2018-2019 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 88–89 hours including: Geology Core Requirements.....................................................38 ENVS-3100 Principles of Geographic Information Systems...... 4 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 Geosciences Emphasis.............................................................32 BIO-1120 General Zoology........................................................ 4 BIO-2500 General Botany......................................................... 4 BIO-2600 General Ecology....................................................... 4 ENVS-1110 Environment: Science, Sustanability, and Stewardship........................................................................... 4 ENVS-3200 Advanced Ecology................................................. 3 ENVS-3600 Environmental Ethics. ........................................... 3 GEOL-3200 Invertebrate Paleontology. .................................... 4 Or GEOL-3300 Petrology....................................................4 GEOL-3xxx/4xxx Geology electives.......................................... 3 MGMT-3500 Principles of Organization and Management........ 3 Geosciences Cognates. ............................................................19 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 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 Geology Major Requirements................................................61–70 Cognate(s)............................................................................. 19–27 General Electives.......................................................................1–2 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128 2017–18 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 195 Department of Science and Mathematics Geology — Bachelor of Science