**Review** Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026

ESCI 320 Earth Materials

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Investigation of rock and mineral chemistry, formation, identification, and significance to society. Focus on clay and analytical instrumentation. Field trip(s) required.

4

Prerequisites

GEOL 100 or GEOL 201 with a minimum grade of D-

Offered

Generally offered fall odd years.

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: ESCI 320 and GEOL 320

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

ESCI 330 Earth Science Statistical Analysis

(2 lecture, 3 laboratory) Course covers research methods, statistical analysis, manipulation and presentation of data. Multiple projects using and solving authentic Earth and Atmospheric Science data and research problems.
3

Prerequisites

(GEOL 201 or MET 205 or ESCI 200 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

ESCI 349 Earth Science Professional Seminar

Preparation for graduate school or job market. Includes finding jobs, internships, and/or appropriate graduate schools; also cover letters, resumes, GRE preparation, phone and in-person interviews, and expectations. S/U graded.
1

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Earth Sciences Major(s)/Minor(s)

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

ESCI 365 Advanced Earth Science Concepts for Elementary Teachers

(2 lecture, 2 laboratory) Students will expand their knowledge of Earth Science and learn methods for teaching earth science including integration of other subject areas.
3

Prerequisites

SCI 266 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required