Earth Sciences Major
Students may not declare a Geology and Earth Sciences major or minor during the 2021-22 academic year.
Bachelor of Arts in Geology and Earth Sciences
The A.B. degree allows more flexibility for students interested in working in the environmental field, teaching, law, museums and technical writing. For graduate studies in geology, the B.S. is generally required. The major requires a minimum of 48 credit hours (12 courses).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOL 121 | Geology and the Environment | 4 |
| or GEOL 141 | Oceanography | |
| GEOL 122 | Historical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 311 | Optical Mineralogy | 4 |
| GEOL 312 | Petrology | 4 |
| GEOL 335 | Structural Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 415 | Paleontology | 4 |
| Two Elective Lab Courses | 8 | |
| Related Field Courses | ||
| Select three of the following or others as approved by the department: | 12 | |
| Any MATH course above MATH 110, GEOL 215 | 4 | |
| Select three course from: | ||
| Chemical Principles I | ||
| Chemical Principles II | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Elementary Functions | ||
| MATH 220 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 222 | Calculus II | 4 |
| Elementary Student Teaching Seminar | ||
| Secondary Student Teaching Seminar | ||
| Classical and Modern Physics I | ||
| Classical and Modern Physics II | ||
| Total Credits | 56 | |
Total credits required for A.B. degree in geology and earth sciences is 48 credits.
Students will work with their advisors to select the electives and related field courses that are most useful for their individual goals.
Students may not declare a Geology and Earth Sciences major or minor during the 2021-22 academic year.
Bachelor of Science in Geology and Earth Sciences
The B.S. degree is designed for students who intend to pursue graduate study in the earth sciences or are seeking employment in fields such as geology, environmental science, geography, oceanography, paleontology, hydrology or geophysics. This track requires a number of related field courses expected by the profession for technical work and for graduate study. The major requires a minimum of 60 credit hours (15 courses).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOL 121 | Geology and the Environment | 4 |
| or GEOL 141 | Oceanography | |
| GEOL 122 | Historical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 311 | Optical Mineralogy | 4 |
| GEOL 312 | Petrology | 4 |
| GEOL 335 | Structural Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 415 | Paleontology | 4 |
| Two Elective Lab Courses | 8 | |
| Summer Field Camp | 4 | |
| Related Field Courses (included within the major) | ||
| Chemical Principles I | ||
| Chemical Principles II | ||
| Calculus I | ||
or GEOL 215 | Data Wrangling | |
| Calculus II | ||
| Introduction to Physics for the Life Sciences I | ||
or PHYS 117 | ||
or PHYS 121 | Classical and Modern Physics I | |
| Introduction to Physics for the Life Sciences II | ||
or PHYS 118 | ||
or PHYS 121 | Classical and Modern Physics I | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Total credits required for B.S. degree in geology and earth sciences is 60 credits
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Track in Geology
Students pursuing either an A.B. or B.S. in geology may opt for a track in environmental geology. This track provides a strong background in geology but is designed for students interested in environmental consulting or pursuing graduate study in an environmental field.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOL 121 | Geology and the Environment | 4 |
| or GEOL 141 | Oceanography | |
| GEOL 122 | Historical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 223 | Hydrology | 4 |
| GEOL 340 | Images of the Earth: GIS and Remote Sensing | 4 |
| Select two of the following: | 8 | |
| Optical Mineralogy | ||
| Petrology | ||
| Structural Geology | ||
| Paleontology | ||
| Two Elective Lab Courses | 8 | |
Suggested Electives | ||
| GEOL 230 | Environmental Pollution | 4 |
| GEOL 416 | Sedimentology and Stratigraphy | 4 |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
Additional Requirements for A.B. Track in Environmental Geology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Any MATH course above MATH 110 | 4 | |
| Select three of the following: | 12 | |
| Chemical Principles I | ||
| Chemical Principles II | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Elementary Functions | ||
| Elementary Student Teaching Seminar | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Elementary Student Teaching Seminar | ||
| Secondary Student Teaching Seminar | ||
PHYS 117 | ||
PHYS 118 | ||
| Classical and Modern Physics I | ||
| Classical and Modern Physics I | ||
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Total credits required for A.B. track in environmental geology is 48 credits.
Additional Requirements for B.S. Track in Environmental Geology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Field Course | 4 | |
| CHEM 111 | Chemical Principles I | 4 |
| CHEM 112 | Chemical Principles II | 4 |
| MATH 220 | Calculus I | 4 |
| or GEOL 215 | Data Wrangling | |
| MATH 222 | Calculus II | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Physics for the Life Sciences I | ||
or PHYS 117 | ||
or PHYS 121 | Classical and Modern Physics I | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Physics for the Life Sciences II | ||
or PHYS 118 | ||
or PHYS 121 | Classical and Modern Physics I | |
| Total Credits | 28 | |
Total credits required for B.S. track in environmental geology is 60 credits.