Apr 23, 2024

2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin

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Geology, B.S.

1. University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENG 133 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
COM 170 - Interpersonal Communication I Credit(s): 3
COM 215 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MTH 233 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Six hours from:

BIO 131 - Principles of Botany Credit(s): 3
BIO 133 - Principles of Zoology Credit(s): 3
or
PHY 131 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHY 132 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENG 200 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 209 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENG 211 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 212 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 221 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 222 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 229 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 230 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 233H - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
HIS 151 - Western Civilization to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 152 - Western Civilization Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 161 - World History to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 162 - World History Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
PHI 153 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHI 223 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ART 280 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ART 281 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
ART 282 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
DAN 140 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MHL 245 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUS 140 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 161 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 163 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

PSC 141 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

ANT 231 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECO 232 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEO 131 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSY 133 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOC 137 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Six hours from:

ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
and
ENG 273 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3

2. Foundation of Knowledge

MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
CHE 133 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 133L - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHE 134 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHE 134L - General Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
CSC 101 - Introduction to Computing Credit(s): 3
or
CSC 121 - Introduction to Information Processing Systems Credit(s): 3
MTH 233L - Calculus I Lab Credit(s): 1
PHY 131L - Mechanics and Heat Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHY 132L - Electricity, Sound and Light Laboratory Credit(s): 1
or
BIO 131L - Principles of Botany Lab Credit(s): 1
or
BIO 133L - Principles of Zoology Lab Credit(s): 1

3. Geology Major

GOL 131 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GOL 131L - Introductory Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
GOL 132 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
GOL 132L - Historical Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
GOL 241 - Mineralogy Credit(s): 3
GOL 242 - Igneous & Metamorphic Petrology Credit(s): 3
GOL 243 - Sedimentary Petrology Credit(s): 3
GOL 338 - Structural Geology Credit(s): 3
GOL 364 - Field Geology Credit(s): 6
GOL 408 - Stratigraphy and Sedimentation Credit(s): 3
GOL 420 - Geochemistry Credit(s): 3
GOL 432 - Petroleum Geology and Fossil Fuels Credit(s): 3
GOL 435 - Introduction to Geophysics Credit(s): 3
GOL 449 - Hydrogeology Credit(s): 3
GOL 472L - Field Methods Credit(s): 1
GOL 479 - Senior Seminar Credit(s): 1

Note:

A minimum grade of C is required in all geology courses numbered 200 or higher to receive the B.S. in geology. Students must complete CHE 133 and CHE 134 ; PHY 131 and PHY 132 or BIO 131 and 133 ; and MTH 220 and MTH 233 with all co-requisite courses before they can register for GOL 338 , GOL 364 , GOL 408 , GOL 420 and GOL 443 .

Students at SFA plan their minor program in consultation with a geology advisor. Suggested minors are chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, business, computer science, geographic information systems and geography.

4. Minor or Geology Concentration

A minor or geology concentration. An academic minor is at least 18 semester hours, but not more than 24 semester hours with at least nine advanced hours and at least six advanced at SFA.

Second Major Programs

The courses in geology required by the major in environmental sciences with environmental geology option (Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture ) or the major in geography with geology minor make it possible for the interested student to complete a second major in geology during the normal four-year period for the bachelor’s degree. Contact the Department of Geology for advising.

Curriculum

Freshman Year (28-29 hours)

Fall

CHE 133 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 133L - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
GOL 131 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GOL 131L - Introductory Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
MTH 133 - Plane Trigonometry Credit(s): 3
or
MTH 138 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
or
MTH 140 - Pre-calculus Credit(s): 4
or
MTH 233 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3
MTH 233L - Calculus I Lab Credit(s): 1

14-15 hours

Spring

CHE 134 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHE 134L - General Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
GOL 132 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
GOL 132L - Historical Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

14 hours

Sophomore Year (33 hours)

Fall

ENG 273 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
GOL 241 - Mineralogy Credit(s): 3
PHY 131 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHY 131L - Mechanics and Heat Laboratory Credit(s): 1
or
BIO 131 - Principles of Botany Credit(s): 3
BIO 131L - Principles of Botany Lab Credit(s): 1
HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
GOL (option choice) Credit(s): 3

17 hours

Spring

GOL 242 - Igneous & Metamorphic Petrology Credit(s): 3
HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3
PHY 132 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHY 132L - Electricity, Sound and Light Laboratory Credit(s): 1
or
BIO 133 - Principles of Zoology Credit(s): 3
BIO 133L - Principles of Zoology Lab Credit(s): 1
Language, Philosophy, Culture Credit(s): 3
Communications Credit(s): 3

16 hours

Junior Year (31 hours)

Fall

GOL (Option choice) Credit(s): 3
GOL 408 - Stratigraphy and Sedimentation Credit(s): 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences Credit(s): 3
PSC 141 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
GOL (option choice) Credit(s): 3

15 hours

Spring

GOL 338 - Structural Geology Credit(s): 3
GOL (option choice) Credit(s): 3
Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3
CSC 101 - Introduction to Computing Credit(s): 3
or
CSC 121 - Introduction to Information Processing Systems Credit(s): 3
GOL 472L - Field Methods Credit(s): 1

16 hours

Summer Field Geology (6 hours)

GOL 364 - Field Geology Credit(s): 6

Senior Year (21 hours)

Fall

Major, Minor Credit(s): 12

12 hours

Spring

Major, Minor Credit(s): 9

9 hours

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each freshman English course (ENG 131 , ENG 132 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.