Geology (B.S.)
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Geology
Concentration: None
Total Hours: 120
Advisors: Joseph Kruger
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core Curriculum | ||
| Communication | ||
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| COMM 1315 | Public Speaking I | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 2413 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry I | 4 |
| Life and Physical Sciences | ||
| GEOL 1403 | Geology I: Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 1404 | Geology II: Historical Geology | 4 |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Deaf Studies | ||
| Close Reading II | ||
| British Literature | ||
| American Literature | ||
| World Literature | ||
| African-American Literature | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| Philosophy of Knowledge | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Creative Arts | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Film Appreciation | ||
| The Art of Computer Game Development | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Jazz History and Appreciation | ||
| History of Rock and Roll | ||
| Arts and Ideas | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| American History | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| U S History I 1763-1877 | ||
| U S History II Since 1877 | ||
| Texas History | ||
| Government/Political Science | ||
| POLS 2301 | Intro to American Government I | 3 |
| POLS 2302 | Intro/American Government II | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Business Environment and Public Policy | ||
| Intro to Criminal Justice | ||
| Principles and Policies | ||
| Principles of Economics I Macro | ||
| Principles of Economics II Micro | ||
| Intro to Consumer Finance | ||
| Engineering Economics | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Lifespan Development | ||
| Intro to Political Science | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Intro Social Work | ||
| Component Area Option | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry II | 4 |
| Required Courses for Major | ||
| GEOL 2373 | Optical Mineralogy | 3 |
| GEOL 2471 | Mineralogy Petrology | 4 |
| GEOL 2377 | Physical Geography and Geomorphology | 3 |
| GEOL 3420 | Structural Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 3450 | Petrology | 4 |
| GEOL 3600 | Summer Field Camp | 6 |
| GEOL 4101 | Special Topic Earth Science (Geomorphology Lab) | 1 |
| GEOL 4101 | Special Topic Earth Science (Geophysics Lab) | 1 |
| GEOL 4301 | Special Topic Earth Science (Geoscience Seminar) | 3 |
| GEOL 4330 | Geophysics | 3 |
| GEOL 4410 | Stratigraphy and Sedimentology | 4 |
| GEOL 4420 | Paleontology | 4 |
| Supporting Courses | ||
| CHEM 1311 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 1312 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 1112 | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| Complete one of the following pairs | 8 | |
| College Physics I and College Physics II | ||
| University Physics I and University Physics II | ||
| PSYC 2317 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| or MATH 1342 | Statistics | |
| Electives | ||
| 3000-4000 level Science, Math or Engineering courses 1 | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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A minimum of 9 hours must be GEOL.
Recommended Program of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| GEOL 1403 | Geology I: Physical Geology | 4 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry I | 4 |
| HIST 1301 | U S History I 1763-1877 | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| GEOL 1404 | Geology II: Historical Geology | 4 |
| CHEM 1311 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry II | 4 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| GEOL 2471 | Mineralogy Petrology | 4 |
| GEOL 2377 | Physical Geography and Geomorphology | 3 |
| GEOL 4101 | Special Topic Earth Science (Geomorphology Lab) | 1 |
| CHEM 1312 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 1112 | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| Language, Philosophy & Culture | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| GEOL 2373 | Optical Mineralogy | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | U S History II Since 1877 | 3 |
| PHYS 1401 or PHYS 2425 |
College Physics I or University Physics I |
4 |
| MATH 1342 or PSYC 2317 |
Statistics or Introduction to Statistical Methods |
3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| GEOL 3450 | Petrology | 4 |
| PHYS 1402 or PHYS 2426 |
College Physics II or University Physics II |
4 |
| POLS 2301 | Intro to American Government I | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| GEOL 3420 | Structural Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 4410 | Stratigraphy and Sedimentology | 4 |
| POLS 2302 | Intro/American Government II | 3 |
| GEOL 4330 | Geophysics | 3 |
| GEOL 4101 | Special Topic Earth Science (Geophysics Lab) | 1 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| GEOL 3600 | Summer Field Camp | 6 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| GEOL 4420 | Paleontology | 4 |
| Elective | 3000-4000 course 1 | 4 |
| Communication | 3 | |
| Elective | 3000-4000 course 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| GEOL 4301 | Special Topic Earth Science (Geoscience Seminar) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Elective | 3000-4000 course 1 | 4 |
| Elective | 3000-4000 course 1 | 4 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Students should meet with their academic advisor to formulate their own plan.
The State of Texas has legislated that any geologist practicing geology in the public domain affected by engineering and environmental geology policies in the State of Texas must be registered as a Professional Geoscientist (P.G.). Acquiring the P.G. license requires passing two exams: the Fundamentals of Geology (F.G.) and the Professional Geoscientist (P.G.) exams prepared and distributed by the Association of State Boards of Geologists (ASBOG). The license also requires at least five years of experience practicing geology in addition to passing the exams. Students seeking the P.G. are also strongly encouraged to take Hydrogeology, GIS, and Remote Sensing in addition to required geology courses. For more information on P.G. licensing requirements, go to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists at https://tbpg.state.tx.us.