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Preparation for a BS in Earth Sciences

A BS in Earth Sciences in any of the three available subprograms requires 28-29 units of preparatory coursework.

Preparation for a BS in Earth Sciences

  • CHEM 1210: General Chemistry 1 (5 units)
  • MATH 1151: Calculus 1 (5 units)
  • MATH 1152: Calculus 2 (5 units)
  • PHYS 1250: Physics 1 (5 units)
  • EARTHSC 1121: The Dynamic Earth (3 units)
  • EARTHSC 1105: Geology of the National Parks (3 units)
  • EARTHSC 1108: Gemstones (3 units)
  • EARTHSC 1151: Natural Hazards (3 units)
  • EARTHSC 2203: Environmental Geoscience (3 units)
  • ​​​​​​​EARTHSC 2205: The Planets (3 units)
  • ​​​​​​​EARTHSC 2206(S): Principles of Oceanography (3 units)
  • ​​​​​​​EARTHSC 1200: Introductory Earth Science Lab (1 unit)

Advising information

Director of Undergraduate Studies (Earth Sciences): Professor Ann Cook, cook.1129@osu.edu

Undergraduate Academic Advisor (Earth Sciences): Dr. Karen Royce, royce.6@osu.edu, 614-292-6961