280 College of Science Additional information pertaining to the Geospatial Analysis program and Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Laboratory (RSGISL) may be found at: http:// departments. weber. edu/g eosciences. Course Requirements for Institutional Certificate Geosciences Courses Required (16 credit hours) • GEO 3400 - Remote Sensing I (4) • GEO 4210 - Introduction to Computer Mapping and Geographic Information Systems (4) • GEO 4220 - Technical and Applicational Issues in GIS (4) • GEO 4400 - Remote Sensing II: Advanced Digital Image Processing (4) Computer Science Courses Required (6 credit hours) Select at least 6 hours from the following: • CS 1023 - Selected Programming Language (4) • CS 1410 - Object-Oriented Programming (4) • 1ST 2110 - Software Development I (3) • 1ST 3210 - Database Design and Implementation (4) • 1ST 3720 - Software Development II (3) Additional Information: Other applicable computer programming or database courses may be considered at the discretion of the Certificate Prog ra m Directo r. A selected sample of degree programs that will compliment the Geomatics Certificate include Applied Environmental Geosciences, Geology, Computer Science, Information Systems & Technologies, Geography, Archaeology, or a combination of three emphasis areas for a Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) Degree. The Geomatics Certificate provides students with the essential skills necessary for today's geospatial applications. Geology (BA) Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Eaton, 801-626-6225 Program Prerequisite: None Minor: Required for Option A; Not required for Option B * Grade Requirements: A grade of "C-" or better in courses required for this major in addition to an overall GPA for all courses of 2.00 or higher. Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; 69 to 71 of these are required within the major for Option A BS, and 75 to 77 of these are required in the major for Option B BS; 63-69 of these are required within the major for Option A BA, and 69-75 of these are required in the major for Option B BA. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above). * Students may benefit from having a minor in such fields as chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, geospatial analysis, or a life science, and should consult with an advisor prior to choosing an option. Advisement All Geology students are required to meet with a faculty advisor (see above) at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-7139 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information). No special admission or application requirements are needed for this program. However, students should meet with an advisor to plan and declare their program of study. General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. MATH 1050 or MATH 1080 is recommended for the Quantitative Literacy requirement. The following courses required for the Geology major will also satisfy general education requirements: CHEM 1210, GEO 1110, PHYS 2010, and PHYS 2210. Language Courses Required to fulfill the BA (12 credit hours) Select 6 semester-hours of a foreign language and Sel ect 6 ho u rs fro m • ENGL 2100 - Technical Writing (3) • ENGL 3100 - Professional and Technical Writing (3) • ENGL 3520 HU - Literature of the Natural World (3) • Or additional foreign language Major Course Requirements for BA Degree Geosciences Courses Required (19 credit hours) • GEO 1110 PS - Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology (3) • GEO 1115 - Physical Geology Lab (l) • GEO 1220 - Historical Geology (4) • GEO 2050 - Earth Materials (4) • GEO 3080 - Water Resources (3) • GEO 3150 - Geo morphology (4) Electives Courses (18 hours for Option A; 24 hours for Option B) Option A- Select an additional 18 hours from Geoscience courses numbered 3000 and above and/or up to 6 hours from other Earth/'environmentally related classes approved by the Geosciences Department and complete a minor* Option B - Select an additional 24 hours from Geoscience courses numbered 3000 and above and/or up to 6 hours from other Earth/'environmentally related classes approved by the Geosciences Department Support Courses Required (14-20 credit hours) • BTNY 1203 LS - Plant Biology (3) or • BTNY 1403 LS - Environment Appreciation (3-4) • CHEM 1010 PS - Introductory Chemistry (3) or • CHEM 1110 PS - Elementary Chemistry (5) or Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog