Earth and Planetary Science

The major in Earth and Planetary Science explores the origin, evolution, structure and dynamics of the Earth and other planetary bodies. This is an emerging and interdisciplinary field, drawing on geology, geophysics, geochemistry, oceanography, and the atmospheric, environmental and planetary sciences. The major offers core training in six specializations (atmospheric science, environmental Earth science, geology, geophysics, marine science, and planetary science) as well as integrative courses that provide a broad overview.

Lower Division Requirements for the Atmospheric Science Track

• EPS 50
• Mathematics 1A-1B, 53, 54
• Physics 7A-7B-7C
• Chemistry 1A/1AL or 4A

Lower Division Requirements for the Environmental Earth Science Track

• EPS 50
• Mathematics 1A-1B, or 16A-16B
• Physics 7A-7B or 8A-8B
• Chemistry 1A/1AL or 4A
• Biology 1B

Lower Division Requirements for the Geology Track

• EPS 50
• Mathematics 1A-1B
• Physics 7A-7B
• Chemistry 1A/1AL or 4A

Lower Division Requirements for the Geophysics Track

• EPS 50
• Mathematics 1A-1B, 53, 54
• Physics 7A-7B-7C
• Chemistry 1A/1AL or 4A

Lower Division Requirements for the Marine Science Track

• EPS 50, C82
• Mathematics 1A-1B or 16A-16B
• Physics 7A-7B or 8A-8B
• Chemistry 1A/1AL or 4A
• Biology 1B

Lower Division Requirements for the Planetary Science Track

• EPS 50
• Mathematics 1A-1B, 53, 54
• Physics 7A-7B-7C
• Chemistry 1A/1AL or 4A