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| Geology is the scientific study of the Earth - its composition, structure, history, processes, and its
interaction with biological systems and life forms, including humans. Geologists provide the fundamental information required
by society to solve problems in resource development, land-use planning, water resource management, geologic hazards, and environmental policy.
Furthermore, geologists perform the basic research necessary to understand such processes as global climate change, biological extinctions,
earthquakes, and volcanic hazards. Finally, geologists are called upon to
find new sources of useful earth materials to balance society's
growing demand for energy and materials and the need to conserve resources for future generations.
Employment opportunities for geologists include the areas of water
resource management; environmental consulting for civil engineers and private development enterprises; oil and mineral exploration and production, geologic
hazard assessment; federal/state research, management, and environmental
agencies; and teaching.
The recommendations below are designed as the first two years for
students intending to pursue the B.S. degree in geology, earth science, geophysics-geochemistry, or hydrology. Students should consult a department advisor
for specific requirements of senior institutions. |
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| Departmental Recommendations:
| Credits |
GLG 101 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture |
3 |
GLG 103 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab |
1 |
GLG 102 | Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture |
3 |
GLG 104 | Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lab |
1 |
GLG 110 | Environmental Geology I |
3 |
GLG 111 | Environmental Geology I Laboratory |
1 |
+GLG
225 | Introduction to Paleontology |
4 |
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| Other Recommendations:
| Credits |
+CHM
151 | General Chemistry I |
3 |
+CHM 151LL |
Environmental Geology I Laboratory General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
+CHM
152 | General Chemistry II |
3 |
+CHM
152LL | Environmental Geology II Laboratory General Chemistry I
Laboratory | 1 |
+ENG
111 | Technical Writing | 3 |
+MAT
187 | College Algebra and Trigonometry | 5 |
+MAT
220 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 5 |
+PHY
111 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
Geophysics,
Geochemistry and Hydrology majors should take PHY115, and PHY116, University
Physics, in place of PHY111 and PHY112. | 4 |
+PHY
112 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
Geophysics,
Geochemistry and Hydrology majors should take PHY115, and PHY116, University
Physics, in place of PHY111 and PHY112. | 4 |
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| Note: When taken in combination of lecture and lab
together, GLG 101 and 103 or GLG 102 and 104, or GLG 110 and 111 will count as liberal studies lab science credit at all three state universities. |
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| + Indicates that course has Prerequisites. |
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