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Earth Science

Program Transfer Guide
Frostburg State University
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Fall, 2024 - Current
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About the Program

Program Information
Study how the Earth was formed, how it evolved and how we can best manage its resources to preserve habitats. Applying interdisciplinary techniques to locate, identify and characterize natural processes, reconstruct landscapes and examine the impacts of climate change on a diverse range of environments, FSU’s earth sciences majors seek answers to today’s most pressing scientific questions. 

An FSU earth science major, you will link the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. You will be able to engage in hands-on and field-based learning in our rich rural Western Maryland setting and first-class facilities including geochemistry labs, an unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and remote sensing laboratory, and the Western Maryland Regional GIS Center.

  • Enter a field experiencing widespread growth because of increased awareness of excessive global consumption and declining availability of finite materials and energy resources.
  • Complete an environmental science concentration or pursue certification as an earth science middle/secondary teacher.
  • Study in a multidisciplinary program with diverse courses delivered by the departments of geography, physics, biology and chemistry.

PTG Requirements

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Allegany College of Maryland Requirement
Frostburg State University Requirement
  • General Education Program - Core Skills
    6 - 7 credits
    With a grade of C or better
    Introductory Composition - Take 1 course from the following
    No equivalency found. *
    Mathematics - Take 1 course from the following
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
  • General Education Program - Mode of Inquiry, The Fine and Performing Arts Complete 1 course from 1 of the following groups
    3 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    Art
    Dance
    Music
    Theatre
  • General Education Program - Mode of Inquiry, Humanities Take 2 courses, 1 each from a different category below.
    6 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    History
    No equivalency found. *
    Language
    Literature
    No equivalency found. *
    Philosophy
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    Communication
  • General Education Program - Mode of Inquiry, Natural Sciences Take 2 courses, 1 each from a different category below.
    7 - 8 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    Biology
    No equivalency found. *
    Chemistry
    No equivalency found. *
    Geography
    No equivalency found. *
    Environmental Science
    Physics and Physical Science
    Cosmic Concepts - both courses are required to get credit for the category
    No equivalency found. *
    And
    No equivalency found. *
    Astronomy - both are required to get credit for the category
    And
    Physics
    Interdisciplinary
    No equivalency found. *
  • General Education Program - Mode of Inquiry, Social Sciences Take 2 courses, 1 each from a different category below.
    6 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    Economics
    Geography
    No equivalency found. *
    Political Science
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    Psychology
    No equivalency found. *
    Sociology
    No equivalency found. *
  • General Education Program - FSU Colloquia Take 2 courses, 1 each from a different category below.
    6 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    Colloquium
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    Advanced Colloquium - Take the following OR one additional Modes of Inquiry course
    Take the following
  • General Education Program - Identity and Difference Take one of the following courses
    3 credits
    With a grade of D or better
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
  • Core Courses complete 1 of the following requirements
    6 credits
    Complete one of the following
    Take 1 course from the following 2
    Take 1 course from the following 3
    No equivalency found. *
    Notes: Math prerequisite for GEOG 275 is Statistics, College Algebra, Calculus for Applications, or a higher level math course.
  • Required Supporting Science Sequence Complete one of the following science sequences
    6 - 8 credits
    Take one set of courses from the following four
    Choose one set of courses
    Chemistry sequence
    Engineering science sequence
    No equivalency found. *
    General physics sequence
    Calculus-based physics sequence
Grand Total Credits
60
* There is no Equivalency at Allegany College of Maryland. Check with your Advisor for an alternate course.