last two years)

Fall Semester 3

Spring Semester 3

Fall Semester 4

Spring Semester 4

Total Credits at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½: 60

Completion of all eight semesters of coursework above fulfills the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Earth Science at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.

​*Since students can choose either 3-credit or 4-credit classes to fill their upper-division Geology major requirements, the number of classes they take to reach the required 27 upper-division credits in the major and the required 60 credits at CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ can vary.

This material was supported by NSF grant #1649201. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not nec​essarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.