Geology, Minor
Geology is the study of the Earth. Volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, landslides, erosion and plate tectonics are some of the things that geologists investigate and try to understand. Geology is a field-oriented science that involves mapping and analyzing rocks, deciphering the Earth’s history from the rock record, locating natural resources, identifying natural and man-made hazards, and understanding Earth’s natural processes.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EAS 1010 | Earth Systems I-The Solid Earth | 3 |
| EAS 1020 | Earth's Environment I Lab | 1 |
| EAS 1030 | Earth's Dynamic Environment II | 3 |
| EAS 1040 | Earth's Environment II Lab | 1 |
| EAS 2200 | Mineralogy | 3 |
| EAS 2210 | Mineralogy Lab | 1 |
| EAS 2400 | Field Techniques in the Geosciences | 2 |
| Minor Elective Courses | ||
| Select six to eight credits of the following: | 6-8 | |
| Earth History | ||
| Computer Applications in Earth Science | ||
| Petrology | ||
| Petrology Lab | ||
| Surface Processes | ||
| Surface Processes Laboratory | ||
| Structural Geology | ||
| Structural Geology Laboratory | ||
| Earth Dynamics | ||
| Total Credits | 20-22 | |
Continuation Standards
Students with a minor in Geology must maintain a 2.00 GPA in their minor coursework.