Programs of Study ◆ 243 NOTES:
1Some students may develop an interest in geoscience while taking GOL 105 for Core. In such instances, students may substitute GOL 105 for GOL 225 by also successfully completing GOL 225 Lab while registered for 1 credit of GOL 390. 2For students interested in continuing on to graduate studies in earth and environmental science, the calculusbased physics courses PHY 261 and 262 are highly recommended. These require MAT 201, Calculus I and MAT 202, Calculus II.
Minor in Geoscience A competence in geology and the other earth sciences may enhance the career possibilities of primary and secondary school teachers and individuals pursuing graduate opportunities or employment in other science fields, such as chemistry, biology and physics. The Geoscience Minor is also appropriate for majors in economics, politics, anthropology/sociology who anticipate careers in government or industry that will involve issues of public policy concerning the environment. The Education Track of the Geoscience Minor will enable students within the education program to acquire some of the coursework necessary to attain teaching certification in Earth Science in addition to certification within their major discipline. For students with goals other than teaching, the minor is flexible enough to, with careful advising, allow students to meet their own needs. Minimum credit hours required for minor: 18-20 (at least 9 at or above 300-
level).
Minor Course Requirements
Credit Hours
Geology 225* Physical Geology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Geology 226 Historical Geology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8 Remaining credits (10-12 total; minimum of 9 at or above 300-level) to be selected from the following; Geology 115 Geology 313 Geology 323 Geology 325 Geology 326 Geology 333 Geology 343 Geology 373 Geology 390 Geology 398 Geology 405 Geology 410 Geology 450 Geology 460
Introduction to Oceanography . . . . . . . 3 Introduction to Paleobiology. . . . . . . . . 4 Hydrology & Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mineralogy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Petrology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Weather & Climate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Geomorphology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Sedimentology & Stratigraphy . . . . . . . 4 Independent Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Structural Geology and Tectonics . . . . 4 Earth System Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Geoscience Seminar and Current Topics 1 Research in Geoscience . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Field Experience in Geoscience. . . . . . . 4