Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Understand the basic principles and laws governing our world and have a global awareness of their discipline.
• Demonstrate basic competency in laboratory, field and computer skills related to the sciences.
• Be familiar with accessing and interpreting the scientific literature.
• Be proficient in written and oral communication in the sciences.
• Understand scientific methodology, and conduct scientific investigations using it.
• Be prepared to participate in professional activities.

Required Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
GEO 101	Intro to Physical Geology *	3
GEO 102	Intro to Physical Geology Lab *	1
GEO 205	Mineralogy	4
GEO 211	Earth History & Evolution	3
GEO 212	Earth History & Evolution Lab	1
GPHY 282	Mapping Techniques	3
Subtotal		15
Electives
Select two courses from among the upper division ERTH or GEO courses offered by the Department.		7-8
Total Minimum Credits		22-23

*

May satisfy General Education requirements.

Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check course descriptions for required prerequisites.