Geology, B.A.

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Requirements

A minimum of 12.5 courses, including any 100-level geology course (excluding GEO 130 )

A Field Class

Such as

GEO 255 - Modern/Ancient Carb Systems (in the Bahamas) (1)
GEO 329 - The Geology of New Zealand (in New Zealand) (1)
An accredited summer field camp

The 300-level Specialty Course

Offered by the student’s GEO 485 advisor

GEO 317 - Paleoecology (1)
GEO 322 - Climates of the Ice Age (1)
GEO 325 - The Origin of Mountains (1)
GEO 485 - Geological Problems (Departmental capstone experience)

Two (2) Quarter Credits

In GEO 511 in association with the (1) construction of a capstone research proposal and (2) construction and delivery of a public presentation of the capstone results.

Supporting Coursework

Chemistry, physics, and mathematics is strongly recommended, including

Teaching Certification:

Students who are interested in pursuing K-12 certification to teach science should seek admission to the Teacher Education Program. See the Education department section for application and certification information.