Geology Major, B.S.

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The major leading to the B.S. degree emphasizes the fundamental of the science of geology with upper-level courses that provide both breadth and depth in the curriculum. The program is designed to optimize classroom, lab, and field experiences and prepare students for the modern demands of a geoscientist or entry into graduate school. Total credits - 122

Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence

First Semester Credits

CHM 115 - Elements and Compounds Credits: 3
CHM 113 - Elements and Compounds Lab Credits: 1
FYF 101 - First-Year Foundations Credits: 3
MTH 111 - Calculus I Credits: 4
EES 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credits: 3
EES 103 - Introduction to Environmental Science Laboratory Credits: 1

Total Credits: 15

Second Semester

CHM 116 - The Chemical Reaction Credits: 3
CHM 114 - The Chemical Reaction Lab Credits: 1
GEO 101 - Introduction to Geology Credits: 3
GEO 103 - Introduction to Geology Lab Credits: 1
MTH 112 - Calculus II Credits: 4
Distribution Requirement Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Third Semester

GEO 212 - Historical Geology Credits: 3
GEO 281 - Mineralogy Credits: 4
PHY 171 - Principles of Classical and Modern Physics Credits: 4
GIS 271 - Introduction to GPS & GIS Credits: 3

Total Credits: 14

Fourth Semester

GIS 272 - Advanced GIS & Remote Sensing Credits: 3
GEO 282 - Petrology Credits: 3
PHY 174 - Application of Classical and Modern Physics Credits: 4
Distribution Requirement Credits / Units: 3
Distribution Requirements Credits / Units: 3

Total Credits: 16

Fifth Semester

CE 346 - Rock Engineering Credits: 3
ENV 321 - Hydrology Credits: 3
ENV 323 - Hydrology Lab Credits: 1
GEO 345 - Stratigraphy and Sedimentation Credits: 4
ENG 101 - Composition Credits: 4

Total Credits: 15

Sixth Semester

EES 302 - Science Research and Communication Credits: 2
EES 304 - Environmental Data Analysis Credits: 3
GEO 349 - Structure and Tectonics Credits: 4
GEO 351 - Paleoclimatology Credits: 3
GEO 352 - Hydrogeology Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Summer Session

GEO 380 - Geology Field Camp Credits: 4

Seventh Semester

GEO 390 - Applied Geophysics Credits: 3
GEO 391 - Senior Projects I Credits: 1
Distribution Requirements Credits: 6
Program Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 13

Eighth Semester

GEO 370 - Geomorphology Credits: 3
GEO 392 - Senior Projects II Credits: 2
Distribution Requirements Credits: 3
Free Elective Credits: 3
Program Elective Credits: 3

Geology Major, B.S.

Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence

First Semester Credits

Total Credits: 15

Second Semester

Total Credits: 15

Third Semester

Total Credits: 14

Fourth Semester

Total Credits: 16

Fifth Semester

Total Credits: 15

Sixth Semester

Total Credits: 15

Summer Session

Seventh Semester

Total Credits: 13

Eighth Semester

Total Credits: 14

Total Credits: 122