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Nov 05, 2024
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2017-2018 University Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Environmental Geology Major
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Advisers April, Harpp, Leventer, Pinet, Selleck, Soja
This major program focuses on the geological components of the environment, including terrestrial and aquatic systems. The program emphasizes large-scale processes in earth systems and how they influence and are impacted by global change.
For more information about the program, honors/high honors, transfer credit, etc., visit the Environmental studies program page.
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Major Requirements
The following courses are required for the major:
Environmental Studies Courses (four)
Geology Courses (seven)
All of the following:
- GEOL 190 - Evolution of Planet Earth
- Two full-credit courses numbered 250 or higher, excluding independent study courses. may satisfy one of these elective courses.
- Capstone seminar: Any full-credit 400-level geology course, excluding GEOL 491 .
200-level Courses
Any three of the following:
Cogante Science Courses (two)
- Any two full-credit courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics or physics. may be taken in place of one of these courses.
GPA Requirement
A GPA of 2.00 in the environmental geology major is necessary for graduation. A passing grade must be received in all courses counted toward the major.
Additional Information
Students majoring in environmental geology are strongly encouraged to take the summer field course GEOG 320 - Globalization, Development, and Environment . Students who wish to pursue graduate study or a career in environmental geology are strongly encouraged to supplement the major requirements with at least one year of chemistry, mathematics, and physics or biology.
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