Earth Science

The earth science program is one of the most established and respected programs within the earth science discipline. It is a computer-based program in which earth science theory and practice receive equal emphasis as applied to both financial and managerial earth science issues. It intends to support the career objectives of those looking to enter the job market upon graduation, as well as the academic needs of those looking to pursue advanced degrees. Required course work covers areas critical to success in today's earth science workplace:

• Technical earth science knowledge
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Career-related computer literacy
• A laptop computer is recommended, but not required, for students entering the earth science program.

Courses

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
EARTH 1101	Physical Geology of Earth's Interior	4
EARTH 1102	Physical Geology of Earth's Surface	4
EARTH 1105	Environmental Geology	4
EARTH 1110	Introduction to Meteorology	4
EARTH 1111	Climate and Global Change	3
EARTH 1115	Severe and Unusual Weather	4
EARTH 1116	Weather Analysis and Forecasting I	1
EARTH 1117	Weather Analysis and Forecasting II	1
EARTH 1119	Weather Impacts and Preparedness	3
EARTH 1120	Introduction to Astronomy	3
EARTH 1122	Astronomy: The Solar System	4
EARTH 1124	Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies	4
EARTH 1126	Observational Astronomy	4
EARTH 1130	Introduction to Oceanography	4
EARTH 1135	Water Science-Fundamentals of Hydrology	4
EARTH 1140	Fundamentals of Earth Science	4
EARTH 1141	Introduction to Earth Science	3
EARTH 1800	Special Project	1-3
EARTH 1820	Selected Topics I	1-3
EARTH 1840	Independent Study	1-4
EARTH 2102	Origin and Evolution of the Earth	4
EARTH 2103	Geologic Field Investigations	3
EARTH 2110	Intermediate Meteorology	4
EARTH 2115	Mesoscale Meteorology	4
EARTH 2116	Adv Weather Analysis & Forecasting I	1
EARTH 2117	Adv Weather Analysis & Forecasting II	1
EARTH 2118	Severe Weather Lab	2
EARTH 2800	Special Project	1-3
EARTH 2820	Advanced Selected Topics I	1-3
EARTH 2860	Internship (Career & Technical Ed)yCoop Ed/Internship Occup	1-4
EARTH 2865	Internship Advanced (Career & Tech Ed)	1-4
EARTH 2870	Internship (Transfer)	1-4
EARTH 2871	Internship - Advanced (Transfer)	1-4