Nov 21, 2024

Fitchburg State University 2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

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Fitchburg State University 2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Earth Science Minor

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Chairperson

Elizabeth Gordon

Requirements for the Minor in Earth Science

A student may earn a minor in Earth Science by completing 18 credits of coursework including:

Required Courses

GEOG 1000 - Earth Systems Science 3 cr. or
GEOG 2100 - Geology 3 cr.
GEOG 2500 - Oceanography 3 cr.

Three additional courses

will be chosen from the following, with at least one course at the 3000 level or above, in consultation with a minor advisor:

GEOG 2000 - Astronomy 3 cr. or
PHYS 2000 - Astronomy 3 cr.
GEOG 2200 - Meteorology 3 cr.
GEOG 2400 - Introduction to Geospatial Technologies 3 cr.
GEOG 3110 - Climatology 3 cr.
GEOG 3120 - Computer Cartography 3 cr.
GEOG 4000 - Geographic Information System 3 cr.
GEOG 4110 - Planetary Science 3 cr.
GEOG 4200 - Geomorphology 3 cr.
GEOG 4500 - Remote Sensing of the Environment 3 cr.
GEOG 4600 - Environmental Hydrogeology 3 cr.
GEOG 4700 - Geographic Perspectives on Conservation 3 cr.