Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Bachelor of Science or Arts (B.S. or B.A.)
Requirements for Majors
A GPA of 2.0 or higher in the major is required for graduation. The GPA in the major is calculated from courses in the major based in the major department only, and that have been taken at City College or through ePermit, including all courses in excess of the minimum required for the degree.
The EAS Curriculum comprises a basic set of courses (Non-EAS Science and Math Courses and Basic Courses for EAS Majors) complemented by 33 credits of elective courses (Electives for Standard EAS Option). The EAS elective set is extensive and is supplemented by special topics courses offered on subjects of interest to students and faculty. Recent special topics courses have included Isotope Geochemistry, Geologic Field Mapping, and Introduction to Scientific Computing. Under certain circumstances, selected courses from other departments may also be counted toward the major. (See the elective list below.). Selections from the set of EAS electives are chosen in consultation with either Dr. Lampousis or Professor Zhang, to ensure a coherent program.
It is recommended that EAS majors complete PHYS 20700-20800, though the PHYS 20300-20400 sequence may be preferred for some students. MATH 20100-21300 is recommended, but MATH 20500-20900 is an acceptable option for some students. Recommendations are on a case-by-case basis.
Foundational courses for the EAS major must be completed before embarking upon related courses in the major. Students with appropriate background as demonstrated by the College’s Placement Exam may be exempted from some or all Foundational Courses. The foundational course for Earth Systems Science (EAS 10600) is Pre-Calculus (Math 19500); this course must be passed with a grade of C or higher (or students must place into a higher math course) in order to proceed to the next level.
Standard EAS Option, Leading to a B.S. Degree
All EAS majors in the standard option must complete the Basic Courses for EAS Majors with a grade of at least C in each course and pass 33 credits of courses from the elective list with a C average.
Required Courses (for both Standard EAS and Secondary Education options):
Required Non-EAS Science and Math Courses
Normal Sequence (for most students): (28 credits)
Alternative Sequence (for geobiology): (24 credits)
Basic EAS Courses: (22 credits)
EAS Electives for Standard EAS Option
Choose 33 credits from the elective list below
Up to 9 credits of the 33 credits of electives may come from the non-EAS courses below:
Requirements for a B.A. in EAS
Non-EAS Requirements (20 Credits)
Required EAS Courses (17 credits)
Electives must include at least one of the following courses
| EAS 44800 | Terrestrial, Aquatic and Atmospheric Systems | 4 |
| EAS 33300 | Phase I Environmental Site Assessments | 3 |
| EAS 10400 | Perspectives on Global Warming | 3 |
Electives
Minimum of 24 credits of electives chosen from the following list.
Total Credit Hours: 61-65
Additional Requirements
General Education Requirements ("Pathways")
In general, students are required to complete 42 credits of General Education coursework, with some adjustments for transfer students. See the General Education Requirements (Pathways) section of the Bulletin for more information. Earth and Atmospheric Science students will satisfy their "Pathways" requirements most efficiently by following these recommendations:
Fixed Core
English Composition I:
| FIQWS | Freshman Inquiry Writing Seminar | 6 |
English Composition II:
Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning:
Life and Physical Sciences:
Flexible Core
World Cultures and Global Issues:
any CLAS offerings in this category
Individual and Society:
any CLAS offerings in this category
U.S. Experience in its Diversity:
any CLAS offerings in this category
Creative Expression:
any CLAS offerings in this category
Scientific World:
Additional course in Scientific World:
College Option
Speech
or exemption on the basis of demonstrated proficiency
Foreign Language
Two semesters of college-level study, or exemption on the basis of two years of high-school level study, or demonstrated proficiency.
Philosophy
Any approved CLAS offerings in this category.
Total Credit Hours Required for obtaining a B.A. degree: 120, at least 90 of which must be in the Liberal Arts and Sciences (RLA).