Minors in Geosciences

Minor in Geology

The minor in geology (reference number 377) requires a minimum of 21 semester hours. Required courses are GEOL 111, 112, 113, and 114. Two additional courses must be selected from GEOL 308, 330, 350, 380, 405, 460. Additional geology courses, to total a minimum of 5 hours, are to be chosen in consultation with a geology advisor.

Minor in Earth Science

The minor in earth science (reference number 353) is for prospective earth science teachers and requires a minimum of 21 semester hours. Required courses are GEOL 111, 112, 113, 114, GEOG 121, and ASTR 214. Courses to total seven additional hours must be elected from GEOL 308, 330, 370, 405, 420, and GEOG 328 and 420. A minor in earth science must be taken in conjunction with a major or minor in another science or in mathematics.

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