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Major in Earth Science for the Bachelor of Science Degree
The Bachelor of Science in Earth Science prepares students for graduate study, or a wide range of positions in geoscience fields, including industry, consulting, or state/federal agencies. In addition to required and elective ESCI courses, cognate courses (math and science) are also required for completion of the degree program. All students are urged to plan their program with the help of ESCI faculty advising.
This major is not currently admitting students. Please contact the department for further information.
University Core Curriculum Requirements
General Education Distribution Area | Cr. Hrs. |
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Fine Arts (FA)* 2 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: Art, CMT (Mass Media or Theatre), Music (includes Dance). | 6 |
Humanities (HU)* 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: CMT (Communication), English, Linguistics. Philosophy, Women's and Gender Studies, World Languages and Cultures, (Note: No more than two foreign language courses may be used to fulfill this requirement.) | 9 |
Behavioral/Social Sciences (SB)* 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: African & African American Studies, Anthropology, Computer Science, Economics, Geography & Environmental Studies, History, Justice Studies, Latino & Latin American Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work | 9 |
Natural Sciences (NS and NSL)** 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study; one course must have a laboratory component (NSL): Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics (Note: If an FYE ANTH that counts as Natural Science is taken, only one Biology course may be used for Natural Science). | 9 |
Engaged Learning Experiences | |
Students must complete, at Northeastern, three courses designated as Engaged Learning Experiences courses. One of the Engaged Learning Experiences courses must be at the 300-level, and one Engaged Learning Experiences course must be designated as "Boundary Crossing". | |
Discipline Specific (ELE-DS) These courses have pre-requisites that are specific courses within a program of study. Discipline Specific courses give students a deeper understanding of how knowledge is created and applied in their field. | |
Boundary Crossing (ELE-X) These are courses that cross disciplinary boundaries and/or cross boundaries through engagements outside the classroom or University allowing students to see how knowledge gained in one field might inform other fields or other aspects of society. | |
Math/Quantitative Reasoning (MA) 1 Math course, that has intermediate Algebra as prerequisite OR is a course listed on the General Education Distributive Learning List of Approved Courses. Any 3 hour college level math course, beyond Intermediate Algebra, meets this requirement. |
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Majors in Fine Arts, Humanities or Social/Behavioral Sciences, may waive up to 6 credit hours of General Education requirements in the corresponding distribution area.
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Majors in Natural Sciences may waive up to 9 credit hours of General Education requirements in the Natural Sciences distribution area.
Students should also be aware of all other university requirements to obtain a degree - NEIU requirements
Major in Earth Science requirements (71-72 cr. hrs.)
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Courses | ||
ESCI-211 | Physical Geology | 4 |
ESCI-303 | Environmental Geology In The Field | 4 |
ESCI-306 | Writing Intensive Program: Earth Materials | 4 |
ESCI-307 | Climate Change: Evidence, Causes, Effects | 4 |
ESCI-311 | Mineralogy And Petrology I | 4 |
ESCI-312 | Historical Geology | 4 |
ESCI-317 | Sedimentology And Stratigraphy | 4 |
ESCI-330 | Structural Geology | 4 |
ESCI-390 | Field Geology | 5 |
Electives in Earth Science: | ||
Choose from 300-level course offerings | 8 | |
Required Courses in Related Fields: | ||
CHEM-211 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
MATH-187 | Calculus I | 4 |
MATH-202 | Calculus II 1 | 4 |
or MATH-275 | Applied And Computational Statistics | |
PHYS-201L | College Physics I With Lab | 5 |
or PHYS-206L | University Physics I With Lab | |
Select two of the following: 2 | 8-9 | |
General Biology I | ||
General Biology II | ||
General Chemistry II 1 | ||
Writing Intensive Program: Quantitative Analysis | ||
Organic Chemistry I | ||
College Physics II With Lab | ||
or PHYS-207L | University Physics II With Lab | |
Modern Physics I | ||
Total Hours | 71-72 |
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Students planning to pursue an advanced degree in geoscience should plan to incorporate these cognate courses.
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Course substitutions may be allowed by prior arrangement with the undergraduate program advisor. Check program listings for course pre-requisites/ co-requisites.
This major is not currently admitting students. Please contact the department for further information.
This sample curricular map is provided to guide you in the planning of your progression for the Earth Science major. This guide should not replace regular consultations with your Earth Science advisor. Please contact the Earth Science Department to develop your specific plan of study and for recommendations regarding your academic progress. Undergraduate Advisor: Nadja Insel (n-insel@neiu.edu); Coordinator: Elisabet Head (e-head@neiu.edu).
First Year | ||
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Term 1 | Hours | |
ESCI-211 | Physical Geology | 4 |
CHEM-211 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
ENGL-101 | Writing I | 3 |
Term Hours | 12 | |
Term 2 | ||
ESCI-306 | Writing Intensive Program: Earth Materials | 4 |
ESCI-312 | Historical Geology | 4 |
MATH-187 | Calculus I | 4 |
ENGL-102 | Writing II | 3 |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Second Year | ||
Term 1 | ||
ESCI-303 | Environmental Geology In The Field | 4 |
ESCI-311 | Mineralogy And Petrology I | 4 |
CHEM-212 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
Fine Arts Course | 3 | |
Social/Behavior Science Course | 3 | |
Term Hours | 18 | |
Term 2 | ||
MATH-202 or 275 | Calculus II | 4 |
PHYS-201L | College Physics I With Lab | 5 |
300-level Earth Science Elective | 4 | |
Humanities Course | 3 | |
Term Hours | 16 | |
Third Year | ||
Term 1 | ||
ESCI-317 | Sedimentology And Stratigraphy | 4 |
PHYS-202L | College Physics II With Lab | 5 |
GES-391 | Introduction To GIS | 3 |
300-level Earth Science Course | 4 | |
Social/Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
Term Hours | 19 | |
Term 2 | ||
ESCI-307 | Climate Change: Evidence, Causes, Effects | 4 |
ESCI-330 | Structural Geology | 4 |
300-level ESCI Elective | 4 | |
Humanities Course | 3 | |
Term Hours | 15 | |
Term 3 | ||
ESCI-390 (Taken during the Summer term of third year) | Field Geology | 5 |
Term Hours | 5 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Term 1 | ||
Social/Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
Fine Arts Course | 3 | |
Humanities Course | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Term Hours | 12 | |
Term 2 | ||
Social/Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Term Hours | 9 | |
Total Hours: | 121 |