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.

Required Courses
GEOL 1410Introduction to Geology4
GEOL 1420Historical Geology4
GEOL 3450Earth Materials4
Choose 4 hours from the following:4
Sedimentation and Stratigraphy
Geologic Maps and Structures
Choose 7-8 hours from the following:7-8
GEOL 4330A
& GEOL 4121

and Directed Study
GEOL 4330C
& GEOL 4121

and Directed Study
GEOL 4330D
& GEOL 4121

and Directed Study
Geomorphology
Fluvial Processes
Sedimentation and Stratigraphy
Geologic Maps and Structures
Hydrogeology
Total Hours23-24