Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology

Professional Option

In addition to the following, the University’s core curriculum is required for all bachelor’s degrees.

Geology Requirements for the Major (46 hrs)

1425 (Earth Systems)
1426 (Earth Systems History)
2445 (Mineralogy)
2446 (Petrology)
3491 (Data Analysis)
3441 (Paleontology)
3442 (Sedimentology)
3443 (Structure)
3387 & 3388 (Field Geology)
One of the following: 4320, 4310, or 4308
Six hours of 4000 level courses approved by the advisor.

Requirements for a Minor (18 hrs)

18 hours in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Civil Engineering, or Computer Science. Six hours must be upper division (3000/4000) courses approved by the advisor. A double minor requires 24 hours in any two of the aforementioned departments.

Natural Science other than Geology (24 hrs)

Biology, 8 hrs (1441 and 1442)
Chemistry, 8 hrs (1441 and 1442)
Physics, 8 hrs (1441 and 1442)

Mathematics**

Calculus I (1426)
Calculus II (2325)

**The Math Department requires a placement exam before enrolling in Calculus I. Depending on the results of the placement exam, students may be required to take one or more of the following: College Algebra, Trigonometry, and/or Precalculus.