Geosciences, B.A.

This program focuses on the scientific study of Earth; forces acting upon and within it; and the makeup and behavior of the solids, liquids, and gases comprising the planet. The B.A. in geosciences is designed for students who desire a broad liberal arts education that prepares them for careers such as environmental consulting, energy and resource management, and geosciences education.

Computer Requirement:

To satisfy the computer requirement for the B.A. degree in geosciences, a student must successfully complete GLY 495 . To satisfy the computer requirement for the B.S.degree in geology, a student must successfully complete GLY 201 or GGY 328 .

Oral Communication Requirement:

To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.A. degree in geosciences, a student must successfully complete GLY 495 . To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.S. degree in geology, a student must successfully complete GLY 431 .

Applied Learning Requirement:

For the B.A. degree in geosciences, completion of 4 hours of GLY 390 (2) Field Methods in Geosciences. For the B.S., either GLY 470 or GLY 498 (6 hours).

Requirements for a Major in Geosciences for the B.A. Degree:

GLY 101 - Principles of Geology
or
GLY 120 - Environmental Geology (EVS 120) and
GLYL 120 - Environmental Geology Lab (EVSL 120)
or
GGY 130 - Introduction to Physical Geography
GLY 205 - Earth Materials
GLY 125 - Natural Disasters or
GLY 150 - Introduction to Oceanography or
GGY 230 - Introduction to Weather and Climate
GLY 132 - The Earth Through Time
GLY 390 - Field Methods in Geosciences (must be repeated once for 4 hours total)
GLY 495 - Senior Seminar
PHY 101 - Elementary College Physics I or
PHY 105 - Introductory Physics or
CHM 101 - General Chemistry I
MAT 111 - College Algebra or
MAT 115 - Precalculus or
STT 215 - Introduction to Statistics or
GGY 222 - Quantitative Methods in Earth Sciences

Electives Courses:

In addition, students must complete 21 hours of electives from courses listed below. Thirteen hours must be above the 299 level. Courses taken to meet core requirements may not count toward the elective requirement. Students must complete at least one elective course from three of the following four thematic areas:

Solid Earth Materials:

Processes:

Gas/Liquid:

Earth History:

Total: 48 hours

Additional Information:

A “C” (2.00) or better average is required on all courses taken within the department, and “C” (2.00) or better average on all required courses above the 199 level in the department.