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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 emphasizes on interdisciplinary training related to environmental sciences and is designed for students who plan to enter the profession or go to graduate school.

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:

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. 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
UNIV 1131	STUDENT SUCCESS	1
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:
GEOL 4330	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 GEOL 4454 or MATH 3316		3
GEOL 4454	STATISTICS FOR EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS (STATISTICS FOR EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCI. )	4
MATH 3316	STATISTICAL INFERENCE
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 4330	UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
GEOL 4000-level elective (4 hours) (can not be GEOL4331, 4333, 4334, and 4354):		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. 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
		UNIV 1131	1	GEOL 1302	3
		GEOL 1301	3	MATH 2425	4
		MATH 1426	4	ENGL 1302	3
		ENGL 1301	3	CHEM 1442	4
		CHEM 1441	4
	15		14
Second Year
		First Semester	Hours	Second Semester	Hours
		BIOL 1441	4	BIOL 1442	4
		POLS 2311	3	HIST 1312	3
		HIST 1311	3	PHYS 1442	4
		PHYS 1441	4	POLS 2312	3
	14		14
Third Year
Summer Session	Hours	First Semester	Hours	Second Semester	Hours
GEOL 3387	3	GEOL 3441	4	GEOL 3442	4
GEOL 3388	3	GEOL 3443	4	minor course**	3
		GEOL 3445	4	Approved 4000 level Geology elective	3
		Creative Arts*	3	GEOL 3446	4
	6		15		14
Fourth Year
		First Semester	Hours	Second Semester	Hours	Third Semester	Hours
		minor course**	3	minor course**	4	POLS 2312	3
		Language, Philosophy and Culture*	3	Foundational Component Area*	3
		GEOL 4330	3	Approved Geol 4000 level course	6
		Social/Behaviorial Science*	3	GEOL 4454 (Statistics for Earth and Env. Scientist)	4
	12		17		3
Total Hours: 124

*	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
UNIV 1131	STUDENT SUCCESS	1
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 GEOL4454 or MATH 3316		4
GEOL 4454	STATISTICS FOR EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS (STATISTICS FOR EARTH AND ENVR. SCI.)	4
MATH 3316	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 4420	HYDROGEOLOGY	4
GEOL 4330	UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS	3
GEOL 4000-level elective (4 hours) from the following
GEOL 4325	PALEOCLIMATE & CLIMATE CHANGE	3
GEOL 4352	ANALYTICAL METHODS IN GEOCHEMISTRY	3
GEOL 4405	METEOROLOGY AND CLIMATOLOGY	4
GEOL 4465	PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY AND LIMNOLOGY	4
General Elective(s)		4
36 hours of coursework must be advanced (3000/4000-level) to earn degree.
Total Hours		134

*	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
		UNIV 1131	1	GEOL 1302	3
		GEOL 1301	3	MATH 2425	4
		MATH 1426	4	ENGL 1302	3
		ENGL 1301	3	CHEM 1442	4
		CHEM 1441	4
	15		14
Second Year
		First Semester	Hours	Second Semester	Hours
		HIST 1311	3	BIOL 1442	4
		BIOL 1441	4	Language, Philosophy and Culture*	3
		PHYS 1441	4	PHYS 1442	4
		POLS 2311	3	POLS 2312	3
	14		14
Third Year
Summer Session	Hours	First Semester	Hours	Second Semester	Hours
GEOL 3387	3	GEOL 3443	4	GEOL 3442	4
GEOL 3388	3	GEOL 4454 (STATISTICS FOR EARTH AND ENVR. SCI.)	4	GEOL 4330	3
		Minor Course**	3	minor course**	3
		GEOL 3445	4	GEOL 3446	4
	6		15		14
Fourth Year
		First Semester	Hours	Second Semester	Hours
		GEOL 4308	3	GEOL 4405	4
		GEOL 4420	4	minor course**	4
		minor course**	3	Foundational Component Area*	3
		HIST 1312	3	General Elective(s)	2
		Social/Behavioral Science*	3
	16		13
Total Hours: 121

*	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
UNIV 1131	STUDENT SUCCESS	1
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 4420	HYDROGEOLOGY	4
GEOL 4330	UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS	3
GEOL 4352	ANALYTICAL METHODS IN GEOCHEMISTRY	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
		UNIV 1131	1	PHYS 1443	4
		GEOL 1301	3	GEOL 1302	3
		MATH 1426	4	MATH 2425	4
		CHEM 1441	4	ENGL 1302	3
		ENGL 1301	3
	15		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
		POLS 2311	3	POLS 2312	3
		Language, Philosophy and Culture	3	Creative Arts	3
	16		15
Third Year
Summer Session	Hours	First Semester	Hours	Second Semester	Hours
GEOL 3387	3	GEOL 3443	4	GEOL 3442	4
GEOL 3388	3	Advisor Approved CE or MATH Electives	6	Social/Behavioral Science*	3
		GEOL 3445	4	Advisor Approved CE or MATH elective	3
				GEOL 3446	4
	6		14		14
Fourth Year
		First Semester	Hours	Second Semester	Hours
		GEOL 4420	4	GEOL 4330	3
		GEOL 4352	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
	16		16
Total Hours: 126

*	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 work in the environmental and sustainability sectors.

The University Core Curriculum consists of 42 credit hours from University Core Curriculum.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES
RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS
UNIV 1131	STUDENT SUCCESS	1
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
Foundation Component Area		3
Computer Competence - pass Computer Skills Placement test or any computer-related course such as:		3
GEOL 4330	UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
ENVR 4454	STATISTICS FOR EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS (STATISTICS IN EARTH AND ENVR. SCI)	4
or MATH 3316	STATISTICAL INFERENCE
MAJOR
ENVR 1301	INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE	3
or GEOL 1340	WEATHER AND CLIMATE
GEOL 1330	GLOBAL WARMING	3
or GEOL 1301	EARTH SYSTEMS
ENVR 2414	THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH	4
ENVR 3187	ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE FIELD METHODS	1
GEOL 4305	SELECTED TOPICS IN GEOLOGY (ISSUES ENVR HEALTH)	3
ENVR 4455	MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SYSTEMS (MODELING OF ENVR SYSTEMS)	4
GEOL 4330	UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
GEOL 4331	ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL DATA	3
GEOL 4405	METEOROLOGY AND CLIMATOLOGY	4
or GEOL 4465	PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY AND LIMNOLOGY
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
ENVR/GEOL/CHEM/BIO ELECTIVES (17 CREDIT HOURS)		17
36 hours of courseword must be upperdivision (3000/4000 - level) to earn the 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
		MATH 1426	4	BIOL 1442	4
		BIOL 1441	4	MATH 2425	4
		ENGL 1301	3	ENGL 1302	3
		ENVR 1301	3	GEOL 1330	3
		UNIV 1131	1
	15		14
Second Year
		First Semester	Hours	Second Semester	Hours
		HIST 1311	3	CHEM 1442	4
		CHEM 1441	4	PHYS 1442 or 1444	4
		PHYS 1441 or 1443	4	HIST 1312	3
		Social and Behavioral Sciences	3	ENVR 2414	4
	14		15
Third Year
Summer Session	Hours	First Semester	Hours	Second Semester	Hours
ENVR 3187	1	GEOL 4330	3	BIOL 3444	4
		GEOL 4305	3	POLS 2312	3
		BIOL 4357	3	GEOL 4331	3
		POLS 2311	3	ENVR 4454 or MATH 3316 (STATISTICS FOR EARTH AND ENVR. SCI.)	4
		Language, Philosophy, and Culture	3	ENVR/GEOL/BIOL Electives	2
	1		15		16
Fourth Year
		First Semester	Hours	Second Semester	Hours
		GEOL 4405 or 4465	4	GEOL 4305 (ENVR HEALTH ISSUES)	3
		ENVR/GEOL/BIO/CHEM Electives	4	ENVR/BIOL/GEOL/CHEM Electives	9
		Creative Arts	3	Foundational Component Area	3
	11		15
Total Hours: 116

*	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
UNIV 1131	STUDENT SUCCESS	1
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 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 - 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
GEOL 1301	EARTH SYSTEMS	3
GEOL 1340	WEATHER AND CLIMATE	3
or GEOL 1350	INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY
GEOL 4330	UNDERSTANDING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS	3
GEOL 4331	ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL DATA	3
GEOL 4333	REMOTE SENSING FUNDAMENTALS	3
GEOL 4405	METEOROLOGY AND CLIMATOLOGY	4
or GEOL 4465	PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY AND LIMNOLOGY
GEOL 4454	STATISTICS FOR EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS (STATISTICS FOR EARTH AND ENVR SCI)	4
or MATH 3316	STATISTICAL INFERENCE
GEOL/ENVR Electives		4
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	INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ANALYTICS	3
INSY 4305	ADVANCED APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT	3
INSY 4306	ADVANCED SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT	3
INSY elective - select one of the following:		3
INSY 4308	VISUALIZED BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
INSY 4312	INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY
INSY 4315	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 1350 or 1340	3
ENGL 1301	3	INSY 2303	3
HIST 1311	3	MATH 2425	4
Creative Arts	3	ENGL 1302	3
MATH 1426	4	Language, Philosophy and Culture*	3
	16		16
Second Year
First Semester	Hours	Second Semester	Hours
CHEM 1441	4	CHEM 1442	4
HIST 1312	3	BIOL 1442	4
COMS 1301 or 2302 (or other equivalent course)	3	INSY 3300	3
BIOL 1441	4	POLS 2311	3
	14		14
Third Year
First Semester	Hours	Second Semester	Hours
INSY 3304	3	INSY 3305	3
PHYS 1441	4	PHYS 1442	4
GEOL 4330	3	GEOL 4331	3
POLS 2312	3	GEOL 4454 (STATISTICS FOR EARTH AND ENVR. SCIENTISTS)	4
INSY 3303	3
	16		14
Fourth Year
First Semester	Hours	Second Semester	Hours
GEOL 4333	3	GEOL 4334	3
Social and Behavior Sci.	3	INSY elective (4308, 4310, 4312, or 4315)	3
GEOL 4405 or 4465	4	ENVR/GEOL Electives (5 credits)	5
Foundational Component Area	3	INSY 4306	3
INSY 4305	3
	16		14
Total Hours: 120

*	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
UNIV 1131	STUDENT SUCCESS	1
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:
GEOL 4330	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		121

*	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
UNIV 1131	1
	17		13
Second Year
First Semester	Hours	Second Semester	Hours
minor course**	3	minor course**	3
HIST 1311	3	POLS 2311	3
PHYS 1441	4	PHYS 1442	4
BIOL 1441	4	BIOL 1442	4
	14		14
Third Year
First Semester	Hours	Second Semester	Hours
GEOL 3443	4	GEOL 3442	4
minor course**	3	approved GEOL advanced (3000/4000-level) elective	3
POLS 2312	3	minor course**	3
HIST 1312	3	GEOL 3446	4
GEOL 3445	4
	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: 121

*	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
UNIV 1131	STUDENT SUCCESS	1
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		121

*	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
minor course**	3	minor course**	3
HIST 1311	3	PHYS 1442	4
PHYS 1441	4	POLS 2311	3
BIOL 1441	4	Social/Behavioral Science*	3
		HIST 1312	3
		BIOL 1442	4
	14		20
Third Year
First Semester	Hours	Second Semester	Hours
GEOL 3443	4	GEOL 3442	4
GEOL 4330	3	GEOL 4331	3
minor course**	3	minor course**	3
GEOL 3445	4	GEOL 3446	4
	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)	7
	10		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.

The University Core Curriculum consists of 42 credit hours from University Core Curriculum.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES
RECOMMENDED CORE REQUIREMENTS
UNIV 1131	STUDENT SUCCESS	1
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 1201	STEP 1: INQUIRY APPROACHES TO TEACHING	2
SCIE 1202	STEP 2: INQUIRY-BASED LESSON DESIGN	2
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		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 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 1201	2	SCIE 1202	2
CHEM 1441	4	CHEM 1442	4
	16		15
Second Year
First Semester	Hours	Second Semester	Hours
BIOL 1442	4	Creative Arts*	3
EDUC 4331	3	EDUC 4332	3
ENGL 1301	3	BIOL 3444	4
HIST 1311	3	HIST 1312	3
PHYS 1441	4	PHYS 1442	4
	17		17
Third Year
First Semester	Hours	Second Semester	Hours
GEOL 3443	4	GEOL 3442	4
BIOL 3315	3	GEOL 4305 (Research Methods)	3
PHIL 2314	3	BIOL 3454	4
GEOL 3445	4	GEOL 3446	4
	14		15
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: 127

*	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
BIOL 2300	BIOSTATISTICS
BIOL 3301	CELL PHYSIOLOGY
BIOL 3315	GENETICS
BIOL 3318	LIMNOLOGY
BIOL 3170	LIMNOLOGY LABORATORY
BIOL 3327	MICROBIAL DIVERSITY
BIOL 3328	ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
BIOL 3339	INTRODUCTION TO EVOLUTION
BIOL 3355	TOXICOLOGY
BIOL 3444	GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
BIOL 3457	GENERAL ECOLOGY
BIOL 4338	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