Program: Geology Major - Geology Option: Freshman Map - Fort Lewis College

Apr 11, 2025

2015 - 2016 Catalog of Courses

Four Years (8 semesters) - Map to Graduation:

Fall Freshman Year	Credits	Spring Freshman Year	Credits
GEOL 105 or GEOL 107 or GEOL 113	4	GEOL 114	4
COMP 150 *	4	CHEM 151 (SC1)	4
CHEM 150 (SC1)	4	MATH 121	4
MATH 113 * (MA1)	4	One AH course	4
TOTAL	16	TOTAL	16

Fall Sophomore Year	Credits	Spring Sophomore Year	Credits
GEOL 202	2	GEOL 210	4
GEOL 207	4	GEOL 308	4
MATH 221	4	One AH course	4
One CO2 course	4	One HI course	4
One PE course or ES 100	1
TOTAL	15	TOTAL	16

Fall Junior Year	Credits	Spring Junior Year	Credits
GEOL 323	4	GEOG 310	4
GEOL 337	4	GEOL 381	3
GEOL 361	4	GEOL 420	3
One SS course	4	MATH 201 or MATH 222	4
TOTAL	16	TOTAL	14

Fall Senior Year	Credits	Spring Senior Year	Credits
GEOL 496	2	GEOL 441 * or GEOL 499	4
PHYS 201 or PHYS 217	4	GEOL 497	2
Free elective (upper division)	4	Free elective (lower or upper division)	4
Free elective (lower or upper division)	4	Free elective (lower or upper division)	3
TOTAL	14	TOTAL	13

Note: GEOL 441 * offered in summer only.

Note: This map assumes student has COMP 150 * placement in Composition and MATH 113 * placement in Mathematics. Students with different placements must work with advisors to adjust the map.

Note: This map is a suggested course sequence. Please consult your faculty advisor for alternate sequencing.

Note: Students must complete 30 credits by the end of the Freshman year to be classified as a Sophomore, 60 credits by the end of the second year to be classified as a Junior, and 90 credits by the end of the third year to be classified as a Senior. This may require completion of additional free electives in particular years to supplement the suggested course sequence.