Importance of an early start:

This major is not highly sequential or course intensive. Although it is advisable to begin taking courses toward the major in the first year, it is not required.

Qualification requirements and/or prerequisites for the major:

Review Major Qualification Requirements in the General Catalog.

Frosh who intend to pursue this major should do the following things prior to the beginning of fall term...

• Complete the Math Preparation and placement process. You have 15 free hours of math skills review to prep you for placement or your next course. It takes up to three business days for ALEKS PPL placement to post in your student record. Completing the assessment by August 2 will ensure your placement is posted before enrollment begins (although depending on your enrollment appointment, you may have more time!).

...and should take these courses their first term:

• EART 5/L or the appropriate mathematics course based on placement.
• Students will be automatically enrolled in EART 96: Academic Skills, a community building and academic success skills 2 unit course for Fall.

Special enrollment procedures:

Enroll in classes during your online enrollment appointment time.

Sample Academic Plan:

Review the Sample Academic Plan in the General Catalog.

Other Information:

Concentrations in the major include Geology, Ocean Science, Geophysics and Planetary Science as well as combined majors with Anthropology and Environmental Studies.

Links to Review:

Program Description (Catalog)
Department Website
Getting Started in the Major

Advisor Contact Information:

Jade Loftus

(831) 502-7070 or epsadvising@ucsc.edu
Earth and Marine Science, A234A