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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog [DRAFT]
Earth Sciences, Basic Sciences and Research Track, BS
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Admissions: Open
Process: Declaration
Min. Total Credits: 120 (99 in core & major + 21 in electives)
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UHM General Education Core Requirements
Written Communication (FW)
(3 credits) Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)
Note: This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor. Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)
Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FGA)
Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FGC)
Diversification
* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these. Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)
(6 credits from 2 categories) - Arts (DA*)
- Humanities (DH*)
- Literatures (DL*)
Laboratory (science) (DY)
Social Sciences (DS)
(DS*; a total of 6 credits from 2 different departments) UHM Graduation Requirements
Focus
**The STAR Degree Check indicates Focus classes by “E,” “H,” “O,” and “W.” Class Availability indicates Focus sections with “ETH,” “HAP,” “OC,” and “WI.” Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues (H)
(H or HAP**; 1 course, any level) Contemporary Ethical Issues (E)
(E or ETH**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Oral Communication (O)
(O or OC**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Writing Intensive (W)
(W or WI**; 5 courses, at least two of which are at the 300- or 400-level) Hawaiian Or Second Language (HSL)
The Hawaiian or Second Language requirement is not required for students admitted to the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology. Credit Minimums
- 120 total applicable
- 30 UH Mānoa credits
- 45 upper division (300+ level) credits
Grade Point Average
- 2.0 cumulative or higher
- Good academic standing
Exit Requirements
- Submit the Graduation Worksheet to the SOEST Student Academic Services Office at least two semesters preceding the award of the degree.
- Exit interview by SOEST Student Academic Services Office.
Note
This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. See below for major requirements. Meet regularly with your major advisor. Major Requirements for BS Earth Sciences: Basic Science and Research Concentration
- Admission: 3.0 average GPA in 30 credits of Earth Science Core Courses and Related Requirements and commitment from a research mentor are required for admission to the “Basic Science & Research” concentration.
- Application: NA
- Min. major credits: 43-44 (77-78 with required support courses)
- Min. C grade (not C-) in all courses
Earth Sciences Related Requirements (34 credits)
Earth Sciences Core and Capstone Courses (28-30 credits)
Science Electives (15 credits)
Upper Division Science electives may consist of any 300+ level ERTH, EPET, ATMO, or OCN course, plus 4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Total Credits 120
Notes: Students must take placement exams to register for CHEM 161 and MATH 241 .
Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific and semester specific.
Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required. The following may fulfill science elective courses: any 300+ level ERTH, EPET, ATMO, or OCN course; plus GEO 370 , GEO 388 , GEO 405 ; NREM 301 , NREM 302 , NREM 477 ; PEPS 451 .
ERTH 200 or ERTH 201 can fulfil the DB. These courses can be replaced by an elective (either 3 or 4 credits): BE 120 ; BIOC 441 ; BIOL 171 ; BOT 101 ; MICR 130 ; NREM 210 , NREM 251 ; OEST 103 ; ZOOL 101 . Approved Specialization courses:
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