Geology Minor

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The geology minor allows students to pursue their interests within the department’s course offerings and can be combined with virtually and other major. It may be particularly useful for students in anthropology, biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, geography, history, physics, or science education.

Required Courses (15 credits)

GEOL 101 - Exploring Earth Credits: (4)
OR GEOL 103 - Geology of Washington Credits: (4)
OR GEOL 106 - Earth Science Inquiry Credits: (5)
OR GEOL 107 - Earth’s Changing Surface Credits: (4)
OR GEOL 108 - Earth and Energy Resources Credits: (4)
GEOL 101LAB - Introductory Geology Laboratory Credits: (1)
GEOL 200 - Earth’s Evolution and Global Change Credits: (5)
GEOL 320 - Rocks and Minerals Credits: (5)

Elective Courses (18-20 credits)

Select a set of department-approved electives in geological sciences that total 18-20 credits.

Total Credits: 33-35

Department and College Information

Geological Sciences Department

College of the Sciences