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GeosciencesCollege of ScienceBS - Bachelor of Science
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
The course sequence required is determined by the Foundations Writing Evaluation (link).

Two course sequence:
1. Writing 101 or 101A or 107
2. Writing 102 or 108

One course sequence:
1. Writing 109H* or Writing 305
* A grade of C or higher is required in Writing 109H to satisfy the requirement with this course.

Three course sequence:
1. Writing 106
2. Writing 107**
3. Writing 108**
**Upon recommendation of the Writing Program students who complete Writing 106 may take:
- Writing 101 or 101A instead of Writing 107
- Writing 102 instead of Writing 108
Complete at least 1 of the following :
Complete 2 courses.
Two course sequence:
1. Writing 101 or 101A or 107
2. Writing 102 or 108
Complete at least 2 of the following Courses:
OR
Complete 1 course.
One course sequence:
1. Writing 109H* or Writing 305
* A grade of C or higher is required in Writing 109H to satisfy the requirement with this course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
OR
Complete 3 courses.
Three course sequence
1. Writing 106
2. Writing 107**
3. Writing 108**
**upon recommendation of the Writing Program students who complete Writing 106 may take:
- Writing 101 or 101A instead of Writing 107
- Writing 102 instead of Writing 108
Complete at least 3 of the following Courses:
AND
Your major may have more specific math requirements. Please consult your major advisor to ensure you enroll in the math courses best suited to your plan of study.
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 1 course. Please review your major requirements or consult your advisor before enrolling in a Foundations Mathematics course.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
AND
Credit will not be given for a course at an equivalent or lower level than prior language credit earned. Course must be taken for a grade, not as pass/fail. Third semester or higher courses used to fulfill this requirement may also be used to fulfill other requirements. A grade of C or higher is required in the course that satisfies the second language requirement.

Demonstrate second semester proficiency in a second language by completing a sequence of courses through a second semester or higher level or by passing a language proficiency examination at the second semester level or higher.
Complete at least 1 of the following :
Complete 1 course with a grade of C or better.

Not from: FREN 325, 391, 393, 396H, 399, 399H, 414, 425, 432, 433, 434, 442, 443, 448, 453, GRK 412, 422, HIST 465D, ITAL 330A, 330B, 330C, 330D, 393, 393H 399, 399H, 410, 431, 496A, 498H, LAT 411, 413, 414, 415, 421, 425, 426, PORT 325A, 430, 440, 449, RSSS 305, 405A, 405B, SPAN 204C, 303, 305, 340, 343, 350, 360, 371A 371B 375, 381, 382, 397W, 399, 400, 401, 402, 403, 406A, 410, 411, 412, 414, 423A, 423B, 433, 435, 436, 437, 438, 441, 442, 445, 446, 447, 448, 452, 453, 455A, 457, 458, 459, 465A, 465C, 465D, 465E, 471, 472, 473, 482, TTE 414.
Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:
AND
General Education Introduction and Capstone
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Introduces students admitted to the university as First-Year students to General Education, reflecting on learning, and developing an ePortfolio. (1 unit)
Earn at least 1 credits from the following:
AND
Designed to help students reflect upon and make meaning of the General Education experience through the refinement of their ePortfolio. (1 unit)
Earn at least 1 credits from the following:
AND
Choose one course from each category.
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 1 course, 3 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirement with 1 course and 2.67 units.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
AND
Complete 1 course, 3 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirement with 1 course and 2.67 units.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
AND
Complete 1 course, 3 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirement with 1 course and 2.67 units.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
AND
Complete 1 course, 3 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirement with 1 course and 2.67 units.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
AND
Building Connections brings together knowledge and modes of thinking from two or more disciplines and/or perspectives. Choose two courses (6 units minimum).
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 2 courses, 6 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirements with 2 courses and 5.34 units.
Earn at least 5.34 credits from the following:
AND
Civic Institutions
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 1 course, 3 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirement with 1 course and 2.67 units.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
Geosciences Supporting Coursework.
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course.

Students with the Geology Emphasis (GEO) or Geophysics Emphasis (GEOPHYS) MUST complete additional math requirements.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:
Complete Chem 151.

Students with the Geology Emphasis (GEO) or Earth, Oceans, & Climate Emphasis (EOC) MUST complete the second General Chemistry course in the sequence (either CHEM 152 or CHEM 142 lecture and CHEM 144 lab).
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
OR
Complete CHEM 141 and 143
Complete at least 2 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 4 units
Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
AND
Complete 4 units.
Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
Geosciences Core
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
An emphasis is required for this major. Please consult with your advisor.

Select 1 from the following emphases: Geology Emphasis, Geophysics Emphasis, Earth, Ocean, and Climate Emphasis or Gem Science Emphasis
Bachelor of Science in Geosciences
Earth, Ocean, and Climate Emphasis
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 17 units of the following or select alternative courses in consultation with your advisor. Any 300 or 400-level GEOS course not listed as a Core requirement may be applied toward Emphasis requirements. Cross-listed courses okay.

A maximum of 3 units of GEOS 397A may be applied to Emphasis requirements.
Earn at least 17 credits from the following:
Earth, Ocean, and Climate Emphasis Major Graduation Requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in the major coursework. All major coursework may be applied to the major GPA.
AND
A minimum of 52 units must be completed in the major.
AND
A minimum of 18 units in the pre-major, supporting coursework, professional core, and/or major must be taken at the University of Arizona.
AND
A minimum of 30 units of upper-division major coursework must be completed.
A minor is optional for this major. Consult with your advisor to select a minor or discuss other options such as selecting a second major.
Complete both the Earth, Ocean, and Climate pre-major and Emphasis.
Gem Science Emphasis Requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 5 courses
Complete at least 5 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 13 units
Earn at least 13 credits from the following:
Gem Science Emphasis Major Graduation Requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in the major coursework. All major coursework may be applied to the major GPA.
AND
A minimum of 52 units must be completed in the major.
AND
A minimum of 18 units in the pre-major, supporting coursework, professional core, and/or major must be taken at the University of Arizona.
AND
A minimum of 30 units of upper-division major coursework must be completed.
A minor is optional for this major. Consult with your advisor to select a minor or discuss other options such as selecting a second major.
Emphasis in Gem Science
Geology Emphasis
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 15 units of the following or select alternate courses in consultation with your advisor. Any 300 or 400-level GEOS course not listed as a Core requirement may be applied toward Emphasis requirements. Cross-listed courses okay.

A maximum of 1 course may be taken from MCB 181R and MCB 184.
A maximum of 3 units of GEOS 397A may be applied to Emphasis requirements.
Earn at least 15 credits from the following:
Geosciences Major Geology Emphasis Major Graduation Requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in the major coursework. All major coursework may be applied to the major GPA.
AND
A minimum of 52 units must be completed in the major.
AND
A minimum of 18 units in the pre-major, supporting coursework, professional core, and/or major must be taken at the University of Arizona.
AND
A minimum of 30 units of upper-division major coursework must be completed.
A minor is optional for this major. Consult with your advisor to select a minor or discuss other options such as selecting a second major.
Complete both the Geology pre-major and Emphasis.
Geophysics Emphasis
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 12 units of the following or select alternate courses in consultation with your advisor. Any 300-400 level course not listed as a CORE requirement but listed here can be applied toward emphasis requirements. Cross-listed courses okay.
Earn at least 12 credits from the following:
Geosciences Major Geophysics Emphasis Major Graduation Requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in the major coursework. All major coursework may be applied to the major GPA.
AND
A minimum of 52 units must be completed in the major.
AND
A minimum of 18 units in the pre-major, supporting coursework, professional core, and/or major must be taken at the University of Arizona.
AND
A minimum of 30 units of upper-division major coursework must be completed.
A minor is optional for this major. Consult with your advisor to select a minor or discuss other options such as selecting a second major.
Complete both the Geophysics pre-major and Emphasis.