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Earth and Environmental Sciences - Undergraduate Programs

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Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science in Geology

This degree has three options:

  1. The Professional Option is for students who plan to enter the profession or go to graduate school but are uncertain where they want to concentrate. The program emphasizes breadth and exposes students to most of the geological disciplines.
  2. The Environmental Science Option emphasizes the application of earth science to environmental problems associated with the hydrosphere, atmosphere and natural hazards.
  3. The Engineering Geology Option is for students who are interested in combining Geology with Civil Engineering coursework to work with engineering firms on construction and environmental problems.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

This degree is designed for students who plan to enter the profession or go to graduate school. It consists of equal numbers of credit hours in Geology and Biology, either Organic or Physical Chemistry, and Math through Calculus II.

Bachelor of Science in Geoinformatics

Geoinformatics is the analysis, integration and dissemination of the vast quantities of scientific data that are associated with a geographic location. The informatics concept integrates web-based, data management technologies with scientific and technical disciplines as well as business and liberal arts disciplines. This degree has two options:

  1. The General Option is for students who want to apply informatics to some discipline, which is represented by the minor.
  2. The Earth Science Option is for students who want to apply informatics to Geoscience.

Bachelor of Arts in Geology

This degree has three options:

  1. The General Option is for students who want to combine Geology with other professional interests.
  2. The Geographic Information Systems Option is for students who want to combine Geology with computer technology to store and analyze spatial data using GIS software.
  3. The Composite Science Teacher Certification Option is for students who want teacher certification, and it is offered through the UTeach program.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Geology - Professional Option

This degree is for students who plan to enter the profession or go to graduate school but are uncertain where they want to concentrate. The program emphasizes breadth and exposes students to most of the geological disciplines.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES
General Core Requirements 42
RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS
ENGL 1301RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I3
ENGL 1302RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II3
Creative Arts *3
POLS 2311GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES3
POLS 2312STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT3
Language, Philosophy and Culture *3
PHYS 1441GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I4
or PHYS 1443 GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS I
PHYS 1442GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II4
or PHYS 1444 GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS II
MATH 1426CALCULUS I4
MATH 2425CALCULUS II4
Social/Behavioral Science *3
HIST 1311HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 18653
HIST 1312HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT3
Foundational Component Area *3
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Communication Competence - pass oral presentation requirement in GEOL 3441 or GEOL 3443, or complete COMS 1301, COMS 2302, or other equivalent course
Computer Competence - pass Computer Skills Placement test or any computer-related course such as:
UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
BIOL 1441CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY4
BIOL 1442STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF ORGANISMS4
CHEM 1441GENERAL CHEMISTRY I4
CHEM 1442GENERAL CHEMISTRY II4
MATH 3316STATISTICAL INFERENCE3
MINOR: 18 or more hours as required for Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics10
MAJOR
GEOL 1301EARTH SYSTEMS3
GEOL 1302EARTH HISTORY3
GEOL 2445MINERALOGY4
GEOL 2446PETROLOGY AND GEOCHEMISTRY4
GEOL 3441PALEONTOLOGY4
GEOL 3442SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY4
GEOL 3443STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY4
GEOL 3387FIELD GEOLOGY I3
GEOL 3388FIELD GEOLOGY II3
GEOL 4000-level elective - select one of the following:3
PLATE TECTONICS
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY
HYDROGEOLOGY
COMPUTER MODELING IN EARTH SCIENCE
GEOL 4000-level electives approved by the Earth and Environmental Sciences undergraduate advisor; no more than 3 hours may be used from the following:6
UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL DATA
REMOTE SENSING FUNDAMENTALS
GEOGRAPHIC DATA ANALYSIS
General Elective(s)4
36 hours of coursework must be advanced (3000/4000-level) to earn degree.
Total Hours162
*

See General Core Requirements for approved courses.

Typical Course Sequence

Details of a personal course sequence should be made with the guidance of the Earth and Environmental Sciences undergraduate advisor, particularly since many GEOL courses are not offered every semester. Students should also consult with the appropriate department for minor requirements; Biology minors should consult with the Earth and Environmental Sciences undergraduate advisor.

First Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours 
GEOL 13013GEOL 13023 
MATH 14264MATH 24254 
ENGL 13013CHEM 14414 
HIST 13113ENGL 13023 
 13 14
Second Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours 
GEOL 24454GEOL 24464 
CHEM 14424BIOL 14424 
BIOL 14414PHYS 1441 or 14434 
HIST 13123POLS 23113 
 15 15
Third Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHoursSummer SessionHours
GEOL 34414GEOL 34424GEOL 33873
GEOL 34434approved GEOL 4000-level elective3GEOL 33883
MATH 33163minor course**3 
PHYS 1442 or 14444Creative Arts*3 
 15 13 6
Fourth Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours 
GEOL 4302, 4308, 4320, or 44023approved GEOL 4000-level elective3 
minor course**3minor course**4 
POLS 23123Foundational Component Area*3 
Language, Philosophy and Culture*3General Elective(s)4 
Social/Behavioral Science*3  
 15 14
Total Hours: 120
*

See General Core Requirements for approved courses.

**

Actual number of courses/hours and course sequence determined by appropriate department.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Geology - Environmental Science Option

This degree emphasizes the application of earth science to environmental problems associated with the hydrosphere, atmosphere and natural hazards.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES
General Core Requirements 42
RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS
ENGL 1301RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I3
ENGL 1302RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II3
Creative Arts *3
POLS 2311GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES3
POLS 2312STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT3
Language, Philosophy and Culture *3
PHYS 1441GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I4
or PHYS 1443 GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS I
PHYS 1442GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II4
or PHYS 1444 GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS II
MATH 1426CALCULUS I4
MATH 2425CALCULUS II4
Social/Behavioral Science *3
HIST 1311HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 18653
HIST 1312HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT3
Foundational Component Area *3
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Communication Competence - pass oral presentation requirement in GEOL 3443 or complete COMS 1301, COMS 2302, or other equivalent course
Computer Competence - satisfied by GEOL 4330
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
BIOL 1441CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY4
BIOL 1442STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF ORGANISMS4
CHEM 1441GENERAL CHEMISTRY I4
CHEM 1442GENERAL CHEMISTRY II4
MATH 3316STATISTICAL INFERENCE3
MINOR: 18 or more hours as required by the department of Biology or Chemistry and Biochemistry10
MAJOR
GEOL 1301EARTH SYSTEMS3
GEOL 1302EARTH HISTORY3
GEOL 2445MINERALOGY4
GEOL 2446PETROLOGY AND GEOCHEMISTRY4
GEOL 3442SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY4
GEOL 3443STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY4
GEOL 3387FIELD GEOLOGY I3
GEOL 3388FIELD GEOLOGY II3
GEOL 4308ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY3
GEOL 4320HYDROGEOLOGY3
GEOL 4330UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS3
GEOL 4405METEOROLOGY AND CLIMATOLOGY4
General Elective(s)4
36 hours of coursework must be advanced (3000/4000-level) to earn degree.
Total Hours162
*

See General Core Requirements for approved courses.

Typical Course Sequence

Details of a personal course sequence should be made with the guidance of the Earth and Environmental Sciences undergraduate advisor, particularly since many GEOL courses are not offered every semester. Biology minors should consult with the Earth and Environmental Sciences undergraduate advisor for minor requirements, and Chemistry minors should consult with the Chemistry and Biochemistry undergraduate advisor for minor requirements.

First Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours 
GEOL 13013GEOL 13023 
MATH 14264MATH 24254 
ENGL 13013CHEM 14414 
HIST 13113ENGL 13023 
 13 14
Second Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours 
GEOL 24454GEOL 24464 
CHEM 14424BIOL 14424 
BIOL 14414PHYS 1441 or 14434 
Creative Arts*3Language, Philosophy and Culture*3 
 15 15
Third Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHoursSummer SessionHours
GEOL 34434GEOL 34424GEOL 33873
MATH 33163GEOL 43303GEOL 33883
PHYS 1442 or 14444minor course**3 
POLS 23113POLS 23123 
 14 13 6
Fourth Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours 
GEOL 43083GEOL 44054 
GEOL 43203minor course**4 
minor course**3Foundational Component Area*3 
HIST 13123General Elective(s)4 
Social/Behavioral Science*3  
 15 15
Total Hours: 120
*

See General Core Requirements for approved courses.

**

Actual number of courses/hours and course sequence determined by appropriate department.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Geology - Engineering Geology Option

This degree is for students who are interested in combining Geology with Civil Engineering coursework to work with engineering firms on construction and environmental problems.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES
General Core Requirements 42
RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS
ENGL 1301RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I3
ENGL 1302RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II3
Creative Arts *3
POLS 2311GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES3
POLS 2312STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT3
Language, Philosophy and Culture *3
PHYS 1443GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS I4
PHYS 1444GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS II4
MATH 1426CALCULUS I4
MATH 2425CALCULUS II4
Social/Behavioral Science *3
HIST 1311HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 18653
HIST 1312HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT3
Foundational Component Area *3
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Communication Competence - pass oral presentation requirement in GEOL 3443 or complete COMS 1301, COMS 2302, or other equivalent course
Computer Competence - satisfied by GEOL 4330
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
CHEM 1441GENERAL CHEMISTRY I4
CHEM 1442GENERAL CHEMISTRY II4
CE 2311STATICS3
CE 2221DYNAMICS2
CE 2313MECHANICS OF MATERIALS I3
Select one of the following options:10-20
FLUID DYNAMICS OPTION
STOCHASTIC MODELS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING
BASIC FLUID MECHANICS
INTRODUCTION TO HYDROLOGY
APPLIED FLUID MECHANICS LAB
PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
CALCULUS III
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS & LINEAR ALGEBRA
SOIL MECHANICS OPTION
SOIL MECHANICS
PROPERTIES AND BEHAVIOR OF SOILS
EARTH STRUCTURES DESIGN
MECHANICS OF MATERIALS II
MAJOR
GEOL 1301EARTH SYSTEMS3
GEOL 1302EARTH HISTORY3
GEOL 2445MINERALOGY4
GEOL 2446PETROLOGY AND GEOCHEMISTRY4
GEOL 3442SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY4
GEOL 3443STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY4
GEOL 3387FIELD GEOLOGY I3
GEOL 3388FIELD GEOLOGY II3
GEOL 4308ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY3
GEOL 4320HYDROGEOLOGY3
GEOL 4330UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS3
General Elective(s) as needed to total 120 hours for degree
36 hours of coursework must be advanced (3000/4000-level) to earn degree.
Total Hours120
*

See General Core Requirements for approved courses.

Typical Course Sequence - Fluid Dynamics Option

Details of a personal course sequence should be made with the guidance of the Earth and Environmental Sciences undergraduate advisor, particularly since many GEOL courses are not offered every semester.

First Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours 
GEOL 13013PHYS 14434 
MATH 14264GEOL 13023 
CHEM 14414MATH 24254 
ENGL 13013ENGL 13023 
 14 14
Second Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours 
GEOL 24454GEOL 24464 
MATH 23263CHEM 14424 
PHYS 14444CE 23133 
CE 23113CE 22212 
 14 13
Third Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHoursSummer SessionHours
Creative Arts*3Language, Philosophy and Culture*3GEOL 33873
CE 33013GEOL 34424GEOL 33883
GEOL 34434POLS 23123 
MATH 33193CE 33053 
POLS 23113Social/Behavioral Science*3 
 16 16 6
Fourth Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours 
CE 33093GEOL 43303 
GEOL 43083CE 33343 
GEOL 43203CE 31311 
CE 31421HIST 13123 
HIST 13113Foundational Component Area*3 
 General Elective1 
 13 14
Total Hours: 120
*

See General Core Requirements for approved courses.

Typical Course Sequence - Soil Mechanics Option

Details of a personal course sequence should be made with the guidance of the Earth and Environmental Sciences undergraduate advisor, particularly since many GEOL courses are not offered every semester.

First Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours 
GEOL 13013PHYS 14434 
MATH 14264GEOL 13023 
CHEM 14414MATH 24254 
ENGL 13013ENGL 13023 
 14 14
Second Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours 
GEOL 24454GEOL 24464 
PHYS 14444CHEM 14424 
CE 23113CE 22212 
Social/Behavioral Science*3CE 23133 
 14 13
Third Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHoursSummer SessionHours
POLS 23113General Elective3GEOL 33873
Creative Arts*3Language, Philosophy and Culture*3GEOL 33883
CE 33433POLS 23123 
CE 31431GEOL 34424 
GEOL 34434  
 14 13 6
Fourth Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHoursSummer SessionHours
CE 43243GEOL 43303CE 43203
GEOL 43083HIST 13123 
GEOL 43203Foundational Component Area*3 
HIST 13113General Electives5 
General Elective3  
 15 14 3
Total Hours: 120
*

See General Core Requirements for approved courses.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

This degree is designed for students who plan to enter the profession or go to graduate school. It consists of equal numbers of credit hours in Geology and Biology, either Organic or Physical Chemistry, and Math through Calculus II.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES
General Core Requirements 42
RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS
ENGL 1301RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I3
ENGL 1302RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II3
Creative Arts *3
POLS 2311GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES3
POLS 2312STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT3
Language, Philosophy and Culture *3
PHYS 1443GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS I (for Quantitative and Physical Chemistry Option)4
or PHYS 1441 GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I
PHYS 1444GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS II (for Quantitative and Physical Chemistry Option)4
or PHYS 1442 GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II
MATH 1426CALCULUS I4
MATH 2425CALCULUS II4
Social/Behavioral Science *3
HIST 1311HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 18653
HIST 1312HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT3
Foundational Component Area *3
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Communication Competence - pass oral presentation requirement in GEOL or BIOL course, or complete COMS 1301, COMS 2302, or other equivalent course
Computer Competence - pass Computer Skills Placement test or any computer-related course such as:
UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
MATH 3316STATISTICAL INFERENCE3
MAJOR
GEOL 1301EARTH SYSTEMS3
GEOL 2445MINERALOGY4
GEOL 4308ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY3
GEOL 4320HYDROGEOLOGY3
GEOL 4405METEOROLOGY AND CLIMATOLOGY4
GEOL 4465PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY4
GEOL advanced electives - select from the following:9
MARINE GEOLOGY & GEOCHEMISTY
CONTAMINANT HYDROGEOLOGY
UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL DATA
STABLE ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY
ANALYTICAL METHODS IN GEOCHEMISTRY
GEOLOGICAL PROCESSES OF OCEANS
other GEOL advanced elective(s) approved by Earth and Environmental Sciences undergraduate advisor
BIOL 1441CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY4
BIOL 1442STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF ORGANISMS4
BIOL 2343EVOLUTION & ECOLOGY3
BIOL 3315GENETICS3
BIOL 3356ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS3
BIOL 3457GENERAL ECOLOGY4
or BIOL 3444 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
BIOL advanced electives - select from the following:9
CELL PHYSIOLOGY
LIMNOLOGY
LIMNOLOGY LABORATORY
PLANT ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
INTRODUCTION TO EVOLUTION
TOXICOLOGY
MARINE BIOLOGY
PLANT SCIENCE
METHODS IN MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY
GENERAL ZOOLOGY
INTRODUCTION TO VIROLOGY
COMMUNITY ECOLOGY
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
VERTEBRATE NATURAL HISTORY
other BIOL advanced elective(s) approved by Earth and Environmental Sciences undergraduate advisor
CHEM 1441GENERAL CHEMISTRY I4
CHEM 1442GENERAL CHEMISTRY II4
Select one of the following options:8-11
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY OPTION
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY
QUANTITATIVE AND PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OPTION
QUANTITATIVE CHEMISTRY
QUANTITATIVE CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I (additional coursework needed to meet prerequisites)
CALCULUS III
36 hours of coursework must be advanced (3000/4000-level) to earn degree.
Total Hours125-128
*

See General Core Requirements for approved courses.

Typical Course Sequence - Organic Chemistry Option

Details of a personal course sequence should be made with the guidance of the Earth and Environmental Sciences undergraduate advisor, particularly since many GEOL courses are not offered every semester.

First Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 13013BIOL 14424
MATH 14264MATH 24254
BIOL 14414CHEM 14414
ENGL 13013ENGL 13023
 14 15
Second Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 24454GEOL advanced elective3
BIOL 23433CHEM 23213
CHEM 14424CHEM 21811
Creative Arts*3PHYS 1441 or 14434
 Language, Philosophy and Culture*3
 Social/Behavioral Science*3
 14 17
Third Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 43203GEOL advanced elective3
BIOL 33153BIOL 3457 or 34444
CHEM 23223BIOL advanced elective3
CHEM 21821HIST 13113
PHYS 1442 or 14444POLS 23123
POLS 23113 
 17 16
Fourth Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 43083GEOL 44054
GEOL 44654GEOL advanced elective3
MATH 33163BIOL 33563
BIOL advanced elective3BIOL advanced elective3
HIST 13123Foundational Component Area*3
 16 16
Total Hours: 125
*

See General Core Requirements for approved courses.

Typical Course Sequence -  Quantitative and Physical Chemistry Option

Details of a personal course sequence should be made with the guidance of the Earth and Environmental Sciences undergraduate advisor, particularly since many GEOL courses are not offered every semester.

First Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 13013BIOL 14424
MATH 14264MATH 24254
BIOL 14414CHEM 14414
ENGL 13013ENGL 13023
 14 15
Second Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 24454GEOL advanced elective3
BIOL 23433CHEM 23353
CHEM 14424CHEM 22852
MATH 23263PHYS 14434
HIST 13113Creative Arts*3
 Language, Philosophy and Culture*3
 17 18
Third Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 43203GEOL advanced elective3
BIOL 33153BIOL 3457 or 34444
PHYS 14444BIOL advanced elective3
POLS 23113HIST 13123
Social/Behavioral Science*3POLS 23123
 16 16
Fourth Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 43083GEOL 44054
GEOL 44654GEOL advanced elective3
BIOL advanced elective3BIOL 33563
CHEM 33213BIOL advanced elective3
MATH 33163Foundational Component Area*3
 16 16
Total Hours: 128
*

See General Core Requirements for approved courses.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Geoinformatics - General Option

This degree is for students who want to apply informatics to some discipline, which is represented by the minor.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES
General Core Requirements 42
RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS
ENGL 1301RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I3
ENGL 1302RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II3
Creative Arts *3
POLS 2311GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES3
POLS 2312STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT3
Language, Philosophy and Culture *3
PHYS 1441GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I4
PHYS 1442GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II4
MATH 1308ELEMENTARY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS3
MATH 1324ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY3
or MATH 1302
  & MATH 1303
COLLEGE ALGEBRA
   and TRIGONOMETRY
Social/Behavioral Science *3
HIST 1311HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 18653
HIST 1312HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT3
Foundational Component Area *3
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Communication Competence - complete COMS 1301, COMS 2302, or other equivalent course3
Computer Competence - satisfied by GEOL 4330
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
BIOL 1441CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY4
BIOL 1442STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF ORGANISMS4
CHEM 1441GENERAL CHEMISTRY I4
CHEM 1442GENERAL CHEMISTRY II4
MINOR: 18 or more hours as required by the appropriate department18
MAJOR
GEOL 1301EARTH SYSTEMS3
GEOL 1302EARTH HISTORY3
GEOL 4330UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS3
GEOL 4331ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL DATA3
GEOL 4333REMOTE SENSING FUNDAMENTALS3
GEOL 4334GEOGRAPHIC DATA ANALYSIS3
INSY 2303INTRODUCTION TO M.I.S. AND DATA PROCESSING3
INSY 3300OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING3
INSY 3303COMPUTER NETWORKS AND DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING3
INSY 3304DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS3
INSY 3305INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN3
INSY 4305ADVANCED APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT3
INSY 4306ADVANCED SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT3
INSY elective - select one of the following:3
APPLIED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
ADVANCED COMPUTER NETWORKS
FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SECURITY
ADVANCED WEB DEVELOPMENT
36 hours of coursework must be advanced (3000/4000-level) to earn degree.
Total Hours120-123
*

See General Core Requirements for approved courses.

Typical Course Sequence

Details of a personal course sequence should be made with the guidance of the Earth and Environmental Sciences undergraduate advisor, particularly since many GEOL courses are not offered every semester. Students should also consult with the appropriate department for minor requirements.

First Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 13013GEOL 13023
MATH 13243MATH 13083
ENGL 13013INSY 23033
HIST 13113ENGL 13023
Creative Arts*3Language, Philosophy and Culture*3
 15 15
Second Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
INSY 33003INSY 33033
CHEM 14414CHEM 14424
minor course**3BIOL 14414
HIST 13123minor course**3
COMS 1301 or 2302 (or other equivalent course)3 
 16 14
Third Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 43303GEOL 43313
INSY 33043INSY 33053
INSY 43053BIOL 14424
minor course**3minor course**3
POLS 23113POLS 23123
 15 16
Fourth Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 43333GEOL 43343
INSY 43063INSY elective (4308, 4310, 4312, or 4315)3
PHYS 14414PHYS 14424
minor course**3minor course**3
Social/Behavioral Science*3Foundational Component Area*3
 16 16
Total Hours: 123
*

See General Core Requirements for approved courses.

**

Actual number of courses/hours and course sequence determined by appropriate department.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Geoinformatics - Earth Science Option

This degree is for students who want to apply informatics to Geoscience.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES
General Core Requirements 42
RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS
ENGL 1301RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I3
ENGL 1302RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II3
Creative Arts *3
POLS 2311GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES3
POLS 2312STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT3
Language, Philosophy and Culture *3
PHYS 1441GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I4
or PHYS 1443 GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS I
PHYS 1442GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II4
or PHYS 1444 GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS II
MATH 1426CALCULUS I4
MATH 2425CALCULUS II4
Social/Behavioral Science *3
HIST 1311HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 18653
HIST 1312HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT3
Foundational Component Area *3
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Communication Competence - pass oral presentation requirement in GEOL 3441 or GEOL 3443, or complete COMS 1301, COMS 2302, or other equivalent course
Computer Competence - satisfied by GEOL 4330
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
BIOL 1441CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY4
BIOL 1442STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF ORGANISMS4
CHEM 1441GENERAL CHEMISTRY I4
CHEM 1442GENERAL CHEMISTRY II4
MATH 3316STATISTICAL INFERENCE3
MAJOR
GEOL 1301EARTH SYSTEMS3
GEOL 1302EARTH HISTORY3
GEOL 2445MINERALOGY4
GEOL 2446PETROLOGY AND GEOCHEMISTRY4
GEOL 3441PALEONTOLOGY4
GEOL 3442SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY4
GEOL 3443STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY4
GEOL 3387FIELD GEOLOGY I3
GEOL 3388FIELD GEOLOGY II3
GEOL 4330UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS3
GEOL 4331ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL DATA3
GEOL 4333REMOTE SENSING FUNDAMENTALS3
GEOL 4334GEOGRAPHIC DATA ANALYSIS3
INSY 2303INTRODUCTION TO M.I.S. AND DATA PROCESSING3
INSY 3300OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING3
INSY 3303COMPUTER NETWORKS AND DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING3
INSY 3304DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS3
INSY 3305INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN3
INSY 4305ADVANCED APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT3
INSY 4306ADVANCED SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT3
INSY elective - select one of the following:3
APPLIED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
ADVANCED COMPUTER NETWORKS
FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SECURITY
ADVANCED WEB DEVELOPMENT
36 hours of coursework must be advanced (3000/4000-level) to earn degree.
Total Hours133
*

See General Core Requirements for approved courses.

Typical Course Sequence

Details of a personal course sequence should be made with the guidance of the Earth and Environmental Sciences undergraduate advisor, particularly since many GEOL courses are not offered every semester.

First Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours 
GEOL 13013MATH 24254 
MATH 14264INSY 23033 
ENGL 13013CHEM 14414 
HIST 13113ENGL 13023 
Creative Arts*3  
 16 14
Second Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours 
GEOL 13023GEOL 24464 
GEOL 24454INSY 33033 
INSY 33003BIOL 14424 
CHEM 14424PHYS 14414 
BIOL 14414  
 18 15
Third Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHoursSummer SessionHours
GEOL 34414GEOL 34424GEOL 33873
GEOL 34434GEOL 43313GEOL 33883
GEOL 43303INSY 33053 
INSY 33043POLS 23113 
INSY 43053Social/Behavioral Science*3 
 17 16 6
Fourth Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours 
GEOL 43333GEOL 43343 
MATH 33163INSY elective (4308, 4310, 4312, or 4315)3 
INSY 43063POLS 23123 
PHYS 14424Language, Philosophy and Culture*3 
HIST 13123Foundational Component Area*3 
 16 15
Total Hours: 133
*

See General Core Requirements for approved courses.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Geology - General Option

This degree is for students who want to combine Geology with other professional interests.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES
General Core Requirements 42
RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS
ENGL 1301RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I3
ENGL 1302RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II3
Creative Arts *3
POLS 2311GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES3
POLS 2312STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT3
Language, Philosophy and Culture *3
PHYS 1441GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I4
PHYS 1442GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II4
MATH 1308ELEMENTARY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS3
MATH 1324ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY3
or MATH 1302
  & MATH 1303
COLLEGE ALGEBRA
   and TRIGONOMETRY
Social/Behavioral Science *3
HIST 1311HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 18653
HIST 1312HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT3
Foundational Component Area *3
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Communication Competence - pass oral presentation requirement in GEOL 3441 or GEOL 3443, or complete COMS 1301, COMS 2302, or other equivalent course
Computer Competence - pass Computer Skills Placement test or any computer-related course such as:
UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
BIOL 1441CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY4
BIOL 1442STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF ORGANISMS4
CHEM 1441GENERAL CHEMISTRY I4
CHEM 1442GENERAL CHEMISTRY II4
MINOR: 18 or more hours as required by the appropriate department18
MAJOR
GEOL 1301EARTH SYSTEMS3
GEOL 1302EARTH HISTORY3
GEOL 2445MINERALOGY4
GEOL 2446PETROLOGY AND GEOCHEMISTRY4
GEOL 3441PALEONTOLOGY4
GEOL 3442SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY4
GEOL 3443STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY4
GEOL advanced (3000/4000-level) electives approved by the Earth and Environmental Sciences undergraduate advisor6
GEOL 4000-level elective approved by the Earth and Environmental Sciences undergraduate advisor3
General Electives4-7
36 hours of coursework must be advanced (3000/4000-level) to earn degree.
Total Hours120
*

See General Core Requirements for approved courses.

Typical Course Sequence

Details of a personal course sequence should be made with the guidance of the Earth and Environmental Sciences undergraduate advisor, particularly since many GEOL courses are not offered every semester. Students should also consult with the appropriate department for minor requirements.

First Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 13013GEOL 13023
MATH 13243MATH 13083
ENGL 13013CHEM 14414
HIST 13113ENGL 13023
Creative Arts*3 
 15 13
Second Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 24454GEOL 24464
CHEM 14424PHYS 14414
minor course**3minor course**3
HIST 13123POLS 23113
 14 14
Third Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 34434GEOL 34424
PHYS 14424approved GEOL advanced (3000/4000-level) elective3
BIOL 14414BIOL 14424
minor course**3minor course**3
 POLS 23123
 15 17
Fourth Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 34414approved GEOL 4000-level elective3
approved GEOL advanced (3000/4000-level) elective3minor course**3
minor course**3Language, Philosophy and Culture*3
Social/Behavioral Science*3Foundational Component Area*3
General Elective3General Elective(s)4
 16 16
Total Hours: 120
*

See General Core Requirements for approved courses.

**

Actual number of courses/hours and course sequence determined by appropriate department.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Geology - Geographic Information Systems Option

This degree is for students who want to combine Geology with computer technology to store and analyze spatial data using GIS software.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES
General Core Requirements 42
RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS
ENGL 1301RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I3
ENGL 1302RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II3
Creative Arts *3
POLS 2311GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES3
POLS 2312STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT3
Language, Philosophy and Culture *3
PHYS 1441GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I4
PHYS 1442GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II4
MATH 1308ELEMENTARY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS3
MATH 1324ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY3
or MATH 1302
  & MATH 1303
COLLEGE ALGEBRA
   and TRIGONOMETRY
Social/Behavioral Science *3
HIST 1311HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 18653
HIST 1312HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT3
Foundational Component Area *3
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Communication Competence - pass oral presentation requirement in GEOL 3441 or GEOL 3443, or complete COMS 1301, COMS 2302, or other equivalent course
Computer Competence - satisfied by GEOL 4330
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
BIOL 1441CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY4
BIOL 1442STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF ORGANISMS4
CHEM 1441GENERAL CHEMISTRY I4
CHEM 1442GENERAL CHEMISTRY II4
MINOR: 18 hours as required by appropriate department18
MAJOR
GEOL 1301EARTH SYSTEMS3
GEOL 1302EARTH HISTORY3
GEOL 2445MINERALOGY4
GEOL 2446PETROLOGY AND GEOCHEMISTRY4
GEOL 3441PALEONTOLOGY4
GEOL 3442SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY4
GEOL 3443STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY4
GEOL 4330UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS3
GEOL 4331ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL DATA3
GEOL 4333REMOTE SENSING FUNDAMENTALS3
GEOL 4334GEOGRAPHIC DATA ANALYSIS3
General Elective(s)1-4
36 hours of coursework must be advanced (3000/4000-level) to earn degree.
Total Hours120
*

See General Core Requirements for approved courses.

Typical Course Sequence

Details of a personal course sequence should be made with the guidance of the Earth and Environmental Sciences undergraduate advisor, particularly since many GEOL courses are not offered every semester. Students should also consult with the appropriate department for minor requirements.

First Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 13013GEOL 13023
MATH 13243MATH 13083
ENGL 13013CHEM 14414
HIST 13113ENGL 13023
Creative Arts*3Language, Philosophy and Culture*3
 15 16
Second Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 24454GEOL 24464
CHEM 14424PHYS 14414
minor course**3minor course**3
HIST 13123POLS 23113
 Social/Behavioral Science*3
 14 17
Third Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 34434GEOL 34424
GEOL 43303GEOL 43313
BIOL 14414BIOL 14424
minor course**3minor course**3
 14 14
Fourth Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 34414GEOL 43343
GEOL 43333minor course**3
PHYS 14424POLS 23123
minor course**3Foundational Component Area*3
 General Elective(s)4
 14 16
Total Hours: 120
*

See General Core Requirements for approved courses.

**

Actual number of courses/hours and course sequence determined by appropriate department.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Geology - Composite Science Teacher Certification Option (UTeach)

This degree is for students who want teacher certification, and it is offered through the UTeach program.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES
General Core Requirements 42
RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS
ENGL 1301RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I3
ENGL 1302RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II3
Creative Arts *3
POLS 2311GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES3
POLS 2312STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT3
Language, Philosophy and Culture *3
PHYS 1441GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I4
PHYS 1442GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II4
MATH 1324ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY3
or MATH 1302
  & MATH 1303
COLLEGE ALGEBRA
   and TRIGONOMETRY
MATH 1308ELEMENTARY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS3
Social/Behavioral Science *3
HIST 1311HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 18653
HIST 1312HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT3
Foundational Component Area *3
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Communication Competence - pass oral presentation requirement in GEOL 3441 or GEOL 3443, or complete COMS 1301, COMS 2302, or other equivalent course
Computer Competence - satisfied by EDUC 4331
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
BIOL 1441CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY4
BIOL 1442STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF ORGANISMS4
BIOL 2343EVOLUTION & ECOLOGY3
BIOL 3315GENETICS3
BIOL 3427PLANT SCIENCE4
BIOL 3454GENERAL ZOOLOGY4
CHEM 1441GENERAL CHEMISTRY I4
CHEM 1442GENERAL CHEMISTRY II4
TEACHER CERTIFICATION (UTEACH)
SCIE 1101STEP 1: INQUIRY APPROACHES TO TEACHING1
SCIE 1102STEP 2: INQUIRY-BASED LESSON DESIGN1
SCIE 4107STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR1
SCIE 4607STUDENT TEACHING FOR SECONDARY GRADES6
EDUC 4331KNOWING AND LEARNING IN MATH AND SCIENCE3
EDUC 4332CLASSROOM INTERACTIONS3
EDUC 4333MULTIPLE TEACHING PRACTICES IN MATH AND SCIENCE3
PHIL 2314PERSPECTIVES ON SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS3
MAJOR
GEOL 1301EARTH SYSTEMS3
GEOL 1302EARTH HISTORY3
GEOL 2445MINERALOGY4
GEOL 2446PETROLOGY AND GEOCHEMISTRY4
GEOL 3441PALEONTOLOGY4
GEOL 3442SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY4
GEOL 3443STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY4
GEOL 4305SELECTED TOPICS IN GEOLOGY (Research Methods)3
36 hours of coursework must be advanced (3000/4000-level) to earn degree.
Total Hours166
*

See General Core Requirements for approved courses.

Typical Course Sequence

Details of a personal course sequence should be made with the guidance of the UTeach advisor, particularly since many GEOL courses are not offered every semester.

First Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 13013GEOL 13023
MATH 13243MATH 13083
BIOL 14414CHEM 14414
ENGL 13013ENGL 13023
SCIE 11011SCIE 11021
 14 14
Second Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 24454GEOL 24464
BIOL 14424BIOL 23433
CHEM 14424PHYS 14414
EDUC 43313Creative Arts*3
 EDUC 43323
 15 17
Third Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 34434GEOL 34424
BIOL 33153GEOL 4305 (Research Methods)3
PHYS 14424BIOL 34544
HIST 13113HIST 13123
PHIL 23143 
 17 14
Fourth Year
First SemesterHoursSecond SemesterHours
GEOL 34414POLS 23123
BIOL 34274Language, Philosophy and Culture*3
POLS 23113Foundational Component Area*3
Social/Behavioral Science*3SCIE 41071
EDUC 43333SCIE 46076
 17 16
Total Hours: 124
*

See General Core Requirements for approved courses.

Requirements for a Minor in Geology

A minimum total of 18 credit hours (including a minimum of 6 hours at the 3000-4000 level) are required. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 9 hours at UTA, 6 of which must be 3000-4000 level. A 2.0 GPA is required for coursework in the minor.

The following courses cannot be used for the minor: GEOL 3100, GEOL 3340, GEOL 4189, GEOL 4190, GEOL 4289, GEOL 4393.

Requirements for a Minor in Biology (for Majors in Earth and Environmental Sciences)

Students who are pursuing a major in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and a minor in Biology must choose their minor courses from the approved list below.

A minimum total of 18 credit hours (including a minimum of 6 hours at the 3000-4000 level) are required. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 9 hours at UTA, 6 of which must be 3000-4000 level. A 2.0 GPA is required for coursework in the minor.

REQUIRED COURSES
BIOL 1441CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY4
BIOL 1442STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF ORGANISMS4
BIOL 2343EVOLUTION & ECOLOGY3
ADVANCED ELECTIVES - choose from the following:7
CELL PHYSIOLOGY
GENETICS
LIMNOLOGY
LIMNOLOGY LABORATORY
MICROBIAL DIVERSITY
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
INTRODUCTION TO EVOLUTION
TOXICOLOGY
GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
GENERAL ECOLOGY
COMMUNITY ECOLOGY
other BIOL advanced elective(s) approved by Earth and Environmental Sciences undergraduate advisor
Total Hours18

Requirements for Certification in Geographic Information Systems

Certification in Geographic Information Systems is designed for students in non-Earth and Environmental Sciences majors who want to become proficient in spatial data analysis, which is used in business, liberal arts, engineering and architecture disciplines.

This is a certification program and it does not lead to a second major or minor. However, students may use these courses to count towards a Geology minor. Students who are in the Geology B.A. Geographic Information Systems Option or Geoinformatics B.S. degree plans may not also earn this certificate, as the certificate courses are required for those degrees.

Students must obtain a 3.0 cumulative GPA in the required courses in order to earn the certificate.

REQUIRED COURSES
GEOL 4330UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS3
GEOL 4331ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL DATA3
GEOL 4333REMOTE SENSING FUNDAMENTALS3
GEOL 4334GEOGRAPHIC DATA ANALYSIS3
Total Hours12