Geology Major

Required Geology Courses: 39 cr. hrs.
GEOL 102 Introductory Geology Lab 1 cr.
GEOL 150 Historical Geology 4 cr.
GEOL 230 Mineralogy 4 cr.
GEOL 231 Petrology 4 cr.
GEOL 285 Sophomore Seminar in Geology (writing intensive) 1 cr.
GEOL 326 Structural Geology 4 cr.
GEOL 327 Geomorphology and Glacial Geology (writing intensive) 4 cr.
GEOL 362 Stratigraphy and Sedimentation 4 cr.
GEOL 371-377 Any one of the Regional Field Trip Courses 1-2 cr.
GEOL 441 Geophysics 4 cr.
GEOL 445 Hydrogeology 3 cr.
GEOL 450 Paleontology (writing intensive) 4 cr.
GEOL 485 Senior Research Experience (writing intensive) 1 cr.
Required Professional Courses: 24 cr. hrs.
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 5 cr.
CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 5 cr.
MATH 166 Calculus I 4 cr.
Choose either sequence A or B below:
A. PHYS 151 General Physics I 4 cr.
PHYS 152 General Physics II 4 cr.
PHYS 156 General Physics Laboratory I 1 cr.
PHYS 157 General Physics Laboratory II 1 cr.
B. PHYS 101 General Physics Laboratory I 1 cr.
PHYS 102 General Physics Laboratory II 1 cr.
PHYS 161 General Physics I 4 cr.
PHYS 162 General Physics II 4 cr.
Directed Electives: 16 cr. hrs.
(consult with your adviser for these or other selections)
ART 307 Computer Graphics as Visual Expression 3 cr.
BIOL Any 210 level or higher
CHEM Any 230 level or higher
CSIS Any computer systems course
CROP 451 Integrated Pest Management 3 cr.
CROP 462 Agricultural Ecology 2 cr.
ENGL 367 Technical Writing 3 cr.
ESM Any ESM course 150 or higher, except 300, and 343
GENG Any general engineering course
GEOG 250 Cartography I 3 cr.
GEOG 255 Cartography II 3 cr.
GEOG 360 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3 cr.
GEOG 365 Quantitative Techniques for Geographers 3 cr.
GEOG 368 Geoprocessing Techniques 3 cr.
GEOG 412 Advanced Climatology 3 cr.
GEOG 450 Advanced Map Design and Production 3 cr.
GEOG 460 Advanced Geographic Information Systems 3 cr.
GEOL 270 Internship I 2-4 cr.
GEOL 370 Internship II 2-4 cr.
GEOL 490 Independent Study in Geology 1-3 cr.
MATH Any math class 167 or higher
PHYS Any physics class 204 or higher
SOIL 120 Introductory Soil Science 3 cr.
SOIL 289 Special Topics in Soil Science: Soil Judging  1 cr.
SOIL 325 Hydric Soils and Wetland Environments 3 cr.
SOIL 350 Pedology 4 cr.
SOIL 440 Soil and Water Conservation 4 cr.
SOIL 460 Soil Physics 3 cr.
Note: All geology majors must also complete a service learning/professional development requirement. See your adviser for details.

Emphases

An emphasis is not a minor but is a suggested series of courses taken as directed electives that fit together well, fit well with the geology major and that would help a career in the designated area. Consult with geology faculty for more information.

Environmental/Engineering: GENG 235, 236, 265, SOIL 460, MATH 167
Environmental/Hydrogeology: See Hydrogeology Minor
Graduate School: MATH 167, ENGL 367, CSIS 105, Field Geology, GEOL 490
Mineral Exploration: ESM 333, GEOG 250, 360, CHEM 251, 256, Field Geology, GEOL 490
Ocean Sciences: CSIS 105, BIOL 230, 434, MATH 167, CHEM 251, 256, PHYS 311, GEOL 202
Paleontology: MATH 167, CSIS 105, Field Geology, BIOL 230, GEOL 490, additional courses in Biology
Petroleum Geology: GEOL 445, Field Geol., BIOL 324, 355, CHEM 231, 232, GENG 236, 368, GEOL 490