Majors planning for graduate school will need introductory courses in other basic sciences and mathematics. Prospective majors should see a departmental advisor as early as possible. A summer field course is strongly recommended for all majors and is a requirement for admission to some graduate programs. Majors may petition the department to have a summer field course substitute for the requirement of a second advanced-level course.
Many emphases are possible within the geology minor.
Students contemplating a minor in geology should see a departmental adviser as early as possible to develop a minor course program. This program must be submitted to the department for approval no later than the beginning of the senior year. Six semester courses including 111 or 108 and a total of no more than three courses at the 100 level. Entrance by the beginning of the first semester year. Presentation and defense of the thesis.