Geology Minor (GELN)

The Geology minor is designed as a supporting minor for students preparing to do professional work in the fields of chemistry, physics, engineering, zoology, botany, and geography. It cannot be combined with earth science as a major-minor or double minor relationship. A student may design a Geology minor for his/her specific need.

Required Courses Hours (11 hours)

GEOS 1300 - Physical Geology Credits: 4 hours
GEOS 1310 - Historical Geology Credits: 4 hours
GEOS 2320 - Integrated Earth System Studies Credits: 3 hours

Select Either (7 credit hours):

GEOS 3350 - Mineralogy Credits: 4 hours
GEOS 5430 - Petrology and Petrography Credits: 3 hours
OR
GEOS 3010 - Minerals and Rocks Credits: 4 hours
And one additional geology course selected with the consent of advisor.

Select (3 credit hours):

And one additional geology course selected with the consent of advisor.