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Apr 06, 2025
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Geology and Environmental Studies Major, BS - Geology Concentration
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The Geology concentration is designed to provide students with a detailed understanding of rock forming minerals; the physical, chemical, and biological processes involved in rock formation (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic); the biologic and tectonic evolution of the Earth; field recognition of geologic processes; and the composition and evolution of extraterrestrial planets. Students then select a suite of upper-level electives to enhance interests in specific geologic disciplines.
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Prerequisites
Students wishing to declare their major in Geology and Environmental Studies should do so at the earliest opportunity. Concentration Requirements
Students are encouraged to participate in undergraduate research. A maximum of 3 hours of EEPS 493 may count toward the major. B. Complete at least 5 hours:
You may use a combination of courses to reach 5 credit hours to include: 1) Take an external field geology course for at least 5 credits and transfer those hours as EEPS 440 . 2) EEPS 301 (3 credits) + EEPS 440 (3 credits) 3) EEPS 440 (3 credits) + EEPS 440 (3 credits). Note: these two courses must involve different field destinations. C. Select 9 hours:
- 400-level or above GEOL courses
Honors Concentration – Geology
Requirements for the honors option are: - Fulfill all requirements for a concentration of the Geology and Environmental Studies degree
- Maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.25
- Maintain a concentration GPA of at least 3.5
- 9 hours of honors-by-contract coursework chosen from: approved 300- and 400-level EEPS courses, EEPS 491 Foreign Study, EEPS 492 Off Campus Study, and EEPS 493 Independent Study.
- 3 hours of EEPS 497 Honors Senior Thesis (with a written and oral presentation of thesis)
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