Minor in Geology

The Department of Earth Sciences offers two minors

Students interested in declaring a minor should contact the ESCI Director of Undergraduate Studies, to set up an appointment to submit the online declaration form.

 

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Course requirements for the Minor in Geology (18 credits)

PREPARATORY COURSE (4 credits)
Student must take AT LEAST ONE of the following courses with a lab:

  • ESci 1001 - Earth and Its Environments
  • ESci 1011 - Volcanoes of the Earth
  • ESci 1005 - Geology and Cinema
  • ESci 1006 - Oceanography
  • ESci 1007 - From Microbes to Mammoths: History of Life on Earth

REQUIRED COURSES (for a total of 14 credits)
These courses are determined when the student meets with the Director of Undergraduate Studies

NOTES:

  • A minor in Geology shall consist of at least 14 credits of 2xxx and higher level courses.
  • The Director of Undergraduate Studies must approve the particular combination of courses.
  • Not more than 4 total credits in the minor program may consist of Directed Study, Directed Instruction, or Independent Study credits.
  • Not more than 4 credits in the minor program may be taken on a S/N basis.
  • Because of pre-requisites, students will almost certainly have to take Chem 1051.

For more information, please contact Dr. Lars Hansen, Director of Undergraduate Studies.