Geology and Earth Science, B.A.

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The B.A. in Geology and Earth Science provides students with a broad educational experience in preparation for careers in earth science-related fields.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

C 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
C 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
C 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

Required Courses

Each of the following:

GEOL 1000-level intro lab course(s) Credits: 4-8
GEOL 2000 - Geochemical Cycles and the Earth System Credits: 4
GEOL 2010 - Mineralogy Credits: 4
GEOL 2020 - Introduction to Petrology Credits: 2
GEOL 2100 - Stratigraphy and Sedimentation Credits: 4
GEOL 2080 - General Field Geology Credits: 3
GEOL 4820 - Capstone Credits: 3
LIFE 1010 - General Biology Credits: 4
CHEM 1020 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
PHYS 1110 - General Physics I Credits: 4
MATH 1405 - Trigonometry Credits: 3
OR
MATH 1450 - Algebra and Trigonometry Credits: 5

Six Courses from the Following

ATSC 2000 - Introduction to Meteorology Credits: 4
OR
GEOG 3450 - Weather and Climate Credits: 3
ECON 2400 - Economics of the Environment Credits: 3
GEOG 3010 - Geomorphology of Earth’s Dynamic Landscapes Credits: 3
GEOL 2005 - Intro to Geophysics Credits: 4
OR
GEOL 3005 - Principles of Geophysics Credits: 4
GEOL 2050 - Principles of Paleontology Credits: 4
GEOL 2070 - Introduction to Oceanography Credits: 4
GEOL 3600 - Earth and Mineral Resources Credits: 4
GEOL 3650 - Energy for Society: Addressing the Energy Grand Challenge Credits: 4
GEOL 3400 - Geologic Hazards: A Historical and Scientific Review Credits: 4
GEOL 3500 - Global Change: A Geological Perspective Credits: 4
GEOL 4444 - Geohydrology Credits: 4
GEOL 4490 - Geochemistry Credits: 4
GEOL 4610 - Structural Geology and Tectonics Credits: 4
GEOL 4835 - Applied/Exploration Geophysics Credits: 3
POLS 4051 - Environmental Politics Credits: 3
SOIL 4120 - Genesis, Morphology and Classification of Soils Credits: 4
ECON 4400 - Environmental Economics Credits: 3
OR
ECON 4410 - Natural Resource Economics Credits: 3

Additional Electives

Additional 12 hours of electives with adviser consultation, at least 6 hours of which must be taken outside of the Department of Geology and Geophysics.