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Show 345 * Students planning to attend graduate school should take PHYS PS2210- 2220, Physics for Scientists & Engineers, instead of the General Physics series (PHYS PS2010-2020). **Students planning to attend graduate school should also take MATH 1210/1220, Calculus I and II (8). The physical chemistry sequence, CHEM 3410-3420 (8), is recommended for students planning advanced study in geochemistry, mineralogy, or mineral deposits. Advanced course work in zoology or botany is recommended for students planning advanced work in paleontology, stratigraphy, or related fields. Language Courses Required to fulfill the BA Refer to page 39 in this catalog and complete Option 1 - Foreign Language listed under Requirements for Bachelor's Degrees. Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the online catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/ or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. Major Course Requirements for BA Degree Geosciences Courses Required (19 credit hours) GEO PS1110 Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (3) GEO 1115 Physical Geology Lab (1) GEO 1220 Historical Geology (4) GEO 2050 Earth Materials (4) GEO 3080 Water Resources (3) GEO 3150 Geomorphology (4) Electives Courses (18 hours for Option A; 24 hours for Option B) Option A - Select an additional 18 hours from Geoscience courses numbered 3000 and above and/or up to 6 hours from other Earth/environmentally related classes approved by the Geosciences Department and complete a minor* Option B - Select an additional 24 hours from Geoscience courses numbered 3000 and above and/or up to 6 hours from other Earth/environmentally related classes approved by the Geosciences Department Support Courses Required (14-20 credit hours) BTNY LS1203 Plant Biology (3) or BTNY LSI403 Environmental Appreciations (3) CHEM PS1010 Introductory Chemistry (3) or CHEM PS1110 Elementary Chemistry (5) Principles of Chemistry (5)** Elementary Physics (3) General Physics (5) Physics for Scientists Sc Engineers (5)** College Algebra (4) Trigonometry (3) orCHEMPS1210 PHYS PS1010 orPHYSPS2010 orPHYSPS2210 Both MATH QL1050 & MATH 1060 or MATH QL1080 Precalculus (5) ' Students should consider a minor or complementary set of elective classes that supports thdr career plans (please consult an advisor). *Students planning to attend graduate school in science areas should take additional Chemistry, Physics, and Math classes(please consult Language Courses Required to fulfill the BA (12 credit hours) Select 6 semester-hours of a fordgn language Select 6 hours from ENGL 2100 Technical Writing (3) ENGL 3100 Professional andTechnical Writing (3) ENGL HU3520 Literature of the Natural World (3) Applied Environmental Geoscience bachelors degree (bs) Advisors: Dr. Marek Matyjasik, 801-626-7726 Dr. James R. Wilson, 801-6: » Program Prerequisite: None. » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in each courses required by this major in addition to a minimum cumulative GPA for all courses of 2.0. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; 84 to 87 of these are required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above); 31 to 34 of these are required within the major. Advisement All Geosdence students are required to meet with a faculty advisor (see above) at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-7139 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Dedare your program of study (see page 18). No special admission or application requirements are needed for this program. However, students should meet with an advisor to plan and declare their program of study. General Education Refer to pages 38-43 for Bachdor of Science requirements. MATH QL1050 or MATH QL1080 is recommended for the Quantitative Literacy requirement. The following courses required for the Applied Environmental Geoscience major will also satisfy general education requirements: CHEMPS1210, GEO PS1060, GEO PS1110, PHYS PS2010, and PHYS PS2210. Major Course Requirements for BS Degree Geosciences Courses Required (38 credit hours) GEO PS1060 GEO 1065 GEOPS1110 GEO 1115 GEO 1220 GEO 2050 GEO 3080 GEO 3150 GEO 3550 GEO Or additional fordgn language Select two of the following GEO 3400 GEO 4210 GEO 4220 GEO 4400 Electives Required (12 Select 12 credit hours from GEO PS1030 GEO PS1130 GEO 3010 GEO 3060 GEO 3180 GEO 3210 GEO 3250 GEO 3880 GEO 4010 GEO 4100 Environmental Geosdences (3) Environmental Geosdences Lab (1) Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (3) Physical Geology Laboratory (1) Historical Geology (4) Earth Materials (4) Water Resources (3) Geomorphology (4) Sedimentology Sc Stratigraphy (4) Geoscience Field Methods (3) Remote Sensing I (4) Intro to Computer Mapping Sc GIS (4) Technical Sc Applicational Issues in GIS (4) Remote Sensing II (4) credit hours) the following Earthquakes and Volcanoes (3) Intro to Meteorology (3) Oceanography and Earth Systems (3) Structural Geology (4) Paleontology (4) Quaternary Environmental Change (3) Geology of Utah (3) Groundwater (4) Ancient Environments Sc Paleoecology (3) Engineering Geology (3) General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning S Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS/BIS ESL LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science 8 Technology AUSV/ATTC CMT CEET/EE CS MFET/ETM MET DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts 8 Humanities MPC/MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business 8 Econ MBA MACC/MTAX ACTG BS AD/FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT/MED CHF AT/HLTH NUTR/PEP/REC HPHP COURSES ATHL/PE EDUC Health Professions MHA/MSN MSRS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM MLS NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2011 - 2012 Catalog |