Geology is the study of the Earth and its environs. It involves detailed consideration of planet Earth's interior and its surface, as well as consideration of the hydrosphere, atmosphere, and setting in space. These studies are central to an understanding of the Earth's past, present, and future environments and the interrelationship between Earth and humanity. Students graduating from this program are prepared for traditional positions with oil and mining companies and state and federal geological surveys; for positions in the rapidly growing fields of environmental geology, hydrogeology, resource planning, and engineering and consulting firms; or to enter graduate study. By completing the Teacher Education option, students are prepared for certification as Earth Science Education teachers in secondary schools.
INTEGRATIVE STUDIES REQUIREMENTS
44 credits minimum
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
64 credits
Core Courses
28 credits
- INGEOL 151 Physical Geology
- GEOL 152 Evolution of the Earth
- GEOL 301 Mineralogy
- GEOL 302 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
- GEOL 305 Paleontology
- GEOL 306 Sedimentation and Stratigraphy
- GEOL 403 Structural Geology
Upper-Level Elective Courses
12 credits
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Choose a minimum of three additional 300- or 400-level GEOL courses from the following list to bring total credits in Geology to 40 credits:
- GEOL 309 Geomorphology
- GEOL 310 Glacial Geology
- GEOL 315 Environmental Geology
- GEOL 412 Environmental Geochemistry
- GEOL 460 Hydrogeology
- GEOL 490 Advanced Special Topics (1-4 credits)
- GEOL 498 Independent Study (1-4 credits)
Related Science/Math Courses
24 credits
- INCHEM 111 General Chemistry I and Lab *
- CHEM 112 General Chemistry II and Lab
- Select one of the following:
- INPHYS 141 College Physics I *
- INPHYS 241 University Physics I *
* These courses may also be counted toward filling the Integrative Studies Program Natural Science Perspective course requirements.
- Select one of the following:
- PHYS 142 College Physics II
- PHYS 242 University Physics II
- MATH 151 Calculus I
- Select one of the following:
- MATH 141 Introductory Statistics
- MATH 152 Calculus II
- Geology majors are strongly advised to take one of the following Geography courses:
- GEOG 324 Vector GIS **
- GEOG 325 Map Analysis and Cartographic Design **
- GEOG 326 Raster GIS **
- GEOG 327 Remote Sensing in the Environment
Certifcation as in Earth Science Education Teacher
ELECTIVES
Select additional courses to reach a total of 124 credits for the degree.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
124 credits
