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2013-2014 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Earth Science Minor
Requirements for a Minor in Earth Science
An earth science minor for teacher certification requires a minimum GPA of 2.7 in the minor and a minimum of 23 credits, including the following courses (substitutions must be approved by the geology department chair):
- GEO 111 - Exploring the Earth Credits: 4
- GEO 112 - Earth History Credits: 4
- GEO 319 - Earth Science in Secondary Education Credits: 4
- GEO 320 - Geomorphology (Earth Science Capstone) Credits: 4
- NRM 140 - The Climatic Factor Credits: 4
- PHY 105 - Descriptive Astronomy Credits: 3
Sample Curriculum for a minor in Earth Science
Fall I
- GEO 111 - Exploring the Earth Credits: 4
- PHY 105 - Descriptive Astronomy Credits: 3
Winter I
- GEO 112 - Earth History Credits: 4
- NRM 140 - The Climatic Factor Credits: 4