Bachelor of Arts in Geology
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This degree is intended to offer a strong background in geology with enough additional work to prepare a student for geology-related jobs, graduate study in related fields, environmental work or study, or education. Requirements include completion of an introductory course sequence, a core of upper-level courses in geology and a selection of additional courses from those specified by the department. Course work in the related fields of chemistry, mathematics, physics and biology is also required. |
Course Requirements
Physical Geology, Historical Geology, Mineralogy, Introductory Petrology, Structural Geology and Paleontology.
Two additional courses selected from those approved by the department for this degree.
The related field requirements for this degree are one year of General Chemistry, Elementary Functions, Elementary Statistics, College Physics I and either College Physics II or a lab course in biology (such as Field Botany) approved by the department.
The Senior Thesis (Geology
470 or 490) is recommended for students interested in independent research
with one or more of the faculty, and the thesis is accepted as one of the
departmental electives. The work involved must be original, and the final
thesis is subjected to rigorous review and oral presentations before
acceptance. The Senior Thesis with Honors (Geology 490) is required of
those who wish to graduate with departmental honors.