Upon completion of this program a student is able to:
- Understand physical and theoretical models of how the earth works and the limitations of those models
- Appreciate geologic time and the history of the earth
- Understand how earth processes result in present landscapes
- Understand dynamic equilibrium and feedback mechanisms in earth systems
- Understand, use and evaluate quantitative data to solve problems or support hypotheses
- Find and use primary literature
- Use geologic materials and landscapes to reconstruct earth history
Geology Core
Take one introductory course and all four additional courses.
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
20
Earth Science Education Track Electives
Take all from this section
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
8
GEOL 206: Other field activities may be used to fulfill this requirement. Arrangements should be made prior to the end of the junior year.
and 8 credits selected from the following:
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
8
All courses used to complete the major must have grades of "C" or better.
Total Credits
36