Geology/Earth Science Track
This track is intended for students who would like to pursue a career in geology, mineralogy, paleontology, geophysics, geochemistry, or many other of the geosciences.
This track might also be useful if you wanted to pursue a career in earth science education.
| Fall Semester 1 | ||
| Subject | Title | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 1110 | College Communication I | 3 |
| CHEM 1510 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH 1413 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| Health/Wellness Elective | Various Classes | 1 |
| TOTAL | 12 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| Subject | Title | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 1020 | College Composition II | 3 |
| CHEM 1520 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| MATH 1310 | Statistics | 4 |
| Health/Wellness Elective | Various Classes | 1 |
| TOTAL | 12 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| Subject | Title | Credit Hours |
| GEOL 1510 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| PHYS 1730 | Principle of Physics I | 4 |
| Upper-Level Science Elective2 | Various Classes | 4 |
| Social Science Elective1 | Various Classes | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| Subject | Title | Credit Hours |
| GEOL 1530 | Environmental Geology | 4 |
| PHYS 1740 | Principle of Physics II | 4 |
| Upper-Level Science Elective2 | Various Classes | 4 |
| Humanities or Social Sciences Elective3 | Various Classes | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 | |
1Suggested to take ANTH 2000, BIOL 1550, BIOL 1560, PSYC 1101, or SOCI 1010.
2Upper-Level Science Classes should be based upon the student’s specific interests and confirmed in consultation with the academic advisor.
3Recommended to take an approved DEISJ course.