Earth and Space Science, Minor

Location(s): California Campus, Clarion Campus, Edinboro Campus

The minor in Earth and Space Sciences is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental knowledge base, skill set and techniques related to

understanding Earth system history, processes and interactions. The minor includes broad exposure to the physical spheres of the Earth - land,

water, and air - as well as approaches used to understand, assess and solve basic Earth and Space Science problems.

Advisement Sheet

Student Learning Outcomes

Students are required to demonstrate:

Knowledge, understanding and use of the principles of geology, oceanography, meteorology, climate science, and astronomy
Ability to use reasoning and logic to define a problem in terms of principles of geology, oceanography, meteorology and climate science, and astronomy
Ability to design and/or conduct experiments and/or observations using principles of geology, oceanography, meteorology and climate science, and astronomy
Ability to properly analyze and interpret data and make meaningful comparisons to current earth science related issues

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses

ATMS 1100 - Introduction to Weather and Climate Credit Hours: 4
GEOL 1250 - Stellar Astronomy Credit Hours: 3
GEOL 1500 - Dynamic Earth Credit Hours: 4

Electives

Selected from any Astronomy (PHYS 1200 or PHYS 1220), Geology (GEOL prefix) or Atmospheric Science (ATMS prefix) course. Six credits must be advanced with a course number of 3000 or higher.