Geology Minor

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REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN GEOLOGY:

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Introductory Geology - Complete 1 course (4 credits):

GEOL 105 - Earth and the Environment [LAC-SC1] Credits: 4
GEOL 113 - Physical Geology [LAC-SC1] Credits: 4

Minor Electives - Complete 4 courses for at least 12 credits:

GEOL 114 - Historical Geology Credits: 4
GEOL 170 - Earth Shock [LAC-SC2] Credits: 3
GEOL 204 - Earth Resources [LAC-SC2] Credits: 3
GEOL 205 - Earth: Our Watery World [LAC-SC2] Credits: 3
GEOL 206 - Intersections between Earth’s Tectonics and Humanity [LAC-SC2] Credits: 3
GEOL 207 - Mineralogy Credits: 4
GEOL 210 - Petrology Credits: 4
GEOG 235 - Weather and Climate [LAC-SC2] Credits: 3
GEOG 310 - Introduction to Computer Mapping and GIS Credits: 4
GEOL 323 - Geomorphology Credits: 4
GEOG 325 - Introduction to Remote Sensing Credits: 3
GEOL 337 - Structural Geology Credits: 4
GEOL 361 - Stratigraphy and Sedimentation Credits: 4
GEOL 409 - Economic Mineral Deposits Credits: 4
GEOL 435 - Groundwater Geology Credits: 4
GEOL 475 - Advanced Topics in Geosciences Credits: 3
GEOL 476 - Advanced Topics in Geosciences with Lab Credits: 4
GEOL 499 - Independent Study Credits: 1-6

TOTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR - CREDITS: 16

Prior to course registration, students should review all courses for prerequisites, minimum prerequisite grade requirements and minimum class standing.