Geology, BS
Requirements
The program of study requires a minimum of 33 hours, on a 126-hour degree, consisting of:
Core Requirements
Understanding the Earth | 3 | |
Introduction to the Geological Sciences | 1 | |
Mineralogy | 3 | |
Petrology | 3 | |
Sedimentology | 3 | |
Structural Geology | 3 | |
Stratigraphy | 3 | |
Invertebrate Paleontology | 3 | |
Summer Field Course in Geology | 6 | |
Senior Thesis | 2 | |
6 hours of approved elective courses | 6 |
Associated Requirements: 32-36 Hours
Contemporary Environmental Issues | 3 | |
Calculus I | 4 | |
General Physics I with Laboratory | 4 | |
General Physics II with Laboratory | 4 | |
OR | ||
Physics I with Laboratory: Mechanics | 4 | |
Physics II with Laboratory: Electromagnetism and Optics | 4 | |
General Chemistry I | 3 | |
General Chemistry II | 3 | |
General Chemistry II Laboratory | 2 | |
Calculus II | 4 | |
Elementary Statistics | 3 | |
OR | ||
Statistical Analysis | 3 |
Electives: 9 hours of science electives, selected with regard to the interest of the student and approved by the department.
Students planning to pursue technical jobs or qualify for graduate work in geology are strongly advised to satisfy the requirements for the BS degree. Some geology courses required for the BS degree require off-road field trips, particularly course, which requires a high degree of physical fitness and mobility.
Students planning to attend graduate school are strongly advised to take course.