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