Requirements for Majors
General 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."
Our department offers two degrees: Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) and Environmental Earth System Sciences (EESS). Details for each are described below, first for EAS and then for EESS.
The EAS and EESS 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).
B.S. Degree in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS)
The EAS elective set is extensive and is supplemented by special topics courses offered on subjects of interest to students and faculty. Selected courses from other departments may also be counted toward the major.
It is recommended that EAS majors complete PHYS 20700-20800, though the PHYS 20300-20400 sequence may be preferred for some students. MATH 20100-20300 is recommended, but MATH 20500-20900 is an acceptable option for some students.
Note: 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.
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B.S. in Environmental Earth Systems Science (EESS)
The requirements for this degree can be found in the CCNY bulletin (linked below) or in the Environmental Earth System Science listing on the CCNY website under Academics/Areas of Study.
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For more information on the two B.S. option, contact: Professor James Booth at jbooth@ccny.cuny.edu
Requirements for a B.A. in EAS
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Requirements for a Minor in EAS
A minor in EAS requires a minimum of 9 credits beyond EAS 10600. These courses are in addition to the science core requirements.
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Secondary Education Concentration
Students must take a sequence of required non-EAS science and math courses, a sequence of EAS courses, and pedagogical courses offered by the Department of Education.
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Additional Requirements for both the EAS and EESS major
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
English Composition II: ENGL 21003
Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: MATH 20100
Life and Physical Sciences: CHEM 10301
Flexible Core
World Cultures and Global Issues: any of CLAS offerings in this category
Individual and Society: any of CLAS offerings in this category
U.S. Experience in its Diversity: any of CLAS offerings in this category
Creative Expression: any of CLAS offerings in this category
Scientific World: PHYS 20700
Additional course in Scientific World: CHEM 10401
College Option
Speech 11100, 00380 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 - see Master List of Prospective Courses at https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/gened/other-gen-ed-courses
Last Updated: 09/04/2024 18:53