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UW-ESS Bachelor of Science
The
Bachelor of Science degree is designed for
students interested in coursework in geology and geophysics, and a career path
in graduate studies or the private sector where field and technology experiences and
problem-solving skills will be an important asset.
Note:
the Bachelor of Arts degree is designed for undergraduates who
wish to study earth sciences as a background for other careers, such as teaching,
science journalism, environmental law or policy.
B.S.
Requirements
- Supporting
Science (20 credits)
- CHEM 142
- MATH 124, 125
- PHYS 114/117 or 121
(Physics Option majors must take PHYS 121)
- ESS Required
Courses (15 credits)
Complete three of the following:
- ESS 205
(counts as core course ONLY for Physics Option majors)
- ESS 211
- ESS
212
- ESS 213
ESS Option Areas (55
credits)
NEW!
- Environmental
Option: PDF
or Word
- Supporting Science
(10 credits):
- CHEM 152
or 220
- STAT 311
or QSCI 381
- ESS Required Courses
(35-37 credits):
- ESS 201
- One of ESS
311, 312, 313, 314
- ESS 326
- Two of ESS
315, 421, 426, 427, 455, 456, 459
- ESS 400
- ESS Electives (10 credits):
-
ESS courses numbered 401-488 or from approved list of 400-level courses outside of ESS
-
ESS 311, 312, 313, 314 not taken as a required course above
- Standard
Option: PDF or
Word
- Supporting Science
(13-15 credits):
- MATH 126
- PHYS 115/118 or
122
- One of CHEM 152;
MATH 307, 308; PHYS 116/119 or 123; STAT 311
- ESS Required Courses
(22 credits):
- Two of ESS 311,
312, 313, 314
- ESS 400
- ESS Electives (18-20
credits):
-
ESS courses numbered 401-488
-
ESS 311, 312, 313, 314 not taken as a required course above
- Biology
Option: PDF
or Word
- Supporting Science
(21 credits):
- CHEM 152, 162
or CHEM 155, 165
- BIOL 180, 200
or two of BIOL 201, 202, 203
- ESS Required Courses
(22 credits):
- Two of ESS 311,
312, 313, 314
- ESS 400
- ESS Electives (12 credits):
-
ESS courses numbered 401-488
-
ESS 311, 312, 313, 314 not taken as a required course above
- Physics
Option: PDF
or Word
- Supporting Science
(32-35 credits):
- MATH 126,
308, 324 or MATH 136, 324
- PHYS 122, 123,
227, 228, 321, 322
- ESS Required Courses
(5 credits):
- One of ESS
311, 312, 313, 314
- ESS Electives (15-18 credits):
-
ESS courses numbered 401-488
-
ESS 311, 312, 313, 314 not taken as a required course above
NOTE: All courses COUNTED TOWARD THE MAJOR must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.0.
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