2015-2016 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Geology — Bachelor of Science The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in geology prepares students for graduate studies or employment in a wide variety of geological fields. Skills needed by modern geologists, such as observation, interpretation, model analysis, critical thinking, and field work, are emphasized throughout the program. Opportunities for undergraduate research and publication are also available and encouraged. Course requirements involve 85 hours including: Geology Requirements..............................................................51 GEOL-1110 Introduction to Physical Geology............................ 4 GEOL-1120 Historical Geology. ................................................ 4 GEOL-2100 Mineralogy............................................................. 4 GEOL-3100 Geomorphology..................................................... 4 GEOL-3200 Invertebrate Paleontology. .................................... 4 GEOL-3300 Petrology............................................................... 4 GEOL-3400 Structural Geology................................................ 4 GEOL-3800 Philosophy of Science/Research Methods in Geology............................................................................. 3 GEOL-4100 Environmental Geology......................................... 4 GEOL-4200 Stratigraphy and Sedimentology........................... 5 GEOL-4400 Summer Field Camp............................................. 6 *GEOL-4800 Senior Project...................................................... 2 Geology electives...................................................................... 3 Departmental Requirements.....................................................34 BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology............................................... 4 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I and II........................... 8 MATH-1710, 1720 Calculus I and II......................................... 10 PHYS-2110, 2120 General Physics I, ll. .................................... 8 Earth science electives selected from.................................. 4 ESCI-2310 Oceanography..................................................4 ESCI-2410 Meteorology.....................................................4 ESCI-2510 Astronomy........................................................4 *Capstone Course Geology Major (B.S.) Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–5 Other General Education Requirements......................................41 Geology Major Requirements......................................................85 Electives.........................................................................................2 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128 A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 24. Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Geology — B.S. First year: BTGE-1720 Spiritual Formation.........................................................3 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I and II....................................8 ENG-1400 Composition.....................................................................3 GEOL-1110 Introduction to Physical Geology.....................................4 GEOL-1120 Historical Geology..........................................................4 MATH-1710, 1720 Calculus I and II.................................................. 10 Total................................................................................................. 32 Second year: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology........................................................4 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.................................................3 GEOL-2100 Mineralogy......................................................................4 GEOL-3300 Petrology........................................................................4 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture...........................................3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Christian Life..............................2 PHYS-2110, 2120 General Physics I and II........................................8 Total................................................................................................. 28 Third year: BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature................................................3 BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature...............................................3 GEOL-3100 Geomorphology..............................................................4 GEOL-3200 Invertebrate Paleontology..............................................4 GEOL-3400 Structural Geology.........................................................4 GEOL-3800 Philosophy of Science/Research Methods in Geology. .3 GEOL-4200 Stratigraphy and Sedimentology....................................5 LIT-2XXX Literature Elective..............................................................3 Total................................................................................................. 29 Summer GEOL-4400 Summer Field Camp......................................................6 Fourth year: BTGE-3755 Theology I......................................................................3 BTGE-3765 Theology II. ....................................................................3 GEOL-4100 Environmental Geology..................................................4 GEOL-4800 Senior Project.................................................................2 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities.........................................3 Earth Science Elective.......................................................................4 Geology Elective................................................................................3 History Elective..................................................................................3 Humanities Elective. ..........................................................................3 Social Science/Global Awareness Elective........................................3 Electives.............................................................................................2 Total................................................................................................. 33 Page 173 2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Department of Science and Mathematics Geology — Bachelor of Science