BA in Geology
The Bachelor of Arts in Geology lays the groundwork for a well-rounded geological education, offering a less math-intensive option than the BS program. In classes such as Oceanography, Paleontology and Volcanology, students explore various disciplines within the geological sciences and learn a range of laboratory and field-based techniques. The BA degree prepares students for careers in a broad array of Earth-based fields and advanced study.
Course Requirements
This Bulletin covers the degree requirements for students matriculating in the current academic year. Students who matriculated before the current year can find their requirements in the relevant archived Bulletin.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite courses | ||
| Two courses selected from the following: | ||
| GEOL 1002 | Historical Geology | |
| GEOL 1001 | Physical Geology | |
| GEOL 1005 | Environmental Geology | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses in related areas | ||
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry I | |
| CHEM 1112 | General Chemistry II | |
| Required courses for the major | ||
| GEOL 2111 | Mineralogy | |
| GEOL 2112 | Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology | |
| GEOL 2122 | Structural Geology | |
| GEOL 3128 | Sedimentology and Stratigraphy | |
| GEOL 3129 | Sedimentology and Stratigraphy Lab | |
| GEOL 4195 | Geological Field Methods | |
| Three upper-level elective courses selected from the following: | ||
| GEOL 2106 | Oceanography | |
| GEOL 2151 | Introduction to Paleontology | |
| GEOL 2190 | Special Topics in Geology (3 credits only) | |
| GEOL 2333 | Evolution and Extinction of Dinosaurs | |
| GEOL 3118 | Volcanology | |
| GEOL 3123 | ||
| GEOL 3131 | Global Climate Change | |
| GEOL 3138 | Hydrogeology | |
| GEOL 3140 | ||
| GEOL 3191 | Geology of Energy Resources | |
| GEOL 4199 | Undergraduate Research or Reading (3 credits only) | |