Bahelor of Science in Geology
This plan is intended to give the student basic professional competence in geology. A calculus-based series of support courses is highly recommended for students intending to pursue a more quantitative geoscience career. It provides an excellent foundation for graduate school or a professional career in the geosciences.
Requirements
| Degree Requirements |
Units |
| Major requirements (including technical electives) |
50 |
| Support courses (Physics, Computer Science and Mathematics) |
22-24 |
| GE Courses (excluding units in support courses) |
41* |
| General Electives |
5-7 |
| Total units for graduation |
120 |
| Geology |
Units |
| GEOL 205/205a: Mineralogy |
4/1 |
| GEOL 303: Advanced Principles of Geology |
4* |
| GEOL 304: Geologic Mapping & Report Writing |
1 |
| GEOL 307: Igneous & Metamorphic Petrology |
4 |
| GEOL 308: Igneous & Metamorphic Field |
1 |
| GEOL 309: Computer Application in Geology |
4 |
| GEOL 311: Sedimentary Geology |
4 |
| GEOL 312: Sedimentary Geology Field |
1 |
| GEOL 313: Paleontology |
4 |
| GEOL 314: Paleontology Field |
1 |
| GEOL 317: Structural Geology |
4 |
| GEOL 318: Structural Geology Field |
1 |
| GEOL 420: Integrative Field Experience |
4 |
| GEOL 427: Advanced Field Geology |
4 |
| Subtotal |
41 |
| Chemistry |
Units |
| CHEM 115AB: General Chemistry |
10 |
| Subtotal |
10 |
| Physics |
Units |
| PHYS 114: Introduction to Physics I |
4 |
| or PHYS 210A: General Physics |
4 |
| PHYS 116: Introductory Lab Experience |
1 |
| or PHYS 209A: General Physics Laboratory |
1 |
| PHYS 214: Introduction to Physics II |
4 |
| or PHYS 210B: General Physics |
4 |
| PHYS 216: Introductory Laboratory |
1 |
| or PHYS 209B: General Physics Laboratory |
1 |
| Subtotal |
10 |
| Mathematics |
Units |
| MATH 161: Calculus 1 with Analytic Geometry |
4* |
| Subtotal |
4 |
General Education
(excluding Math, Physics and CS courses) |
Units |
| ENGL 101: Expository Writing & Analytical Reading |
4 |
| $Remaining GE courses |
37 |
| Subtotal |
41 |
| TOTAL UNITS FOR GRADUATION |
120 |
$A list of recommended GE courses for BSEE major can be found at the department website or obtained from the department office.
*The standard 51 units of GE are reduced by 3 units each from GEOL 102, GEOL 303 & MATH 161, which are major requirements. These three classes satisfy requirments in GE categories B1, B3 & B4, respectvely.
