College of Science 575 CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II Credits: (5) PHYS 2010 PS - College Physics I Credits: (5) and PHYS 2020 - College Physics II Credits: (5) or PHYS 2210 PS - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Credits: (5) and PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Credits: (5) HIST 3350 - History and Philosophy of Science Credits: (3) either MATH 1050 QL - College Algebra Credits: (4) and MATH 1060 - Trigonometry Credits: (3) MATH 1080 QL - Pre-calculus Credits: (5) Recommended Support Courses • any additional upper division (numbered 3000 and above) Geoscience course • BTNY 3214 - Soils Credits: (4) • BTNY 3303 - Plant Genetics Credits: (3) * • BTNY 3473 - Plant Geography Credits: (3) • GEOG 1400 PS - The Science of Global Warming: Myths, Realities and Solutions Credits: (3) • GEOG 3060 - World Environmental Issues Credits: (3) • MATH 1040 QL - Introduction to Statistics Credits: (3) • ZOOL 1010 LS - Animal Biology Credits: (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) Geology Major • 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; 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. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) 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 (39 credit hours) • GEO 1110 PS - Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology Credits: (3) • GEO 1115 - Physical Geology Lab Credits: (l) • GEO 1220 - Historical Geology Credits: (4) • GEO 2050 - Earth Materials Credits: (4) • GEO 3060 - Structural Geology Credits: (4) • GEO 3150 - Geo morphology Credits: (4) • GEO 3550 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy Credits: (4) • GEO 4060 - Geoscience Field Methods Credits: (3) • GEO 4210 - Introduction to Computer Mapping and Geographic Information Systems Credits: (4) • GEO 4300 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology Credits: (4) • GEO 4510 - Geology Field Camp Credits: (4) Electives Courses (5 hours for Option A; 11 hours for Option B) Option A - Select 5 hours from the following courses and complete a minor. Option B - Select 11 hours from the following courses. GEO 1030 PS - Earthquakes and Volcanoes Credits: (3) GEO 1060 PS - Environmental Geosciences Credits: (3) GEO 1065 - Environmental Geosciences Lab Credits: (l) GEO 3010 - Oceanography and Earth Systems Credits: (3) GEO 3080 - Water Resources Credits: (3) GEO 3180 - Paleontology Credits: (4) Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog