Geosciences Minor
The Geosciences Minor provides a selection of courses that will establish an understanding of the Earth’s history, evolution, and properties. The courses in this minor emphasize the chemical, physical, and biological processes that shape the Earth system. Students completing this minor will gain knowledge in the methods geologists use to characterize geological processes, such as identifying rocks, minerals, and fossils. They will also examine the role of geological processes on geological hazards (e.g. volcanos, tsunamis) and water and energy resources. The opportunity to gain skills analyzing data from laboratory and field settings supplement multiple other areas of study such as engineering, education, and business.
Total Hours Required: 16
Requirements
Requirements are listed in the table below. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum. Students should also review the University's Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Geology | ||
OR | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Hours chosen from: | 4 | |
| Life through Time | ||
| Solid Earth Processes | ||
| Earth and Planetary Processes Through Time | ||
| Climate, Water, and the Environment | ||
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division GEO coursework | 9 | |
| College Requirements - Geosciences | ||
| Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies | ||
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Additional Requirements and Policies
- Registration for any of these courses requires that existing prerequisite course requirements are adequately met.
- Petitions to substitute another course to use toward any requirement must be submitted to the JSG Student Services Office.