Bachelor of Science in Geology
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This degree is intended to prepare a student completely for graduate study in geology. 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.
A summer field camp (typically a six-credit, six-week course), taken at a recognized institution, normally after completion of Introductory Petrology and Structural Geology.
The related field requirements for this degree are one year of introductory chemistry, one year of calculus (calculus-based statistics may be substituted for the second semester of calculus), and one year of introductory physics.
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.