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 - Introduction to Geology Credits: (4)
OR GEOL 103 - Geology of Washington Credits: (4)
OR GEOL 107 - Earth’s Changing Surface Credits: (4)
OR GEOL 108 - Earth and Energy Resources Credits: (4)
OR SCED 102 - Integrated Earth and Space Science Credits: (5)
GEOL 101LAB - Introductory Geology Laboratory Credits: (1)
GEOL 200 - Earth’s Evolution and Global Change Credits: (5)
GEOL 320 - Rocks and Minerals Credits: (5)

Department-Approved Electives Credits: (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

Program Outcomes
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