Georgia Institute of TechnologySchool of Earth and Atmospheric Science
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Current Undergraduates

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Degree Requirements

Requirements for a Bachelor's Degree in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.

Specialization Tracks:

Download a general four-year suggested schedule (PDF file).

Special Interest Suggestions: atmospheric chemistry/air quality, atmospheric dynamics/meteorology, business/consulting, environmental policy, geohydrology, geophysics, geochemistry, pre-Law, pre-Med, and secondary school teaching.

Academic Advising

Dr. Dana Hartley
Office of Student Affairs
Phone: 404-894-3991
E-mail: hartley@eas.gatech.edu

Make an appointment with Dr. Hartley.

For other campus advising information, see www.advising.gatech.edu

Undergraduate Research
Student Resources

Please visit our Student Resources page for complete list of available information.

5 year BS/MS

EAS offers a 5-year BS/MS Program. EAS majors may apply to the BS/MS program after completing at least 30 semester credit hours at Georgia Tech with a GPA of at least 3.5.

Students admitted to the program must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

As part of the program, students may use up to six credit hours of graduate-level course work in the major discipline for both degrees.

To apply, complete the BS/MS application form, a biographical statement, and two letters of recommendation.

For more information contact Dr. Dana Hartley, Director of Student Affairs, 404-894-3991.

BS with Research Option

The BS in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences with Research Option allows a student to emphasize their interest in research. To complete Research Option in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, students must:

  1. Complete at least 9 units of undergraduate research
    1. Over at least two, preferably three terms
    2. Research may be for either pay or credit. To get credit towards completion of research option for research for pay, students must be registered for the appropriate audit-only, research for pay class (EAS 2698 or 4698).
  2. Take the class LCC 4700: Writing an Undergraduate Thesis
    1. Taken prior to or during the thesis-writing semester
  3. Write an undergraduate thesis/report of research on their findings.

Completion of Research Option is noted on the student's transcript. For more information, visit http://www.eas.gatech.edu/academics/BSRopt

To submit your intent form to Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), please go to the web form at http://undergradresearch.gatech.edu/intentForm.php This form must be completed and can also be reached from the main UROP webpage.

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