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UW-ESS Minor
Earth and Space Sciences - Minor

The Minor in Earth and Space Sciences is designed to provide students maximum flexibility and interest by allowing them to sample from the full range of ESS courses, including undergraduate courses in both geological sciences and geophysics.



Minor Requirements

30 ESS Credits
At least 15 credits must be in upper division (300 or 400 level) ESS courses of which at least 3 credits must be in ESS courses numbered 401-488.


NOTE: All courses COUNTED TOWARD THE MINOR must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.0.

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Earth and Space Sciences

( Geology, Geophysics, Geological Sciences)
University of Washington
Johnson Hall 070 •  Box 351310
4000 15th Avenue NE • Seattle, WA  98195-1310
Phone 206-543-1190  •  Fax 206-543-0489 
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