Geology Minor

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REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN GEOLOGY:

A student majoring in any discipline other than Geology may complete a minor in Geology upon satisfactorily fulfilling the core and elective requirements. At least twelve (12) credits must be discrete from any other major or minor.

Minor Core:

GEOL 105 - Earth and the Environment [LAC-SC1] Credits: 4
GEOL 113 - Physical Geology [LAC-SC1] Credits: 4
GEOL 114 - Historical Geology Credits: 4
GEOL 202 - Geologic Field Methods I Credits: 2

Minor Choice:

Complete three (3) courses (minimum 10 credits) :

GEOG 310 - Introduction to Computer Mapping and GIS Credits: 4
GEOG 325 - Introduction to Remote Sensing Credits: 3
GEOG 350 - Vector GIS Credits: 3
GEOG 400 - Raster GIS Credits: 3
GEOG 480 - Internship in GIS Credits: 1-3
GEOL 207 - Mineralogy Credits: 4
GEOL 210 - Petrology Credits: 4
GEOL 323 - Geomorphology Credits: 4
GEOL 337 - Structural Geology Credits: 4
GEOL 361 - Stratigraphy and Sedimentation Credits: 4
GEOL 409 - Economic Mineral Deposits Credits: 4
GEOL 475 - Advanced Topics in Geosciences Credits: 3
GEOL 476 - Advanced Topics in Geosciences with Lab Credits: 4
GEOL 499 - Independent Study Credits: 1-6

TOTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR - CREDITS: 26*

Prior to course registration, students should review all courses for prerequisites, minimum prerequisite grade requirements and minimum class standing.

* Students may be able to complete this minor in 20 credits if they complete courses that do not require additional prerequisites.