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Twin Cities Campus
Geology B.S.Geol.Department of Earth Sciences
College of Science and Engineering
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.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Admission Requirements
Students must complete
5 courses
before admission to the program.
Freshman and transfer students are usually admitted to pre-major status
before admission to this major.
A GPA above 2.0 is preferred for the following:
Students interested in geology as a major may want to consider taking GEO 1001, which can be counted as an elective.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions
website.
Required prerequisites
Mathematics
Required prerequisites
Physical Sciences
CHEM 1021 {Inactive}
[PHYS]
(4.0 cr)
or
CHEM 1031H {Inactive}
[PHYS]
(4.0 cr)
CHEM 1022 {Inactive}
[PHYS]
(4.0 cr)
or
CHEM 1032H {Inactive}
[PHYS]
(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, WI]
(4.0 cr)
or
PHYS 1401V - Honors Physics I
[PHYS, WI]
(4.0 cr)
PHYS 1302W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering II
[PHYS, WI]
(4.0 cr)
or
PHYS 1402V - Honors Physics II
[PHYS, WI]
(4.0 cr)
General Requirements
All students in baccalaureate degree programs 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.
Required courses for the major, minor or certificate in which a student receives a D grade (with or without plus or minus) do not count toward the major, minor or certificate (including transfer courses).
Program Requirements
Major Courses
ESCI 2201 - Solid Earth Dynamics
(4.0 cr)
ESCI 2301 - Mineralogy
(3.0 cr)
ESCI 2302 - Petrology
(3.0 cr)
ESCI 3303W - Geochemical Principles
[WI]
(4.0 cr)
ESCI 3202 - Fluid Earth Dynamics
(4.0 cr)
ESCI 3401 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
ESCI 3911 - Introductory Field Geology
(4.0 cr)
ESCI 4501 - Structural Geology
(3.0 cr)
ESCI 4602 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
(3.0 cr)
ESCI 4631W {Inactive}
[WI]
(3.0 cr)
Workshops and Advanced Fieldwork
Take one course in advanced field geology during the summer after the junior year.
ESCI 4911 - Advanced Field Geology
(4.0 cr)
or
ESCI 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:
·
GEO 1xxx
·
GEO 2xxx
·
GEO 3xxx
·
GEO 4xxx
·
GEO 5xxx
Technical Electives
Take 8 credits of additional elective courses in physical and natural sciences or mathematics, chosen in consultation with an adviser.
Program Sub-plans
A sub-plan is not required for this program.
Honors UHP
This is an honors sub-plan.
Students admitted to the University Honors Program (UHP) must fulfill UHP requirements in addition to degree program requirements. For any course required in a degree program, UHP students must register for the honors version if one is offered. Honors courses used to fulfill degree program requirements will also fulfill UHP requirements.
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