2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Geology Department
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School
Arts and Sciences
Faculty
David Barclay, Julie Barclay, Robert Darling, Gayle Gleason, Li Jin, Christopher McRoberts
Adjunct Faculty
For a listing of adjunct faculty see the Faculty and Administration section.
Programs Offered
Bachelor of Arts in Geology
Bachelor of Science in Geology
Bachelor of Science in Adolescence Education: Earth Science (7-12)
Majors Offered
Geology
Adolescence Education: Earth Science (7-12)
Concentration Offered
Environmental Science
Minors Offered
Geology
Description
Students who major in geology may earn a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science. They may complete a program of traditional geology courses, choose to concentrate in environmental science, or combine courses in the major leading to qualification for initial certification as secondary school teachers of earth science. Depending on the major or concentration, geology graduates choose to either begin master’s level graduate studies or find employment as geologists, hydrogeologists or earth science teachers in grades 7-12.
Special Features
- Opportunities for research
- Geology Club
- Internships
- Fossil, mineral, and rock collections
- Field trips
- Brauer Education Center
- Hoxie Gorge Nature Preserve
- Field and analytical instrumentation
Requirements
- Degree requirements listed in this catalog apply to the majors offered by this department.
- Liberal Arts Requirements: B.A. – 90 credit hours; B.S. – 60 credit hours
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