Geology (GEOL)
Department of Plant and Earth Science
324 Agricultural Science
(715) 425-3345
www.uwrf.edu/pes/
Terry L. Ferriss-Chair, William A. Anderson, Kelly D. Cain, Steven K. Carlson, William S. Cordua, Dennis R. Cosgrove, Michael Crotser, Michael C. Kaltenberg, Kerry L. Keen, Michael D. Middleton, Eric M. Sanden, Brian R. Smith, Donavon H. Taylor, Laine Vignona, Susan J. Wiegrefe, Ian Williams
For College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Science majors as listed
for CAFES with the following exceptions:
Sciences: BIOL 150, GEOL 101, and CHEM 121.
For Secondary Education Majors as listed for CEPS.
Geology Major
Required Geology Courses: 39-40 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 371-376 Any one of the Regonal 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: 19 cr. hrs.
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: 18 cr. hrs.
(consult with your adviser for these or other selections)
CROP 451 Integrated Pest Management 3 cr.
CROP 462 Agricultural Ecology 2 cr.
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
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 210 Introductory Soil Science 3 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
Earth Science Certification Option - Secondary Education
This sequence of courses will provide Teacher Certification in Earth Science in grades 6-12. The following courses are required. MATH 146 should be taken. Consult with Geology faculty for changes.
Professional Courses 36-39 cr. hrs.
TED 120 Introduction to Education and Instructional Technology 3 cr.
TED 212 Educational Psychology: Middle and Secondary Education 5 cr.
TED 414 Development of the Transescent (writing intensive) 3 cr.
TED 420 School and Society 3 cr.
TED 422 Content Area Literacy in Middle and Secondary Schools 3 cr.
TED 423 Writing, Speaking and Listening in the Content Area 3 cr.
TED 434 Techniques of Middle/Secondary Education: Science 3 cr.
TED 473 Student Teaching: Middle Level 1-6 cr.
TED 474 Student Teaching: Secondary 1-12 cr.
PSYC 330 The Exceptional Child 3 cr.
COUN 310 Counseling Skills for Teachers 2 cr.
or COUN 410 Introduction to Counseling or 3 cr.
Earth Science Courses 42 cr. hrs.
GEOL 102 Introductory Geology Lab 1 cr.
GEOL 150 Historical Geology 4 cr.
GEOL 202 Oceanography 2 cr.
GEOL 230 Mineralogy 4 cr.
GEOL 327 Geomorphology and Glacial Geology (writing intensive) 4 cr.
GEOL 305 Geology of the Planets 2 cr.
GEOL 330 Meteorology 2 cr.
GEOL 450 Paleontology (writing intensive) 4 cr.
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 5 cr.
or CHEM 110 Introduction to General Chemistry 6 cr.
PHYS 117 Introductory Astronomy 3 cr.
PHYS 151 General Physics I 4 cr.
PHYS 156 General Physics Laboratory I 1 cr.
BIOL 150 General Biology 3 cr.
ESM 360 Applied Hydrology and Water Quality 4 cr.
Geology Minor
Geology Minor: 21 Total Credits
Required Courses 13 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.
Electives in Geology 8 cr. hrs.
Select from 300 or 400 level Geology courses except GEOL 330
See also: Earth Science Minor and Hydrogeology
Minor
Updated March 2007
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