Geology and Geological Oceanography B.S.

Curriculum

curriculum sheets/advising course descriptions learning outcomes

Core Geoscience Courses

All Geology and Geological Oceanography majors take a suite of courses that are basic to the degree. These courses are:

  • GEO 103 – Understanding the Earth
  • GEO 204 – Evolution of Earth
  • GEO 200 – Introduction to Environmental Data Analysis
  • GEO 204 – Introduction to Earth Sciences
  • GEO 234G – Introduction to Water Resources
  • GEO 280 – Introduction to Climatology 

Supporting Sciences

The B.S. in Geology and Geological Oceanography requires 1 year each, of calculus, physics, chemistry, and biology, and a course in either computer science or statistics (totaling between 33-35 credits).

Undergraduate Research

All majors are encouraged to engage in undergraduate research with a Department of Geosciences faculty member.  The exposure to cutting-edge geoscience research engages students outside of the typical classroom setting, while also reinforces learned concepts. All faculty members routinely take students for research during semester and the experience can be used as credit towards a majors degree.

General Education Requirements

The general education course requirement is a University-wide policy designed to build a basic academic foundation for all undergraduates. A total of forty credits is required. A number of courses required for the Option in Geology satisfy the general education requirement. More information can be obtained from URI Academic Advising.

Undergraduate Advisor

Elizabeth Laliberte Geosciences Professor

Elizabeth Laliberte

Teaching Professor

Geosciences

401.874.5512
elalib@uri.edu