BS Degree

The curriculum leading to the B.S. degree in geology is excellent preparation for
graduate work in geoscience and environmental science. For students who are interested
in geoscience and environmental science but who intend to pursue graduate or advanced
study in other fields, for example environmental law or business, the geology B.S. degree
may also be an appropriate choice.

The Department of Geology offers the B.S. with concentrations in general geology and
environmental geology. The environmental concentration is designed especially to appeal
to and meet the needs of students who have a particular interest or specific career
aspirations in environmental geology or hydrogeology. The student should consider this
concentration as excellent preparation for employment positions or graduate school studies
in environmental geology or hydrogeology.

The concentration in general geology is a more traditional program designed to prepare the
student for graduate studies or employment in a wide variety of geoscience areas. It features greater flexibility in selection and scheduling of courses.

GEOLOGY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate Core Areas A-E (42)
See the undergraduate core curriculum in the Georgia State General Catalog and follow the science track.
Area F: Courses Appropriate to Major (18)
Required Courses (10)*
Math 2212: Calculus of One Variable II Chem1211 & 1212: Prin. of Chemistry I & II
Geol 1121 & 1122: Intro. Geosciences I & II
Selected Courses (8). Choose one sequence
Phys 1111 & 1112: Intro. Physics I & II
or Phys 2211 & 2212: Prin. of Physics I & II
or Biol 1107 & 1108: Prin. of Biology I & II
* Additional hours count in other areas.
Area G: Major Courses (23-31)
Chosen from Department of Geology offerings.
Area H: Minor & Additional Courses
Geology majors are not required to complete a minor.

Elementary Science Education

Course 4920, ESEP, in the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics and
Astronomy, is designed for the junior or senior who wishes to apply their scientific
expertise in a practical way by helping an elementary school teacher with hands-on
science activities. One or two credit hours my be earned in a given semester. Registration for the course must be approved by the ESEP local coordinator, Department of Geology,
and the dean of the college. Forms for course 4920 must be completed at the time of
regular registration for the semester in which the student is to be enrolled in 4920 and can
be obtained from the local coordinator. Course 4920 may be repeated for a maximum
of four credit hours.

Honors Program

The Department of Geology encourages qualified students to participate in the Honors
Program.