Offered by: Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Contact: 2124 Snee Hall, 255.5466, www.eas.cornell.edu

Eligibility

Students affiliated with all Majors except Science of Earth Systems are eligible to
participate.

Educational Objectives

Some of the major problems facing mankind in this century involve earth science,
and engineering will be challenged to solve these problems. This Minor will prepare
engineering students to understand the natural operating systems of Earth and the
tools and techniques used by earth scientists to understand and monitor these solid
and fluid systems.

Requirements

At least six (6) courses (≥18 credits), chosen as follows:

Required introductory course

EAS 2200: The Earth System

At least two selections from the following core courses:

EAS 3010: Evolution of the Earth System

EAS 3030: Introduction to Biogeochemistry

EAS 3040: Interior of the Earth

EAS 3050: Climate Dynamics

Additional EAS courses at the 3000 level or higher.

These may include additional courses from the above list, undergraduate research
courses, and outdoor field courses.

Academic Standards

At least a grade of C– in each course in the Minor and a GPA =2.0 in all courses in
the Minor.