The major in geology is designed to enhance a student's understanding of the nature of
our planet. Central to the major is a core of five courses that forms the foundation of knowledge
in the geosciences. Although many of our majors explore the wide range of
courses that the department offers, others decide to specialize in a specific field such as oceanography, marine science, geophysics,
or paleobiology. Students planning to attend graduate programs in geology are encouraged to supplement their
geology courses with a year each of introductory calculus, chemistry, and physics or biology.
Concentration in Geology:
Required: a minimum of 9 geology courses - of which:
- only TWO 100-level course may be counted
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- TWO must be 400-level courses (not including GEOL441)
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- only ONE course from Sea Semester may be counted
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- field courses taken at another institution will be counted as no more than ONE credit
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- certain upper-level science courses from other departments may be counted toward the concentration
with prior permission of the department chair
A GPA of 2.0 in the concentration is necessary for graduation. This is calculated using the nine highest grades.
Students must receive a passing grade for all courses counted toward the concentration.
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Strongly Recommended:
the five 'core' courses - GEOL 201, 202, 302, 305 and 315
- These five geology courses provide students with a basic foundation in the geosciences and
are required for honors in the department. They are also generally expected for
graduate study in geology, civil service examinations, and employment in
government and industry.
a field experience such as that provided by GEOL 320
or Sea Semester
a year each of introductory calculus, chemistry, and physics or biology
- These cognate sciences are required for honors in geology and are
expected by graduate schools. Students interested in paleontology are also encouraged to take BIOL 204 in
addition to, or in place of one of the above.
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Minor Concentration: any
five courses, with at least four courses above the 100 level. It is strongly recommended
that these courses be selected after consultation with a geology faculty member.
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