2021-2022 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 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 Professional Geologist 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 Requirements....................................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 the Life Sciences.............................................................. 4 Physical Geology Emphasis Requirements. ...........................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 the 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. .........................................................0–4 General Education Requirements................................................38 Geology Major Requirements. ...............................................61–70 Cognate(s). ............................................................................ 19–27 General Electives.......................................................................1–2 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 (Geosciences Emphasis) — B.S. First year: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology........................................................4 BIO-1120 General Zoology.................................................................4 BTGE-1725 The Bible and the Gospel...............................................3 BTGE-2730 Old Testament Literature................................................3 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.................................................3 ENG-1400 Composition.....................................................................3 ENVS-1110 Environment: Science, Sustainability, and Stewardship .................................................................................4 GEOL-1110 Introduction to Physical Geology.....................................4 GEOL-1120 Historical Geology. .........................................................4 Total................................................................................................. 32 Second year: CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I and II....................................8 ENVS-3100 Geographic Information Systems...................................4 GEOL-2100 Mineralogy......................................................................4 GMTH-2110 Introduction to Biostatistics............................................3 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture...........................................3 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities.........................................3 MATH-1700 Calculus and Dynamical Systems for the Life Sciences.4 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and Healthy Living..................................2 Total................................................................................................. 31 Third year: BIO-2500 General Botany..................................................................4 BIO-2600 General Ecology................................................................4 BTGE-2740 New Testament Literature...............................................3 ENVS-3600 Environmental Ethics. ....................................................3 GEOL-3100 Geomorphology..............................................................4 GEOL-3200 Invertebrate Paleontology. .............................................4 (or GEOL-3300 Petrology..............................................................4) GEOL-3600 Readings in Geology (one-credit hour taken twice).......2 GEOL-3800 Philosophy of Science/Research Methods in Geology. .3 LIT-2XXX Literature Elective. .............................................................3 POLS-3690 Public Policy. ..................................................................3 Total................................................................................................. 33 Fourth year: BTGE-3755 Theology I. .....................................................................3 BTGE-3765 Theology II. ....................................................................3 ENVS-3200 Advanced Ecology..........................................................3 GEOL-4100 Environmental Geology..................................................4 GEOL-4700 Professional Geologist Exam Prep.................................1 GEOL-4800 Senior Project (one-credit hour taken twice)..................2 MGMT-3500 Principles of Organization and Management.................3 Geology Electives. .............................................................................6 History/Global Awareness Elective. ...................................................3 Humanities Elective. ..........................................................................3 General Electives...............................................................................1 Total................................................................................................. 32 2021–22 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 199 Department of Science and Mathematics Geology — Bachelor of Science