Geology and Geological Oceanography B.S.
Geological Oceanography Specialization
Highlights of this specialization include a senior research project to be carried out under the direction of a GSO faculty member.
In addition to the core courses required for all B.S. in Geology and Geological Oceanography majors. Students in the Geology Specialization must take the following courses:
- OCG 301 General Oceanography or OCG 451 Oceanographic Science
- OCG 440 Geological Oceanography
- Oceanography elective (400-level or above)
- OCG 493/494 Geological Oceanography Research Project
Suggested sequence of courses
| First Year | |
|---|---|
| Fall (15) | Spring (14) |
| URI 101 | GEO 210 |
| GEO 103 | CHM 101, 102 |
| NRS 100 | MTH 131 |
| EEC 105 | Gen Ed. elective |
| MTH 103/111 (if needed) | |
| Second Year | |
| Fall (14) | Spring (17) |
| GEO 204 | GEO 320 |
| MTH 132 | PHY 111, 186 |
| CHM 112, 114 | STA 308 |
| Gen Ed. elective | Gen Ed. elective |
| Third Year | |
| Fall (15) | Spring (14-15) |
| GEO 370 | GEO 450 |
| BIO 101, 103 | BIO 102, 104 |
| PHY 112, 114 | OCG 440 |
| Gen Ed. elective | Supporting elective |
| Fourth Year | |
| Fall (17) | Spring (17) |
| OCG 4XX | OCG 451** |
| OCG 493 / 494 | Gen. Ed. elective |
| Supporting elective | Supporting elective |
| Gen. Ed. Elective | Supporting elective |
| Gen. Ed. Elective | |
**Students may elect OCG 451 (Spring course) in lieu of OCG 301.
Number of free electives will vary depending on the supporting science and Geoscience electives selected and the number of credits for field camp.
Undergraduate Advisor
