Jun 07, 2025  
2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog 
  
2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog

Environmental Earth Sciences, General Track, BA


Admissions: Open

Process: Declaration

Min. Total Credits: 120 (91 in core & major + 29 in electives)

UHM General Education Core Requirements


Foundations


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 (FGA/FGB/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*)

Natural Sciences


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

Degree Requirements


College Requirements


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 BA in Environmental Earth Science: General


  • Admission: Open
  • Application: NA
  • Min. major credits: 45-47 (69-72 with required support courses)
  • Min. C grade (not C-) in all courses

Requirements


Science Electives (9 credits)


List of approved upper division science electives: Any upper division ERTH, EPET, ATMO, or OCN course, plus BIOL 310 GEO 333 GEO 370 GEO 403 GEO 404 GEO 405 GEO 410 GEO 412 NREM 301 NREM 302 , NREM 303, NREM 306 NREM 351 NREM 458 NREM 461 PEPS 451 PLAN 414 POLS 380 .

For students interested in Coastal Geology, Geotechnical Training, or Geologic Hazards, please see your advisor for the appropriate curated list(s) of electives.

Notes


School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology: Student Academic Services, Director of Student Services: Heather Saito; HIG 131B; (808) 956-8763; hsaito2@hawaii.edu; www.soest.hawaii.edu/soestwp/education/undergraduate/advising/
Department of Earth Science and Technology: POST 701; (808) 956-7640; earth-dept@soest.hawaii.edu; www.soest.hawaii.edu/earthsciences

4-Year Plan


This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan.

Year 1


Total Credits 29


Year 2


Credits 16

Spring


Credits 14

Total Credits 59


Year 3


Credits 16

Spring


Credits 13

Total Credits 88


Year 4


Fall


Credits 16

Spring


Credits 16

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 & semester specific.
Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required.
The following may fulfill science elective requirements: any 300+ level ERTH, EPET, ATMO, or OCN course; plus BIOL 310 GEO 333 GEO 370 , GEO 403 GEO 404 GEO 405 GEO 410 GEO 412 ; NREM 301 NREM 302 , NREM 303, NREM 306 NREM 351 NREM 458 NREM 461 ; PEPS 451 ; PLAN 414 ; POLS 380 . Curated lists of electives for students interested in Coastal Geology; Geotechnical Training, or Geological Hazards are listed in the catalog.
*Either ERTH 200  or ERTH 201  can satisfy this requirement (taking both is recommended). Whichever is not taken can be replaced by an elective.
Courses that fulfill DB: BIOC 441 ; BE 120 ; BIOL 171 ; BOT 101 ; MICR 130 ; NREM 210 , NREM 251 ; OEST 103 ; ZOOL 101 , ZOOL 200 .