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ARCHIVED 2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Geology, B.S.
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Major Requirements
The major requires 64 hours, including 29 hours in core courses and 35 hours in a concentration. Core Courses
- Capstone course such as a research project, senior thesis, or senior research seminar Credits: (3)
Environmental Hydrology Concentration Hours:35
Upper Level Electives
Upper-level electives in sciences or mathematics chosen from courses below or one approved by advisor, 10 to 12 hours: - GEOL 420 - Assessment, Remediation, and Restoration of Contaminated Rivers Credits: (3)
- GEOL 450 - Wetlands Credits: (3)
Solid Earth Concentration Hours:35
Upper Level Electives
Upper-level electives in sciences or mathematics courses approved by advisor, 10 to 14 hours. Interdisciplinary Concentration Hours:35
Upper Level Electives
Upper-level electives in sciences or mathematics courses approved by advisor, 18 hours. At least 9 hours must form an approved set of coherent courses outside of geology. General Electives
General electives, (22 hours) are required to complete the degree. Additional Requirements
At least 32 hours of the courses taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level to meet one of the general university degree requirements. Note: For students planning to pursue graduate work, it is recommended that the following courses be included in the above curriculum: At least two chemistry courses, a Geology Summer Field course and: Curiculum Guide for Geology (Environmental Concentration) B.S.
Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- 190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
- P3 History Credits: (3)
- P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
- JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)
Spring Semester (Hours 16)
Course Planning
Any student interested in Geology should meet with a geology faculty member as soon as possible to assure proper course planning for individual needs. Many courses are NOT offered each semester. Students planning to pursue graduate school should include Math 153, Math 255, one year of Physics, one year of Chemistry and Geology Field camp in the curriculum. Fall Semester (Hours 17)
- P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 16-17)
- CHEM 200+ Elective Credits: (4)
- GEOL, MATH or science 200+ Elective Credits: (3-4)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- P6 World Culture Credits: (3)
- P1-P6 Jr-Sr Perspective Credits: (3)
- General Elective Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 14-15)
- GEOL, MATH. or science 200+ Elective Credits: (3-4)
- General Elective Credits: (3)
Graduation Fee
After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier. Fall Semester (Hours 17-18)
- GEOL Capstone Credits: (3-4)
- General Elective Credits: (6)
Spring Semester (Hours 12-15)
- GEOL, MATH, or science 200+ Elective Credits: (9-12)
- General Elective Credits: (3)
Total Hours for Degree: 128
Additional Information Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution. Curriculum Guide for Geology (Interdisciplinary Concentration) B.S.
Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- 190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
- P3 History Credits: (3)
- JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)
Spring Semester (Hours 16-17)
- GEOL, MATH or science 200+ Elective Credits: (3-4)
Course Planning
Any student interested in geology should meet with a Geology faculty member as soon as possible to assure proper course planning for individual needs. Many courses are NOT offered each semester. Students planning to pursue graduate school should include Math 153, Math 255, One year of Physics, One year of Chemistry, and Geology Summer Field Camp in the curriculum. Fall Semester (Hours 17)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
- P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 17)
- CHEM 200+ Elective Credits: (4)
- 200+ Science Elective credits: (4)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
- P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
Fall Semester (Hours 15-16)
- GEOL, MATH, or science 200+ Elective Credits: (3-4)
- General Elective Credits: (6)
- P6 World Culture Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 16-18)
- GEOL, MATH, or science Elective Credits: (6-8)
- General Elective Credits: (3)
- P1-P6 Jr-Sr Perspective Credits: (3)
Fall Semester (Hours 14-16)
- GEOL Capstone Credits: (3-4)
- GEOL, MATH, or science 200+ Elective Credits: (3-4)
- General Elective Credits: (4)
Spring Semester (Hours 12-14)
- GEOL, MATH, or science 200+ Elective Credits: (6-8)
- General Elective Credits: (6)
Total Hours for Degree: 128
Additional Information Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution. Curriculum Guide for Geology (Solid Earth Concentration) B.S.
Fall Semester (Hours 16)
- 190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
- P3 History Credits: (3)
- JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)
Spring Semester (Hours 16)
Course Planning
Any student interested in Geology should meet with a Geology faculty member as soon as possible to assure the proper course planning for individual needs. Many courses are NOT offered each semester. Students planning to pursue graduate school should include Math 153, Math 255, one year of Physics, one year of Chemistry, and geology Summer Field Camp in the curriculum. Fall Semester (Hours 17)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
- P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 16-17)
- CHEM 200 + elective Credits: (4)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
- General Elective Credits: (3)
Fall Semester (Hours 13-14)
- GEOL, MATH, or Science 200+ Elective Credits: (3-4)
- P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
- GEOl 350 Minerology II Credits: (2)
Spring Semester (Hours 14-15)
- GEOL, MATH, or Science 200+ Elective Credits: (3-4)
- P6 World Culture Credits: (3)
Graduation Fee
After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier. Fall Semester (Hours 17-18)
- GEOL Capstone Credits: (3-4)
- P1-P6 Jr-Sr Perspective Credits: (3)
- General Elective Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 15-18)
- GEOL, MATH, or Science 200+ Electives Credits: (9-12)
- General Elective Credits: (6)
Total Hours for Degree: 128
Additonal Information Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution. |
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