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2019-2020 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Earth Science Minor
Requirements for a Minor in Earth Science
An earth science minor for teacher certification requires a minimum overall GPA of 2.7 in the minor and a minimum of 21 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 203 - Weather and Climate for Pre-Service Teachers Credits: 3
- GEO 220 - Earth Surface Materials and Systems Credits: 4
- PHY 105 - Descriptive Astronomy Credits: 3
- SCI 450 - Earth and Life Science in Secondary Education Credits: 3
Sample Curriculum for a Minor in Earth Science
Fall One
- GEO 111 - Exploring the Earth Credits: 4
- PHY 105 - Descriptive Astronomy Credits: 3
Winter One
- GEO 112 - Earth History Credits: 4
- GEO 203 - Weather and Climate for Pre-Service Teachers Credits: 3