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Twin Cities Campus
Geology B.S.Geol.
Geology & Geophysics
Institute of Technology
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Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2005.
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Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120.
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Required credits within the major: 52.
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This program requires summer terms.
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Degree: Bachelor of Science in Geology.
Geology is the study of the composition, structure, and history of the Earth and of the processes that operate on and within it, with emphasis on the crust, oceans, and atmosphere. The department¿s programs emphasize applications of physics, chemistry, and biology to understanding the Earth.
Geologists and geophysicists are employed in a wide range of fields, including exploration for and development of natural resources (hydrocarbons, minerals, groundwater); environmental science; urban planning; education; and oceanography. Potential employers include the oil, gas, and minerals industries; environmental consultants; federal and private research institutions; universities; schools; and government agencies. An advanced degree is usually required for a career in research or teaching.
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Admission Requirements
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Students must complete 5 courses before admission to the program.
Freshmen and transfer students are usually admitted to pre-major status before admission to this major.
A GPA above 2.00 is preferred for the following:
2.5 for students transferring from outside the University.
Students intersted in geology as a major may want to consider taking geology 1001, which can be counted as an elective.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions Web site.
Mathematics
MATH 1271 - Calculus I, MATH (4.0 cr)
or MATH 1371 - IT Calculus I, MATH (4.0 cr)
MATH 1272 - Calculus II (4.0 cr)
or MATH 1372 - IT Calculus II (4.0 cr)
Multivariable Calculus may be substituted.
MATH 2243 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4.0 cr)
or MATH 2263 - Multivariable Calculus (4.0 cr)
or MATH 2373 - IT Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4.0 cr)
or MATH 2374 - IT Multivariable Calculus and Vector Analysis (4.0 cr)
Physical Sciences
CHEM 1021 - Chemical Principles I, ENVT, PHYS SCI/L (4.0 cr)
or CHEM 1031H - Honors Chemistry I, ENVT, PHYS SCI/L, H (4.0 cr)
CHEM 1022 - Chemical Principles II, PHYS SCI/L, ENVT (4.0 cr)
or CHEM 1032H - Honors Chemistry II, ENVT, PHYS SCI/L, H (4.0 cr)
One course of Physics I and one course of Physics II must be complete before admission to upper division
PHYS 1301W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering I, PHYS SCI/L, WI (4.0 cr)
or PHYS 1401V - Honors Physics I, PHYS SCI/L, WI, H (4.0 cr)
PHYS 1302W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering II, PHYS SCI/L, WI (4.0 cr)
or PHYS 1402V - Honors Physics II, PHYS SCI/L, WI, H (4.0 cr)
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General Requirements
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All students are required to complete general University and college
requirements including writing and liberal education courses.
For more information about University-wide requirements, see the
liberal education requirements.
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Program Requirements
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Major Courses
GEO 2201 - Geodynamics I: The Solid Earth (4.0 cr)
GEO 2301 - Mineralogy (3.0 cr)
GEO 2302 - Petrology (3.0 cr)
GEO 2303W - Geochemical Principles, WI (3.0 cr)
GEO 3202 - Geodynamics II: The Fluid Earth (3.0 cr)
GEO 3401 - Geochronology and Earth History (3.0 cr)
GEO 3911 - Introductory Field Geology (4.0 cr)
GEO 4501 - Structural Geology (3.0 cr)
GEO 4602 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (3.0 cr)
GEO 4631W - Earth Systems: Geosphere/Biosphere Interactions, WI (3.0 cr)
Workshops and Advanced Fieldwork
Take one course in advanced field geology during the summer after the junior year.
Take 2 or more course(s) from the following:
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GEO 3870 - Modeling Workshop (1.0 cr)
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GEO 3880 - Laboratory Workshop (1.0 cr)
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GEO 3890 - Field Workshop (1.0 cr)
GEO 4911 - Advanced Field Geology (4.0 cr)
or GEO 4971W - Field Hydrogeology, WI (4.0 cr)
Electives
Take at least 12 additional credits of geology during the junior and senior years, with no more than 4 credits from 1xxx and 3 credits from 2xxx.
Take 12 or more credit(s) from the following:
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GEO 1xxx
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GEO 2xxx
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GEO 3xxx
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GEO 4xxx
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GEO 5xxx
Technical Electives
Take 8 credits of additional elective courses in physical and natural sciences or mathematics, chosen in consultation with an adviser.
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Program Sub-plans
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A sub-plan is not required for this program.
Honors
This is an honors sub-plan.
For cum laude, students must complete a thesis and one honors experience and have a cumulative GPA of 3.50. To graduate magna cum laude, students must complete a thesis and two honors experiences and have a cumulative GPA of 3.66. For summa cum laude, students must complete a thesis and three honors experiences and have a cumulative GPA of 3.75. Consult an academic adviser for a list of possible honors experiences or to petition the department to approve an honors experience not listed. Honors
Honors Experience
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