Geology Major
Description:
The geology major provides students with an understanding of earth processes,
properties, and history, as well as the evolution of life and the interactions
between humans and Earth’s environments. As a "liberal art" major, we require only one math or other science courses, however for students considering graduate work or professional employment in the earth sciences, we recommend as many courses as possible in the cognate sciences (biology, chemistry, and physics), as well as calculus and/or statistics.We also strongly recommend a summer field course in geology. Early consultation with the department is encouraged.
Required for the major
Geol 100, 101, 102 or 103: An Introductory Survey Course
| Geol 201 |
Rocks and Minerals |
| Geol 202 |
History of Earth |
| Geol 203 |
Surface Processes |
| Geol 322 |
Petrology and Petrography |
| Geol 324 |
Stratigraphy -Sedimentology |
| Geol 333 |
Structural Geology and Orogenesis |
| Calculus |
Math 101, Math 202, or AP Calculus |
8 additional credits in geology at the 200-level or above from the following:
| Geol 205 |
(Geog 205) Mapping and Spatial Analysis |
| Geol 210 |
Plate Tectonics |
| Geol 215 |
Earth Systems Science |
| Geol 223 |
(Astr 223) Planetary Science |
| Geol 224 |
(Geog 224) Atmosphere and Weather |
| Geol 227 |
Groundwater |
| Geol 240 |
Geological Resources of the Environment |
| Geol 307 |
(Geog 307) Remote Sensing |
| Geol 321 |
Paleontology |
| Geol 326 |
Global Climate Change |
| Geol 342 |
Seminar |
A summer field course may count for 4-6 credits in Geology. Other geology courses in the Five Colleges may also apply toward the major. No more than 4 credits of
independent study (Geol 295 or 395) may be counted toward the major..
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