Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology

The Environmental Science Option emphasizes the application of Earth Science to environmental problems associated with the hydrosphere, atmosphere, and natural hazards.

The University’s core curriculum is required for all bachelor’s degrees

Geology Requirements for the Major (46 hrs)

1425 (Earth Systems)
2411 (Global Environmental Issues) or 1426 (Earth History)
2445 (Mineralogy)
2446 (Petrology)
3305 and 3185 or 4405 (Meteorology)
3491 (Data Analysis) or Math 3316 (Statistics)
3442 (Sedimentology)
3443 (Structure)
3387 and 3388 (Field Geology)
4320 (Hydrology)
4408 (Environmental Geochemistry and Geophysics)
4330 (Geographic Information Systems)
Requirements for a Minor (18 hrs)

18 hours in Biology, Chemistry, or Civil Engineering. 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) or Statistics (3316)

**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.