Geology (Study Option in Earth Science), B.A.

General Education Requirements 33-34 Credits

Up to 14 credits of prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy GE and will count as elective credit.

Major Departmental Requirements 36-38 Credits

• AST 101 - Introduction to Astronomy (4 cr.)
• GEL 101 - Physical Geology (4 cr.)
• GEL 102 - Evolution of the Earth (4 cr.)
• GEL 306 - Atmospheric Processes (3 cr.)
• GEL 310 - Mineralogy/Optical Mineralogy (4 cr.)
• GEL 323 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (4 cr.)
• GEL 324 - Sedimentology (4 cr.)

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• GEL 343 - Hydrology (4 cr.)

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• GEL 391 - Physical Oceanography and Limnology (3 cr.)

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• GEL 440 - Geology Seminar (3 cr.) (AWR)
• GEL Electives: (3-4 cr.)

Cognate Requirements 18-24 Credits

• CHE 101 - General Chemistry (4 cr.)
• PHY 101 - Introduction to Physics (4 cr.)
• Biology with Laboratory (4 cr.)
• MAT 161 - Introductory Statistics (3 cr.)

Electives 24-33 Credits

Certain major/cognate courses may also satisfy GE requirements thus increase elective credits accordingly.

Total Credits minimum 120

Additional Degree Requirements

1. A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in all required major courses (Major Departmental Requirements).
2. Completion of all college-wide degree requirements (Undergraduate Degree Requirements , General Education Program ).