College of Geosciences
Curriculum in Earth Sciences1
The B.S. degree in Earth Sciences is offered through the Department of Geology and Geophysics. This program provides a general background in Earth Science, including Atmospheric Sciences, Geography, Geology and Oceanography. Due to changes in Texas certification laws, this program no longer certifies students to teach earth science in grades seven and eight. This program, with modification, can prepare students to teach earth science at the secondary school level through the Option IV Composite Science Certification. Students interested in this certification are urged to see their advisor. Because of the breadth of this program, the B.S. in Earth Sciences curriculum does not provide the background for admission to graduate studies in the geosciences.
FRESHMAN YEAR
| First Semester | (Th-Pr) | Cr | Second Semester | (Th-Pr) | Cr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM 106 Molecular Science for Citizens 2 | (3-0) | 3 | BIOL 101 Botany 2,3 | (3-3) | 4 | |
| ENGL 104 Comp. and Rhetoric | (3-0) | 3 | GEOL 106 Historical Geology | (3-3) | 4 | |
| GEOL 101 Principles of Geology | (3-3) | 4 | HIST 106 History of U.S. | (3-0) | 3 | |
| HIST 105 History of U.S. . | (3-0) | 3 | INST 210 Understanding Special Populations | (3-0) | 3 | |
| MATH 166 Topics in Cont. Math. II | (3-0) | 3 | TEFB 201 Self Directed Experiences with Adolescents | (1-3) | 1 | |
| 16 | Free elective | 2 | ||||
| 17 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| First Semester | (Th-Pr) | Cr | Second Semester | (Th-Pr) | Cr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATMO 201 Atmospheric Science | (3-0) | 3 | ENGL 210 Argument. and Comp. or ENGL 241 Advanced Composition or ENGL 301 Technical Writing |
(3-0) | 3 | |
| COMM 203 Public Speaking | (3-0) | 3 | GEOL 301 Mineral Resources | (3-0) | 3 | |
| GEOL 308 Integrated Earth Science | (3-3) | 4 | GEOL 309 Intro. to Field Meth. | (1-6) | 3 | |
| POLS 206 American Natl. Govt. | (3-0) | 3 | TEFB 322 Teaching and Schooling in a Mod. Soc. | (2-3) | 3 | |
| English literature elective 4 | 3 | BIOL 107 Zoology 2,3 | (3-3) | 4 | ||
| * KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity | (0-2) | 1 | * KINE 199 Required Physical Activity | (0-2) | 1 | |
| 17 | 17 |
JUNIOR YEAR
| First Semester | (Th-Pr) | Cr | Second Semester | (Th-Pr) | Cr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTR 101 Basic Astronomy | (3-0) | 3 | ASTR 102 Observa. Astronomy | (0-3) | 1 | |
| PHIL 240 Intro. to Logic | (3-0) | 3 | EDTC 345 Microcomputer Awareness for Educators 6 | (2-2) | 3 | |
| POLS 207 State and Local Govt. | (3-0) | 3 | PHYS 201 College Physics 2 | (3-3) | 4 | |
| TEFB 323 Teaching Skills I | (2-3) | 3 | TEFB 324 Teaching Skills II | (2-2) | 3 | |
| Earth science elective5 | 3 | Earth science elective5 | (4-0) | 4 | ||
| Free elective | 2 | Free elective | (3-0) | 3 | ||
| 17 | 18 |
SENIOR YEAR
| First Semester | (Th-Pr) | Cr | Second Semester | (Th-Pr) | Cr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCI 317 Racial and Ethnic Relations7 | (3-0) | 3 | TEFB 429 Supervised Student Teaching8 | (0-24) | 9 | |
| TEFB 406 Science in the Middle and Secondary Schools8 | (2-6) | 3 | 9 | |||
| Earth science elective5 | 4 | |||||
| English literature elective4 | 3 | |||||
| Visual and performing arts4 | 3 | |||||
| Free elective | 2 | |||||
| 18 | ||||||
total hours |
128 |
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NOTES:
- Current requirements of the College of Education and Human Development for teacher certification should be acquired from the advisor.
- Substitutions must be approved by the advisor. If Composite Science Certification is sought, the appropriate substitutions must be approved.
- Courses which are needed to satisfy the biology portion of the life-science teaching field.
- Must satisfy Humanities requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
- Earth science electives to be selected in consultation with student’s advisor. The electives, in part, include any 300- or 400-level Geology course: AGRO 301 (4 hrs.), 310 (2 hrs.), 455 (3 hrs.); ANTH 302 (3 hrs.), 303 (3 hrs.), 308 (3 hrs.), 312 (3 hrs.), 313 (3 hrs.), 350 (3 hrs.), 351 (3 hrs.); ATMO 465 (2 hrs.); GEOG 324 (3 hrs.), 331 (3 hrs.), 400 (3 hrs.); OCNG 401 (3 hrs.); RENR 375 (3 hrs.).
- Other computer usage courses may be approved for substitution by the advisor.
- SOCI 323, 403 or 409 may be substituted as a multicultural course, satisfying both teacher certification and a part of the University Core Curriculum social science requirements.
- No other course may be taken with TEFB 429 except GEOL 485 (3 cr.).
* See University Core Curriculum, item 7.