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Earth and Environmental Studies (Earth Science)—B.S.

New York State Registered Program Code: 21514

HEGIS Code: 420.00 {Ecology}

Molloy Program of Study Code: EEEBS

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Show evidence of critical thinking, application of the scientific method and the ability to accurately evaluate and discuss scientific knowledge in both written and oral presentation formats.
  • Demonstrate laboratory skills befitting the student’s exposure to a variety of laboratory protocols.
  • Demonstrate an ability to present investigated results in appropriate scientific style and support or defend final data analysis.
  • Search, critically review and evaluate scientific research.
  • Understand and adhere to the code of ethics within the scientific community demonstrating the capacity to objectively relate scientific evidence and relevant contemporary issues as they ethically, politically and personally inform life-decisions.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in field data collection, reporting and analysis resulting from the use of technological and field equipment. This may include the use of equipment at the CERCOM Field station of Molloy College.
  • Understand state-of-the-art analytical tools and their application to a broad-based spectrum of physical and biological sciences. Data compiled for these analyses would mostly be generated at the CERCOM Field Station of Molloy College.

Requirements

General Education Requirements (38 Credits)

Acceptable courses listed under General Education Requirements.

Arts and Fine Arts (6 Credits) Two out of three disciplines: ART History, MUS History or COM Speech Communication

English Composition (3 Credits) ENG 1110

Languages (3 Credits)

Languages or Literature (3 Credits) Either a second Language course or Literature course

Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 Credits) Three out of four: History, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology

Philosophy (3 Credits)

Theology/Religious Studies (3 Credits)

Ethics (3 Credits)

Physical Education (1 Credit)

Core Course (4 Credits)

NOTE: The General Education requirement is 44, and has been adjusted to 38, because the following Major requirements will also satisfy the General Education requirement: BIO 1260 and MAT 1150A.

Major Requirements (48-49 Credits)

BIO 1260General Biology I

4
BIO 1500Ecology

3
CHE 1320Inorganic Chemistry I

4
CHE 1330Inorganic Chemistry II

5
ESC 1150Astronomy

3
ESC 1250Planet Earth

3
ESC 1270Rocks and Minerals

3
ESC 1300Earth's History

3
ESC 4600Internship

3
ESC 4900Earth Science Seminar

2
GEO 2000Introduction to Geography

3
MAT 1150AElementary Statistics

3
MAT 1180Pre-Calculus

3
Students may take MAT 2210 in place of MAT 1150A (4 credits).

Complete three (3) courses (9 Credits)

ESC 2310Shaping the Earth

3
ESC 2330Water Planet

3
ESC 2350Geology of New York

3
ESC 2390Earth's Atmosphere

3
ESC 3750GIS/GPS and the Earth

3

Related Requirements (9 Credits)

Science Electives (9 Credits)

BIO

CHE

ESC

PHY

Note: Under consultation with advisor.

Electives (32-33 Credits)

No Elective credits need be Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for a B.S. degree. FST 1000 counts towards required Electives. Adjust Electives for variations in Major Requirements.

(Adjust Electives needed for having a Minor(s), Remedials, ESL, Honors Programs, PED/FST waivers as needed, under consultation with advisor. Must also adjust for credit variations.)

Total Credit Hours: 128