The requirements for a major in geology are: 37 credits in geology, and three supporting science courses. The 37 credits in geology must include 150, 155, 250, 255, 260, 265 and 450 (for a total of 25 credits), and 12 credits of electives. Of the required electives, 8 credits must be derived from courses in the geology curriculum numbered between 270 and 305. The three supporting science courses must include Chemistry 111 and Math 135 or Math 154. One additional science course can be selected from Chemistry 112, Math 135, 137, or 253, Physics 226 or 227, or Biology 170 or 180 (consult your advisor for additional options). Additional information about sub-disciplines (environmental geology, glaciology, mineralogy, petrology, structure, geophysics, paleobiology, sedimentology, stratigraphy) and suggested electives is available from the faculty in geology.
Students planning a career in the earth sciences should complete the departmental major. Students who wish to incorporate an interdisciplinary specialization into their major should consult department faculty for advice on appropriate courses. Subfields of specialization could include geophysics, environmental geology, sedimentology, glaciology, geochemistry, hydrogeology, remote sensing, and paleobiology, among others.
A description of the requirements for Major and Minor concentrations in Geology can also be found in the College Catalog.