Geology Minor (Minimum 18 hours)

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

GEOS 1300 - Physical Geology Credits: 4 hours
GEOS 1310 - Historical Geology Credits: 4 hours

One of the following options is recommended:

Additional hours in Geology Credits: 6 hours

GEOS 3350 - Mineralogy Credits: 4 hours
GEOS 3360 - Optical Mineralogy Credits: 3 hours
GEOS 4330 - Invertebrate Paleontology Credits: 4 hours

Select Either

GEOS 3010 - Minerals and Rocks Credits: 4 hours
or
GEOS 4400 - Petrology and Petrography Credits: 3 hours

Note:

Course substitution from other Geology offerings can be made with the consent of advisor (e.g., a geography major minoring in Geology might elect Geomorphology and/or Glacial Geology).