Geology, Professional Geology Concentration, B.S.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental principles of the science of geology.
Demonstrate ability to perform basic geologic field tasks including map reading/construction, field notebook composition, outcrop description, sampling, and surveying.
Demonstrate ability to communicate geologic ideas in written format.
Demonstrate ability to communicate geologic ideas in oral format.
Participate in original scientific research.

Requirement

Core Areas A, B, C, D, and E: 42 Hours

Core Curriculum

(Note: Core Area A must include the following course and Core Area D must follow Option II)

MATH 1113 - Precalculus 3.0 - 4.0 Credit Hours

Supporting Courses: 0-3 Hours

MATH 1401 - Elementary Statistics 3 Credit Hours (if not taken in Core)

Approved Electives: 24-27 Hours

GEOL 2002 - Applied Computing for Geosciences 2 Credit Hours
GEOL 2503 - Introduction to Oceanography 3 Credit Hours
GEOL 2553 - Geology of the National Parks 3 Credit Hours
GEOL Courses numbered 3000 or greater
GEOG 2553 - Introduction to GIS and Mapping Sciences 3 Credit Hours
GEOG 4103 - Soil Science 3 Credit Hours
GEOG 4400 - Energy and Sustainability 3 Credit Hours
GEOG 4553 - Geographic Information System 4 Credit Hours
GEOG 4564 - Contemporary Remote Sensing Applications 4 Credit Hours
CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours
CHEM 2411 - Organic Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours
CHEM 3310K - Analytical Chemistry 4 Credit Hours
MATH 2654 - Calculus III 4 Credit Hours
MATH 3303 - Ordinary Differential Equations 3 Credit Hours
MATH 3353 - Methods of Applied Mathematics 3 Credit Hours
Other courses approved by advisor

Note:

A maximum of six hours of independent research is allowed in the major. Must complete minimum of 6 hours 3000/4000 level DSW courses. Must complete minimum of 39 hours courses numbered 3000 or greater.