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Bachelor of Arts in Geology (BA.GEY)

A comprehensive program in geology designed for preparation for graduate school, a
career in geology, or secondary education.

Complete the following mathematics course:

MAT 2021 Statistics I 3 cr

and complete one of the following: 3-4 cr

MAT 1530 Applied Calculus
MAT 1531 Calculus I

and complete the following chemistry and physics courses:

CHE 1031 General Chemistry I 4 cr
CHE 1032 General Chemistry II 4 cr
PHY 2110 Physics I 4 cr

and complete 28 credits in geology including the following classes:

GEY 1030 Dynamic Earth 4 cr
GEY 2010 Mineralogy 4 cr
GEY 2020 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 4 cr
GEY 2030 Field Mapping 1 cr
GEY 3010 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology 4 cr
GEY 3050 Structural Geology 4 cr
GEY 4020 Regional Geology 4 cr
GEOLOGY Elective cr

28 cr
Total credits 46 cr


The following recommended courses may be necessary or useful to students who wish
to pursue a particular career or graduate work in Geology. Consult your advisor:

CHE 2111 Organic Chemistry I 4 cr
GEY 1050 The Earth Through Time 4 cr
CHE/GEY 3030 Geochemistry 3 cr
GEY 3110 Hydrogeology 4 cr


Summer field course-program approved by geology advisor.

 

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