GEOSCIENCES (GEOS)

Thomas O. Graff
Chair of the Department
118 Ozark Hall
575-3159

* PROFESSORS HEHR, KONIG MANGER, SMITH, STAHLE, STEELE, ZACHRY * ADJUNCT PROFESSORS BRAHANA, LIMP, WAGNER * PROFESSORS EMERITI JACKSON, MacDONALD, MAXFIELD, SCOTT * ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS CLEAVELAND, DAVIDSON, DIXON, GRAFF, GUCCIONE * ASSISTANT PROFESSORS BOSS, DAVIS STAHLE

Earth Science (ERSC)

Fulbright College offers a major in earth science leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. Prospective secondary teachers may plan a program, in cooperation with the College of Education, which will satisfy the teacher certification requirements. Students interested in environmental problems, teaching earth science in public schools, or wishing to pursue graduate work in either geography or geology will obtain much of the necessary foundation through this degree. Because the program outlined below lists only minimum science requirements, it is expected that most students will use some of their elective credit hours to strengthen their science backgrounds in areas other than geography and geology. These areas of additional study will be determined through consultation between the student and the adviser. Students interested in this major should contact either Professor R.H. Konig or Associate Professor J.C. Dixon.

Requirements for the B.S. Degree with a Major in Earth Science

HOURS

Basic Courses

Biology 8

Chemistry or Physics 8

GEOG 1003/1001L or 4

GEOL 1113/1111L

GEOL 1133/1131L 4

Advanced Courses

ASTR 2003, 2001L 4

GEOG 3003, 4353, 4363 9

GEOL 2313, 3114, 3313, 3413 13

At least 6 additional hours in either 6 geography or geology that are listed at the 3000 level or above

Total Hours 56

In addition, all earth science majors must satisfy the senior-level writing requirement as specified by the Geoscience Department.

Earth Science (B.S.) Teacher Certification in General Science Requirements:

1. Complete a minimum of 24 hours in primary field.

2. Complete Pre-Education (ASED) minor. (See page 111)

3. The following courses are specifically required for certification:¹⁵
HLSC 1002, Wellness Concepts, and
PEAC 1621, Fitness Concepts, OR
HLSC 1103, Personal Health & Safety
COMM 1313, Fundamentals of Communication

4. Earn a "C" or better in
ENGL 1013,
ENGL 1023,
ENGL 2003 (or ENGL 2013, or exemption by grades or test),
COMM 1313, and
MATH 1203 (or any higher mathematics course).

5. Students wanting to teach science in middle school must major in biology or earth science and complete PSYC 3093, Childhood and Adolescence.