2021-2022 University Catalog 
    
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2021-2022 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Environmental Geology Major


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Advisers Adams, Harnick, Harpp, Leventer, Levy

This major program focuses on the geological components of the environment, including terrestrial and aquatic systems. The program emphasizes large-scale processes in earth systems and how they influence and are impacted by global change.

Major Requirements


The following courses are required for the major:

Geology Courses (seven)


All of the following:

Cognate Science Courses (two)


  • Any two full-credit courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics or physics.   may be taken in place of one of these courses.

GPA Requirement


A GPA of 2.00 in the environmental geology major is necessary for graduation. A passing grade must be received in all courses counted toward the major.

Honors and High Honors


Students interested in pursuing honors can find the additional requirements on the Environmental Studies  program page.

Additional Information


Students majoring in environmental geology are strongly encouraged to take the summer field course

 . Students who wish to pursue graduate study or a career in environmental geology are strongly encouraged to supplement the major requirements with at least one year of chemistry, mathematics, and physics or biology.

Environmental Studies Program


For more information about the department, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the Environmental Studies program  catalogue page.

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