2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]

Geology Major


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(55 to 59 credits)

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Learning Outcomes  

The Geology program allows students to explore a broad spectrum of geological topics or to  focus more narrowly while drawing on the related disciplines of chemistry, physics, and mathematics.  

Required Core Courses (18-20 credits):


Directed Electives (15 credits)


Students have the option of diversifying their electives to cover a broad spectrum of geologic topics, or they may tailor their electives to focus on such discipline-related topics as environmental geosciences, water resources, geochemistry, geoarchaeology, and physical geology. See advisor for a list of discipline related topics. Up to 3 credits of other related science courses may be completed in consultation with the major advisor.

Degree Map


ENVI 389L (0 credits) must be taken Summer of Junior Year.

Fall 1st Year


Spring 1st Year


Fall 2nd Year


Spring 2nd Year


  • 3 Credits (Critical Course)
  • Foundational Studies:  Literary Studies | Credits/Units 3
  • Major Elective | Credits/Units 3
  • Major Elective | Credits/Units 3
  • Elective | Credits/Units 3
  • 15 Credits

Fall 3rd Year


Spring 3rd Year


Fall 4th Year


Spring 4th Year


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