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