Earth and Spatial Sciences (B.S.)
Required course work includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3) and:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 317 | Technical Writing II | 3 |
| MATH 143 | College Algebra | 3 |
| STAT 251 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| GEOG 385 | Foundations of GIS | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Physical Geology and Physical Geology Lab | ||
| Historical Geology and Historical Geology Lab | ||
| Physical Geology for Science Majors and Physical Geology for Science Majors Lab | ||
| General Physics I and General Physics I Lab | ||
| Introduction to Planet Earth and Introduction to Planet Earth Lab | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Human Geography | ||
| World Cultures and Globalization | ||
| Options | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 41-47 | |
| Total Hours | 61-67 | |
A. Geological Sciences Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 111L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 111 | General Physics I | 3 |
| or PHYS 211 | Engineering Physics I | |
| PHYS 111L | General Physics I Lab | 1 |
| or PHYS 211L | Laboratory Physics I | |
| GEOL 249 | Mineralogy and Optical Mineralogy | 4 |
| GEOL 302 | Field Geology Methods | 3 |
| GEOL 324 | Principles of Stratigraphy and Sedimentation | 4 |
| GEOL 326 | Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology | 4 |
| GEOL 345 | Structural Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 490 | Geology Field Camp | 3 |
| or GEOL 489 | Virtual Field Camp | |
| MATH 160 | Survey of Calculus | 4 |
| or MATH 170 | Calculus I | |
| MATH 175 | Calculus II | 3-4 |
| or MATH 330 | Linear Algebra | |
| Advisor Approved Electives in Geology | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 46-47 | |
Courses to total 120 credits for this degree
B. Hydrology and Climate Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 313 | Global Climate Change | 3 |
| GEOG 401 | Climatology | 3 |
| GEOG 424 | Hydrologic Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing | 3 |
| GEOL 309 | Ground Water Hydrology | 3 |
| GEOL 410 | Groundwater Field Methods | 3 |
| GEOL 490 | Geology Field Camp | 3 |
| or GEOL 489 | Virtual Field Camp | |
| or GEOG 493 | Senior Capstone in Geography | |
| HYDR 409 | Quantitative Hydrogeology | 3 |
| HYDR 412 | Environmental Hydrogeology | 3 |
| MATH 170 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 175 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 211 | Engineering Physics I | 3 |
| Select two electives from the following: | 6-8 | |
| Geology and the Environment | ||
| Tree Rings and Environmental Change | ||
| Climate Change Ecology | ||
| Climate Change Mitigation | ||
| Chemical Hydrogeology | ||
| Glaciology and the Dynamic Frozen Earth | ||
| Stable Isotopes in the Environment | ||
| Environmental Hydrology | ||
| Total Hours | 41-43 | |
Courses to total 120 credits for this degree
C. Geography and Global Sustainability Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 313 | Global Climate Change | 3 |
| GEOG 420 | Land, Resources, and Environment | 3 |
| or GEOG 330 | Urban Geography | |
| SOIL 436 | Principles of Sustainability | 3 |
| GEOG 435 | Climate Change Mitigation | 3 |
| GEOG 390 | Cartographic Design & Geovisualization | 3 |
| GEOG 493 | Senior Capstone in Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 365 | Geopolitics and Conflict | 3 |
| or GEOG 350 | Sustainability of Global Development | |
| Choose 5 of the following: | 15 | |
| Ground Water Hydrology | ||
| Tree Rings and Environmental Change | ||
| Geomorphology | ||
| Sustainability of Global Development | ||
| Geology and the Environment | ||
| Biogeography | ||
| Environmental Hydrogeology | ||
| Climate Change Ecology | ||
| Spatial Analysis and Modeling | ||
| Intermediate GIS | ||
| Hydrologic Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing | ||
| GIS Programming | ||
| Remote Sensing IMAGE ANALYSIS/GIS Integration | ||
| Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life | ||
| Introduction to Geopolitics | ||
| Climatology | ||
| Stable Isotopes in the Environment | ||
| Petroleum Systems and Stratigraphic Concepts | ||
| Chemical Hydrogeology | ||
| Choose 2 supporting courses: | 6-8 | |
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| General Physics I and General Physics I Lab | ||
or PHYS 211 | Engineering Physics I | |
| Survey of Calculus | ||
or MATH 170 | Calculus I | |
| Calculus II | ||
| Statistical Analysis | ||
| International Economics | ||
or ECON 447 | International Development Economics | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
or ECON 447 | International Development Economics | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Foundations of Economic Analysis | ||
| Environmental Hydrology | ||
| Water Quality in the Pacific Northwest | ||
| Drinking Water and Human Health | ||
| Northwest Climate and Water Resources Change | ||
| Environmental Lifecycle Assessment | ||
| Total Hours | 42-44 | |
Courses to total 120 credits for this degree
Geological Sciences Option
| Fall Term 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| MATH 143 | College Algebra | 3 |
| (GEOL 101 AND GEOL 101L) OR (GEOL 111 AND GEOL 111L) OR (GEOL 102 AND GEOL 102L) OR (GEOG 100 AND GEOG 100L) | 4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Oral Communication Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 111L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| GEOL 249 | Mineralogy and Optical Mineralogy | 4 |
| MATH 160 OR MATH 170 | 4 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| GEOL 324 | Principles of Stratigraphy and Sedimentation | 4 |
| GEOG 165 or GEOG 200 | Human Geography or World Cultures and Globalization | 3 |
| (PHYS 111 AND PHYS 111L) OR (PHYS 211 AND PHYS 211L) | 4 | |
| Geology, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| GEOL 345 | Structural Geology | 4 |
| GEOG 385 | Foundations of GIS | 3 |
| MATH 175 or MATH 330 | Calculus II or Linear Algebra | 4 |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Summer Term 2 | ||
| GEOL 302 | Field Geology Methods | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| GEOL 326 | Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology | 4 |
| ENGL 317 | Technical Writing II | 3 |
| American Diversity Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring Term 3 | ||
| STAT 251 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| International Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer Term 3 | ||
| GEOL 490 | Geology Field Camp | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Fall Term 4 | ||
| Geology, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Geology, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 4 | ||
| Geology, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Global Sustainability and Geography Option
| Fall Term 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| MATH 143 | College Algebra | 3 |
| (GEOL 101 AND GEOL 101L) OR (GEOL 111 AND GEOL 111L) OR (GEOL 102 AND GEOL 102L) OR (GEOG 100 OR GEOG 100L) | 4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Oral Communication Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 111L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| STAT 251 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| GEOG 165 or GEOG 200 | Human Geography or World Cultures and Globalization | 3 |
| Geography, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| MATH 170 | Calculus I (Suggested Supporting Course) | 4 |
| GEOG 385 | Foundations of GIS | 3 |
| (PHYS 111 AND PHYS 111L) OR (PHYS 211 AND PHYS 211L) | 4 | |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| GEOG 365 or GEOG 350 | Geopolitics and Conflict or Sustainability of Global Development | 3 |
| Geography, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| ENGL 317 | Technical Writing II | 3 |
| GEOG 313 | Global Climate Change | 3 |
| GEOG 435 | Climate Change Mitigation | 3 |
| Geography, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 3 | ||
| GEOG 390 | Cartographic Design & Geovisualization | 3 |
| SOIL 436 | Principles of Sustainability | 3 |
| Geography, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Geography, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| International Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fall Term 4 | ||
| GEOG 420 or GEOG 330 | Land, Resources, and Environment or Urban Geography | 3 |
| American Diversity Course | 3 | |
| Supporting Class, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Geography, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 2 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Term 4 | ||
| GEOG 493 | Senior Capstone in Geography | 3 |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Hydrology and Climate Option
| Fall Term 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| MATH 143 | College Algebra | 3 |
| (GEOL 101 AND GEOL 101L) OR (GEOL 111 AND GEOL 111L) OR (GEOL 102 AND GEOL 102L) OR (GEOG 100 AND GEOG 100L) | 4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Oral Communication Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| CHEM 111 & 111L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| GEOG 165 or GEOG 200 | Human Geography or World Cultures and Globalization | 3 |
| MATH 170 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| GEOL 309 | Ground Water Hydrology | 3 |
| GEOG 313 | Global Climate Change | 3 |
| MATH 175 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 211 & 211L | Engineering Physics I and Laboratory Physics I | 4 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| STAT 251 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| GEOG 385 | Foundations of GIS | 3 |
| GEOL/GEOG Course, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer Term 2 | ||
| GEOL 302 | Field Geology Methods | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| ENGL 317 | Technical Writing II | 3 |
| GEOL 410 | Groundwater Field Methods | 3 |
| HYDR 409 | Quantitative Hydrogeology | 3 |
| GEOG 424 | Hydrologic Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 3 | ||
| International Course | 3 | |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Summer Term 3 | ||
| GEOL 490 | Geology Field Camp | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Fall Term 4 | ||
| GEOL/GEOG, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| American Diversity Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 1 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring Term 4 | ||
| GEOG 493 | Senior Capstone in Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 401 | Climatology | 3 |
| HYDR 412 | Environmental Hydrogeology | 3 |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 2 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
The degree map is a guide for the timely completion of your curricular requirements. Your academic advisor or department may be contacted for assistance in interpreting this map. This map is not reflective of your academic history or transcript and it is not official notification of completion of degree or certificate requirements. Please contact the Registrar's Office regarding your official degree/certificate completion status.
New Learning Outcomes:
“Core” learning outcomes for ESS degree common to all three options
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Students will develop an understanding of geologic and human systems through the study of Earth and human processes that interact across a wide range of spatial and temporal scales.
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Students will develop skills applicable to the collection, integration, analysis, and illustration of data for solving spatial and temporal problems
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Students will develop skills for communicating fundamental concepts in their field and results from their own work, in both written and oral settings.
Option-specific learning outcomes:
Geological Sciences option:
1. Preparation for the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) Fundamentals of Geology (FG) exam, the precursor to licensure as a Professional Geologist.
2. Ability to integrate and communicate understanding of the geologic sciences (e.g., mineralogy, petrology, stratigraphy, etc.) to develop testable hypotheses of the origin and evolution of geological terrains.
Hydrology and Climate option:
1. Comprehension of the hydrologic cycle and the ability to measure and interpret basic physical and biochemical aspects of water associated with hydrologic processes.
2. Ability to explain the physical nature of global climate change and the role of society in influencing and mitigating effects of climate change.
Global Sustainability and Geography option:
1. Understanding of geographic and spatial perspectives in the interaction between and sustainability of human and natural systems
2. The ability to use geospatial data to map and analyze spatial patterns and relationships with a wide variety of data types, including both natural and human systems.