Geology, B.S.

Degree Requirements

This degree requires 120 credits, 42 of which must be upper division.

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

Note: This program represents a minimum proficiency. Students are strongly advised to elect additional courses in geology.

Geology Electives

Additional 22 credit hours in Geology courses at 2000-level and above:

Allied Math and Sciences Credits

• CHEM 1020  - General Chemistry I Credits: 4

• OR

• CHEM 1050  - Advanced General Chemistry I Credits: 4

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• CHEM 1030  - General Chemistry II Credits: 4

• OR

• CHEM 1060  - Advanced General Chemistry II Credits: 4

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• PHYS 1110  - General Physics I Credits: 4

• OR

• PHYS 1210  - Engineering Physics I Credits: 4

Additional Requirements/Program Information

• Grades of C or better are required for all courses used to satisfy program requirements