University of Chicago at Illinois 2005 - 2007 Undergraduate Catalog

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Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

B.S. with a Major in Earth and Environmental Sciences Minor in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Distinction

2440 Science and Engineering South
312–996–3154
http://www.uic.edu/depts/geos
Administration: Head, Neil C. Sturchio
Director of Undergraduate Studies, Fabien Kenig

The earth and environmental sciences examine the processes that affect the earth’s surface and its interior, the history of these processes, and the materials that they produce. They view the earth as a dynamic body, with continual interchanges of materials and energy among the planet’s interior and exterior, atmosphere, oceans, and life. Understanding of these processes is essential for evaluating the global environment, its natural variability and history, and its interactions with human activities.

A degree in earth and environmental sciences may lead to employment in industry, in the public sector, or in education. Many earth scientists establish careers in areas that are environmentally related, which may include the prevention, control, and remediation of pollutants from water and soil. Others work at predicting and preventing problems associated with natural hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, floods, and volcanic eruptions. Employment possibilities also exist in the exploration, utilization and management of resources such as oil, coal, metals, or water.

B.S. with a Major in Earth and Environmental Sciences

Students majoring in Earth and Environmental Sciences choose a concentration in Earth Sciences or Environmental Earth Sciences.

Degree Requirements—Both Concentrations

Core Courses

Courses
Hours
EAES 101—Exploring the Earth’s Surface
5
EAES 102—Exploring the Earth’s Interior
5
EAES 220—Mineralogy
4
EAES 390—Current Topics in Earth and
    Environmental Sciencesa
2
Total Hours—Core Courses
16

a EAES 390 fulfills the Writing-in-the-Discipline requirement.

Degree Requirements— Earth Sciences Concentration

To earn a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences degree from UIC, students need to complete University, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.

B.S. with a Major in Earth and
Environmental Sciences
Degree Requirements—
Earth Sciences Concentration
Hours
LAS Course Requirements
23–44
Required Prerequisite and Collateral Courses
28–30
Core Courses
16
Concentration Requirements
22
Electives
8–31
Minimum Total Hours—B.S. with a Major in Earth
and Environmental Sciences—
Earth Sciences Concentration
120

LAS Course Requirements

See Course Requirements in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for a list of courses to meet this requirement. Students should consult the list of Required Prerequisite and Collateral Courses below and their advisors to determine which courses are counted toward the LAS Course Requirements.

Required Prerequisite and Collateral Courses— Earth Sciences Concentration

Courses
Hours
One of the following sequences in general physics:
8–10
PHYS 105—Introductory Physics I—Lecture (4)
PHYS 106—Introductory Physics I—Laboratory (1)
PHYS 107—Introductory Physics II—Lecture (4)
PHYS 108—Introductory Physics II—Laboratory (1)
OR
PHYS 141—General Physics I (Mechanics) (4)
PHYS 142—General Physics II (Electricity and
    Magnetism) (4)
   
CHEM 112—General College Chemistry I
5
CHEM 114—General College Chemistry II
5
MATH 180—Calculus Ia
5
MATH 181—Calculus II
5
Total Hours—Required Prerequisite and
Collateral Courses
28–30

a MATH 180 fulfills the LAS quantitative reasoning requirement.

Core Courses

See Core Courses under heading Degree Requirements—Both Concentrations.

Earth Sciences Concentration Requirements

Courses
Hours
Twelve hours from the following:
12
EAES 310—Introduction to Geochemistry (4)
EAES 330—Introduction to Petrology (4)
EAES 350—Principles of Sedimentology and
    Stratigraphy (4)
EAES 360—Introduction to Paleontology (4)
EAES 400—Field Experience in Earth Sciences
6
EAES 440—Structural Geology and Tectonics
4
Total Hours—Concentration Requirements
22

Electives

Courses
Hours
Total Hours—Electives
8–31

Degree Requirements—Environmental Earth Sciences Concentration

To earn a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences degree from UIC, students need to complete University, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.

B.S. with a Major in Earth and Environmental
Sciences Degree Requirements—
Environmental Earth Sciences Concentration
Hours
LAS Course Requirements
23–44
Required Prerequisite and Collateral Courses
29–31
Core Courses
16
Concentration Requirements
22
Electives
7–30
Minimum Total Hours—B.S. with a Major in Earth
and Environmental Sciences—Environmental Earth
Sciences Concentration
120

LAS Course Requirements

See Course Requirements in College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for a list of courses to meet this requirement. Students should consult the list of Required Prerequisite and Collateral Courses below and their advisors to determine which courses are counted toward the Basic Course and General Education Requirements.

Required Prerequisite and Collateral Courses—Environmental Earth Sciences Concentration

Courses
Hours
One of the following options in general physics:
4–5
PHYS 105—Introductory Physics I—Lecture (4)
PHYS 106—Introductory Physics I—Laboratory (1)
OR
PHYS 141—General Physics I (Mechanics) (4)
     
CHEM 112—General College Chemistry I
5
     
One of the following courses:
5
CHEM 114—General College Chemistry II (5)
OR
CHEM 130—Survey of Organic and Biochemistry (5)
     
MATH 180—Calculus Ia
5
MATH 181—Calculus II
5
Two courses in the area of environmental studies,
chosen in consultation with the department
undergraduate advisor
5–6
Total Hours—Required Prerequisite and
Collateral Courses
29–31

a MATH 180 fulfills the LAS quantitative reasoning requirement.

Core Courses

See Core Courses under heading Degree Requirements—Both Concentrations.

Environmental Earth Sciences Concentration Requirements

Courses
Hours
EAES 200—Field Work in Missouri
2
EAES 285—Environmental Geology
4
EAES 310—Introduction to Geochemistry
4
EAES 475—Hydrology/Hydrogeology
4
     
Eight hours from the following:
8
EAES 350—Principles of Sedimentology and
    Stratigraphy (4)
EAES 440—Structural Geology and Tectonics (4)
EAES 470—Surficial Processes (4)
EAES 480—Statistical Methods in Earth and
    Environmental Sciences (4)
Total Hours—Concentration Requirements
22

Electives

Courses
Hours
Total Hours—Electives
7–30

Recommended Plan of Study

To view a recommended plan of study for B.S. with a Major in Earth and Environmental Sciences, please visit the LAS Web site http://www.uic.edu/las/college/info/fygp.

Minor in Earth and Environmental Sciences

Students from other disciplines who want to minor in earth and environmental sciences must take 18 semester hours, chosen with the approval of the department. A maximum of 10 hours may be at the 100-level. EAES 200—Field Work in Missouri is required. Students must take at least 9 hours at the 200-level or above.

Distinction

To be recommended for graduation with departmental distinction, a student must have a GPA in mathematics and science courses of 3.20/4.00 or better, 3.50/4.00 or better for high distinction, and 3.70/4.00 or better for highest distinction as well as superior performance in EAES 396—Independent Research.



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