Academic Information
Your guide to how to become a major, minor, or to learn more about this field. Not sure if you want to study geology? Try taking our introductory courses to get a taste of what a geologist studies. The first intro course offered is Geology 103 (Environmental Geology), followed by Geology 105 (Earth History).
Program of Study Guides
- Geology B.S. and B.A. Program of Study Guide (see pg. 7 for tentative schedule of core courses)
- Geology Minor Program of Study Guide
- Geoinformatics Minor Program of Study Guide and Geoinformatics flyer
Spring 2021 Special Topics and Electives Course Flyers
All Geology Spring 2021 Flyers- GEOL 107: Introduction to Coastal and Marine Geology
- GEOL 206: Planetary Geology
- GEOL 235: Geology & Civilization
- GEOL 239: Introduction to Seafloor Mapping - Express I and Express II course
- GEOL 250: Introduction to Geochemistry
- GEOL 253: Earth Systems Science - CANCELLED
- GEOL 260: NASA Space Mission Design
- GEOL 339: Seafloor Research
- GEOL 395-01: Marine Tectonics - CANCELLED
- GEOL 395-03: Oceanographic Mapping and Characterization
- GEOL 402: Geospatial Science
- GEOL 412: Crustal Geophysics
- GEOL 449: Geographical Information Systems - CANCELLED
- GEOL 495: Advanced GIS - Express II course
Meteorology double-majors and minors: Consider taking Introduction to Air Pollution (PHYS 210) this spring as an elective.
Majors & Minors Information
- The most recent Majors & Minors Meeting occurred on October 8, 2020 and included important information for current and future Geology majors and minors. If you missed it, here is a PDF version of the slide show that was shown at the meeting.
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We offer Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Geology, a minor in Geology, and a new minor in Geoinformatics. Students in the Honors Program can also major or minor in Geology and conduct their Bachelor's Essay with our faculty. Check out the links below for more information on the department!
Geology & Environmental Geosciences Careers Statistics
Internships, Scholarships & Research Opportunities