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Program checklist · BA

Earth and Space Sciences, BA

Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, NY

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Program
Award
BA
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
Fall 2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Earth and Space Sciences is a broadly based multidisciplinary field combining geology, astronomy, atmospheric science, and marine science administered by the Department of Geosciences (see Geology major for departmental information). The major in Earth and Space Sciences is a diversified program in the natural sciences and mathematics aimed at fostering a basic understanding of the earth and space sciences; it also includes concentrated study in any one of the natural sciences or mathematics or interdisciplinary studies in environmental geoscience. Intended for those seeking a science-related career, the program is flexible in that it is designed to meet the needs of students who desire a more diverse liberal arts and sciences background. The various programs prepare students to choose careers in teaching, law, environmental science, secondary education, or research in private industry and government.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196097
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196097_ff6dcc5e
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Requirements for the Major in Earth and Space Sciences (ESS)

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    Requirements for the Earth and Space Sciences Track

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      Introductory earth and space sciences courses

      7 items
      1. GEO 103
        The Earth Through Time 3 credits AND
        Not resolved to a course
      2. GEO 113
        Historical Geology Laboratory 1 credit
        Not resolved to a course
      3. GEO 122
        Physical Geology 4 credits
        Not resolved to a course
        or: GEO 102 - The Earth 3 credits AND
      4. GEO 112
        Physical Geology Laboratory 1 credit
        Not resolved to a course
      5. AST 101
        Introduction to Astronomy 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course
      6. AST 112
        Astronomy Laboratory 1 credit
        Not resolved to a course
      7. ATM 205
        Introduction to Atmospheric Sciences 3 credits
        Not resolved to a course

      Upper-division earth and space sciences courses

      0 items

        Introductory related science courses

        10 items
        1. MAT 131
          As published: “Calculus I 4 credits”
          4
        2. MAT 132
          Calculus II 4 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        3. If student does not place into MAT 125 or MAT 131 on the basis of the math placement examination, MAT 123 becomes an additional required course for the major. The following alternate beginning calculus sequences may be substituted for MAT 131 and MAT 132 in major requirements or prerequisites: MAT 125 and MAT 126 and MAT 127 ; or MAT 141 and MAT 142; or AMS 151 and AMS 161 ; or MAT 171. Equivalency for MAT courses achieved by earning the appropriate score on a University mathematics placement examination will be accepted as fulfillment of the requirement without the necessity of substituting other credits.
          Not resolved to a course
        4. PHY 121
          Physics for the Life Sciences I 4 credits (Note: PHY 121 is not accepted for the physics, atmospheric science ,mathematics, or astronomy concentrations.)
          Not resolved to a course
          or: PHY 131 - Classical Physics I 3 credits
        5. PHY 133
          Classical Physics Laboratory I 1 credit
          Not resolved to a course
          or: PHY 141 - Classical Physics I: Honors 3 credits
        6. PHY 133
          Classical Physics Laboratory I : 1 credit
          Not resolved to a course
          or: PHY 125 - Classical Physics A 3 credits
        7. PHY 126
          Classical Physics B 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        8. PHY 133
          Classical Physics Laboratory I : 1 credit
          Not resolved to a course
        9. CHE 131
          As published: “General Chemistry IB 4 credits”
          or: CHE 129 - General Chemistry IA 4 credits
        10. CHE 133
          As published: “General Chemistry Laboratory I 1 credit”

        Requirements

        9 items
        1. PHY 122
          Physics for the Life Sciences II 4 credits (not accepted for atmospheric science, mathematics, or astronomy concentrations)
          Not resolved to a course
          or: PHY 132 - Classical Physics II 3 credits
        2. PHY 134
          Classical Physics Laboratory II 1 credit
          Not resolved to a course
          or: PHY 142 - Classical Physics II: Honors 3 credits
        3. PHY 134
          Classical Physics Laboratory II
          Not resolved to a course
          or: PHY 126 - Classical Physics B 3 credits
          1
        4. PHY 127
          Classical Physics C 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        5. PHY 134
          Classical Physics Laboratory II
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        6. CHE 132
          General Chemistry II 4 credits AND
          Not resolved to a course
        7. CHE 134
          General Chemistry Laboratory II 1 credit
          Not resolved to a course
        8. BIO 201
          Fundamentals of Biology: Organisms to Ecosystems 3 credits AND
          Not resolved to a course
        9. BIO 204
          Fundamentals of Scientific Inquiry in the Biological Sciences I 2 credits
          Not resolved to a course

        Requirements

        5 items
        1. PHY 132
          Classical Physics II 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        2. PHY 134
          Classical Physics Laboratory II 1 credit
          Not resolved to a course
          or: PHY 142 - Classical Physics II: Honors 3 credits
        3. PHY 134
          Classical Physics Laboratory II
          Not resolved to a course
          or: PHY 126 - Classical Physics B 3 credits
          1
        4. PHY 127
          Classical Physics C 3 credits
          Not resolved to a course
        5. PHY 134
          Classical Physics Laboratory II
          Not resolved to a course
          1

        Requirements

        4 items
        1. MAT 205
          Not resolved to a course
        2. MAT 203
          Calculus III with Applications 4 credits
          Not resolved to a course
          or: AMS 261 - Applied Calculus III 4 credits
        3. MAT 305
          Not resolved to a course
        4. MAT 303
          Calculus IV with Applications 4 credits
          Not resolved to a course
          or: AMS 361 - Applied Calculus IV: Differential Equations 4 credits

        Specific science concentration

        0 items

          Upper-division writing and speaking requirement

          0 items

            Requirements for the Earth Science Education Track

            0 items

              Introductory science courses

              20 items
              1. GEO 103
                The Earth Through Time 3 credits AND
                Not resolved to a course
              2. GEO 113
                Historical Geology Laboratory 1 credit
                Not resolved to a course
              3. GEO 122
                Physical Geology 4 credits
                Not resolved to a course
                or: GEO 102 - The Earth 3 credits AND
              4. GEO 112
                Physical Geology Laboratory 1 credit
                Not resolved to a course
              5. AST 101
                Introduction to Astronomy 3 credits AND
                Not resolved to a course
              6. AST 112
                Astronomy Laboratory 1 credit
                Not resolved to a course
              7. ATM 205
                Introduction to Atmospheric Sciences 3 credits
                Not resolved to a course
              8. BIO 201
                Fundamentals of Biology: Organisms to Ecosystems 3 credits
                Not resolved to a course
              9. BIO 202
                Fundamentals of Biology: Molecular and Cellular Biology 3 credits
                Not resolved to a course
              10. BIO 204
                Fundamentals of Scientific Inquiry in the Biological Sciences I 2 credits
                Not resolved to a course
              11. CHE 131
                As published: “General Chemistry IB 4 credits”
                or: CHE 129 - General Chemistry IA 4 credits AND
              12. CHE 132
                General Chemistry II 4 credits (see note below)
                Not resolved to a course
              13. CHE 133
                As published: “General Chemistry Laboratory I 1 credit AND”
              14. CHE 134
                General Chemistry Laboratory II 1 credit
                Not resolved to a course
              15. AMS 102
                Elements of Statistics 3 credits
                Not resolved to a course
              16. MAT 125
                Calculus A 3 credits
                Not resolved to a course
              17. PHY 119
                Physics for Environmental Studies 4 credits
                Not resolved to a course
                or: PHY 125 - Classical Physics A 3 credits AND
              18. PHY 126
                Classical Physics B 3 credits AND
                Not resolved to a course
              19. PHY 133
                Classical Physics Laboratory I 1 credit
                Not resolved to a course
              20. ATM 102
                Weather and Climate 3 credits
                Not resolved to a course

              Elective Courses

              0 items

                Specific Science Concentration

                0 items

                  Upper-division writing requirement

                  0 items

                    Earth Science Secondary Teacher Education Program

                    0 items

                      SBC Courses

                      3 items
                      1. Freshmen who matriculate in the Fall of 2019 or later
                        Not resolved to a course
                      2. Transfer students who matriculate in the Spring of 2020 or later
                        Not resolved to a course
                      3. Students who rematriculate in the Fall of 2019 or later
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Sample Course Sequence

                      0 items
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