2022-2023 University Catalog 
    
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2022-2023 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Environmental Geology Major


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Advisers Adams, Harnick, Harpp, Leventer, Levy

The Environmental Geology concentration focuses on the intersection between the Earth’s environment and human activity. The program combines scientific study of Earth’s environmental systems with consideration of the human relationship with the planet in terms of both humanistic values and social issues. Environmental Geology majors explore terrestrial and aquatic systems, Earth surface processes, and the fundamental geological mechanisms that drive the long-term evolution of Earth’s interior and climate system.

Major Requirements


The following courses are required for the major:

Geology Courses (seven)


All of the following:

  • Two full-credit courses numbered 200 or higher and not counted towards other major requirements, excluding independent study courses
  • Capstone seminar: Any full-credit 400-level geology course, excluding  .

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  catalog page.

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