Earth and Environmental Sciences - Undergraduate Programs
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Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Geology
This degree has three options:
- 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.
- The Environmental Science Option emphasizes the application of earth science to environmental problems associated with the hydrosphere, atmosphere and natural hazards.
- 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.
Bachelor of Arts in Geology
This degree has three options:
- The General Option is for students who want to combine Geology with other professional interests.
- 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.
- 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. The program emphasizes breadth and exposes students to most of the geological disciplines.
The University Core Curriculum consists of 42 credit hours from University Core Curriculum.
| PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES | ||
| RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| Creative Arts * | 3 | |
| POLS 2311 | GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES | 3 |
| POLS 2312 | STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture * | 3 | |
| PHYS 1441 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I | 4 |
| or PHYS 1443 | GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS I | |
| PHYS 1442 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II | 4 |
| or PHYS 1444 | GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS II | |
| MATH 1426 | CALCULUS I | 4 |
| MATH 2425 | CALCULUS II | 4 |
| Social/Behavioral Science * | 3 | |
| HIST 1311 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1312 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT | 3 |
| 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 1441 | CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 4 |
| BIOL 1442 | EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY | 4 |
| CHEM 1441 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 4 |
| CHEM 1442 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 4 |
| Select either MATH 3316 or BIOL 2300 | 3 | |
| STATISTICAL INFERENCE | ||
| BIOSTATISTICS | ||
| MINOR: 18 or more hours as required for Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics | 10 | |
| MAJOR | ||
| GEOL 1301 | EARTH SYSTEMS | 3 |
| GEOL 1302 | EARTH HISTORY | 3 |
| GEOL 3445 | MINERALOGY | 4 |
| GEOL 3446 | PETROLOGY AND GEOCHEMISTRY | 4 |
| GEOL 3441 | PALEONTOLOGY | 4 |
| GEOL 3442 | SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY | 4 |
| GEOL 3443 | STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY | 4 |
| GEOL 3387 | FIELD GEOLOGY I | 3 |
| GEOL 3388 | FIELD GEOLOGY II | 3 |
| GEOL 4000-level elective - select one of the following: | 3 | |
| GEODYNAMICS | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY | ||
| HYDROGEOLOGY | ||
| BASIN ANALYSIS | ||
| MICROFOSSILS & THE CORRELATION OF SEDIMENTARY ROCKS | ||
| 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 Hours | 120 | |
| * | 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 Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | ||
| GEOL 1301 | 3 | GEOL 1302 | 3 | ||
| MATH 1426 | 4 | MATH 2425 | 4 | ||
| ENGL 1301 | 3 | ENGL 1302 | 3 | ||
| CHEM 1441 | 4 | CHEM 1442 | 4 | ||
| 14 | 14 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | ||
| BIOL 1441 | 4 | BIOL 1442 | 4 | ||
| POLS 2311 | 3 | PHYS 1441 or 1443 | 4 | ||
| GEOL 3445 | 4 | HIST 1312 | 3 | ||
| HIST 1311 | 3 | GEOL 3446 | 4 | ||
| 14 | 15 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | Summer Session | Hours |
| GEOL 3441 | 4 | GEOL 3442 | 4 | GEOL 3387 | 3 |
| GEOL 3443 | 4 | minor course** | 3 | GEOL 3388 | 3 |
| PHYS 1442 or 1444 | 4 | POLS 2312 | 3 | ||
| BIOL 2300 or MATH 3316 | 3 | Approved 4000 level Geology elective | 3 | ||
| Creative Arts* | 3 | ||||
| 15 | 16 | 6 | |||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | ||
| minor course** | 3 | minor course** | 4 | ||
| Language, Philosophy and Culture* | 3 | Foundational Component Area* | 3 | ||
| GEOL 4302, 4308, 4320, 4346 0r 4342 | 3 | Approved Geol 4000 level course | 3 | ||
| POLS 2312 | 3 | ||||
| Social/Behaviorial Science* | 3 | ||||
| 15 | 10 | ||||
| Total Hours: 119 | |||||
| * | 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.
The University Core Curriculum consists of 42 credit hours from University Core Curriculum.
| PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES | ||
| RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| Creative Arts * | 3 | |
| POLS 2311 | GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES | 3 |
| POLS 2312 | STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture * | 3 | |
| PHYS 1441 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I | 4 |
| or PHYS 1443 | GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS I | |
| PHYS 1442 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II | 4 |
| or PHYS 1444 | GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS II | |
| MATH 1426 | CALCULUS I | 4 |
| MATH 2425 | CALCULUS II | 4 |
| Social/Behavioral Science * | 3 | |
| HIST 1311 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1312 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT | 3 |
| 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 1441 | CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 4 |
| BIOL 1442 | EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY | 4 |
| CHEM 1441 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 4 |
| CHEM 1442 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 4 |
| Select either MATH 3316 or BIOL 2399 | 3 | |
| STATISTICAL INFERENCE | ||
or BIOL 2300 | BIOSTATISTICS | |
| MINOR: 18 or more hours as required by the department of Biology or Chemistry and Biochemistry | 10 | |
| MAJOR | ||
| GEOL 1301 | EARTH SYSTEMS | 3 |
| GEOL 1302 | EARTH HISTORY | 3 |
| GEOL 3445 | MINERALOGY | 4 |
| GEOL 3446 | PETROLOGY AND GEOCHEMISTRY | 4 |
| GEOL 3442 | SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY | 4 |
| GEOL 3443 | STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY | 4 |
| GEOL 3387 | FIELD GEOLOGY I | 3 |
| GEOL 3388 | FIELD GEOLOGY II | 3 |
| GEOL 4308 | ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY | 3 |
| GEOL 4320 | HYDROGEOLOGY | 3 |
| GEOL 4330 | UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 3 |
| GEOL 4405 | METEOROLOGY AND CLIMATOLOGY | 4 |
| General Elective(s) | 4 | |
| 36 hours of coursework must be advanced (3000/4000-level) to earn degree. | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| * | 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 Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | ||
| GEOL 1301 | 3 | GEOL 1302 | 3 | ||
| MATH 1426 | 4 | MATH 2425 | 4 | ||
| ENGL 1301 | 3 | ENGL 1302 | 3 | ||
| CHEM 1441 | 4 | CHEM 1442 | 4 | ||
| 14 | 14 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | ||
| HIST 1311 | 3 | BIOL 1442 | 4 | ||
| GEOL 3446 | 4 | Language, Philosophy and Culture* | 3 | ||
| BIOL 1441 | 4 | PHYS 1442 | 4 | ||
| PHYS 1441 | 4 | GEOL 3446 | 4 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | Summer Session | Hours |
| GEOL 3443 | 4 | GEOL 3442 | 4 | GEOL 3387 | 3 |
| MATH 3316 | 3 | GEOL 4330 | 3 | GEOL 3388 | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | 3 | minor course** | 3 | ||
| Minor Course** | 3 | POLS 2312 | 3 | ||
| 13 | 13 | 6 | |||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | ||
| GEOL 4308 | 3 | GEOL 4405 | 4 | ||
| GEOL 4320 | 3 | minor course** | 4 | ||
| minor course** | 3 | Foundational Component Area* | 3 | ||
| HIST 1312 | 3 | General 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.
The University Core Curriculum consists of 42 credit hours from University Core Curriculum.
| PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES | ||
| RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| Creative Arts * | 3 | |
| POLS 2311 | GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES | 3 |
| POLS 2312 | STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture * | 3 | |
| PHYS 1443 | GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS I | 4 |
| PHYS 1444 | GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS II | 4 |
| MATH 1426 | CALCULUS I | 4 |
| MATH 2425 | CALCULUS II | 4 |
| Social/Behavioral Science * | 3 | |
| HIST 1311 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1312 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT | 3 |
| 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 1441 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 4 |
| CHEM 1442 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 4 |
| CE 2311 | STATICS | 3 |
| CE 2221 | DYNAMICS | 2 |
| CE 2313 | MECHANICS OF MATERIALS I | 3 |
| 12 hours of 3000 and 4000 level advisor approved Civil Engineering courses plus prerequisites | 12 | |
| MAJOR | ||
| GEOL 1301 | EARTH SYSTEMS | 3 |
| GEOL 1302 | EARTH HISTORY | 3 |
| GEOL 3445 | MINERALOGY | 4 |
| GEOL 3446 | PETROLOGY AND GEOCHEMISTRY | 4 |
| GEOL 3442 | SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY | 4 |
| GEOL 3443 | STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY | 4 |
| GEOL 3387 | FIELD GEOLOGY I | 3 |
| GEOL 3388 | FIELD GEOLOGY II | 3 |
| GEOL 4308 | ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY | 3 |
| GEOL 4320 | HYDROGEOLOGY | 3 |
| GEOL 4330 | UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 3 |
| 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 Hours | 120 | |
| * | 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 Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | ||
| GEOL 1301 | 3 | PHYS 1443 | 4 | ||
| MATH 1426 | 4 | GEOL 1302 | 3 | ||
| CHEM 1441 | 4 | MATH 2425 | 4 | ||
| ENGL 1301 | 3 | ENGL 1302 | 3 | ||
| 14 | 14 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | ||
| MATH 2326 | 3 | CHEM 1442 | 4 | ||
| PHYS 1444 | 4 | CE 2313 | 3 | ||
| CE 2311 | 3 | CE 2221 | 2 | ||
| GEOL 3445 | 4 | GEOL 3446 | 4 | ||
| 14 | 13 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | Summer Session | Hours |
| Creative Arts* | 3 | Language, Philosophy and Culture* | 3 | GEOL 3387 | 3 |
| GEOL 3443 | 4 | GEOL 3442 | 4 | GEOL 3388 | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | 3 | POLS 2312 | 3 | ||
| Advisor Approved CE or MATH Electives | 6 | Social/Behavioral Science* | 3 | ||
| Advisor Approved CE or MATH elective | 3 | ||||
| 16 | 16 | 6 | |||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | ||
| GEOL 4308 | 3 | GEOL 4330 | 3 | ||
| GEOL 4320 | 3 | HIST 1312 | 3 | ||
| HIST 1311 | 3 | Foundational Component Area* | 3 | ||
| Advisor Approved CE or MATH electives | 6 | General Elective | 1 | ||
| Advisor Approved CE or MATH Electives | 6 | ||||
| 15 | 16 | ||||
| Total Hours: 124 | |||||
| * | 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 Environmental Science, Geology and Biology, either Organic or Physical Chemistry, and Math through Calculus II.
The University Core Curriculum consists of 42 credit hours from University Core Curriculum.
| PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES | ||
| RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| Creative Arts * | 3 | |
| POLS 2311 | GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES | 3 |
| POLS 2312 | STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture * | 3 | |
| PHYS 1443 | GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS I | 4 |
| or PHYS 1441 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I | |
| PHYS 1444 | GENERAL TECHNICAL PHYSICS II | 4 |
| or PHYS 1442 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II | |
| MATH 1426 | CALCULUS I | 4 |
| MATH 2425 | CALCULUS II | 4 |
| Social/Behavioral Science * | 3 | |
| HIST 1311 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1312 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT | 3 |
| Computer Competence - pass Computer Skills Placement test or any computer-related course such as: | ||
| UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS | ||
| PROFESSIONAL COURSES | 3 | |
| STATISTICAL INFERENCE | ||
or BIOL 2300 | BIOSTATISTICS | |
| MAJOR | ||
| GEOL 1301 | EARTH SYSTEMS | 3 |
| ENVR 1301 | INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | 3 |
| ENVR 2414 | THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH | 4 |
| ENVR 3187 | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE FIELD METHODS | 1 |
| GEOL 4308 | ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY | 3 |
| GEOL 4465 | PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY AND LIMNOLOGY | 4 |
| UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS | ||
| BIOL 1441 | CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 4 |
| BIOL 1442 | EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY | 4 |
| BIOL 3457 | GENERAL ECOLOGY | 4 |
| BIOL 3444 | GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY | 4 |
| CHEM 1441 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 4 |
| CHEM 1442 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 4 |
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY OPTION | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY | ||
| QUANTITATIVE AND PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OPTION | ||
| QUANTITATIVE CHEMISTRY | ||
| QUANTITATIVE CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | ||
| 36 hours of courseword must be upperdivision (3000/4000 - level) to earn the degree | ||
| Total Hours | 125-128 | |
| * | 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 Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | ||
| GEOL 1301 | 3 | BIOL 1442 | 4 | ||
| MATH 1426 | 4 | MATH 2425 | 4 | ||
| BIOL 1441 | 4 | ENGL 1302 | 3 | ||
| ENGL 1301 | 3 | ENVR 1301 | 3 | ||
| 14 | 14 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | ||
| BIOL 2343 | 3 | CHEM 1442 | 4 | ||
| Creative Arts* | 3 | PHYS 1441 or 1443 | 4 | ||
| ENVR 2414 | 4 | ||||
| CHEM 1441 | 4 | ||||
| 14 | 8 | ||||
| Third Year | |||||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | Summer Session | Hours |
| PHYS 1442 or 1444 | 4 | BIOL 3457 or 3444 | 4 | ENVR 3187 | 1 |
| CHEM 2321 or 2335 | 3 | HIST 1311 | 3 | ||
| CHEM 2181 or 2285 | 1-2 | CHEM 2322 or 3317 | 3 | ||
| POLS 2311 | 3 | CHEM 2182 | 1 | ||
| MATH 3316 or BIOL 2300 | 3 | POLS 2312 | 3 | ||
| 14-15 | 14 | 1 | |||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | ||
| GEOL 4308 | 3 | GEOL 4405 | 4 | ||
| GEOL 4465 | 4 | Foundational Component Area* | 3 | ||
| HIST 1312 | 3 | ENVR/BIOL/GEOL Electives | 9 | ||
| Fine Arts | 3 | ||||
| 13 | 16 | ||||
| Total Hours: 108-109 | |||||
| * | See General Core Requirements for approved courses. |
| * | See General Core Requirements for approved courses. |
Requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Geoinformatics
This degree is for students who want to apply informatics to some discipline, which is represented by the minor.
The University Core Curriculum consists of 42 credit hours from University Core Curriculum.
| PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES | ||
| RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| Creative Arts * | 3 | |
| POLS 2311 | GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES | 3 |
| POLS 2312 | STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture * | 3 | |
| PHYS 1441 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I | 4 |
| PHYS 1442 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II | 4 |
| MATH 1308 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS | 3 |
| MATH 1426 | CALCULUS I | 4 |
| Social/Behavioral Science * | 3 | |
| HIST 1311 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1312 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT | 3 |
| Foundational Component Area * | 3 | |
| PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Communication Competence - complete COMS 1301, COMS 2302, or other equivalent course | 3 | |
| Computer Competence - satisfied by GEOL 4330 | ||
| PROFESSIONAL COURSES | ||
| BIOL 1441 | CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 4 |
| BIOL 1442 | EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY | 4 |
| CHEM 1441 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 4 |
| CHEM 1442 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 4 |
| MINOR: 18 or more hours as required by the appropriate department | 18 | |
| MAJOR | ||
| GEOL 1301 | EARTH SYSTEMS | 3 |
| GEOL 1302 | EARTH HISTORY | 3 |
| GEOL 4330 | UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 3 |
| GEOL 4331 | ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL DATA | 3 |
| GEOL 4333 | REMOTE SENSING FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| INSY 2303 | INTRODUCTION TO M.I.S. AND DATA PROCESSING | 3 |
| INSY 3300 | INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING | 3 |
| INSY 3303 | COMPUTER NETWORKS AND DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING | 3 |
| INSY 3304 | DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS | 3 |
| INSY 3305 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN | 3 |
| INSY 3309 | DATA MINING FOR BUSINESS ANALYTICS | 3 |
| INSY 4305 | ADVANCED APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| INSY 4306 | ADVANCED SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| INSY elective - select one of the following: | 3 | |
| MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT | ||
| FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION SECURITY | ||
| ADVANCED WEB DEVELOPMENT | ||
| 36 hours of coursework must be advanced (3000/4000-level) to earn degree. | ||
| Total Hours | 120-123 | |
| * | 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 Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| GEOL 1301 | 3 | GEOL 1302 | 3 |
| MATH 1324 | 3 | MATH 1308 | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | 3 | INSY 2303 | 3 |
| HIST 1311 | 3 | ENGL 1302 | 3 |
| Creative Arts* | 3 | Language, Philosophy and Culture* | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| INSY 3300 | 3 | INSY 3303 | 3 |
| CHEM 1441 | 4 | CHEM 1442 | 4 |
| minor course** | 3 | BIOL 1441 | 4 |
| HIST 1312 | 3 | minor course** | 3 |
| COMS 1301 or 2302 (or other equivalent course) | 3 | ||
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| GEOL 4330 | 3 | GEOL 4331 | 3 |
| INSY 3304 | 3 | INSY 3305 | 3 |
| INSY 4305 | 3 | BIOL 1442 | 4 |
| minor course** | 3 | minor course** | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | 3 | POLS 2312 | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| GEOL 4333 | 3 | GEOL 4334 | 3 |
| INSY 4306 | 3 | INSY elective (4308, 4310, 4312, or 4315) | 3 |
| PHYS 1441 | 4 | PHYS 1442 | 4 |
| minor course** | 3 | minor course** | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science* | 3 | Foundational 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. |
| * | See General Core Requirements for approved courses. |
| * | 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.
The University Core Curriculum consists of 42 credit hours from University Core Curriculum.
| PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES | ||
| RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| Creative Arts * | 3 | |
| POLS 2311 | GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES | 3 |
| POLS 2312 | STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture * | 3 | |
| PHYS 1441 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I | 4 |
| PHYS 1442 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II | 4 |
| MATH 1308 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS | 3 |
| MATH 1324 | ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY | 3 |
| or MATH 1302 & MATH 1303 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA and TRIGONOMETRY | |
| Social/Behavioral Science * | 3 | |
| HIST 1311 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1312 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT | 3 |
| 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 1441 | CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 4 |
| BIOL 1442 | EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY | 4 |
| CHEM 1441 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 4 |
| CHEM 1442 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 4 |
| MINOR: 18 or more hours as required by the appropriate department | 18 | |
| MAJOR | ||
| GEOL 1301 | EARTH SYSTEMS | 3 |
| GEOL 1302 | EARTH HISTORY | 3 |
| GEOL 3441 | PALEONTOLOGY | 4 |
| GEOL 3442 | SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY | 4 |
| GEOL 3443 | STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY | 4 |
| GEOL 3445 | MINERALOGY | 4 |
| GEOL 3446 | PETROLOGY AND GEOCHEMISTRY | 4 |
| GEOL advanced (3000/4000-level) electives approved by the Earth and Environmental Sciences undergraduate advisor | 6 | |
| GEOL 4000-level elective approved by the Earth and Environmental Sciences undergraduate advisor | 3 | |
| General Electives | 4-7 | |
| 36 hours of coursework must be advanced (3000/4000-level) to earn degree. | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| * | 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 Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| GEOL 1301 | 3 | GEOL 1302 | 3 |
| MATH 1324 | 3 | MATH 1308 | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | 3 | ENGL 1302 | 3 |
| Creative Arts* | 3 | CHEM 1442 | 4 |
| CHEM 1441 | 4 | ||
| 16 | 13 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| minor course** | 3 | minor course** | 3 |
| GEOL 3445 | 4 | GEOL 3446 | 4 |
| HIST 1311 | 3 | POLS 2311 | 3 |
| PHYS 1441 | 4 | PHYS 1442 | 4 |
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| GEOL 3443 | 4 | GEOL 3442 | 4 |
| BIOL 1441 | 4 | approved GEOL advanced (3000/4000-level) elective | 3 |
| minor course** | 3 | BIOL 1442 | 4 |
| POLS 2312 | 3 | minor course** | 3 |
| HIST 1312 | 3 | ||
| 17 | 14 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| GEOL 3441 | 4 | approved GEOL 4000-level elective | 3 |
| approved GEOL advanced (3000/4000-level) elective | 3 | minor course** | 3 |
| minor course** | 3 | Language, Philosophy and Culture* | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science* | 3 | Foundational Component Area* | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | General 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.
The University Core Curriculum consists of 42 credit hours from University Core Curriculum.
| PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES | ||
| RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| Creative Arts * | 3 | |
| POLS 2311 | GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES | 3 |
| POLS 2312 | STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture * | 3 | |
| PHYS 1441 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I | 4 |
| PHYS 1442 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II | 4 |
| MATH 1308 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS | 3 |
| MATH 1324 | ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY | 3 |
| or MATH 1302 & MATH 1303 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA and TRIGONOMETRY | |
| Social/Behavioral Science * | 3 | |
| HIST 1311 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1312 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT | 3 |
| 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 1441 | CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 4 |
| BIOL 1442 | EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY | 4 |
| CHEM 1441 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 4 |
| CHEM 1442 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 4 |
| MINOR: 18 hours as required by appropriate department | 18 | |
| MAJOR | ||
| GEOL 1301 | EARTH SYSTEMS | 3 |
| GEOL 1302 | EARTH HISTORY | 3 |
| GEOL 3445 | MINERALOGY | 4 |
| GEOL 3446 | PETROLOGY AND GEOCHEMISTRY | 4 |
| GEOL 3441 | PALEONTOLOGY | 4 |
| GEOL 3442 | SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY | 4 |
| GEOL 3443 | STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY | 4 |
| GEOL 4330 | UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 3 |
| GEOL 4331 | ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL DATA | 3 |
| GEOL 4333 | REMOTE SENSING FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| GEOL 4334 | GEOGRAPHIC DATA ANALYSIS | 3 |
| General Elective(s) | 1-4 | |
| 36 hours of coursework must be advanced (3000/4000-level) to earn degree. | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| * | 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 Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| GEOL 1301 | 3 | GEOL 1302 | 3 |
| MATH 1324 | 3 | MATH 1308 | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | 3 | ENGL 1302 | 3 |
| Creative Arts* | 3 | Language, Philosophy and Culture* | 3 |
| CHEM 1441 | 4 | CHEM 1442 | 4 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| GEOL 3445 | 4 | GEOL 3446 | 4 |
| minor course** | 3 | minor course** | 3 |
| HIST 1311 | 3 | PHYS 1442 | 4 |
| PHYS 1441 | 4 | POLS 2311 | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science* | 3 | ||
| HIST 1312 | 3 | ||
| 14 | 20 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| GEOL 3443 | 4 | GEOL 3442 | 4 |
| GEOL 4330 | 3 | GEOL 4331 | 3 |
| BIOL 1441 | 4 | BIOL 1442 | 4 |
| minor course** | 3 | minor course** | 3 |
| 14 | 14 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| GEOL 3441 | 4 | GEOL 4334 | 3 |
| GEOL 4333 | 3 | minor course** | 3 |
| minor course** | 3 | POLS 2312 | 3 |
| undefined | General Elective(s) | 4 | |
| 10 | 13 | ||
| Total Hours: 117 | |||
| * | 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.
The University Core Curriculum consists of 42 credit hours from University Core Curriculum.
| PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES | ||
| RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| ENGL 1301 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| Creative Arts * | 3 | |
| POLS 2311 | GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES | 3 |
| POLS 2312 | STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture * | 3 | |
| PHYS 1441 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I | 4 |
| PHYS 1442 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II | 4 |
| MATH 1324 | ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY | 3 |
| or MATH 1302 & MATH 1303 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA and TRIGONOMETRY | |
| MATH 1308 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICAL ANALYSIS | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science * | 3 | |
| HIST 1311 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1312 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, 1865 TO PRESENT | 3 |
| 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 1441 | CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 4 |
| BIOL 1442 | EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY | 4 |
| BIOL 3315 | GENETICS | 3 |
| BIOL 3427 | PLANT SCIENCE | 4 |
| BIOL 3444 | GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY | 4 |
| BIOL 3454 | GENERAL ZOOLOGY | 4 |
| CHEM 1441 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 4 |
| CHEM 1442 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 4 |
| TEACHER CERTIFICATION (UTEACH) | ||
| SCIE 1101 | STEP 1: INQUIRY APPROACHES TO TEACHING | 1 |
| SCIE 1102 | STEP 2: INQUIRY-BASED LESSON DESIGN | 1 |
| SCIE 4107 | STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR | 1 |
| SCIE 4607 | STUDENT TEACHING FOR SECONDARY GRADES | 6 |
| EDUC 4331 | KNOWING AND LEARNING IN MATH AND SCIENCE | 3 |
| EDUC 4332 | CLASSROOM INTERACTIONS | 3 |
| EDUC 4333 | MULTIPLE TEACHING PRACTICES IN MATH AND SCIENCE | 3 |
| PHIL 2314 | PERSPECTIVES ON SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS | 3 |
| MAJOR | ||
| GEOL 1301 | EARTH SYSTEMS | 3 |
| GEOL 1302 | EARTH HISTORY | 3 |
| GEOL 3445 | MINERALOGY | 4 |
| GEOL 3446 | PETROLOGY AND GEOCHEMISTRY | 4 |
| GEOL 3441 | PALEONTOLOGY | 4 |
| GEOL 3442 | SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY | 4 |
| GEOL 3443 | STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY | 4 |
| GEOL 4305 | SELECTED TOPICS IN GEOLOGY (Research Methods) | 3 |
| 36 hours of coursework must be advanced (3000/4000-level) to earn degree. | ||
| Total Hours | 125 | |
| * | 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 Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| GEOL 1301 | 3 | GEOL 1302 | 3 |
| MATH 1324 | 3 | MATH 1308 | 3 |
| BIOL 1441 | 4 | ENGL 1302 | 3 |
| SCIE 1101 | 1 | SCIE 1102 | 1 |
| CHEM 1441 | 4 | CHEM 1442 | 4 |
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| GEOL 3445 | 4 | GEOL 3446 | 4 |
| BIOL 1442 | 4 | PHYS 1441 | 4 |
| EDUC 4331 | 3 | Creative Arts* | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | 3 | EDUC 4332 | 3 |
| BIOL 3444 | 4 | ||
| 14 | 18 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| GEOL 3443 | 4 | GEOL 3442 | 4 |
| BIOL 3315 | 3 | GEOL 4305 (Research Methods) | 3 |
| PHYS 1442 | 4 | BIOL 3454 | 4 |
| HIST 1311 | 3 | HIST 1312 | 3 |
| PHIL 2314 | 3 | ||
| 17 | 14 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| GEOL 3441 | 4 | POLS 2312 | 3 |
| BIOL 3427 | 4 | Language, Philosophy and Culture* | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | 3 | Foundational Component Area* | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science* | 3 | SCIE 4107 | 1 |
| EDUC 4333 | 3 | SCIE 4607 | 6 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Total Hours: 125 | |||
| * | 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 meet with a Biology Advisor who approves the minor courses. The following courses normally satisfy the requirements of the Biology Department and are recommended by the EES Department.
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 1441 | CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 4 |
| BIOL 1442 | EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY | 4 |
| ADVANCED ELECTIVES - choose from the following: | 10 | |
| BIOSTATISTICS | ||
| 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 the Biology undergraduate advisor | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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 4330 | UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 3 |
| GEOL 4331 | ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL DATA | 3 |
| GEOL 4333 | REMOTE SENSING FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| GEOL 4334 | GEOGRAPHIC DATA ANALYSIS | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |