Fort Lewis College

THE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES PROGRAMS E - G

Engineering

Course listings

Professors Omnia I. El-Hakim, Tom D. Norton, Carla C. Williams;

Associate Professor Donald R. May

The engineering program at Fort Lewis College is designed to meet the needs of those students who are interested in obtaining an engineering degree, but prefer to complete their first two years of study at a small college with a liberal arts emphasis. After completing a requisite block of courses which includes courses in engineering, mathematics, the sciences, and the humanities, students are eligible for full junior standing at one of the institutions with which Fort Lewis maintains a transfer agreement. Or the student may choose to apply to any other degree granting engineering program as a normal transfer student.

Fort Lewis College participates in formal engineering transfer agreement programs with Colorado State University (CSU) at Fort Collins, Colorado School of Mines (CSM) at Golden, the University of Colorado (CU) at Boulder, the University of Southern Colorado (USC) at Pueblo, the University of New Mexico (UNM) at Albuquerque, and New Mexico State University (NMSU) at Las Cruces.

Under these block transfer agreements the student completes the prescribed sequence of courses, listed below, in residence at Fort Lewis. Successful completion of this sequence with the required minimum GPA is sufficient for the collective transfer of these courses to the cooperating institution with full junior standing. For those students who can take calculus their first term, the block transfer sequence may be completed in two years of residence at Fort Lewis. For detailed information on specific agreements and programs students should consult with an engineering advisor.

Required minimum grade point averages by school:

Colorado State University - 2.5
Colorado School of Mines - 2.5
University of Colorado - 2.75
University of Southern Colorado - 2.5 (Industrial Engineering only)
University of New Mexico - 2.25 (Completion of an additional 18 technical hours with a grade point of at least 2.5 is required.)
New Mexico State University - 2.75 (Regular admission. 2.0-2.75 Provisional admission - must establish a minimum GPA at NMSU, depending on the major.) (Note that only those courses in which a student received a C or higher will transfer.)

Although the above plans pertain specifically to the agreements with the schools listed above, the courses offered are ordinarily accepted for credit for comparable courses at other degree-granting engineering institutions. In addition, the engineering courses are often used by students in planning student-constructed majors at Fort Lewis College. Student-constructed majors using the engineering courses are available in conjunction with physics, geology, mathematics and other disciplines. The student should consult with his or her advisor if interested in a student-constructed major.

As a cooperative effort between the engineering program and the School of Business Administration, a four-year degree program is available in Engineering Management. For more information, please see the School of Business Administration section of this catalog.

Students who are interested in obtaining a mathematics degree in addition to an engineering degree may wish to pursue a 3-2 program. The student attends Fort Lewis College for six terms (equivalent to three academic years) and the cooperating institution for two academic years. During residence at Fort Lewis, the student completes the requirements for the basic engineering core and most of the requirements for a mathematics major. At the cooperating institution the student completes the remaining requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics, awarded by Fort Lewis College, and the requirements for an engineering degree from the cooperating institution.

A minor in engineering is available for students majoring in other disciplines. Requirements for an engineering minor are listed at the end of this section.

The Engineering program is supported by the college's modern computer facilities. Registered students may use any of the student computing labs which are generally open seven days a week. These facilities include PC microcomputers, Macintoshes and laser printers. Internet connectivity is provided through the campus network; modem access is also available.

Credits

CSU TRANSFER AGREEMENT

Engr 104B Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers.................3
Engr 105 Engineering Principles*.................3
Engr 201 Electric Networks I.................4
Engr 217 Statics.................3
Engr 221 Dynamics*.................3
Engr 270 Engineering Thermodynamics*.................3
Comp 150 Reading and Writing in College.................4
Math 221B, 222, 223 Calculus I, II, III.................12
Math 327 Differential Equations.................4
Phys 217B, 218B Physics - Science and Engineering.................10
Chem 150B, 151* Fundamentals of Chemistry.................11
Humanities and Social Sciences Electives.................6
PE Act Physical Activities.................2

*Electrical Engineering majors take Engr 238, Engr 202, and Econ 266D instead. Additional courses may be required for specific majors (see an Engineering advisor.)

CSM TRANSFER AGREEMENT

Specific courses required of all students:

Math 221B, 222, 223, Calculus I, II, III.................12
Math 327 Differential Equations.................4
Engr 104B Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers.................3
Engr 217 Statics.................3
Chem 150B, 151, Fundamentals of Chemistry.................11
Geol 113B Physical Geology and Laboratory.................4
Phys 217B, 218B Physics - Science and Engineering I, II.................10
Econ 266D Principles of Economics.................4
PE Act Physical Activities.................2
Humanities and Social Sciences Electives.................9

Additional course(s), depending on the intended major, selected from:

Engr 103 Computer Aided Drafting.................3
Engr 201, 202 Electric Networks I, II.................4, 4
Engr 205 Surveying I................. 4
Engr 221 Dynamics.................3
Engr 270 Engineering Thermodynamics.................3
Engr 317 Mechanics of Materials.................3
Engr 321 Fluid Mechanics.................3
Geol 114B Historical Geology and Laboratory.................4
Math 311B Matrices and Linear Algebra.................4
Math 320 Numerical Analysis.................3
Chem 358 Physical Chemistry.................3
Phys 320 Modern Physics.................3
Chem 303 Organic Chemistry.................5
Chem 304 Organic Chemistry.................5

CU TRANSFER AGREEMENT

Common courses required of most students:

Engr 104B Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers.................3
Engr 201 Electric Networks I.................4
Engr 217* Statics.................3
Math 221B, 222, 223, Calculus I, II, III.................12
Chem 150B Fundamentals of Chemistry.................5.5
Phys 217B, 218B Physics - Science and Engineering I, II.................10
Humanities and Social Sciences Electives.................6-9

*Electrical, Electrical and Computer Engineering majors take Engr 238 and Engr 202 instead.

Additional courses are required for specific majors (see an Engineering advisor).

UNM TRANSFER AGREEMENT

Common courses required of most students:

Comp 150 Reading and Writing in College.................4
Math 221B, 222, 223, Calculus I, II, III.................12
Chem 150B, 151, Fundamentals of Chemistry.................11
Engr 103 Computer Aided Drafting.................3
Engr 104B Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineering.................3
Phys 217B, 218B Physics - Science and and Engineering I, II.................10
Engr 201 Electric Networks I.................4
Math 327 Differential Equations.................4
PE Act Physical Activities.................2

Minimum of 15 additional credits, depending on major, selected from:

Engr 202 Electric Networks II.................4
Engr 205, 305 Surveying I, II.................8
Engr 217 Statics................. 3
Engr 221 Dynamics.................3
Engr 238 Digital Logic Design.................4
Engr 270 Engineering Thermodynamics.................3
Engr 317 Mechanics of Materials.................3
Engr 321 Fluid Mechanics.................3
Phys 320 Modern Physics.................3
Math 311B Matrices and Linear Algebra.................4
CSIS 230 Object Oriented Programming in C++.................4
Chem 303, 304, Organic Chemistry I, II.................10
Econ 266D Principles of Economics.................4
Bio 100BL, 111B Introduction to Biology.................4
Bio 207 General Zoology.................4
Humanities and Social Sciences Electives

USC TRANSFER AGREEMENT FOR INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Engr 103 Computer Aided Drafting.................3
Engr 104B Introduction to Computer Programming.................3
Engr 105 Engineering Principles.................3
Engr 201 Electric Networks I.................4
Engr 217 Statics.................3
Engr 221 Dynamics.................3
Engr 270 Engineering Thermodynamics.................3
Engr 317 Mechanics of Materials.................3
Math 221B, 222, Calculus I, II.................12
Math 311B Matrices and Linear Algebra.................4
Math 327 Differential Equations.................4
Phys 217B Physics - Science and and Engineering I, II.................10
Chem 150B, Fundamentals of Chemistry.................11
Comp 150 Reading and Writing in College.................4
Humanities and Social Sciences Elective.................3

NMSU TRANSFER AGREEMENT

Common courses required of all students:

Comp 150 Reading and Writing in College.................4
Math 221B, 222, 223 Calculus I, II, II.................12
Chem 150B Fundamentals of Chemistry.................5.5
Phys 217B, 218B Physics - Science and and Engineering I, II.................10
Engr 103 Computer Aided Drafting.................3
Engr 104B Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers.................3
Engr 105 Engineering Principles.................3
Engr 201 Electric Networks I................. 4
Engr 217 Statics.................3
Engr 221 Dynamics.................3
Engr 270 Engineering Thermodynamics.................3
Econ 266D Principles of Economics.................4
Thea 121 Speech communication.................3
Humanities and Social Sciences Electives.................9
Additional courses depending on the intended major (see an engineering advisor for specific courses).

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN ENGINEERING:

Engr 104B Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers.................3
Engr 105 Engineering Principles.................3
Engr 217 Statics.................3
Plus three additional Engineering courses numbered 200 or above.

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English

Course listings

Professors Gordon P. Cheesewright, Larry K. Hartsfield, Mary Jean Moseley, Paul N. Pavich, Karen I. Spear and Shaila Van Sickle;

Associate Professor Faron L. Scott;

Assistant Professors Mark L. Berrettini, Jennie C. Dear, Jennifer A . Gehrman, Parmita Kapadia, Michele M. Malach, Delilah G. Orr, Joseph C. Schaub and Katherine Wolfe

The work offered in English deals with several aspects of liberal education: the linguistic and literary history of Western culture; selected studies in non-Western literature in translation; human values; the relationships among cultures in the Southwest; and written and oral communication, both utilitarian and creative.

Students with other majors find the courses in English valuable for their general educational development. In addition, the English Department offers supporting courses for the Southwest Studies major, the Humanities major and the Division of Intercultural Studies.

English advisors can help students plan courses of study preparing them for graduate or professional school; careers in business, industry or government; careers in communications, theatre or teaching.

The English major has three options:

The General Option: A traditional English major; preparation for graduate or professional school.

The Communications Option: An English major with an emphasis on mass media theory and practice; preparation for graduate school or industry.

The English Education Option: Preparation for secondary school teaching.

Minors in literature, writing and communications are available for students majoring in other disciplines. Requirements for these minors are described below.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN ENGLISH:

The General Option:

Credits

General Studies (not satisfied below).................37-38

Specific Departmental Requirements:

Engl 173E 20th Century Asian and African Literature or
Engl 174A1 African-American Literature or
Engl 175A1 Women's Literature or
Engl 280A1 Literature of the Southwest.................4

Engl 268W Reading Texts/Writing Texts.................4
Engl 230A1 Survey of British Literature .................4
Engl 240A1 Survey of American Literature.................4
Engl 320A1 The Novel.................4

Engl 315 Media Writing: Topics or
Engl 363 Advanced Composition or
Engl 464A1 Creative Writing.................4

Engl 432A1 Shakespeare.................4

Engl 461A1 History of the English Language or
Engl 462A1 Linguistics.................3

Engl 496 Senior Seminar.................4
(Engl 499 cannot replace Engl 496.)

Choose one Topics course in British Literature from:
Engl 336, 337, 340, 430.................4

Choose one Topics course in American Literature from:
Engl 345, 346, 380E.................4

Choose one additional Topics course from:
Engl 315, 317, 330A1, 336, 337, 340, 345, 346, 380E, 417, 420E, 423, 430, 477, Theatre 340W, 381A2.................4

Total Departmental Requirements.................47

Writing Course Within Discipline:
Included in Specific Departmental Requirements above.

Auxiliary Requirements:
Two trimesters of one college-level modern language.................6-8

Electives.................35-38
(English advisors can help students choose electives which will further their individual career goals.)

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION.................128

The Communications Option:

Credits

General Studies (not satisfied below).................41

Specific Departmental Requirements:

Engl 116A1 Introduction to Mass Communications.................4

Engl 173E 20th Century Asian and African Literature or
Engl 174A1 African-American Literature or
Engl 175A1 Women's Literature or
Engl 280A1 Literature of the Southwest.................4

Engl 215 News Media Writing.................4

Engl 230A1 Survey of British Literature or
Engl 240A1 Survey of American Literature.................4

Engl 268W Reading Texts/Writing Texts.................4

Engl 304 Video Production or
Engl 306 Radio Broadcasting.................4

Engl 315 Media Writing: Topics or
Engl 363 Advanced Composition or
Engl 464A1 Creative Writing.................4

Engl 416A1 Media Theory and Criticism.................4

Choose two Topics courses from the following:
Engl 315 (excluding Engl 315 if used to satisfy other major requirements) 317, 320A1, 330A1, 336, 337, 340, 345, 346, 380E, 417, 420E, 423, 430, 477, Theatre 340W, 381A2.................8

Engl 496 Senior Seminar.................4
(Engl 499 cannot replace Engl 496.)

At least 4 credits from:
Engl 250/350 Practicum -- Newspaper
Engl 251/351 Practicum -- Radio
Engl 252/352 Practicum --Television.................4

(Students are allowed a maximum of 18 credits toward graduation in practicum courses in any combination of the following: Engl 250/251/ 252 up to 6 credits and Engl 350/351/352 up to 12 credits.)

Total Departmental Requirements.................48

Writing Course Within Discipline:
Included in Specific Departmental Requirements above.

Electives.................39
(English advisors can help students select courses which will further strengthen their individual career goals.)

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION.................128

The English Education Option:

The English Education Option gives high-quality academic preparation to students who wish to become secondary teachers of English. This option recognizes that secondary education teachers must be able to teach in all standard areas of literature, language and composition, and frequently must also engage in teaching more specialized areas, such as reading, drama and/or journalism. Therefore, this option is extremely demanding and requires careful planning and advising. Students choosing this option should consult the English Education Advisor as early as possible in their college careers.

Credits

General Studies (not satisfied below).................37

Specific Departmental Requirements:

Engl 116A1 Introduction to Mass Communications.................4

Choose one Literature course from the following:
Engl 173E, 174A1, 175A1, 221A1, 280A1.................4

Engl 230A1 Survey of British Literature.................4
Engl 240A1 Survey of American Literature.................4
Engl 268W Reading Texts/Writing Texts.................4
Engl 366 Teaching Writing.................4

Choose one Topics course from the following:
Engl 317, 320A1, 330A1, 336, 337, 340, 345, 346, 380E, 417, 420E, 423, 430, 477*.................4

Engl 378A1 Young Adult Literature.................4
Engl 432A1 Shakespeare.................4
Engl 461A1 History of the English Language.................3
Engl 462A1 Linguistics.................3
Engl 483 Materials of Instruction in Teaching High School English.................4
Engl 496 Senior Seminar*.................4
(Engl 499 cannot replace Engl 496.) PREREQUISITE: One Survey course and one Topics course.

Total Departmental Requirements.................50 minimum

Writing Course Within Discipline:
Included in Specific Departmental Requirements above.

Auxiliary Requirement:
Two trimesters of one college-level modern language*.................6-8

*A teacher-candidate who holds a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree from any institution other than Fort Lewis College is exempt from the requirements marked with an asterisk. Also, these students do not have to meet the two-trimester requirement in a modern language.

Electives.................33-35

Refer to Teacher Education Section for specific Secondary License Requirements which students must complete.

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION.................128

REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS IN LITERATURE, WRITING AND COMMUNICATIONS:

The Minor in Literature:
This minor requires 20 credit hours. The following courses are required:
Engl 230A1 Survey of British Literature.................4
Engl 240A1 Survey of American Literature.................4
Engl 432A1 Shakespeare.................4

Two upper-division literature courses selected from:

Engl 320A1 The Novel
Engl 330A1 Continental Literature: Topics
Engl 336 British Renaissance Literature: Topics
Engl 337 18th Century British Literature: Topics
Engl 340 19th Century British Literature: Topics
Engl 345 American Literature: Topics I
Engl 346 American Literature: Topics II
Engl 380E Native American Literature: Topics
Engl 420E World Literary Traditions: Topics
Engl 423 Genres: Topics
Engl 430 Medieval Literature and Chaucer: Topics
Engl 477 20th Century Literature: Topics.................8

Total.................20

The Minor in Writing:
This minor requires 16 credit hours. The following courses are required:
Engl 267A1 Persuasion: History, Theory & Practice.................4

Three writing courses selected from:

Engl 215 News Media Writing
Engl 315 Media Writing: Topics
Engl 363 Advanced Composition
Engl 366 Teaching Writing
Engl 464A1 Creative Writing.................12

Total.................16

The Minor in Communications:
This minor requires 22 credit hours.The following courses are required:
Engl 116A1 Introduction to Mass Communications.................4
Engl 215 News Media Writing.................4
Engl 304 Video Production or
Engl 306 Radio Broadcasting.................4
Engl 315 Media Writing: Topics or
Engl 363 Advanced Composition.................4
Engl 416A1 Media Theory and Criticism.................4
Two credits from:
Engl 250/350 Practicum -- Newspaper or
Engl 251/351 Practicum -- Radio or
Engl 252/352 Practicum -- Television.................2

Total.................22

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Environmental Policy Minor

Coordinators

Robert R. Bunting, William H. Romme

Advisors

John W. Byrd, Biology, Robert R. Bunting, History; Reyes R. García, Philosophy;

Donald R. Gordon, Anthropology; Marilyn S. Leftwich, Psychology; Dale E. Lehman, Economics;

William H. Romme, Biology; Mark Seis, Sociology/Human Services and Leslie E. Sommerville, Chemistry

Environmental Policy takes a transdisciplinary approach to the study of broad based environmental issues, from the point of view of the sciences and areas of humanities, social sciences and policy. Students of any major can complement their course of study and demonstrate their commitment to environmental concerns by completing this minor. Additional goals for the Environmental Policy minor include providing information to students who may desire post-graduate training in an area of environmental concern, and advising by Environmental Policy area advisors about career and graduate school opportunities. Courses in the science area or courses which could fulfill general requirements are recommended to the student who wishes to pursue this minor. It is the spirit of this minor to provide students with a breadth of experience across various departments. Students are strongly recommended to work closely with their advisor to choose courses that complement their major area of specialization.

There are three components to the minor.

• Students select 18 hours from a list of existing courses representing the spectrum of perspectives on environmental issues (see below).
• Students must also take a statistics course and at least two lab science courses; these are listed as auxiliary requirements (see below), and may be used to meet group B or major requirements as well as the minor.
• Finally there is an integrative capstone course taken in the junior or senior year in which students and faculty of varied backgrounds come together to work on joint projects related to local, regional or national environmental concerns.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY MINOR:

Specific Requirements:

1. GS 495 Environmental Colloquium.................4

18 hours of additional credit, chosen from the list below, at least nine hours of which must be upper-division credit. It is the spirit of this minor to provide students with a breadth of experience across various departments. Students are strongly recommended to work closely with their advisor to choose courses that complement their major area of specialization. NOTE: NO MORE THAN ONE COURSE FROM YOUR MAJOR DEPARTMENT WILL COUNT TOWARD THIS MINOR.

List of possible courses for the minor:
(The prerequisites for each selected course must also be taken.)

Agriculture:
Ag 300D Agricultural Issues in Society.................3
Ag 301 Range Management.................4

Anthropology:
Anth 356C Ecological Anthropology.................4

Biology:
Bio 120B Environmental Conservation.................3
Bio 220 Fundamentals of Ecology.................4
Bio 471 Field Ecology.................5

Chemistry:
Chem 123B/323B Chemistry for consumers.................3

Economics:
Econ 335D Environmental Economics.................4
(TRST 92 or better)

Engineering:
Engr 205 Surveying I.................4

Geography:
Geog 271D World Geography.................3
Geog 320B Natural Regions of North America.................3

Geology:
Geol 110B Earth Science.................3
Geol 325 Introduction to Remote Sensing.................3
Geol 401B Natural Resources and the Environment.................3

History:

Hist 181C U.S. Environmental History.................3

Philosophy:
Phil 252C Environmental Ethics.................4

Physics:
Phys 400 Science and Human Values.................2

Political Science:
PS 305DE Environmental Politics.................3

Sociology:
Soc 310D Ecology and Society.................4

Relevant courses from a variety of disciplines may also be offered as 190, 390, 191 or 391 courses. See the Environmental Policy coordinators and/or advisors about current offerings that could be applied toward a minor in Environmental Policy. PRIOR APPROVAL FROM COORDINATORS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY MINOR MUST BE OBTAINED IN ORDER TO HAVE THESE COURSES INCLUDED AS PART OF THE MINOR. Additional courses may be added to this list from time to time; consult environmental policy advisors for current listings.

Auxiliary Requirements:
These can all be counted as General Distribution requirements:

1. One course in statistics (choose from Psych 241B, Math 201B, BA 253B)
2. Two laboratory science courses, which may be chosen from any of the following:

Group B general distribution requirements
Course(s) taken as part of the major

NOTE: Satisfaction of this auxiliary requirement may be accomplished by selecting lab courses for two of the three Group B General Distribution requirements.

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Forestry

Course listings

Fort Lewis College has formal transfer agreements with Colorado State University and Northern Arizona University whereby students can complete the first two years of study at Fort Lewis College and then transfer to the other institution for the last two years of professional training. Students then receive a bachelor of science degree in forestry or a related natural resources field from Colorado State University or from Northern Arizona University.

Students who transfer to Colorado State University can complete a degree in any of the 12 majors/concentrations areas listed at the end of this section. Northern Arizona University offers a single degree program in Forestry - concentration in Multiresource Management. It is an integrated, team-taught curriculum emphasizing multiresource management. Students learn to address the impacts of land management decisions on all resources including timber, wildlife, range, water, recreation and scenic beauty.

To transfer to Colorado State University, a student must:

1. Be enrolled in the forestry program at Fort Lewis College for two years.

2. Have an overall grade point average of at least 2.00 (2.50 for international students).

3. Complete at least 60 credits in the forestry program at Fort Lewis College.

4. Qualify otherwise for admission to the College of Forestry and Natural Resources.

To transfer to Northern Arizona University, a student must:

1. Be enrolled in the forestry program at Fort Lewis College for at least one semester.

2. Have an overall grade point average of at least 2.5 (for early and automatic acceptance by NAU) or 2.0 for possible acceptance).

3. Complete at least 61.5 credits in the forestry program at Fort Lewis College.

Students interested in transferring to either Colorado State University or Northern Arizona University should consult with a member of the biology faculty early in their careers at Fort Lewis College to obtain specific course requirements and other information.

Majors and concentrations to complete a degree at Colorado State University:

• Watershed Sciences
• Forestry - Concentrations in Forest Management and Forest Fire Science
• Forestry - Concentration in Forestry Business
• Forestry - Concentration in Forest Biology
• Forestry - Concentration in Wood Science and Technology
• Natural Resources Management
• Range and Forest Management
• Range Ecology - Concentrations in Land Rehabilitation and Range Ecology
• Fishery Biology
• Wildlife Biology
• Recreational Resources Management Concentrations in:
Recreation Resource Administration and Resource Interpretation
• Recreation Resources Management - Concentration in Commercial Recreation and Tourism

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French

See Modern Languages.

Course listings

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Minor

Program Coordinator - W. Scott White

Advisors

Robert W. Blair, Jr., Geology; David A. Gonzales, Geology; James W. Judge, Anthropology; Donald R. May, Engineering; William H. Romme, Biology, W. Scott White, Geology

Geographic Information Science (GIS) is a map-based computer decision support system. The field of geographic information science merges theoretical aspects of GIS and applications of the systems across many different disciplines, such as archaeology, biology, engineering, geology, as well as geography. These skills are also applicable to the physical and social sciences, business and education. A GIS is used to build map databases, create attributes for map information, analyze spatial relationships in the mapped information, and provide a means of geographic visualization that has not been traditionally present in manual mapping procedures. Completion of the minor will provide the student with skills and experience that are in great demand in today's workplace.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS):

1. GIS Courses:
Geog 250 Cartography.................4
Geog 300 Introduction to GIS.................3
Geog 400 Advanced GIS.................4
Geog 495 GIS Colloquium/Seminar.................2

Total.................14

2. Surveying courses:
Engr 205 Surveying I.................4
Engr 305 Surveying II.................4

Total.................8

3. Computer courses:
CSIS 110B Introduction Programming (C++).................4
or
ENGR 104B Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers.................3-4

Total.................3-4

Total hours for the minor: 24-25

Additional courses recommended as good electives but not counting towards the minor:
Geol 113B Physical Geology.................4
Geol 325 Introduction to Remote Sensing.................3
CSIS 230 Object-Oriented Programming in C++.................4
CSIS 350 Database Management Systems.................3
Math 201B, BA 253B or Psych 241B Statistics.................4
Engr 103 Computer Aided Drafting.................3
CSIS 106B Intro to Programming in Visual Basic.................4

Geography

Geology

Professor Robert W. Blair, Jr.;

Associate Professors James D. Collier

Assistant Professors Gary L. Gianniny, David A. Gonzales and W. Scott White

The department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology with three different options: Geology, Environmental Geology and Geology for Liberal Arts. The Geology option is designed to meet the needs of students wishing to continue their education in graduate school or to work as professional geologists. The Environmental Geology option is designed for students planning to work in the areas of natural resource management and environmental impact assessment and remediation. The Geology for Liberal Arts option is designed for students interested in learning about geology but without specific career goals in geology. All three options offer appropriate preparation for students interested in teaching geology at the secondary school level.

The study of geology at Fort Lewis College is strengthened by the College's proximity to the remarkable natural geological laboratory in the Southern Rocky Mountains and adjacent areas of the Southwest. The Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Shiprock, and the San Juan volcanic field and mining district are representative of classical geological localities nearby. The numerous outcrops and mine and oil field workings are sources of excellent real-world experiences for students. Also, the sequence of rocks in the Animas River Valley represents literally hundreds of millions of years of Earth history. Laboratory and field equipment and geological holdings in the college library are available for research and reading.

Advanced graduate work in geology is required for positions in state and federal surveys, petroleum and mining companies, and college teaching. Employment with engineering firms, governmental agencies, mining companies, and environmental consulting organizations, among others, is available for persons with bachelors degrees in geology and environmental geology.

Students majoring in geology may be certified to teach science at the secondary level. To obtain requirements for teacher certification, please contact the Department of Teacher Education.

A minor in geology is available for students majoring in other disciplines. Requirements for a minor in geology are listed at the end of this section.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN GEOLOGY:

Geology Option

Credits

General Studies (not satisfied below).................31

Specific Departmental Requirements:

Geol 113B Physical Geology.................4
Geol 114B Historical Geology.................4
Geol 202 Geologic Methods.................2
Geol 207 Mineralogy.................3
Geol 208 Optical Mineralogy.................4
Geol 210 Petrology.................3
Geol 323 Geomorphology.................4
Geol 333 Introductory Paleontology.................4
Geol 337 Structural Geology.................4
Geol 361 Stratigraphy and Sedimentation.................3
Geol 363 Sedimentary Petrology
or
Geol 364 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology.................4
Geol 441 Field Geology.................6
Geol 496 Senior Seminar.................2

Total.................47

Writing Course Within Discipline:
Geol 380W Technical Writing in Geology.................3

Auxiliary Requirements:

Chem 150B-151.................11
Phys 201B and Phys 202B or Phys 217B and 218B.................10
Math 221B and 222 or Math 201B or BA 253B or Psych 241B or Geol 405.................8-9

Total.................29-30

Electives.................17-18

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION.................128

Environmental Geology Option

Credits

General Studies (not specified below).................31

Specific Departmental Requirements:

Geol 113B Physical Geology.................4
Geol 114B Historical Geology.................4
Geol 202 Geologic Methods.................2
Geol 207 Mineralogy.................3
Geol 210 Petrology.................3
Geol 323 Geomorphology.................4
Geol 361 Stratigraphy and Sedimentation.................3
Geol 337 Structural Geology.................4
Geol 405 Geologic Data Analysis and Modeling by Computer.................4
Geol 420 Introduction to Geochemistry.................3
Geol 430 Engineering Geology
or
Geol 325 Introduction to Remote Sensing.................3
Geol 435 Groundwater Geology.................3
Geol 441 Field Geology.................6
Geol 496 Senior Seminar.................2

Total.................48

Writing Course Within Discipline:
Geol 380W Technical Writing in Geology 3

Auxiliary Requirements:

Chem 150B-151.................11
Math 201B, 221B and 222.................13

Total.................24

Electives.................22

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION.................128

The following additional courses are recommended for the major in Environmental Geology (some of the courses satisfy group requirements in General Studies).

Ag 235 Soils and Soil Fertility.................4
Bio 120B Environmental Conservation.................3
Chem 365 Analytical Chemistry.................4
Geol 401B Natural Resources and the Environment.................3
PS 305D Environmental Politics.................3
Soc 380D Work and Authority in Society.................4
Psych 157D Introduction to Psychology.................3

Geology for Liberal Arts

Credits

General Studies (not satisfied below).................31

Specific Departmental Requirements:

Geol 113B Physical Geology.................4
Geol 114B Historical Geology.................4
Geol 202 Geologic Methods.................2
Geol 207 Mineralogy.................3
Geol 210 Petrology.................3
Geol 323 Geomorphology.................4
Geol 332 Plate Tectonics.................3
Geol 111 Ancient Life.................3
or
Geol 333 Introductory Paleontology.................4
Geol 361 Stratigraphy and Sedimentation.................3
Geol 401B Natural Resources and the Environment.................3
Geog 320B Natural Regions of North America
or
Geol 415 Regional Geology of the United States.................3
Geol 496 Senior Seminar.................2

Total.................37 or 38

Writing Course Within Discipline:
Geol 380W Technical Writing in Geology.................3

Auxiliary Requirements:

Chem 150B-151.................11
Math 121B................. 5

Total.................16

Electives.................40-41

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION.................128

PREPARATION FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL

The following additional courses are recommended for geology majors who plan to go to graduate school.

Geol 332 Plate Tectonics
Geol 405 Geologic Data Analysis and Modeling by Computer
Geol 415 Regional Geology of the United States
French, German or Spanish
Engr 205 Surveying I
Engr 103 Computer Aided Drafting

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN GEOLOGY:

Specific Departmental Requirements:

Geol 113B Physical Geology.................4
Geol 114B Historical Geology.................4
Geol 207 Mineralogy.................3
Geol 210 Petrology.................3

Total.................14

Upper-Division Geology Electives.................10

Total.................24

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