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Earth Sciences Department
Geology Major - Bachelor of Science Degree
Program Requirements

Earth Sciences


Students seeking a BS in Geology can choose from two tracks. The Geology Track provides a broad-based, solid foundation in Geology, and the Environmental Geology Track has environmental applications of geology as its focus while maintaining a strong core of traditional geology courses. Both tracks require at least one year each of math (including calculus), chemistry, and physics. We also offer a BA in Geology.
The BS in Geochemistry combines extensive chemistry and geology course work to train students for a variety of careers.
The B.A. degree in Meteorology requires courses in meteorology, chemistry, physics, calculus, computer science and others. The requirements for the B.S. degree in Meteorology are quite similar but include more work in mathematics. The B.S. degree meets all recommendations of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Service. A meteorology honors degree is also available.

Geology Major - Arts and Sciences, B.S. Degree - Track I - Geology

74cr

A. Core Requirements32 cr
  • One of the following two courses:
  • Three of the following four courses:
  • One of the following three courses:
  • B. Electives9 cr
    • Geology courses at 300-level or higher under advisement of geology faculty.
    C. Cognate Requirements27 cr
    • Mat 210 - Calculus I
    • Mat 220 - Calculus II
    • Phy 111 - College Physics I
    • Phy 212 - College Physics II
    • Che 111 - General Chemistry
    • Che 212 - General Chemistry
    • Computer Programming course under advisement of geology faculty
     Last Updated: 7/9/07