A major in geology leading to a Bachelor of Science degree is recommended for students pursuing graduate school or employment in geology and consists of at least 57 credits as follows:

0. One course chosen from GEOL 100, 101, or 105
0. CHEM 111 and 112; PHYS 111, 112, 113, 114; MATH 101
0. One course chosen from CSCI 121, GEOL 260, INTR 202, or MATH 102 or higher
0. At least 24 credits in geology at the 200 or 300 level and at least 7 credits at the 300 level, distributed as follows. (Courses may be used to meet more than one requirement in this category.)
   0. Field skills: one course chosen from GEOL 230, 275
   0. Solid earth: one course chosen from GEOL 211, 250, 275, 360
   0. Hydrosphere/biosphere/atmosphere: one course chosen from GEOL 141, 205, 311
   0. Surface processes: one course chosen from GEOL 240, 247, 330
   0. Two lab courses chosen from GEOL 211, 240, 247, 250
   0. One lab course chosen from GEOL 311, 330
0. Thesis: at least four credits from either GEOL 472(2-2) or GEOL 493(3-3)
0. Additional credits chosen from Engineering; Geology; Mathematics; BIOL 111 or higher; CHEM 120 or higher; CSCI 112 or higher; PHYS 150 or higher

Students interested in environmental science, geophysics, or engineering geology should consult with a geology faculty member to ensure that the proper courses are selected for advanced study or the pursuit of a particular career path.

A major in geology leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree is recommended for students interested in careers outside of science, including business, law, or policy and requires 36 credits as follows:

0. One course chosen from GEOL 100, 101, or 105
0. At least 21 credits in geology at the 200 or 300 level and at least 3 credits at the 300 level, distributed as follows. (Courses may be used to meet more than one requirement in this category.)
   0. Field skills: one course chosen from GEOL 230, 275
   0. Solid earth: one course chosen from GEOL 211, 250, 275, 360
   0. Hydrosphere/biosphere/atmosphere: one course chosen from GEOL 141, 205, 311
   0. Surface processes: one course chosen from GEOL 240, 247, 330 Geology
   0. Two lab courses chosen from GEOL 211, 240, 247, 250, 311, 330
0. Additional courses chosen from Engineering; Geology; Mathematics; BIOL 105 or higher; CHEM 111 or higher; CSCI 111 or higher; INTR 202; PHYS 111 or higher

Students interested in a career in secondary science education should consult with faculty in geology and the teacher education program as early as possible.

HONORS: An Honors Program in geology is offered for qualified students; see department head for details.