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
The following requirements must be fulfilled:
The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Undergraduate Programs.
Program-specific curriculum:
| 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) | |