Geosciences Minor

Minor - Geosciences

College of Humanities & Sciences

Degree Specific Credits: 18

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Catalog Year: 2021-22

Summary

Lower-Division Core Courses		8
Minor Electives		10
Total Hours		18

Lower-Division Core Courses

Rule: Must complete all of the courses in one of two options. Completion of either option fulfills the Lower Division Core requirement. Completion of all the courses in one option is recommended, but alternative sequences may be approved by a Geosciences advisor.

Option 1

Code	Title	Hours
Complete all of the following courses:
GEO 101N	Introduction to Physical Geology	3
GEO 102N	Introduction to Physical Geology Lab	1
GEO 201	Geologic Evolution of North America	4
Total Hours		8

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Option 2

Code	Title	Hours
Complete all of the following courses:
GEO 103N	Introduction to Environmental Geology	3
GEO 104N	Introduction to Environmental Geology Laboratory	1
GEO 201	Geologic Evolution of North America	4
Total Hours		8

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Minor Electives

Code	Title	Hours
Complete an additional 10 credits in Geosciences courses numbered 200 and above.		10
Total Hours		10

Minimum Required Grade: C-