Earth and Environmental Sciences B.S.
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The Environmental Science sub-plan integrates physical and natural sciences with a focus on the environment. Students develop a broad base in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biology. Students will develop a strong background in major environmental issues including water, global climate, energy, pollution, and human impacts.
Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
Required credits to graduate with this major: 81 - 88
Take a total of 6-7 credits from the groups below.
Two courses may be taken from Group 1 (for 6 credits), or the two courses may be taken from a combination of Group 1 and Group 2 (for 7 credits).
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Two courses may be taken from Group 1 (for 6 credits), or the two courses may be taken from a combination of Group 1 and Group 2 (for 7 credits).
Students who take CHEM 2222 must also take CHEM 2223 and students who take CHEM 2202 must also take CHEM 2203 to complete the requirement
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AND 8274801 - 0016571
AND 7898691 - 0015641
OR 8184461
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OR 8268751 - 8077491
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PHYS 2013/2014 or PHYS 2017/2014 are recommended.
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AND 8077181 - 8109171
AND 8077181
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OR 0009081 - 0009101
OR 0014581
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EES 4102 and EES 4620 are recommended.
Note: ESCI 4951W Field Hydrogeology (4 cr) on the Twin Cities campus may be used to partly fulfill this requirement.
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OR 8268761
EES 3xxx/4xxx/5xxx courses not chosen to fulfill requirements above may be taken as Electives. Courses cannot be used to fulfill more than 1 requirement within the major.
Take 3 or more credits from the following:
EES 3xxx
EES 4xxx
EES 5xxx
The General sub-plan in Earth and Environmental Sciences allows students the flexibility to choose a course of study that reflects their interests in Earth Science and may include aspects of Environmental Science, Geology, and Hydrology.
Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
Required credits to graduate with this major: 64 - 67
EES 4102 is not repeatable and cannot be used for both the Advanced EES requirement and the Advanced Applications requirement.
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- 7995081
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OR 8176591 - 8282051
OR 0016881 - 8194871
- 8196471
OR 7952281 - 8255281
OR 8019501 - 8204111
- 8268471
OR 8268751 - 0014741
OR 8186611 - 8261431
OR 7959161 - 8255831
OR 8256261 - 0015641
OR 8184461 - 8282741
OR 7952191 - 8031441
If taking Physics, PHYS 2013/2014 or PHYS 2017/2014 are recommended.
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- 0000271
- 8077171
AND 8077181 - 8109171
AND 8077181
- 0009071
OR 0009081 - 0009101
OR 0014581
- 8056651
- 8056661
EES 4102 is not repeatable and cannot be used for both Advanced EES requirement and the Advanced Application requirement.
Note: ESCI 4951W Field Hydrogeology (4 cr.) on the Twin Cities campus may be used to partly fulfill this requirement.
- 8167531
- 7995081
- 0015661
- 8262071
- 8204661
OR 8268761
EES 3xxx/4xxx/5xxx courses not chosen to fulfill requirements above may be taken as Electives. Courses cannot be used to fulfill more than 1 requirement within the major.
Take 6 or more credits from the following:
EES 3xxx
EES 4xxx
EES 5xxx
The Geology sub-plan includes the study of dynamic earth processes, the physical environment, and the long and complex history of the planet and solar system. Geology requires a solid base of knowledge in chemistry, physics, and mathematics, as well as a core of geology courses. A course in field geology is required, and accessible options are available. Summer study is only required if the field geology and advanced applications requirements are fulfilled with EES 4500 Field Geology or partly fulfilled with ESCI 4951W Field Hydrogeology on the Twin Cities campus.
Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
Required credits to graduate with this major: 76 - 81
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- 0014631
- 7935571
- 0014741
OR 8186611
At least 1 course must be at the 4xxx level.
- 8111521
OR 8196481 - 8196471
OR 7952281 - 8261431
OR 7959161 - 0015641
OR 8184461
PHYS 2013/2014 or PHYS 2017/2014 are recommended.
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- 8077171
AND 8077181 - 8109171
AND 8077181
- 0009071
OR 0009081 - 0009101
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Take at least 6 credits from the two groups below. At least one course must come from Group 1.
EES 4500 is recommended for the Geology subplan. EES 4102 and EES 4800 are recommended for students who complete EES 3540 to fulfill the Group 1 program requirement.
Note: ESCI 4951W Field Hydrogeology (4 cr) on the Twin Cities campus may be used to meet the Group 1 requirement.
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- 0015661
- 8167531
- 7995081
- 8262071
- 8204661
OR 8268761
EES 3xxx/4xxx/5xxx courses not chosen to fulfill requirements above may be taken as Electives. Courses cannot be used to fulfill more than 1 requirement within the major.
Take 6 or more credits from the following:
EES 3xxx
EES 4xxx
EES 5xxx
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The Hydrology and Water Resources sub-plan focuses on water resources and the water cycle in particular surface and subsurface water transport and water chemistry. Hydrology requires a base of knowledge in chemistry, physics, and mathematics, and builds on the strength of UMD in freshwater issues.
Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
Required credits to graduate with this major: 76 - 81
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- 7952281
- 8031441
Students who take CHEM 2222 must also take CHEM 2223 and students who take CHEM 2202 must also take CHEM 2203 to complete the requirement.
- 0015641
OR 8184461 - 8274791
AND 8274801 - 0016571
AND 7898691
- 8196481
- 0006781
- 8166561
OR 8176591 - 8255281
OR 8268431
OR 0001701
OR 7919551 - 8255831
OR 8256261
- 0009071
OR 0009081 - 0009101
- 8056651
- 8056661
- 8056671
- 8056681
PHYS 2013/2014 or PHYS 2017/20145 and PHYS 2015/2016 or PHYS 2018/2016 are recommended.
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- 8077171
OR 8109171 - 8077181
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OR 8144471 - 8077201
Note: ESCI 4951W Field Hydrogeology (4 cr) on the Twin Cities campus may be used to partly fulfill this requirement.
CE 4228, EES 4620, and ESCI 4951W on the Twin Cities campus are recommended.
- 8167531
- 7995081
- 0015661
- 8262071
- 8204661
OR 8268761
EES 3xxx/4xxx/5xxx courses not chosen to fulfill requirements above may be taken as Electives. Courses cannot be used to fulfill more than 1 requirement within the major.
Taking one water policy and management course from among ES 4005, GEOG 4446, and GEOG 5101 is recommended.
Take 6 or more credits from the following:
EES 3xxx
EES 4xxx
EES 5xxx
ES 4005 - Environmental Policy (3 cr.)
GEOG 4446 - Water Processes and Management (3 cr.)
GEOG 5101 - Water Policy (3 cr.)
LIM 5010 - Integrated Approaches to the Study of Inland Waters (3 cr.)