Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences Roadmap – Quantitative Reasoning Category III/IV
120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 63
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult your Degree Planner and an advisor for further guidance.
To avoid taking additional units, it is recommended that you meet the SF State Studies (AERM, GP, ES, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 197 | Prelude to Calculus I (Prerequisite for MATH 226) 1 | 3 |
| Introduction to Earth Sciences 2 | 4 | |
| GE Area 1A: English Composition 3 | 3 | |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Select One (Major Science and Math Foundation): | 3-4 | |
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Chemistry for Energy and the Environment | ||
| MATH 198 | Prelude to Calculus II (Prerequisite for MATH 226, GE 2) 1 | 3 |
| Introduction to Earth Sciences 2 | 4 | |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| Units | 16-17 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Select One (Introductory Methods): | 3 | |
| Techniques in Earth Sciences | ||
| Our Environment Through Data | ||
| MATH 226 | Calculus I (Major Science and Math Foundation, GE 2) 1 | 4 |
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 4 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5B: Biological Science | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Introduction to Earth Sciences 2 | 4 | |
| Select One Set of Courses (Major Science and Math Foundation, GE 5A, GE 5C): | 4 | |
| General Physics I and General Physics I Laboratory |
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| General Physics with Calculus I and General Physics with Calculus I Laboratory |
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| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 4 | 3 | |
| GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| Select One (Earth Systems): | 3-4 | |
| Atmosphere and Oceans in the Earth System | ||
| Earth's Climate System | ||
| ENV 500GW | Physical and Human Dimensions of Climate Change - GWAR (Introductory Methods) | 3 |
| Earth Science Elective 5 | 3-4 | |
| GE Area 5UD or 2UD: Upper-Division Sciences or Upper-Division Mathematical Concepts | 3 | |
| U.S. and California Government | 3 | |
| Units | 15-17 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| ERTH 500 | Earth and Life Through Time (Earth Systems) | 3 |
| Earth Science Elective 5 | 3-4 | |
| Techniques in Earth Science 6 | 3-4 | |
| GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15-17 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| ERTH 442/GEOG 342 | Surface Water Hydrology (Earth Systems) | 4 |
| Earth Science Elective 5 | 3-4 | |
| Techniques in Earth Science 6 | 3-4 | |
| GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 16-18 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| Select One (Capstone): | 1-3 | |
| Earth Sciences Capstone Presentation | ||
| Capstone Seminar | ||
| Select One (Capstone): | 2-4 | |
| Senior Project | ||
| Undergraduate Research and Senior Thesis |
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| Geographic Internship | ||
| Earth Science Elective - Take Two 5 | 6-8 | |
| SF State Studies or University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 12-18 | |
| Total Units | 120-133 | |
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 2 course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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Introduction to Earth Sciences (12 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 3
Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 1A course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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First-time freshmen must take one lower-division Area 4 course that meets US History (USH).
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Earth Science Electives (15 units minimum)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 6
Techniques in Earth Science (6-8 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.