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Show College of Science 283 • PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (5) • HIST 3350 - History and Philosophy of Science (3) either • MATH 1050 QL - College Algebra (4) and • MATH 1060 - Trigonometry (3) or • MATH 1080 QL - Pre-calculus (5) Recommended Support Courses Any additional upper division (numbered 3000 and above) Geoscience course • BTNY 3214 - Soils (4) • BTNY 3303 - Plant Genetics (3) * • BTNY 3473 - Plant Geography (3) • GEOG 1400 PS - The Science of Global Warming: Myths, Realities and Solutions (3) • GEOG 3060 - World Environmental Issues (3) • MATH 1040 QL - Introduction to Statistics (3) • ZOOL 1010 LS - Animal Biology (3) * *The Utah State Office of Education also requires Earth Science Teaching graduates to pass the Earth and Space Science Praxis exam to receive the Earth Science endorsement (9th grade). Earth Science Teaching graduates who pass the General Science Praxis exam may also receive the Middle Level Science endorsement (7th and 8th grades). Completion of ZOOL 1010 will help prepare students for the General Science Praxis exam. Geology (BS) 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. Major Course Requirements for BS Degree Geosciences Courses Required (35 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 3060 - Structural Geology (4) GEO 3150 - Geo morphology (4) GEO 3550 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (4) GEO 4060 - Geoscience Field Methods (3) GEO 4300 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (4) GEO 4510 - Geology Field Camp (4) Electives Courses (9 hours for Option A; 15 hours for Option B) Option A - Select g hours from thefollowing courses and complete a minor. Option B - Select 15 hours from thefollowing courses. GEO 1030 PS - Earthquakes and Volcanoes (3) GEO 1060 PS - Environmental Geosciences (3) GEO 1065 - Environmental Geosciences Lab (l) GEO 3010 - Oceanography and Earth Systems (3) GEO 3080 - Water Resources (3) GEO 3180 - Paleontology (4) GEO 3210 - Quaternary Environmental Change (3) GEO 3250 - Geology of Utah (3) GEO 3400 - Remote Sensing I (4) GEO 3880 - Groundwater (4) GEO 4010 - Ancient Environments and Paleo ecology (3) GEO 4100 - Engineering Geology (3) GEO 4150 - Environmental Assessment (3) 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) GEO 4550 - Geochemistry (3) GEO 4630 - Global Tectonics (3) GEO 4750 - Special Topics in Geosciences (1-4) GEO 4800 - Independent Research (1-3) * GEO 4970 - Senior Thesis (2) * Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog |
