A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- Earth and Climate Sciences (ECSEN-BS)
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 40.0699
- Credits (computed from items)
- 372.5-380
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 190415
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_190415_67d7128c
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Math and Sciences
0 items
Mathematics
1 item
- MATH 1910& MATH 1920Calculus for Engineersand Multivariable Calculus for EngineersNot resolved to a course8
Students in the College of Engineering are additionally required to take the following courses:
1 item
- MATH 2930& MATH 2940Differential Equations for Engineersand Linear Algebra for EngineersNot resolved to a course8
Physics
2 items
- or: PHYS 1112 Physics I: Mechanics and Heat4
- or: PHYS 2213 Physics II: Electromagnetism4
Chemistry
7 items
- Select one of the following options:Not resolved to a course4
- CHEM 2070& CHEM 2071General Chemistry Iand General Chemistry I LaboratoryNot resolved to a course
- CHEM 2090& CHEM 2091Engineering General Chemistryand Engineering General Chemistry LaboratoryNot resolved to a course
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course3-4
- CHEM 2080& CHEM 2081General Chemistry IIand General Chemistry II LaboratoryNot resolved to a course
- 3
- As published: “Physics III: Oscillations, Waves, and Quantum Physics 1”4
Biology
8 items
- Select one of the following:Not resolved to a course3-5
- 4
- 3
- 3-4
- 4-5
- 3
- 3
- BIOSM 1780Not resolved to a course
Complete one Advisor-Approved Course in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Natural Science
0 items
In addition to the math, physics, chemistry, and biology requirements listed above, students are required to take an advisor-approved course in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or natural science (including, but not limited to, a course in astronomy, a second course in biology, or an additional course in physics or chemistry). Students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences must select a second course in biology.
0 items
Climate Science Focused Elective
electives · 0 items
Climate Science Core Required Courses-Must take all
major core · 4 items
- 4
- 3
- 3
- 3
Climate Science Focused Elective Courses (5 courses)
electives · 14 items
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 1.5-3
- 3
Environmental Science Focused Elective
electives · 0 items
Environmental Science Core Required Courses-Must take all
major core · 4 items
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 3
Environmental Science Focused Elective Courses (5 courses)
electives · 13 items
- 3
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Geological Sciences Focused Elective
electives · 0 items
Geological Sciences Core Required Courses-Must take all
major core · 4 items
- 4
- 3
- 3
- 4
Geological Science Focused Elective Courses (5 courses)
electives · 12 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 4
- 3
- 3
Ocean Sciences Focused Elective
electives · 0 items
Ocean Sciences Core Required Courses-Must take all
major core · 4 items
- 4
- 3
- 3
- 4
Ocean Sciences Focused Elective Courses (5 courses)
electives · 5 items
- 4
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Engineering Communications
22 items
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1-3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Communication for Game Development 1”1
- As published: “Communication for Transportation Engineering 2”1
- As published: “Communication for Advanced Game Development 3”1
- As published: “Computer-Aided Engineering: Applications to Biological Processes (crosslisted)”3
- 4
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Biomechanics Laboratory (crosslisted)”3
- 4
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 4
Engineering Distribution
14 items
- As published: “Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures (crosslisted)”4
- As published: “Object-Oriented Design and Data Structures - Honors (crosslisted)”5
- As published: “Computer Systems Programming (crosslisted)”4
- As published: “Engineering Computation (crosslisted)”4
- As published: “Introduction to Circuits for Electrical and Computer Engineers (crosslisted)”4
- As published: “Digital Logic and Computer Organization (crosslisted)”4
- As published: “Engineering Quantum Information Hardware (crosslisted)”3
- As published: “The Earth System (crosslisted)”4
- 3
- As published: “Engineering Processes for Environmental Sustainability (crosslisted)”3
- As published: “Principles of Biological Engineering (crosslisted)”3
- As published: “Biomedical Transport Phenomena (crosslisted)”3
- 4
- or: BIOMG 3310 Principles of Biochemistry: Proteins and Metabolismor: BIOMG 3350 Principles of Biochemistry: Proteins, Metabolism, and Molecular Biology4
First-Year Requirements
1 item
- MATH 1910& MATH 1920Calculus for Engineersand Multivariable Calculus for EngineersNot resolved to a course8
Select two of the following:
10 items
- CHEM 2080& CHEM 2081General Chemistry IIand General Chemistry II Laboratory 1,2Not resolved to a course4
- CHEM 2090& CHEM 2091Engineering General Chemistryand Engineering General Chemistry Laboratory 1,2Not resolved to a course4
- 3
- 1
- 4
- As published: “Physics III: Oscillations, Waves, and Quantum Physics (or the Honors equivalent) 1,2”4
- One of: CS 111XNot resolved to a course4
- Two first-year writing seminarsNot resolved to a course6
- One introduction to engineering (ENGRI) courseNot resolved to a course3-4
- Two physical education courses and the university swim competencyNot resolved to a course2
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