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

Geoscience - Geology Option (GEGE) - BS Major


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78-84 S.H. (No Minor Required)

This major has six parts:


  • Part I: Entrance to the Major
  • Part II: Geoscience Core Courses - provides students with an overview of the fundamentals of the geosciences
  • Part III: Geoscience Focus Areas - provides students an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge in specific areas of study within the geosciences
  • Part IV: Geoscience Capstone - provides students with research experience and opportunities for professional development
  • Part V: Geoscience Electives - allows students to explore areas of interest in the geosciences
  • Part VI: Additional Requirements - provides students with an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of other scientific disciplines, all of which relate to the geosciences

PART I: ENTRANCE TO GEOSCIENCE MAJOR (4-5 S.H.)


 Choose one:

PART II: GEOSCIENCE CORE COURSES (19 S.H.)


PART III: GEOSCIENCE FOCUS AREAS (22 S.H.)


PART IV: GEOSCIENCE CAPSTONE (3-4 S.H.)


Additional Capstone Credits:


 Students may elect to pursue additional capstone credits from:

PART V: GEOSCIENCE ELECTIVES (8-10 S.H.)


Choose 8-10 S.H. from the following:

Part III:   Rocks & Tectonics
               Surface Processes
               Broader Perspectives

Part IV:   Geoscience Capstone

PART VI: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (22-24 S.H.)


Allied Science Requirements (18-20 S.H.)


Mathematics – MATH (6-8 S.H.)

Chemistry - CHEM (4 S.H.)

Biology (4 S.H.)

Allied Science Electives (4 S.H.)


 Choose 4 S.H. from the following:

Note:


◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

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