Earth and Environmental Sciences, BA

Life Science/Earth Science Education Concentration

Program Description

The Earth & Life Science education program combines fundamental courses in earth sciences with basic courses in related sciences. It also requires courses in areas outside of science. The Bachelor of Arts program is flexible enough to combine with a dual major in an unrelated field. The Bachelor of Science degree is more focused in earth and related sciences.

Admission Requirements

All students having a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher are accepted to this program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates can:

solve problems using critical thinking
combine a range of sciences (chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics) in creatively solving practical problems
collaborate to complete projects with others
interpret various types of information, including numbers, graphs, and text
present insights and information in writing and speaking

Career Opportunities

The Earth & Life Sciences Education program is designed for students planning to teach Environmental Science in the K-12 education levels.

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Life Science/Earth Science Education Concentration

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 40 Hours

Element 1: Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2: Mathematics: 4 Hours

Required

STT 2640 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hour(s): 4

Element 3: Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4: Arts and Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5: Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Element 6: Natural Sciences: 8 Hours

Required

EES 2510 - Earth Systems Credit Hour(s): 4
EES 2550 - Earth History Credit Hour(s): 4

Additional Core Courses: 7 Hours

Required

PHY 1060 - Astronomy Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 1060L - Astronomy Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1

II. Departmental Core Requirements: 15 Hours

EES 3230 - Introduction to the Ocean Credit Hour(s): 3
EES 4190 - Paleobiology Credit Hour(s): 4
EES 4340 - Mapping Methods Credit Hour(s): 2
EES 4350 - Field Mapping Credit Hour(s): 2
EES 4510 - Effective Scientific Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
EES 4280 - Earth and Environmental Sciences Colloquium Credit Hour(s): .5 (taken twice)

III. Departmental Requirements and Electives: 0 Hours

IV. Related Course Requirements: 59.5 Hours

BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1150 - Organisms and Ecosystems Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 2110 - Principles of Molecular and Classical Genetics Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 2120 - Cell Biology Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 2140 - Introduction to Cell Biology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2.5
BIO 2310 - Evolution and Ecology Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 2310L - Evolution and Ecology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
BIO 4920 - Senior Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1
CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 1220 - General Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1220L - General Chemistry Lab II Credit Hour(s): 2
PHY 1110 - Principles of Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1110L - Principles of Physics Lab I Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 1120 - Principles of Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1120L - Principles of Physics Lab II Credit Hour(s): 1
ED 2600 - Introduction to Education Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 2650 - Early Field Experience I: Introduction to the Education Profession Credit Hour(s): 1
ED 2700 - Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 2750 - Early Field Experience II: Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 1
EDS 2900 - Individuals with Exceptionalities Credit Hour(s): 3
7 credit hours of electives NOT from CoSM or CECS. At least 4 of these hours must be numbered 3000 or above.

V. General Electives: 5.5 Hours

Total: 120 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

Earth and Environmental Sciences, BA (GPS)