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

Core Area F: 18 Hours

Choose one from:

BIOL 1107 - Principles of Biology I 3 (and)
BIOL 1107L - Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1
CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chemistry II 3 (and)
CHEM 1212L - Principles of Chemistry II Lab 1
MATH 1634 - Calculus I 4
MATH 2644 - Calculus II 4
PHYS 1111 - Introductory Physics I 3 (and)
PHYS 1111L - Introductory Physics I Laboratory 1
PHYS 1112 - Introductory Physics II 3 (and)
PHYS 1112L - Introductory Physics II Laboratory 1
PHYS 2211 - Principles of Physics I 3 (and)
PHYS 2211L - Principles of Physics I Laboratory 1
PHYS 2212 - Principles of Physics II 3 (and)
PHYS 2212L - Principles of Physics II Laboratory 1
Math credit from Area A and D and/or 1000/2000 level academic elective

Required courses for the major: 33 Hours

Supporting Courses: 0-3 Hours

MATH 2063 - Introductory Statistics 3 (if not taken in Core)

Approved Electives: 24-27 Hours

GEOL 2002 - Applied Computing for Geosciences 2
GEOL Courses numbered 3000 or greater
GEOG 2553 - Introduction to GIS and Mapping Sciences 3
GEOG 4103 - Geography of Soils and Water 3
GEOG 4400 - Energy and Sustainability 3
GEOG 4553 - Geographic Information System 4
GEOG 4564 - Contemporary Remote Sensing Applications 4
CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chemistry II 3
CHEM 2411 - Organic Chemistry I 3
CHEM 3310K - Analytical Chemistry 4
MATH 2654 - Calculus III 4
MATH 3303 - Ordinary Differential Equations 3
MATH 3353 - Methods of Applied Mathematics 3
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.