| Geology Major / Minor Requirements |
| General Education | Hours |
| Writing | 6 |
| Using Math (Calculus I) | 4 |
| Communications | 3 |
| Familiarity (Pick a Science) | 8 |
| History | 6 |
| Society | 6 |
| Humanities | 9 |
|
Total = |
42 |
A major in geology consists of 36 hours. The geology core requirement consists of 27 hours as listed below. An additional 9 hours of geology electives are required, as well as 24 additional hours of math and other sciences. A student choosing this major must also complete a minor. Physics, Biology, Chemistry or Mathematics is recommended.
| Geology Major Core Requirements | Hours |
| GEOL 1040 Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 1050 Historical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 3001 Mineralogy | 4 |
| GEOL 3391 Invertebrate Paleontology | 4 |
| GEOL 3395 Vertebrate Paleontology | 4 |
| GEOL 4617 Structural Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 4120 Petrography | 4 |
| GEOG 4217 GIS | 3 |
|
Total = |
27 |
| Electives: | Hours |
| GEOL 2480 Geology Field Methods | 4 |
| GEOL 3011 Economic Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 3400 Geologic Illustration | 2 |
| GEOL 3481 Environmental Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 4540 Sedimentation-Stratigraphy | 4 |
| GEOL 4587 Engineering Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 4905 Independent Study (Max. 4 hours) | |
|
Choose 9 hours = |
9 |
* Geology Field Camp is recommended for students anticipating graduate studies. Currently, this must be taken through another university.
| Additional Requirements | Hours |
| MATH 1920 Calculus II | 4 |
|
plus 2 of the following 3 sciences: |
|
| PHYS 2010-2011 General Physics I and | 4 |
| PHYS 2020-2021 General Physics II or | 4 |
| CHEM 1110-1111 General Chemistry I and | 4 |
| CHEM 1120-1121 General Chemistry II or | 4 |
| BIOL 1110-1111 Biology for Science Majors I and | 4 |
| BIOL 1120-1121 Biology for Science Majors II | 4 |
|
Total = |
20 |
Minor
A in geology consists of 22 hours.
| Geology Minor Requirements | Hours |
| GEOL 1040 Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 1050 Historical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 3001 Mineralogy | 4 |
| GEOL 4120 Petrography | 4 |
| GEOL Electives | 6 |
|
Total = |
22 |