Geology, Minor - Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts (Code 160-401)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum 24 semester credits in geology, including: | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Earth Science | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Environmental Geology | ||
| Societal Issues in Earth Science | ||
| Required: | ||
| GEOL 312 | Mineralogy and Petrology I | 5 |
| Select a minimum of six semester credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Special Topics | ||
| Earth Resources and Sustainability | ||
| Rocky Mountain Field Studies | ||
| Global Environmental Change | ||
| Water Resources | ||
| Mineralogy and Petrology II | ||
| Hydrogeology I | ||
| Sedimentology and Stratigraphy | ||
| Structural Geology | ||
| Introduction to Geochemistry | ||
| Analytical Geochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Geological Field Excursion | ||
| Geomorphology and Aerial Photography Interpretation | ||
| Economic Mineral Deposits | ||
| Geologic Immersion Experience | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Hydrogeology II | ||
| Earth History | ||
| Glacial Geology | ||
| Engineering Geology and Geophysics | ||
| Geological Field Methods | ||
| Field Geology I | ||
| Field Geology II | ||
| Advanced Special Topics | ||
NOTE 1: No degree credit may be earned under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option in any required courses in a geology major or minor.
NOTE 2: Recommended electives: GEOL 470 and GEOL 471.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:
- Explain Earth processes.
- Use mathematics and computational methods to analyze scientific and geological data.
- Read, write, and critically evaluate geological papers.
- Construct an internally consistent geological map utilizing field data, topographic maps, geological maps, air photos, geographic information systems (GIS) data, and geological cross sections.
- Evaluate a geological field site and produce a professional report.