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 minors at SLU explore this 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.