2017-2018 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: Core Geology Requirements.....................................................37 ENVS-2100 Principles of Geographic Information Systems...... 3 GEOL-1110 Introduction to Physical Geology............................ 4 GEOL-1120 Historical Geology. ................................................ 4 GEOL-2100 Mineralogy............................................................. 4 GEOL-3100 Geomorphology..................................................... 4 GEOL-3600 Readings in Geology (one-hour taken twice)........ 2 GEOL-3800 Philosophy of Science/Research Methods in Geology............................................................................. 3 GEOL-4100 Environmental Geology......................................... 4 GEOL-4700 Physical Geology Exam Prep................................ 1 *GEOL-4800 Senior Project (one-hour taken twice).................. 2 POLS-3690 Public Policy.......................................................... 3 GEOL-3XXX/4XXX Geology electives...................................... 3 Physical Geology Emphasis.....................................................23 GEOL-3200 Invertebrate Paleontology. .................................... 4 GEOL-3300 Petrology............................................................... 4 GEOL-3400 Structural Geology................................................ 4 GEOL-4200 Stratigraphy and Sedimentology........................... 5 GEOL-4400 Summer Field Camp............................................. 6 Physical Geology Cognates......................................................27 BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology............................................... 4 CHEM-1110 General Chemistry I.............................................. 4 CHEM-1120 General Chemistry II............................................. 4 GMTH-2110 Introduction to Biostatistics................................... 3 MATH-1700 Calculus and Dynamical Systems for Life Sciences.................................................................... 4 PHYS-1010 College Physics I.................................................... 4 PHYS-1020 College Physics ll................................................... 4 *Capstone Course Geology Major (B.S.) Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–5 Other General Education Requirements.................................38-41 Geology Major Requirements......................................................60 Cognate(s)...................................................................................27 General Electives........................................................................0-3 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-1725 The Bible and the Gospel...............................................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 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities.........................................3 MATH-1700 Calculus and Dynamical Systems for Life Sciences.......4 Total................................................................................................. 29 Second year: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology........................................................4 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.................................................3 ENVS-2100 Principles of Geographic Information Systems...............3 GEOL-2100 Mineralogy......................................................................4 GEOL-3300 Petrology........................................................................4 GMTH-2110 Introduction to Biostatistics............................................3 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture...........................................3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Christian Life..............................2 PHYS-1010, 1020 College Physics I and II.........................................8 Total................................................................................................. 34 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-3600 Readings in Geology (one-credit hour taken twice).......2 GEOL-3800 Philosophy of Science/Research Methods in Geology. .3 GEOL-4200 Stratigraphy and Sedimentology....................................5 LIT-2XXX Literature Elective..............................................................3 Total................................................................................................. 31 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-Physical Geology Exam Prep..................................................1 GEOL-4800 Senior Project.................................................................2 POLS-3690 Public Policy...................................................................3 Geology Elective................................................................................3 History/Global Awareness Elective. ...................................................3 Humanities Elective. ..........................................................................3 General Electives...............................................................................3 Total................................................................................................. 28 2017–18 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 189 Department of Science and Mathematics Geology — Bachelor of Science