Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geoscience
Students on Summer 2021, Fall 2021, or Spring 2022 requirements ENGEOSCBS
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geoscience provides training for those who wish to seek careers in the environmental sector of the geosciences. The curriculum is focused on preparing the student toward licensure for a career leading environmental remediation and assessment projects.
Requirements
The major requires at least 45 credit hours (67 with the Addenda requirements), including the requirements listed below.
- Introduction to Geoscience. One (1) course:
- EAS-E 104 Evolution of the Earth
- EAS-E 105 Earth: Our Habitable Planet
- EAS-E 118 Sustainability in Water Resources
- GEOG-G 107 Physical Systems of the Environment
EAS-E 104 Evolution of the Earth
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Earth's history interpreted through 4.5 billion years. Deductive approach to understanding the significance of rocks and fossils and reconstructing the plate-tectonic origin of mountains, continents, and ocean basins. A survey of events in earth's evolution relevant to contemporary environmental concerns. Two lectures and one laboratory each week.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 104 or GEOL-G 104.
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EAS-E 105 Earth: Our Habitable Planet
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to planet Earth as a dynamic and complex global system. Course materials will demonstrate physical and chemical linkages between biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere that directly impact lifestyles of human populations at time scales of years to centuries. Lecture and lab.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 105 or GEOL-G 105.
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EAS-E 118 Sustainability in Water Resources
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- We can live without gold or oil but can we live without water? A dependable supply of fresh water is the ultimate limit of sustainability but this resource is increasingly at risk. Explores the Earth's hydrological cycle and the relationships between water and health and water and wars.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 118 or GEOL-G 118.
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GEOG-G 107 Physical Systems of the Environment
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Explores the physical processes of the Earth—its weather, climate, landforms, oceans and ecosystems—and analyzes a range of environmental issues.
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- 200-level Requirements.
- Earth Materials. One (1) course:
- EAS-E 225 Earth Materials
EAS-E 225 Earth Materials
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- This course sequentially considers minerals, rocks, sediments, and soils; the materials that comprise the solid earth. The distribution and environmental significance of these materials are studied, as are their chemical and physical interactions with groundwater and plants. Three 50-minute lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week. Laboratory attendance is required.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 221, EAS-E 225, GEOL-G 221, or GEOL-G 225 .
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- Earth Processes. One (1) course:
- EAS-E 226 Earth Processes
EAS-E 226 Earth Processes
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to the processes that shape our planet, the composition and structure of Earth, and the erosion and deposition of sediments at the surface. Study of processes ranging from forces driving plate motion, fluid flow in and on the earth, crustal deformation and mountain building, erosion of source terrain, the transport system, and the depositional record.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 226 or GEOL-G 226.
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- Earth Materials. One (1) course:
- 300-level Requirements.
- Data Analysis. One (1) course:
- EAS-E 314 Data Analysis for Earth Science
EAS-E 314 Data Analysis for Earth Science
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 211 or MATH-S 211
- Description
- Introduction to processing, visualizing, and interpreting data using scientific computing techniques used in Earth science fields. Includes univariate and multivariate statistics, time-series analysis, signal processing and filtering, spatial data analysis, and computational methods such as regression, Taylor series truncation, accumulating error, interpolation, differentiation, and integration.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 314 or GEOL-G 314.
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- Elements of Hydrology. One (1) course:
- EAS-E 351 Elements of Hydrology
EAS-E 351 Elements of Hydrology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: MATH-M 119, MATH-M 211, MATH-S 211, or MATH-V 119; and PHYS-P 110; or consent of instructor.
- Description
- An intensive survey of Earth\'s water resources, focusing on the first principles that govern surface water and groundwater and the techniques used in the field for hydrology.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 351 or GEOL-G 351.
- Sediments and Tectonics. One (1) course:
- EAS-E 333 Sedimentation and Tectonics
EAS-E 333 Sedimentation and Tectonics
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- One of EAS-E 225 or GEOL-G 225; and one of EAS-E 226 or GEOL-G 226
- Description
- Integrative treatment of sedimentology, stratigraphy, and structural geology. Examines links between tectonic deformation processes and the resulting sediment that forms the stratigraphic rock record. Description of sedimentary rocks, from basic features at the bed-scale to scales of sedimentary basins. Learning and applying the facies concept and using stratigraphic principles to correlate facies across sedimentary basins.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 333, EAS-E 334, GEOL-G 333, or GEOL-G 334.
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- Field Experience. One (1) course:
- EAS-X 329 Introductory Field Experience in Environmental Science
- EAS-X 429 Field Geology in the Rocky Mountains
EAS-X 329 Introductory Field Experience in Environmental Science
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- One college-level chemistry course; and EAS-E 225 or GEOL-G 225
- Description
- Introduction to field-based scientific investigations. Experience in various environmental geology standard methods in topics including environmental chemistry, geology, paleoclimate and hydrogeology. Field exercises will be carried out in half-day field excursions to regional localities.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-X 329, GEOL-G 329, or GEOL-X 329.
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EAS-X 429 Field Geology in the Rocky Mountains
- Credits
- 5–8 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- EAS-E 322, EAS-E 323, GEOL-G 222, or GEOL-G 323
- Description
- Six weeks, including five weeks at the Geologic Field Station in Montana. Geologic reconnaissance, measurement of stratigraphic sections, mapping on aerial photographs, construction of structure sections. Regional geomorphology, stratigraphy, and structure through South Dakota, the Black Hills, Wyoming, Montana, Yellowstone Park, and Glacier Park.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-X 429, GEOL-G 429, or GEOL-X 429.
- Geographic Information Science. One (1) course:
- GEOG-G 338 Geographic Information Systems
GEOG-G 338 Geographic Information Systems
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Overview of the principles and practices of geographic information systems (GIS). The course will deal with issues of spatial data models, database design, introductory and intermediate GIS operations, and case studies of real-world GIS applications. Laboratory exercises will provide significant hands-on experience. Lecture and laboratory.
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- Data Analysis. One (1) course:
- 400-level Requirements. Three (3) courses:
- EAS-E 406 Introduction to Geochemistry
- EAS-E 415 Principles of Geomorphology
- EAS-E 423 Methods in Applied Geophysics
- EAS-E 451 Principles of Hydrogeology
EAS-E 406 Introduction to Geochemistry
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 117, CHEM-J 117, CHEM-H 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- Interactions between geology, chemistry, and biology in natural systems. Explores biogeochemical processes on small scales and in terms of global cycles, as well as human impacts on biogeochemical cycling.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 406 and GEOL-G 406.
EAS-E 415 Principles of Geomorphology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- EAS-E 226 or GEOL-G 226
- Description
- Covers how and why topography develops across a range of Earth environments. Explores how major earth systems, such as tectonics and climate, influence erosion, sediment transport, and topography, as well as the importance of geomorphology to societal needs ranging from natural hazards to landscape management and restoration.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 415 or GEOL-G 415.
EAS-E 423 Methods in Applied Geophysics
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-H 221 or PHYS-P 221
- Description
- Fundamentals and application of geophysics to geologic problems; emphasis on geophysical exploration. Occasional laboratory demonstrations or problems and field work.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 423 and GEOL-G 423.
EAS-E 451 Principles of Hydrogeology
- Credits
- 2–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117; and MATH-M 211 or MATH-S 211
- Description
- Physical and chemical properties of water; chemical equilibria and stable isotopes in groundwaters; acid drainage, landfills, and agricultural pollution; Darcy's Law, fluid potential, unsaturated flow; fluid and aquifer properties affecting groundwater flow; fluid mass-balance equation and its application; contaminant transport.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 451 and GEOL-G 451.
- Electives. At least 12 credit hours:
- Breadth
- EAS-A 347 Instrumentation for Atmospheric Science
- EAS-E 316 Mineral Fuels and Materials
- EAS-E 411 Invertebrate Paleontology
- EAS-E 412 Introduction to Vertebrate Paleontology
- EAS-E 416 Economic Geology
- EAS-E 430 Environmental and Energy Diplomacy
- EAS-E 454 Fundamentals of Plate Tectonics
- EAS-X 420 Regional Geology Field Trip
- EAS-X 429 Field Geology in the Rocky Mountains
- GEOG-G 438 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
- GEOG-G 489 Geospatial Analysis of Big Data in Python
- PHYS-P 310 Environmental Physics
- Water
- EAS-A 466 Hydrometeorology
- GEOG-G 451 Physical Hydrology
- SPEA-E 355 INTRODUCTION TO LIMNOLOGY
- SPEA-E 411 INTRODUCTION TO GROUNDWATER HYDROLOGY
- SPEA-E 455 LIMNOLOGY
- SPEA-E 470 ELEMENTS OF FLUID MECHANICS
- Chemistry
- EAS-E 444 Methods in Analytical Geochemistry
- CHEM-A 314 Biological and Environmental Chemical Analysis
- CHEM-C 341 Organic Chemistry I Lectures
- SPEA-E 464 ORGANIC POLLUTANTS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY AND FATE
- Regulatory
- SPEA-E 444 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- SPEA-E 452 SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
- SPEA-E 476 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND REGULATION
EAS-A 347 Instrumentation for Atmospheric Science
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduces the principles of atmospheric measurement including sampling strategies, instrumentation and data analysis to quantify atmospheric variables and processes. Covers standard meteorological techniques: ground-based, satellite and airborne remote sensing; atmospheric chemistry and aerosol measurements. Research projects in experimental design will employ field and laboratory equipment to investigate climatological and meteorological principles.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-A 347 or GEOL-G 347.
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EAS-E 316 Mineral Fuels and Materials
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- EAS-E 225 or GEOL-G 225
- Description
- Origin of petroleum, coal, industrial minerals, and ore deposits; reserves, resources, and future needs; history, economic, and environmental considerations; national minerals policy; and international aspects of energy and raw materials distribution.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 316 or GEOL-G 316.
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EAS-E 411 Invertebrate Paleontology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- One course from the General Education Natural and Mathematical Sciences course list
- Description
- Structure, classification, habitats, and geological history and significance of the invertebrate phyla. Laboratory study of fossils.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 411 or GEOL-G 411.
EAS-E 412 Introduction to Vertebrate Paleontology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- One course from the General Education Natural and Mathematical Sciences course list
- Description
- Fossil record, comparative morphology, phylogeny, biogeography, and paleoecology of the major vertebrate groups. Functional modifications of the vertebrate skeleton for existence in various aquatic and terrestrial environments. Laboratory study of recent and fossil osteological specimens. Field trip to a museum with a major vertebrate paleontology collection.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 412 and GEOL-G 412.
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EAS-E 416 Economic Geology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- EAS-E 225 or GEOL-G 225; and EAS-E 226 or GEOL-G 226; and CHEM-C 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- Origin, geologic occurrence, distribution, use, and conservation of important geologic natural resources. Metallic minerals; industrial minerals and rocks; coal, petroleum, natural gas, and other energy resources.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 416 and GEOL-G 416.
EAS-E 430 Environmental and Energy Diplomacy
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Explores the practical applications of scientific and technical expertise to U.S. foreign policy. Part of the State Department's "Diplomacy Lab," which engages university classes as consultants to State Department offices/embassies to address current issues in environmental and energy policy.
EAS-E 454 Fundamentals of Plate Tectonics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- EAS-E 333 or GEOL-G 333
- Description
- Synthesis of observations from diverse disciplines of geology leading to the development of modern plate tectonic theory. Applications of plate tectonic principles to fundamental problems of continental and marine geology.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 454 or GEOL-G 454.
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EAS-X 420 Regional Geology Field Trip
- Credits
- 1–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Any EAS-E course at the 300-399 level
- Description
- Field investigation of selected regions of North America for study of mineralogic, lithologic, stratigraphic, structural, paleontologic, geomorphologic, or other geological relationships. Six to 15 days in the field.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours in EAS-X 420, GEOL-G 420, and GEOL-X 420.
EAS-X 429 Field Geology in the Rocky Mountains
- Credits
- 5–8 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- EAS-E 322, EAS-E 323, GEOL-G 222, or GEOL-G 323
- Description
- Six weeks, including five weeks at the Geologic Field Station in Montana. Geologic reconnaissance, measurement of stratigraphic sections, mapping on aerial photographs, construction of structure sections. Regional geomorphology, stratigraphy, and structure through South Dakota, the Black Hills, Wyoming, Montana, Yellowstone Park, and Glacier Park.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-X 429, GEOL-G 429, or GEOL-X 429.
GEOG-G 438 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- GEOG-G 338 or consent of instructor
- Description
- Covers intermediate and advanced theory in geographic information science and spatial analysis using GIS software. Provides an in-depth look into this rapidly developing field and teaches the skills needed to construct, manage, and analyze data and models.
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GEOG-G 489 Geospatial Analysis of Big Data in Python
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduces the Python programming language and the Python skills needed to perform complex geospatial data analysis and data visualization with large spatiotemporal datasets (e.g. modeling, remote sensing, or GIS data).
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PHYS-P 310 Environmental Physics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, or PHYS-P 221; and MATH-M 211; or consent of instructor
- Description
- For biological and physical science majors. Relationship of physics to current environmental problems. Energy production, comparison of sources and byproducts; nature of and possible solutions to problems of noise, particulate matter in atmosphere.
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EAS-A 466 Hydrometeorology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- EAS-A 340, GEOG-G 304, GEOG-G 339, GEOL-G 339, or GEOL-G 340
- Description
- Hydrometeorology is a branch of meteorology that deals with problems involving the hydrologic cycle, the water budget, and the rainfall statistics of storms. Students gain experience with the physics controlling these processes and with the tools and techniques used to observe and predict hydrometeorological processes.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-A 466 or GEOL-G 466.
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GEOG-G 451 Physical Hydrology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to hydrological processes occurring at multiple spatial and temporal scales. Principles of water resources such as infiltration, runoff, surface- and groundwater flow will be explored. Topics covered also include the environmental, economic, and social implications of floods, droughts, dams, and water usage as well as current and future issues in water quality, water pollution, and water-resource regulation.
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SPEA-E 355 INTRODUCTION TO LIMNOLOGY
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
SPEA-E 411 INTRODUCTION TO GROUNDWATER HYDROLOGY
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
SPEA-E 455 LIMNOLOGY
- Credits
- 4–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
SPEA-E 470 ELEMENTS OF FLUID MECHANICS
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
EAS-E 444 Methods in Analytical Geochemistry
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 103, CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- An overview of basic collection and preparation of water, soil, and geologic materials for analysis by analytical geochemistry techniques for environmental and exploration geology, and geochemistry applications. Techniques include Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Atomic Spectrometry Absorption (AAS) by flame and graphite furnace, X-ray fluorescence, and Leco carbon and sulfur concentration determinations.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of EAS-E 444 or GEOL-G 444.
CHEM-A 314 Biological and Environmental Chemical Analysis
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- (CHEM-C 341 or CHEM-R 340 or CHEM-S 341) and (MATH-M 119 or MATH-V 119 or MATH-M 211 or MATH-S 211)
- Description
- Theory and application of analytical techniques, including statistical treatment of data, spectroscopy, separation methods, electroanalytical methods, radioisotopes, and immunological methods.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-A 314 or CHEM-C 318.
CHEM-C 341 Organic Chemistry I Lectures
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 106, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-C 243, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- Chemistry of carbon compounds. Nomenclature; qualitative theory of valence; structure and reactions. Syntheses and reactions of major classes of monofunctional compounds.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 341, CHEM-R 340, or CHEM-S 341.
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SPEA-E 464 ORGANIC POLLUTANTS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY AND FATE
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
SPEA-E 444 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
SPEA-E 452 SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
SPEA-E 476 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND REGULATION
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Breadth
- Addenda Requirements*. Complete each of the following:
- Chemistry.
- Principle of Chemistry Lecture. One (1) course:
- CHEM-C 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I
- CHEM-H 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I, Honors
- CHEM-J 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry for Science Majors
CHEM-C 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- (CHEM-C 101 and CHEM-C 121) or CHEM-C 103 or (chemistry placement examinations and consent of the department)
- Description
- Lecture course covering basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry, basic mathematical and conceptual principles in atomic structure and periodic properties, molecular structure, chemical bonding, energy (thermochemistry), kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of the following: CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117.
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CHEM-H 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I, Honors
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Chemistry placement examination; and consent of department
- Description
- An honors course for students with unusual aptitude or preparation. Covers basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry, basic mathematical and conceptual principles in atomic structure and periodic properties, molecular structure, chemical bonding, energy (thermochemistry), kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-J 117, CHEM-S 117, or CHEM-H 117.
CHEM-J 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry for Science Majors
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Chemistry placement examination; and consent of the department
- Description
- A course for well-prepared science majors. Lecture course covering basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Principle of Chemistry Lab. One (1) course:
- CHEM-C 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory
- CHEM-H 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory, Honors
- CHEM-X 150 ASURE Chemistry Research Lab I
CHEM-C 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117 or CHEM-J 117.
- Description
- Basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry that align with the topics in CHEM-C 117. Chemical bonding (atomic structure, molecular structure, molecular orbital theory, and non-covalent interactions), macroscopic properties (energy, kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamics). Hands-on laboratory techniques in chemistry necessary for success in later chemistry laboratory courses, especially organic chemistry.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150.
CHEM-H 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory, Honors
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-H 117 or CHEM-J 117
- Description
- Basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry that align with the topics in CHEM-J 117 and CHEM-H 117. Hands-on laboratory techniques in chemistry necessary for success in later chemistry laboratory courses, including course-based undergraduate research project.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150
CHEM-X 150 ASURE Chemistry Research Lab I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, or CHEM-J 117 with a grade of C- or higher
- Description
- First in a two-lab sequence for students in the Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE) program. Students engage in guided research in teams. The research area of the class will vary by section and be determined by the faculty member associated with the section.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150.
- Principle of Chemistry Lecture. One (1) course:
- Mathematics.
- Calculus I. One (1) course:
- MATH-M 211 Calculus I
- MATH-S 211 Honors Calculus I
MATH-M 211 Calculus I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: To be successful, students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra, one year of high school geometry, and pre-calculus, and trigonometry as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 027
- Description
- Limits, continuity, derivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, applications.
- Repeatability
- A student may receive credit for only one of the following: MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-V 119, MATH-M 211, or MATH-S 211.
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MATH-S 211 Honors Calculus I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- Hutton Honors College membership or consent of department
- Notes
- R: To be successful, students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra, one year of high school geometry, and pre-calculus and trigonometry as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 027
- Description
- Designed for students of outstanding ability, who are considering further study in mathematics. Limits, continuity, derivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, applications, with emphasis placed on theory.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-M 211, MATH-S 211, or MATH-V 119.
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- Calculus II. One (1) course:
- MATH-M 212 Calculus II
- MATH-S 212 Honors Calculus II
MATH-M 212 Calculus II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 211 or MATH-S 211; or consent of department
- Description
- Techniques of integration (by parts, trigonometric substitutions, partial fractions), improper integrals, volume, work, arc length, surface area, infinite series.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-M 120 or MATH-M 212.
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MATH-S 212 Honors Calculus II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- MATH-S 211 or consent of department
- Description
- Includes material of MATH-M 212 and supplemental topics. Designed for students of outstanding ability in mathematics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-M 120, MATH-M 212, or MATH-S 212.
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- Calculus I. One (1) course:
- Physics. One (1) course:
- PHYS-P 221 Physics I
- PHYS-H 221 Honors Physics I
PHYS-P 221 Physics I
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- MATH-M 211 or consent of instructor
- Notes
- First semester of a three-semester, calculus-based sequence intended for science majors. Three lectures, two discussion sections, and one 2-hour lab each week. Physics majors are encouraged to take PHYS-P 221 in the fall semester of the freshman year
- Description
- Newtonian mechanics, oscillations and waves, heat and thermodynamics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, or PHYS-P 221.
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PHYS-H 221 Honors Physics I
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- Consent of department
- Notes
- P or C: MATH-M 211 or equivalent
- Description
- First semester of a calculus-based sequence in introductory physics, intended primarily for highly motivated and well prepared students. Covers the material of P221 and supplementary topics. Course fee required.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, or PHYS-P 221.
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- Biology. One (1) course:
- BIOL-L 111 Foundations of Biology: Diversity, Evolution, and Ecology
- BIOL-L 112 Foundations of Biology: Biological Mechanisms
BIOL-L 111 Foundations of Biology: Diversity, Evolution, and Ecology
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- For biology and other science majors. Preference will be given to freshmen and sophomores
- Description
- Focus is on the processes of evolution leading to organismal diversity and adaptation, as well as basic ecological concepts.
- Repeatability
- Credit not given for both BIOL-E 111 and BIOL-L 111.
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BIOL-L 112 Foundations of Biology: Biological Mechanisms
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: Previous or concurrent enrollment in CHEM-C 117, CHEM-J 117, CHEM-H 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- Integrated picture of manner in which organisms at diverse levels of organization meet problems in maintaining and propagating life.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-E 112, BIOL-H 111, BIOL-L 100, BIOL-L 104, BIOL-L 112, BIOL-Q 201.
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- Chemistry.
- Major GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
- Major GPA. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the major—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
- Major Minimum Grade. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the major.
- Major Upper Division Credit Hours. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed at the 300–499 level.
- Major Residency. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
Notes
Major Area Courses
Unless otherwise noted below, the following courses are considered in the academic program and will count toward academic program requirements as appropriate:
- Any course at the 100–499 level with the
EASsubject area prefix—as well as any other subject areas that are deemed functionally equivalent - Any course contained on the course lists for the academic program requirements at the time the course is taken—as well as any other courses that are deemed functionally equivalent—except for those listed only under Addenda Requirements
- Any course directed to a non-Addenda requirement through an approved exception
This program of study cannot be combined with the following:
- Bachelor of Arts in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EASBA)
- Bachelor of Arts in Geological Sciences (GEOLBA)
- Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Science (ATSCIBS)
- Bachelor of Science in Earth Science (EASCIBS)
- Bachelor of Science in Earth Science and Master of Science in Secondary Education (EAS-BSMSED)
- Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences (GEOLBS)
- Certificate in Atmospheric Science (ATMSCIACRT)
- Minor in Atmospheric Science (ATSCIMIN)
- Minor in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EASMIN)
- Minor in Geological Sciences (GEOLMIN)
- [Name unavailable] (GEOLSASCON)
Exceptions to and substitutions for major requirements may be made with the approval of the unit's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Bachelor of Science degree requires at least 120 credit hours, to include the following:
- College of Arts and Sciences Credit Hours. At least 100 credit hours must come from College of Arts and Sciences disciplines.
- Upper Division Courses. At least 36 credit hours (of the 120) must be at the 300–499 level.
- College Residency. Following completion of the 60th credit hour toward degree, at least 36 credit hours of College of Arts and Sciences coursework must be completed through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
- College GPA. A College grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.000 is required.
- CASE Requirements. The following College of Arts and Sciences Education (CASE) requirements must be completed:
- CASE Foundations
- CASE Breadth of Inquiry
- CASE Culture Studies
- Diversity in the United States: 1 course
- Global Civilizations and Cultures: Not required
- CASE Critical Approaches: 1 course
- CASE Foreign Language: Proficiency in a single foreign language through the first semester of the second year of college-level coursework
- CASE Intensive Writing: 1 course
- CASE Public Oral Communication: 1 course
- Major. Completion of the major as outlined in the Major Requirements section above.
Most students must also successfully complete the Indiana University Bloomington General Education program.