Curriculum: Geology

Degree earned: Bachelor of Science in Geology

Effective: 08/2005
Updated: 10/2005

FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester Credit   Spring Semester Credit
CH 101 Chem Molecular Sci
CH 102 General Chem Lab
MA 141 Calculus I
MEA 101 Geology I: Physical
MEA 110 Geology I Lab
PE 1** Physical Education Elective1
PMS 100 Orientation to PAMS 		3
1
4
3
1
1
1
14		   CH 201 Chem Quant Sci
CH 202 General Quant Lab
ENG 101 Acad Writing and Research
MA 241 Calculus II
MEA 202 Geology II: Historical
MEA 211 Geology II Lab 		3
1
4
4
3
1
16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester Credit   Spring Semester Credit
MA 242 Calculus III
MEA 410 Intro to Mineralogy and Petrology
Computer Sci Option2
Literature Elective3		 4
4
3
3
14		   MEA 450 Sed Petrol & Strat
Geology Elective5
PY 205 Physics Engr & Sci I
Physical Education Elective
Social Science Elective3		 4
3
4
1
3
15
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester Credit   Spring Semester Credit
MEA 451 Structural Geology
PY 208 Physics Engr & Sci II
Surface Processes Option6
Statistical Sciences Option4
Visual or Performing Arts/History Elective3		 4
4
3
3
3
17		   COM 110 Public Speaking
ENG 333 Technical Writing7
Math/Science Option8
Advised Elective9
Sci, Technology, and Society Elective3		 3
3
3
3
3
15
         
SUMMER SESSION
  Credit      
MEA 465 Geologic Field Camp 4      
         
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester Credit   Spring Semester Credit
Advised Elective9
Advised Elective9
Humanities/Soc Sci Elective3
History/Philosophy/Religion Elective3
MEA 491 Senior Seminar		 3
3
3
3
2
14		   Geology Elective5
Advised Elective9
Humanities/Soc Sci Elective3
Free Elective
Free Elective 		3
3
3
3
3
15
         
Minimum Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 12410
         
Footnotes:        
         

1. Any Physical Education course at the 100 level.

2. One of the following CSC 112, CSC 116 or CSC 200, or MA 116.

3. These courses (21 hrs) must be selected from the approved GER Listings for Social Sciences and Humanities as follows: one course in literature; one course in history, philosophy, or religion, one course in visual or performing arts or history; two courses from different content areas in psychology, economics, politics, sociology, anthropology or cultural geography; two courses in any humanities/social sciences disciplines. At least one course must focus on a non-English speaking culture. One of these must include a course from the Science, Technology and Society Listing (Humanities & Social Science Perspective).

4. One of the following: ST 310, ST 361, or ST 371 .

5. MEA 250/251 or any MEA earth science course at the 300 level or higher. Select in consultation with your advisor.

6. One course from among MEA 250, MEA 411, MEA 481, and MEA 485.

7. ENG 331 or ENG 332 may be substituted for ENG 333.

8. Math/Science Option to be selected from CE 213; CH 220, 221, 315, 331, 431; CSC 302; MA 305 or MA 405, MA 341, 421; MAE 301; PY 407; ST 302.

9. Advised electives are in geology and related fields, and are to be selected to fulfill the requirements of the student's Degree Option. The Degree Option is planned, with the advise and consent of the advisor, to meet the student's career objective.

10. Graduation also requires foreign language proficiency at the FL_ 102 level. A grade of C- or higher is required in ENG 101; CH 101; MA 141, 241; PY 205. Not more than one D will be accepted in other math and science courses. In addition, not more than one D will be accepted in other required courses in the discipline (including advised and restricted electives).