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Dec 30, 2024
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2011 - 2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Geology B.S.
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The program in geology provides students with a basic framework for a professional career in the field of geology, for graduate studies in geology, for board certification as a professional geologist, or for licensure to teach earth and space science. A student may pursue a curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree.
All requirements for geology majors are outlined below. All majors must take the same Required Core courses and must complete course work in one of three concentrations.
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Core Curriculum Requirements (43-45 credits)
Required Major Core Courses (28 credits)
Concentrations
(Majors must choose one of the three concentrations shown below). General Geology Concentration
The General Geology Concentration is designed for students who wish a broad, traditional overview of geology as an academic discipline. Students are encouraged to use electives to gain competency in particular topics. The concentration is appropriate for students interested in pursuing graduate studies in geology. In order to receive a B.S. in Geology with the General Geology Concentration, students must complete the 28 credits of Geology Required Core Courses above and fulfill the additional Geology and related area requirements listed below. Total required hours for the concentration (37 credits)
Additional Required Geology Courses (23 credits)
Plus any three from the following:
Related Requirements (14 credits)
B.S. Requirements (8 credits)
Bachelor of Science students must take eight hours of physics courses. Total Credits Needed for Degree (120)
(Includes Core Curriculum courses, required courses, and electives.) Engineering and Environmental Geosciences Concentration
The Engineering and Environmental Geosciences concentration is designed for students wishing to emphasize the engineering and hydrological aspects of geology as they pertain to addressing practical problems in society. In order to receive a B.S. in Geology with the Engineering and Environmental Geosciences Concentration, students must complete the 28 credits of Geology Required Core Courses above and fulfill the additional Geology and related area requirements listed below. Total required hours for the concentration (41 credits)
Required Geology Courses (27 credits)
Related Requirements (14 credits)
B.S. Requirements (8 credits)
Bachelor of Science students must take eight hours of physics courses. Total Credits Needed for Degree (120)
(Includes Core Curriculum courses, required courses, and electives.) Earth Sciences Concentration
This concentration is primarily for students who desire to attain certification as a secondary school earth science teacher in Virginia. In order to receive a B.S. in Geology with the Earth Sciences Concentration, students must fulfill all Geology and related area requirements listed below, and must complete the 28 credits of Geology Required Core Courses above and fulfill all requirements in the Secondary Licensure Option in Earth Sciences. Please refer to the College of Education and Human Development, School of Teacher Education and Leadership for details. Teaching Licensure (62 semester hours)
Additional Required Geology Courses (12 credits)
Plus any one of the following:
Other Required Courses (6 credits)
An additional six semester hours from the following: Related Requirements (4 credits)
An additional four semester hours selected from the following: B.S. Requirements (8 credits)
Bachelor of Science students must take the following two courses: Education Courses (32 credits)
(Contact the associate dean of the College of Education and Human Development for information concerning these courses.) Education Courses (32 credits)
(Contact the associate dean of the College of Education and Human Development for information concerning these courses.) Total Credits Needed for Degree (127)
(Includes Core Curriculum courses, required courses, and electives.) Electives
Students should consult with their academic advisors in selecting elective courses to complete 120 semester hours required for graduation. Additional courses in calculus, computer science and statistics (beyond those required) are recommended for geology majors. Total Credits Needed for Degree (120)
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with a major in geology, a student must attain an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher in all courses in geology, and in the required courses in chemistry, physics, and mathematics. |
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