Examination of the formation, history, composition, structure and processes of Earth; application of geological knowledge to practical problems as committed Christians.
Admission to the major
You must have completed at least 2 courses in geology with a minimum average grade of C (2.0) before you may be formally admitted to the major program.
Required courses
- GEOL 151 - Introductory Geology or 120 Earth Systems
- GEOL 152 - Historical Geology
- GEOL 212 - Structural Geology
- GEOL 215 - Mineralogy and Optical Mineralogy
- GEOL 252- Geomorphology
- GEOL 316 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
- GEOL 317 - Sedimentation and Stratigraphy
- GEOL 387 - Geology as a Vocation
- IDIS 310 - History of Physical Science (or other approved capstone)
Required cognates
- CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I
- MATH 171 - Calculus I OR MATH 143 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Electives
Choose two courses from the following list of electives:
- GEOL 230 - Discovery of Prehistory of Earth, Life and Humanity
- GEOL 251 - Oceanography
- GEOL 304 - Geochemistry
- GEOL 312 - Environmental Geology
- GEOL 313 - Paleontology
- GEOL 322 - Coastal Geomorphology
- GEOL 390 - Independent Study
- GEOL 395/396 - Research in Geology
- GEOG 261 - Cartography and GIS
Recommended courses
If you are considering a career in geology and planning to go to graduate school, the following courses are recommended in addition to those required:
- GEOL 313 - Paleontology
- GEOG 261- Cartography and GIS
- GEOG 361 - Advanced GIS
- CHEM 104 - General Chemistry II
- ENGL 201 - Academic and Professional Writing
- MATH 172 - Calculus II
- PHYS 133 - Introductory Physics: Mechanics and Gravity
- PHYS 134 - Matter, Space and Energy
- a geology field methods course
