Mar 29, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

Geology, B.S.


The bachelor of science degree program provides training in the geological sciences for those planning to pursue professional careers in industry or enter a graduate degree program. Students explore fundamental geological processes, cultivate skills in integrative three-dimensional geological thinking, and engage in laboratory and field experience, and pursue interests in the many subdisciplines of the geological sciences.

Geology majors must receive a grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the major. A minimum of 120 units is required for the Bachelor of Science degree. Transfer students must complete, prior to transferring, the equivalent of ERTH 102  and ERTH 104 , and at least three of the following four courses: CHEM 111A CHEM 111B MATH 122 , and MATH 123 .

  ERTH 420  fulfills the GWAR requirement for a writing intensive course. 

Lower Division


Take one of the following (GEOL 102 recommended):


Take one of the following two-semester Physics sequences:


Upper Division


Take two of the following three courses:


In Addition


In addition, take 13 units of electives (normally from upper-division geology courses) approved in advance by the undergraduate advisor.

Note:


If ERTH 326 is selected as an elective, it must be taken concurrently with ERTH 322 unless the undergraduate advisor approves otherwise.

If ERTH 426 is selected as an elective, it must be taken concurrently with ERTH 428 unless the undergraduate advisor approves otherwise.