2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Geology, BS, Paleontology Concentration
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| Degree Awarded: |
Total Credit Hours: |
| Bachelor of Science in Geology |
120 |
| Career Opportunities: |
| Petroleum and pipeline industry, mining and mineral industry, federal and state educational organizations, geospatial consulting companies, museum staff, paleontology laboratory staff, government agencies |
| Note(s): |
• A grade of “C” or better is required in ALL Geology courses.
1 Students who meet criteria set by the Department of Mathematics may register for MATH 270 upon entry. Those who do not meet these qualifications must take MATH 143 . NOTE: Most graduate programs and many professional careers require the second calculus course.
2 With approval of the Geology Program, TWO of the following may be substituted for MATH 301 : MATH 362 , STAT 325 , STAT 427G , or STAT 428G provided that the student satisfies core curriculum requirements by taking six credit hours of mathematics. |
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Freshman Year (31 credit hours)
Sophomore Year (30 credit hours)
Biology (4 credit hours)
Choose any BIOL course in consultation with academic advisor. Junior Year (29 credit hours)
Senior Year (30 credit hours)
Geology/Environmental Science (9 credit hours)
Choose from any GEOL or ENVS 300/400-level course in consultation with academic advisor. General Elective (4 credit hours)
General Education Curriculum
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