Below is the revised supporting science requirement for the preparation for the major in Earth Science. These revised requirements will be effective Spring 2027.

Supporting math and science (take all, 15 units):

• CHEM 1210: General Chemistry 1 (5 units)
• MATH 1151: Calculus 1 or MATH 1156: Calculus for the Biological Sciences or equivalent (5 units)
• PHYS 1200: Physics 1 (Algreba-based) or PHYS 1250: Physics 1 (Calculus-based) (5 units)

Choose 2 additional supporting science courses (8-10 units):

• BIO 1113: Energy Transfer and Development (4 units)
• BIO 1114: Biological Sciences: Form, Function, Diversity, and Ecology (4 units)
  • Recommended for Marine Science and Natural History Museum Curation Certificates
• CHEM 1220: General Chemistry 2 (5 units)
  • Recommended for Hydrogeology Certificate & Climate, Water. & Environment Subprogram
• MATH 1152: Calculus 2 or MATH 1172: Engineering Mathematics A  (5 units)
  • Required for the Geophysics Subprogram
  • Recommended for those pursuing graduate degrees in STEM fields. 
• PHYS 1201: Physics 2  (Algreba-based) or PHYS 1251: Physics 2  (Calculus-based) (5 units)
  • PHYS 1251 Required for the Geophysics Subprogram