BA in Earth Science
Units required for Major: 62-64
Program Description
The BA degree program is designed as a shorter, more flexible preparation for some geology jobs, earth science teaching in high school, and jobs such as park naturalist, environmentalist, geologic planning specialist, or in geology-related businesses. The BA degree can be used in dual-track majors combining geology with biological sciences, chemistry, physics, or engineering.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Lower Division Courses (37-38 Units) | ||
| Select one of the following introductory Geology lecture-lab combinations: | 4 | |
| Geology Of Mexico | ||
| Natural Disasters Earth Science Lab | ||
| Earth Science Earth Science Lab | ||
| Physical Geology Physical Geology Lab | ||
| Each of the remaining courses as follows: | ||
| ASTR 4B | Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology | 3 |
| ASTR 6 | Astronomical Observation Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO 1 & BIO 2 | Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology Cells, Molecules and Genes | 9 - 10 |
| or BIO 7 | Introduction to the Science of Biology | |
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| or CHEM 6A | Introduction to General Chemistry | |
| GEOL 12 | Historical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 12L | Historical Geology Lab | 1 |
| MATH 26A | Calculus I for the Social and Life Sciences | 3 |
| PHYS 5A & PHYS 5B | General Physics: Mechanics, Heat, Sound General Physics: Light, Electricity and Magnetism, Modern Physics | 8 |
| Required Upper Division Courses (26 Units) | ||
| GEOG 111 | Elements Of Meteorology | 3 |
| GEOL 103 | Sedimentology/Stratigraphy | 4 |
| GEOL 111A | Field Geology | 2 |
| GEOL 111B | Field Techniques | 2 |
| GEOL 130 | Oceanography | 3 |
| Select 6 units from the following: | 6 | |
| Paleontology | ||
| Structural Geology and Tectonics | ||
| Volcanology | ||
| Surficial Processes | ||
| Geology of California | ||
| Geology and the Environment | ||
| Geological Field Trip | ||
| Select 6 units not taken previously from the following: | 6 | |
| Environmental Archaeology | ||
| Human Paleontology | ||
| Professional Writing | ||
| Climate 1 | ||
| Global Climate Change | ||
| Landforms | ||
| California's Water Resources | ||
| Data Journalism | ||
| Philosophy Of Science | ||
| Environmental Interpretation | ||
Select 3-5 other upper-division geology courses with permission of instructor | ||
| Total Units | 63-64 | |
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Indicates courses recommended for students wishing to prepare for CSET Exam for teaching high school science.