Geology Minor

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A minor in geology requires 20 hours of coursework in the Department of Geology and Geophysics. A grade of C or better is required in each of these courses.

Required Courses

Students are required to take

GEOL 1100 - Physical Geology Credits: 4
GEOL 1200
OR
GEOL 1500 - Water, Dirt, and Earth’s Environment Credits: 4
GEOL 2000 - Geochemical Cycles and the Earth System Credits: 4
GEOL 3400 - Geologic Hazards: A Historical and Scientific Review Credits: 4
GEOL 3500 - Global Change: A Geological Perspective Credits: 4
OR
GEOL 3600 - Earth and Mineral Resources Credits: 4
8 additional credits in consultation with their adviser.