Geology, B.A.
Geology, B.A.
Environmental Science Checklist for Undergraduates
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Degree Requirements
In addition to the university-wide general education requirements and the requirements for a BA degree in CAS, candidates for a degree in geology must complete the following with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Through the course work below, geology majors satisfy the university-wide requirements in natural science and quantitative reasoning.
38 credits in geology and geography, including:
GEOL 101,102, 302, 304*, 308*, 312, 317, 401, and 404**
MATH 110, 111, or 113
CHEM 211, 212
GEOL 316 or a computer science course (may fulfill the university information technology requirement)
9 credits of degree-related course work in a coherent program designed in coordination with advisor and approved by department chair
* Students must achieve a grade of 2.00 or better in GEOL 302 before taking GEOL 304 or 308.
** Not offered on a regular basis; 6-credit geology field camp recommended as substitute.
Honors Program for Earth Science and Geology
Earth science and geology majors who have completed 16 credits of math and science including GEOL 302 or BIOL 307, with a GPA of 3.00 or higher, are eligible to enter the departmental honors program. Transfer students who have an incoming GPA of 3.10 or higher in math and science, and a B or better in GEOL 302 or BIOL 307, are also eligible. To graduate with honors in Earth science or geology, students are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00 in math and science, and complete the following courses with an average GPA of 3.50 or better: GEOL 406, 410, and 411.
Inquiries
Inquiries about Geology should be directed to Dr. Julia Nord, AOES Undergraduate Coordinator.