Geology Minor

Requirements for a Minor in Geology

The Geology Minor consists of six courses.

1. An introductory course from GEOL 020A PO , GEOL 020B PO , GEOL 020C PO , GEOL 020D PO  or GEOL 020E PO .
2. Two intermediate-level courses (take two of four): GEOL 123 PO , GEOL 125 PO , GEOL 127 PO , GEOL 129 PO .
3. Three additional geology courses from those numbered 100 and above (not to include GEOL 111A PO  or GEOL 192 PO  or GEOL 199, an independent study course with permission of the department faculty).

These six courses include an introduction to the science and several core classes, giving each student the flexibility to design a minor tailored to individual needs and interests. Students whose major requires a significant number of geology courses cannot also minor in geology. Examples include students who pursue the geochemistry track through the Chemistry Department or those with a special concentration in environmental analysis with a geology emphasis.