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.
Earth Science Education Track Electives
Take all from this section
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:
All courses used to complete the major must have grades of "C" or better.
CLAS General Education Requirements
Complete remaining CLAS General Education Requirements. Gology Earth Science Education track majors complete 12 credits of quantitative reasoning and natural science requirements as part of their degree program.
University Requirement
The university requirements must also be fulfilled, and will count towards the minimum credit requirement for this program. These include:
General Electives
Take as many general elective courses as needed to complete a total of 124 credits.