Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Major: Geological Sciences
Program Overview
Students in Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences obtain a solid background in basic science and mathematics as well as intensive training in the major. In addition, because of the wide variety of ways in which geologic knowledge can be applied, all students are encouraged to take electives in subjects appropriate to their personal objectives, which may range from the engineering applications of geology to the socioeconomic and legal systems bearing on environmental issues. The undergraduate programs stress practical experience and fieldwork as well as classroom study.
All students participate in a three-semester Senior Project sequence in which they propose a research project, conduct the research, write a thesis, and present it to the department.
Undergraduate Policies
For undergraduate policies and procedures, please review the Office of Undergraduate Studies section of the General Bulletin.
Accelerated Master's Programs
Undergraduate students may participate in accelerated programs toward graduate or professional degrees. For more information and details of the policies and procedures related to accelerated studies, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Studies section of the General Bulletin.
Program Requirements
Students seeking to complete this major and degree program must meet the general requirements for bachelor's degrees and the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences. Students completing this program as a secondary major while completing another undergraduate degree program do not need to satisfy the latter set of requirements.
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
EEPS 110 | Physical Geology | 3 |
or EEPS 101 | The Earth and Planets |
or EEPS 115 | Introduction to Oceanography |
EEPS 119 | Geology Laboratory | 1 |
EEPS 210 | Earth History: Time, Tectonics, Climate, and Life | 3 |
EEPS 301 | Stratigraphy and Sedimentation | 3 |
EEPS 315 | Structural Geology and Geodynamics | 3 |
EEPS 317 | Introduction to Field Methods | 3 |
EEPS 341 | Mineralogy | 4 |
EEPS 344 | Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology | 4 |
EEPS 360 | | 6 |
EEPS 390 | Introduction to Geological Research | 3 |
EEPS 391 | Senior Project | 2 |
EEPS 392 | Professional Presentation | 2 |
| 9 |
CHEM 105 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
CHEM 106 | Principles of Chemistry II | 3 |
CHEM 113 | Principles of Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
MATH 125 | Math and Calculus Applications for Life, Managerial, and Social Sci I | 4 |
or MATH 121 | Calculus for Science and Engineering I |
MATH 126 | Math and Calculus Applications for Life, Managerial, and Social Sci II | 4 |
or MATH 122 | Calculus for Science and Engineering II |
or MATH 124 | Calculus II |
PHYS 115 | Introductory Physics I | 4 |
or PHYS 121 | General Physics I - Mechanics |
or PHYS 123 | Physics and Frontiers I - Mechanics |
PHYS 116 | Introductory Physics II | 4 |
or PHYS 122 | General Physics II - Electricity and Magnetism |
or PHYS 124 | Physics and Frontiers II - Electricity and Magnetism |
Total Hours | 70 |
EEPS 360 provides comprehensive field training in the summer between the junior and senior years (this course necessitates transfer credit, which must be approved by the department).