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Geology, BA

Requirements

The program of study requires a minimum of 33 hours, on a 120-hour degree, consisting of:

Core Requirements

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Understanding the Earth

3

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Introduction to the Geological Sciences

1

course

Introduction to Earth System Science

3

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Sedimentology & Stratigraphy

4

course

Structural Geology & Tectonics

3

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Mineralogy & Petrology

4

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Invertebrate Paleontology

3

Electives:

12 additional hours of 30000+ level geology classes approved by the department.

Some geology courses for the BA degree require off-road field trips.Associated Requirements:

Associated Requirements:

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General Chemistry I

3

OR

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Applied General Chemistry 1

3

Any minor approved for the BA degree is acceptable.

The BA degree with a major in geology is devised primarily for the student seeking a curriculum combining geology with another field of study.