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Catalog: 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog Program: Geology, B.A.

This is for planning purposes only, please check with your advisor with questions about your degree progress

Geology, B.A.

Geology is the study of the Earth, its materials, its structure, and the processes that are acting upon them including the evolution of the organisms that inhabit our planet. Geologists are responsible for discovering natural resources, identifying natural hazards, and supplying information critical for solving problems and establishing policy on resources management, protection of the environment, public health, safety, and welfare.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in geology are expected to:

Identify, describe, and classify earth materials, formations, and structures and interpret them in the context of geologic processes;
Analyze and report quantitative geologic data collected in the field and laboratory;
Read, write, present, and critically evaluate geologic reports, professional papers and maps;
Synthesize information from a variety of disciplines to solve geologic problems;

BG Perspective (BGP) Requirements

Must complete at least 1 course in each of the following:

English Composition and Oral Communication
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Quantitative Literacy
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Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following:

Humanities and the Arts
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Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required
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Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories:

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University Requirements

Designated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements:

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International Perspective ____________

Composition Requirement:
WRIT 1120

Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36

Arts & Sciences Requirements (WLC)

World Languages and Cultures (_ yrs of HS___)

Consult the Undergraduate Catalog or the Arts and Sciences Student Handbook regarding approved course options in the different language and culture areas.
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Lab Science

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Multidisciplinary Component

Select from approved offerings, in consultation with an advisor and a faculty mentor. Four courses total, each with a different subject prefix. At least two courses at 3000/4000 level. Courses applied to the Arts & Sciences MDC may not be used to fulfill other Arts and Sciences degree requirements, nor may they be used to fulfill major, minor, BGP or other program requirements.
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Major Requirements

Course Name

Terms Taken

Grade

Core

GEOL 1040 - Earth Environments

GEOL 1050 - Life Through Time

GEOL 3020 - Earth Materials I

GEOL 4930 - Field Experience

GEOL 4940 - Field Geology

12 hrs from approved 3000 or 4000-level Geology courses

SEES 4100 - Geographic Information Systems

SEES 4500 - Remote Sensing

SEES 4600 - Soil Sciences

Additional Required Courses

Course Name

Terms Taken

Grade

Core

CHEM 1230 - General Chemistry I * and

CHEM 1240 - General Chemistry I Laboratory *

CHEM 1350 - General Chemistry * (*Note: prerequisite for GEOL 3020)

MATH 1280 - Precalculus Mathematics (prerequisite for GEOL 3150)

SEES 3000 - Geospatial Science

Total Hours: 29-30

Minor Requirements

(Usually 20 Hours, No Courses From The Major May Be Used)

Electives and Non-Credit Courses

For Graduation You Will Need:

122 credit hours minimum.
Minimum GPA 2.00.
At least 30 credit hours of BGSU course work.
40 credit hours at the 3000/4000 level.
Completion of all degree requirements, including the BG Perspective Core.
A major, and if required, a minor, specialization or emphasis.

Any substitution or waiver of courses required for your major or minor program must originate in the department/school offering the major or minor and must be approved by the College Office.

To ensure a timely graduation, see a College Advisor during the semester prior to your intended graduation.

Remember to complete an Application for Graduation by the end of the second week of classes during the fall semester or spring regular session, or by the end of the first week of the summer semester. For the specific dates, check your DARS. You may log onto MyBGSU to complete the online application. After the deadlines, you will need to complete an application in person in the College Office.

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