Minor in Geology
The minor in Geology requires 23-24 semester credit hours. Geology is the science and study of the solid matter of the Earth, its composition, structure, physical properties, history, and the processes that shape it. A geology minor is an ideal complement to a number of majors in the natural, social, and applied sciences.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| GEOL 1410 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 1420 | Historical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 3450 | Earth Materials | 4 |
| Choose 4 hours from the following: | 4 | |
| Sedimentation and Stratigraphy | ||
| Structural Geology | ||
| Choose 7-8 hours from the following: | 7-8 | |
| Introduction to Petroleum Geology and Directed Study | ||
| Survey of Economic Mineral Deposits and Directed Study | ||
| Tectonics and Geology of the USA and Directed Study | ||
| Geomorphology | ||
| Fluvial Processes | ||
| Sedimentation and Stratigraphy | ||
| Structural Geology | ||
| Hydrogeology | ||
| Total Hours | 23-24 | |
