Group Programs

Geology and Geography Group Majors

A group major can be created by combining courses from 3 academic departments, to meet the needs of some students, particularly those in professional programs.
Twelve courses are required:
--ten courses from two departments with no fewer than four from either
--two courses from a third department.
The chairs of the three departments involved must approve such programs. One example of a Geology group major is described below.

Engineering/Geology Group Major

Engineering 101 -"Introduction to Engineering Design"
Engineering 106 -"Engineering Chemistry and Materials Science"
Engineering 202 -"Statics & Dynamics"
Engineering 305 -"Mechanics of Materials"
Geology 151 -"Introductory Geology"
Geology 152 -"Historical Geology"
Geology 212 -"Structural Geology"
Geology 215 -"Mineralogy & Optical Mineralogy"

Four approved electives--two from engineering or geology and two approved cognates from a third department within the Science Division. At least two of the geology and/or engineering courses must be at the 300-level.