Nov 04, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Geology and Environmental Studies Major, BS – Planetary Geoscience Concentration (uTrack Requirements)


uTrack Requirements (College of Arts and Sciences)


Universal Tracking (uTrack) is an academic monitoring system designed to help students stay on track for timely graduation. In order to remain on track, students must complete the minimum requirements for each tracking semester, known as milestones. Milestones include successful completion of specified courses and/or attainment of a minimum GPA. uTrack requirements only affect full-time, degree-seeking students.

Following the sample academic plan and its uTrack milestones will help students stay on track to graduate in four years. For specific course requirements, refer to the description of the major and the Arts and Sciences requirements  listed in the Catalog, and consult an academic advisor.

Term 1


Credit Hours 14-15


Term 1 Milestone Notes


  • Completion of at least 12 credit hours

Term 2


  • Foreign Language 3 Credit Hours (intermediate level)

Credit Hours 14-15


Term 2 Milestone Notes


Term 3


  • Foreign Language 3 Credit Hours * (intermediate level)
  • Social Sciences  Elective 3 Credit Hours *

Credit Hours 17-18


Term 3 Milestone Notes


  • Completion of a required CHEM sequence
    or
    Co-enrollment in

Credit Hours 16-19


Term 4 Milestone Notes


  • Completion of a required CHEM sequence

Term 5


Credit Hours 16-17


Term 5 Milestone Notes


  • Two 200-level or higher courses

Term 6


  • 2 Connections 3 Credit Hours *
  • Non-U.S. History 3 Credit Hours * (continuation of sequence)
  • Written Communication  Elective 3 Credit Hours *

Credit Hours 16-17


Term 6 Milestone Notes


  • Completion of at least 9 upper-division (300-400) hours

Term 7


Credit Hours 15


Term 7 Milestone Notes


  • Completion of at least 24 total upper-division (300-400) hours

Term 8


Credit Hours 15


Term 8 Milestone Notes


  • Completion of at least 42 total upper-division (300-400) hours

Total Credit Hours 123-131


Footnotes


  1. All students must complete at least 42 upper-division (300-400 level) hours in order to receive a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.
  2. The Connections requirement may be satisfied in one of three ways: (1) by completing 9 hours from one of the approved Connections packages, (2) by completing the requirements for a second major or minor, or (3) by completing 9 hours of study abroad coursework. All students must complete at least 42 upper-division (300-400 level) hours in order to receive a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.
  3. The courses indicated meet both a Volunteer Core  requirement as well as a requirement in the major. Students can choose to complete the Volunteer Core  requirement using alternative courses; however, this could increase time to degree.

* Meets Volunteer Core Requirements .