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BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN GEOLOGY (Earth and Space Science)
GEOLOGY MAJOR - EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE CONCENTRATION

The B.A. in geology (reference #676) requires a minimum of 32 semester hours (with at least 16 semester hours at the 300 and 400 level) and leads to a bachelor of arts degree. Incoming freshmen are encouraged to take UC 175 (Freshmen Experience) as preparation for the major.
For minor requirements in this track, contact a Geology advisor or click on: MINOR. Students have greater flexibility in this track to focus on a suite of courses that prepare the student for employment in a variety of areas. The Department recommends strongly that students take GEOL111/113 and 112/114 as soon as possible in their college career.
Current information about professional geologist licensing and regulation can be found at: PG information.
Information about licensing in Kentucky as available at State Regulations
Students should view and download the Department's 4-year Program guidelines, which detail suggested courses for students to take each semester in order to graduate in four years

CORE REQUIREMENTS

 COURSE 26 HOURS
Geology 111 The Earth 3 hours
Geology 113 The Earth Lab 1 hour
Geology 112 Earth History 3 hours
Geology 114 Earth History Lab 1 hour
Geology 308 Structural Geology 4 hours
Geology 311 General Oceanography 3 hours
Geology 325 Introduction to Rocks and Minerals 3 hours
Geology 380 Field Techniques 3 hours
Geology 460 Sedimentology/Stratigraphy 3 hours
Geology 499 Professional Preparation 2 hours
ELECTIVES Any 6 hours of approved GEOLOGY COURSES 6 HOURS
Geology xxx Any 6 hours of Geology Courses Minimum 6 hours

Other program concentration requirements are MATH 116, PHYS 201, CS 145, GEOG 121, ASTR 104, 106, 405, and a minor field.

For more information about this track, contact your geology advisor, visit the Department office (EST 304), or call (270) 745-4555.

   To send an email message to request more information, just click on: david.keeling@wku.edu

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This page last updated on 4/1/09.