Double Major

Geology Double Major

Department/Division
School
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

 

Upon completion of this program a student is able to:

  1. Understand physical and theoretical models of how the earth works and the limitations of those models
  2. Appreciate geologic time and the history of the earth
  3. Understand how earth processes result in present landscapes
  4. Understand dynamic equilibrium and feedback mechanisms in earth systems
  5. Understand, use and evaluate quantitative data to solve problems or support hypotheses
  6. Find and use primary literature
  7. Use geologic materials and landscapes to reconstruct earth history

Geology Core

Take one introductory course and the four remaining courses in this section. 

Course Code
Title
Credits
4
4
Sub-Total Credits
20

General Geology Track:

In addition to the above 20 credit hours required for all tracks, take:

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12
Total Credits
40