Earth and Planetary Sciences, A.S.

HEGIS: 5499.00
PROGRAM CODE: 34242

The curriculum presented here applies to students who started the major in Fall 2018 or Spring 2019. If you enrolled as a matriculant prior to that, please see the College Catalog for the year you started the major as a matriculant for the curriculum requirements that apply to you.

Consultation with the Program Advisor is required.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Earth and Planetary Sciences degree program requirements, graduates will:

demonstrate an understanding of the earth’s subsystems
be able to describe the interaction and evolution of these subsystems on different temporal and spatial scales
demonstrate an understanding of the nature of human interactions with the earth subsystems
demonstrate a recognition of the relevance of the earth system to the individual and to society
recognize, describe, and analyze the types of natural hazards and natural resources
demonstrate an understanding of the nature of scientific knowledge and its historical development

College Requirements:

Successful completion of CUNY Assessment Tests in Reading, Writing, and ACCUPLACER CUNY Assessment Test in Math with passing examination scores, unless otherwise exempt, or developmental courses may be required.

Civic Engagement Experiences:

Two (2) Civic Engagement experiences satisfied by Civic Engagement Certified or Civic Engagement Component courses or approved outside activity.

Writing Intensive Requirement:

One (1) Writing Intensive course in any discipline is required. Participation in a Learning Community that includes ENG 1200 or ENG 2400 also satisfies this requirement.

Required Core (4 Courses, 14 Credits):

When Required Core Courses are specified for a category, they are required for the major

*This program has a waiver to require particular courses in the Common Core, otherwise more than the minimum credits for the degree may be necessary.

ENG 1200 - English Composition I 3 Credit(s)
ENG 2400 - English Composition II 3 Credit(s)
Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning Course* MAT 1500 - Calculus I 4 Credit(s)
Life & Physical Sciences Course* CHM 1100 - General Chemistry I 4 Credit(s)

Flexible Core (6 Courses, 20 Credits):

When Flexible Core Courses are specified for a category, they are required for the major

One course from each Group A to D (Group E is satisfied by the courses shown.)

No more than two courses can be selected from the same discipline

A. World Cultures and Global Issues Designated Course

B. U.S. Experience in its Diversity Designated Course

C. Creative Expression Designated Course

D. Individual and Society Designated Course

E. Scientific World Designated Courses

This program has a waiver to require particular courses in the Common Core, otherwise more than the minimum credits for the degree may be necessary.

MAT 1600 - Calculus II 4 Credit(s)
EPS 3100 - Meteorology 4 Credit(s)

Major Requirements (6 Courses, 24 Credits):

EPS 3200 - Oceanography 4 Credit(s)
EPS 3300 - Physical Geology 4 Credit(s)
EPS 3500 - Introduction to Astronomy 4 Credit(s)
EPS 3600 - Planetology: A Trip Through the Solar System 4 Credit(s)
EPS 3800 - Introduction to Earth Science 4 Credit(s)
PHY 1100 - General Physics I 4 Credit(s)

Electives:

2 credits sufficient to meet required total of 60 credits

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