Geology and Geological Oceanography B.S.
Geology Specialization
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:
- GEO 483 – Hydrogeology (4 credits)
- GEO 480 – Summer Field Camp (4 – 6 credits)
Field course
All majors are highly encouraged to take a field course, GEO 480, preferably during the summer of the junior or senior year. Such courses are offered by a variety of different schools around the country, and involve 4 – 6 weeks of intensive field work including rock identification, mapping, and structural and stratigraphic studies. To broaden their geological experiences, we encourage our students to take advantage of one of the many courses offered in the western United States. Students may substitute an approved field experience for this course requirement.
In addition to the core courses, students must complete 2 GEO electives (at the 200-level or above).
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 (15) | Spring (15) |
| GEO 204 | GEO 320 |
| MTH 132 | PHY 111, 185 |
| CHM 112, 114 | STA 308 |
| Gen Ed. elective | Gen Ed. elective |
| Third Year | |
| Fall (15) | Spring (15) |
| GEO 370 | GEO 450 |
| BIO 101, 103 | BIO 102, 104 |
| PHY 111, 186 | Supporting elective |
| Supporting elective | Gen Ed. elective |
| Fourth Year | |
| Fall (17) | Spring (15) |
| GEO 483 | GEO option/elective |
| GEO option/elective | Supporting elective |
| Supporting elective | Gen. Ed. elective |
| Gen. Ed. Elective | Free elective |
| Gen. Ed. Elective | |
Semester of GEO option courses and electives may vary depending on the Geology option selected.
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
