Geology Minor
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Completion requirement
Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete at least 3 of the following
Courses:
- GL156
- GL253
- GL257
- GL260
- GL261
- GL299
AND
Complete at least 3 courses in the following
Course Sets:
course may be used as one of the three courses.
OR
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete at least 2 courses in the following
Course Sets:
AND
Complete at least 4 courses in the following
Course Sets:
A cumulative GPA in required courses must be a 2.0, or higher. A Geology major cannot declare the minor.
Program Delivery
Residential Program
Degree Designation
Undergraduate Minor
Program Level
Undergraduate
Program Type
Minor
College
College of Arts & Sciences
School/Department(s)
Program Description
The Geology minor provides instruction and experiences with an emphasis on field studies, solutions to active problems, and communication in a professional format.
Additional Program Information
Minor is eligible for residential programs.
Outcome
Know the procedures for identification of rocks, minerals and fossils.
Outcome
Understand the stresses produced in a dynamic Earth and their resulting products, and know the fundamentals of plate tectonic theory.
Outcome
Understand the materials and processes involved in the constitution and transformation of either the surface or interior of the Earth.
Outcome
Apply geologic concepts and principles towards understanding geologic-human interactions such as, natural hazards, resource extraction, and other impacts of humans on natural systems.
Admission Criteria
No admission criteria