Geology, B.S.

1. University Core Curriculum Requirements

2. Foundation of Knowledge

• MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
• CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
• CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
• CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
• CHEM 1112 - General Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 1
• COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing Credit(s): 3

• or

• BCIS 1305 - Introduction to Information Processing Systems Credit(s): 3
• MATH 2113 - Calculus I Lab Credit(s): 1
• PHYS 1101 - Mechanics and Heat Laboratory Credit(s): 1
• PHYS 1102 - Electricity, Sound and Light Laboratory Credit(s): 1

• or

• BIOL 2061 - Plant Form and Function Lab Credit(s): 0

• or

• BIOL 1113 - General Zoology Lab Credit(s): 1

3. Geology Major

• GEOL 1303 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
• GEOL 1103 - Introductory Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
• GEOL 1304 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
• GEOL 1104 - Historical Geology Lab Credit(s): 1
• GEOL 2341 - Mineralogy Credit(s): 3
• GEOL 2342 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology Credit(s): 3
• GEOL 2343 - Sedimentary Petrology Credit(s): 3
• GEOL 3338 - Structural Geology Credit(s): 3
• GEOL 3664 - Field Geology Credit(s): 6
• GEOL 4308 - Stratigraphy and Sedimentation Credit(s):
• GEOL 4320 - Geochemistry Credit(s): 3
• GEOL 4332 - Petroleum Geology and Fossil Fuels Credit(s): 3
• GEOL 4335 - Introduction to Geophysics Credit(s): 3
• GEOL 4349 - Hydrogeology Credit(s): 3
• GEOL 4172 - Field Methods Credit(s): 1
• GEOL 4179 - 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 CHEM 1311  and CHEM 1312 ; PHYS 1301  and PHYS 1302  or BIOL 2361  and 133 ; and MATH 1342  and MATH 2313  with all co-requisite courses before they can register for GEOL 3338 , GEOL 3664 , GEOL 4308 , GEOL 4320  and GEOL 4343 .

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

Grade Requirements

• A grade of at least C in each freshman English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
• 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.