California State University, Chico
MAJOR ACADEMIC PLAN (MAP)
(Consult 2011-12 University Catalog for official degree program)

Major:Geosciences Option:Science Education

Major Units:65-66

First Semester		Second Semester		Comments
CHEM 111 (GE Area B1) [*2]	4	CHEM 112	4	[1] GE Area A courses must be completed with a C- or better. [2] This course must be completed with a C- or better. [*3] ENVL 105 recommended Refer to BS in Geosciences in the 2011-12 Online Catalog: Option in Science Education for program details.
MATH 109 or 120 (GE Area A4) [*1]	4	GEOS 102	3
GE Area A1 [*1]	3	MATH 105 or 121 (3-4 units)	3
GE Area A2 [*1]	3	GE Area A3 [*1]	3


TOTAL	14	TOTAL	13

Third Semester		Fourth Semester		Comments
GEOS 105	3	BIOL 151 (GE Area B2)	4	[4] Consider meeting the U.S. Diversity and Global Cultures requirements with GE. [5] Two courses selected from PHYS 204A/204B/204C may be taken in place of PHYS 202A/202B.
GEOS 203 (FA)	3	PHYS 202B [*5]	4
PHYS 202A [2][5]	4	GE Area D [*4]	3
GE Area C [*4]	3	GE Area C [*4]	3
GE Area E [*3]	3	HIST 130 or POLS 155	3

TOTAL	16	TOTAL	17

Fifth Semester		Sixth Semester		Comments
GEOS 300 - WP (FA) [*6]	3	GEOS 303 (SP)	3	[6] C- or better is required for the WP course. [7] GEOS 360 available during January Intersession only.
GEOS 306 (FA)	4	GEOS 360 (SP) [*7]	2
GEOS 307 (FA)	3	GEOS 361 - WP (SP) [*6]	1
GE Area C [*4]	3	BIOL 152	4
Elective	3	GE Area D [*4]	3
		POLS 155 or HIST 130	3
TOTAL	16	TOTAL	16	Apply to graduate by May 15

Seventh Semester		Eighth Semester		Comments
GEOS 321 (FA)	3	GEOS 341	3	NOTE: Consider fulfilling elective units with credential program prerequisite courses. See major advisor for clarification of these courses.
GEOS 489T	3	GE UD Theme	3
GE Area D [*4]	3	GE UD Theme	3
GE UD Theme	3	Elective	3
Elective	3	Elective (0-1 units as needed)	1

TOTAL	15	TOTAL	13	120 units required for degree.

Units available for electives, minor, or certificate: 9-10

Approved 6/13/11