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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Geology B.A./B.S.


Geology majors should consult their advisors about elective courses to meet their career and educational needs. Computer literacy is essential for all geologists. Departmental advisors can recommend electives for students desiring concentrations in energy and minerals resources, engineering geology, exploration seismic and near-surface geophysics, environmental geology and geochemistry, hydrogeology, igneous petrology, geochronology, sedimentary geology, biomineralization and biogeochemistry. Students intending to earn advanced degrees should visit with the departmental graduate advisor concerning entrance requirements of graduate programs.

Bachelor’s degree requirements

Geology option


In addition to the general requirements for the BA or BS degree, the following must be completed:

Plus one of the following and two Geology electives


Transfer students


In addition to the general instructions to transfer students, students planning to pursue a degree in geology should complete as many of the following courses or their equivalents as possible, then follow the course requirements for the geology option described above:

Total credit hours required for graduation: (120)