The Minor

The minor in Geology requires 20 credits in geology courses and related programs with their advisor’s approval, and is flexible so that it can complement the student’s major in the best possible manner. Note that university regulations preclude students from applying more than two classes to two credentials, so only two courses in a student’s major can be counted toward the geology minor and vice versa.

Requirements

1. GEOL 101 - The Earth. GEOL 103 – Intro Oceanography and GEOL 105 – Dynamic Earth also accepted. (4cr)
2. GEOL 231- Methods in Geosciences (3 cr)
3. GEOL 351 - Skills and Methods in Earth History Studies (1 cr)
4. GEOL 394LI- Earth History: Life, Climate, Environment (3 cr)
5. 9 credits in upper-division geology courses (GEOL 231 and courses numbered 300 and above), no more than 3 credits of which may be in Seminars, Special Problems, or Independent Study. Courses must be approved by one of the regular geology advisers.

Note: All students minoring in Geology are required to maintain a 2.000 average for all upper-division courses taken to fulfill degree requirements.