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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-