Note:
the graduation requirements listed below apply only to students
matriculating prior to fall 2015. For students matriculating in fall
2015 and after, the major in geological sciences will no longer be offered at
the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.
A. Major Requirements (63 credits)
The major in geological sciences is offered by the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS). It involves 32 credits of foundation courses (chemistry, physics, calculus, and introductory geology) and 31 credits of specifically required upper-level geological sciences courses. Please refer to the SAS section of the catalog for a full description of the requirements of the major.
B. Additional SEBS Core Requirements for Students Majoring in Geological Sciences (34-38 credits)
SEBS majors in geological sciences must complete the SEBS core, involving a total of 34-38 credits, depending on the student's choice of life science courses (see II.A. below).
I. School Mission: Interdisciplinary Critical Analysis (3 credits)
One 3-credit Junior/Senior Colloquium (See the SEBS Degree Requirements chapter for a description of this requirement.)
II. Introductory Life and Physical Sciences (4-8 credits)
A. Life Sciences (4-8)
See suggested courses in the SEBS Degree Requirements chapter. Students should consult with their academic adviser regarding their course selection.
B. Physical Sciences
This SEBS requirement is automatically fulfilled by the introductory chemistry, physics, and geological sciences courses required for the major.
III. Humanities and the Arts (6 credits)
See suggested courses in the SEBS Degree Requirements chapter.
IV. Multicultural and International Studies (6 credits)
See suggested courses in the SEBS Degree Requirements chapter.
V. Human Behavior, Economic Systems, and Political Processes (9
credits)
See suggested courses in SEBS Degree Requirements chapter.
VI. Oral and Written Communication (6 credits)
See suggested courses in the SEBS Degree Requirements chapter.
VII. Experience-Based Education
This SEBS requirement is automatically fulfilled by the course 01:460:410 (Field Geology), which is required for the major.
C. SEBS Minor or Certificate Program (minimum of 18 additional credits)
All SEBS students majoring in geological sciences must complete either a SEBS minor or a certificate program offered by SEBS (18 or more additional credits, depending on the student's choice of program). Students should review the available minors and certificate programs as soon as possible after entering SEBS, since the requirements of the minor could affect the student's selection of courses fulfilling some of the SEBS core requirements (such as items B.II A and B.V. above). Students are urged to consult with their academic adviser or with one of the assistant deans in the SEBS Office of Academic Programs and Research (Martin Hall, second floor) regarding their choice of minor or certificate program.
D. Unspecified Electives (up to 13 credits)
In addition to courses meeting the above requirements, students can take any other courses offered by the university, for which they meet the course eligibility requirements, to bring their total number of credits to the minimum of 128 required for graduation. The number of unspecified credits needed will depend on the student's choice of a SEBS minor or certificate program (item C. above)
