GEOLOGY—B.S.
The B.S. degree in Geology requires 39 semester hours including the following core courses or their equivalents:
| GLG 101 | Introduction to Geology I (Physical) S1/S21 (3) |
| GLG 102 | Introduction to Geology II (Historical) S22 (3) |
| GLG 103 | Introduction to Geology I—Laboratory S1/S21 (1) |
| GLG 104 | Introduction to Geology II—Laboratory S22 (1) |
| GLG 310 | Structural Geology (3) |
| GLG 321 | Mineralogy (3) |
| GLG 400 | Geology Colloquium (1) |
| GLG 424 | Petrology (3) |
| GLG 435 | Sedimentology (3) |
| GLG 450 | Geology Field Camp L2 (6) |
| Total: 27 |
| 1 | Both GLG 101 and 103 must be taken to secure S1 or S2 credit. |
| 2 | Both GLG 102 and 104 must be taken to secure S2 credit. |
In addition, two of the following four branch courses must be taken:
| GLG 335 | Paleontology (3) |
| GLG 418 | Geophysics (3) |
| GLG 470 | Hydrogeology (3) |
| GLG 481 | Geochemistry (3) |
To complete the total required hours, other upper-division courses in geology (excluding GLG 300, 302, and 304) or courses in related fields listed as approved by the department may be taken. See “Major Requirements.”
Supporting courses required in related fields include:
| CHM 113, 116 | General Chemistry S1/S2 (8) |
| MAT 270 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I N1 (4) |
| MAT 271 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) |
| MAT 272 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) |
| or MAT 274 Elementary Differential Equations (3) | |
| PHY 121 | University Physics I: Mechanics S1/S21 (3) |
| PHY 122 | University Physics Laboratory I S1/S21 (1) |
| PHY 131 | University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism S1/S22 (3) |
| PHY 132 | University Physics Laboratory II S1/S22 (1) |
| Total: 28 |
| 1 | Both PHY 121 and 122 must be taken to secure S1 or S2 credit. |
| 2 | Both PHY 131 and 132 must be taken to secure S1 or S2 credit. |
MAT 290 Calculus I and MAT 291 Calculus II may be substituted for MAT 270, 271, and 272.
MINOR IN GEOLOGY
A minor in Geology is awarded to students who complete a minimum of 23 hours of geology courses. Required courses are as follows:
| GLG 101 | Introduction to Geology I (Physical) S1/S21 (3) |
| GLG 102 | Introduction to Geology II (Historical) S22 (3) |
| GLG 103 | Introduction to Geology I—Laboratory S1/S21 (1) |
| GLG 104 | Introduction to Geology II—Laboratory S22 (1) |
| GLG 310 | Structural Geology (3) |
| GLG 321 | Mineralogy (3) |
| GLG 400 | Geology Colloquium (1) |
| Total: 15 |
| 1 | Both GLG 101 and 103 must be taken to secure S1 or S2 credit. |
| 2 | Both GLG 102 and 104 must be taken to secure S2 credit. |
The remaining eight semester hours may be chosen among other upper-division geology courses, except GLG 300 and 400, after consultation with a departmental advisor.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The faculty in the Department of Geology offer programs leading to the degrees of Master of Natural Science, M.S., and Ph.D. Consult the Graduate Catalog for requirements.
Omnibus Courses: See omnibus courses that may be offered.
1998–99 General Catalog Table of Contents
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