The Geology Specialization is designed for students planning a career as a professional geologist with government agencies (e.g. geological surveys), and geotechnical, mining, and energy industries. In addition, students will be prepared for graduate-level studies in geology or related fields.
Outcomes
Scientific literacy: Students will be able to identify, analyze, and apply earth science concepts, principles, laws, and theories.
Ability to do science: Students will be able to interpret, analyze, and apply the Scientific Method and other related inquiry related skills, as well as quantitative methods, in the earth science lab.
Communications: Students will be able to use oral and written communication to accurately and effectively convey earth science concepts.
Technology literacy: Students will be able to select and accurately use appropriate tools, equipment, and technologies in the earth science lab.
Research: Students will be able to locate, interpret, analyze, and/or conduct and present earth science research.
Major Requirements
44 credits in Earth Science courses and 24 credits of related requirements.
Earth & Space Sciences Core Curriculum (19 credits)
Geology Specialization (25 credits)
Required Courses (13 credits)
Electives (10 credits)
selected from the following:
| ESCI 200 | Exploration in Earth Sciences | 3 |
| ESCI 322 | Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology | 4 |
| ESCI 350 | Computer Methods in the Earth and Space Sciences | 3 |
| ESCI 425 | Glacial Geology and Ice Ages | 3 |
| ESCI 441 | Environmental Geochemistry | 3 |
| ESCI 443 | Principles of Soil Science | 4 |
| ESCI 455 | Energy Science and Technology | 3 |
| ESCI 478 | Image Analysis in the Earth and Space Sciences | 3 |
| ESCI 480 | Internship in the Earth Sciences | 1-3 |
| ESCI 490 | Topics in Earth Sciences | 3-4 |
Additional courses may be approved as electives after consultation with your faculty advisor and the department chair.
Capstone (3 credits)
2-4 credits of ESCI 460 (Senior Project) or an approved external geology field camp
| ESCI 360 | Research Methods in the Earth and Space Sciences | 1 |
| ESCI 460 | Senior Project | 1-3 |
Additional credits of ESCI 460 beyond the 2 required for the capstone may be counted as additional electives.
Related Requirements (24 credits)