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Geology, B.S.



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This plan is intended to give the student basic professional competence in geology. A calculus-based series of support courses is highly recommended for students intending to pursue a more quantitative geoscience career. It provides an excellent foundation for graduate school or a professional career in the geosciences such as a Professional Geologist, Hydrologist, or Geophysicist registered with the State of California.

  Degree Requirements Units  
  General education 39*  
  Major requirements 50  
  Supporting courses 22-24  
  General electives 5-7  
  Total units needed for graduation 120  

* The standard 48 units of GE are reduced by 3 units each from GEOL 102 , GEOL 303 , and MATH 161 , which are major requirements. These three classes satisfy requirements in GE categories B1, B3, and B4, respectively.

Major Electives


Choose 9 units of upper-division geology electives in consultation with a departmental advisor.

Units


Total units in the major core: 41

Total units in major electives: 9

Total units in supporting courses: 22-24

Total units in the major: 72-80

Sample Four-Year Program


Geology, B.S.


Freshman Year: 29 Units


Fall Semester (14 Units)

Spring Semester (15 Units)

Sophomore Year: 29 Units


Junior Year: 29 Units


Spring Semester (15 Units)

Senior Year: 30 Units


Fall Semester (15 Units)

  • GE 
  • Geology Elective
Spring Semester (15 Units)

Senior Summer: 4 Units


Total Semester Units: 120


Sample Two-Year Program for Transfer Students


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