Curriculum
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
- Freshman
- Sophomore
Fall Spring ENGL 2053 Technical Writing 3 BIOL 1014 Introduction to Biological Science 4 Social Sciences/Fine Arts/Humanities/Communication1 3 Social Sciences1 3 U.S. History/Government1 3 COMS 2003 Microcomputer Applications 3 CHEM 2134 General Chemistry II 4 BIOL/CHEM/ENVS/GEOL 2111 Environmental Seminar 1 GEOL 3014 Mineralogy 4 GEOL 3164 Petrology 4 Total Hours 17 Total Hours 15 - Junior
Fall Spring BIOL/ENVS 3043 Conservation or Elective (3000-4000 level)2 3 Fine Arts & Humanities1 6 PHYS 2014 Algebra-Based Physics I 4 PHYS 2024 Algebra-Based Physics II 4 GEOL 3023 Geological Field Techniques 3 GEOL 3004 Structural Geology 4 GEOL 3044 Geomorphology or
GEOL 3153 Environmental Geology4-3 BIOL/CHEM/ENVS/GEOL 3111 Environmental Seminar 1 Total Hours 13-14 Total Hours 15 - Senior
Fall Spring Social Sciences1 3 GEOL 3174 Computer Applications in Geology 4 BIOL/ENVS 3043 Conservation or Elective (3000-4000 level)2 3 GEOL 4043 Geochemistry 3 FW/GEOG 2833 Introduction to
Geographic Information Systems3 BIOL/CHEM/ENVS/GEOL 4111 Environmental Seminar 1 GEOL 3153 Environmental Geology or
GEOL 3044 Geomorphology3-4 Science Elective2 6 GEOL 3083 Hydrogeology 3 Total Hours 15-16 Total Hours 14
1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements". A specific general education core course does not have to be taken in the semester
listed, any other part of the general education core at any time is acceptable as
well.*
2Electives in Physical or Life Sciences and Mathematics (Geology, Biology, Chemistry,
and Math).