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GEOLOGY
William N. Mode, Chairperson Code 51 or GEOLOGY
I. FACULTYHudak, Jones, Lehrmann, Mode, Muldoon
II. DEGREESUndergraduate: A major in Geology can lead to the degree(s): Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science; A major in Secondary Earth Science Education can lead to the degree: Bachelor of Science in Education.
Graduate: The Department does not offer a graduate degree program.
III. SUMMARY OF FIELDS OF STUDY1. GOAL(S)See the department for a listing of their goal(s).
2. THE MAJORThe Department offers 2 majors: 1) Geology, 2) Secondary Earth Science Education.The Department offers a choice of 3 emphases within the Geology Major: 1) Professional Emphasis in Geology, 2) Professional Emphasis in Hydrogeology, 3) Liberal Arts Emphasis in Geology.
Students pursuing double majors may wish to formulate an individually planned program and should consult with the Department Chairperson.
3. THE MINOR(S)The Department offers 2 minors: 1) Geology, 2) Secondary Earth Science Education.
IV. ADMISSION/GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSTo be eligible for graduation, students must meet all requirements for the degree being sought in addition to earning a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required for the Geology major or minor.
Those students seeking Wisconsin teacher certification must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.00 in all courses required for their majors and minors in order to meet requirements of the College of Education and Human Services.
V. REQUIRED CORE COURSESGeologyOne of the following three courses:
51-102 Physical Geology 4 cr. Followed by these three courses:
51-109 Evolution of the Earth 4 cr.
Prerequisites: Note that Chemistry, 32-105 or 32-109, must be taken before or concurrently with Mineralogy, 51-205, and that the Chemistry courses have Math prerequisites.
Comment:
Students who elect Geology Emphasis A or B are expected to take a substantial number of courses in mathematics and other sciences, as specified below.
VI. THE MAJOR(S), WITH EMPHASES AND/OR OPTIONS1. GEOLOGY MAJOR(S)A. Professional Emphasis in GeologyRecommended for students who plan graduate studies in geology or who will ultimately seek professional employment as a geologist. This emphasis stresses courses traditionally included in an undergraduate major in geology.
Required Credits: 41 minimum (Required courses in departments other then Geology are not included in the minimum).
Required Courses: In addition to the Core Courses:
Geology: 51-302, 51-309, 51-314, 51-326 or 51-369, 51-331, and 6 credits from this list: 51-307, 51-308, 51-311, 51-320, 51-322,
51-369 or 51-326, 51-365. Other Requirements: 6 credits of field geology taught in a summer field course that has been pre-approved by the Geology Department. Please consult with the Geology Department Chair during the fall semester if you are planning to take a field geology course other than 51-344 and 51-345.
Electives: For students who wish to take additional courses beyond the minimum requirement, these studies are recommended:
Biology: 26-105 or 26-107, 26-230 or 26-231. B. Professional Emphasis in HydrogeologyRecommended for students who plan graduate studies in Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Environmental Geology or Water Resources Management programs. Also suitable for students who will seek immediate employment in one of these fields. Graduates with this degree will meet the educational requirements for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' statutory definition of a hydrogeologist.
Required Credits: 41 minimum Required courses in departments other than Geology are not included in the minimum.
Required Courses: In addition to the Core Courses:
Geology: 51-302, 51-314, 51-320 or 51-335, 51-326 or 51-369, 51-331, 51-365, and 51-366.
Other Requirements: 6 credits of field geology taught in a summer field course that has been pre-approved by the Geology Department. Please consult with the Geology Department Chair during the fall semester if you are planning to take a field geology course other than 51-344 and 51-345.
Electives: For students who wish to expand their background by taking additional courses in related topics offered by another department, these studies are recommended:
Economics: 36-206, 36-207, 36-355. C. Liberal Arts Emphasis in GeologyRecommended for students who want a general, non-professional liberal arts education and are pursuing either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
Required Credits: 34 minimum (Required courses in departments other than Geology are not included in the minimum)
Required Courses: In addition to the Core Courses:
Electives: Sufficient courses from the Department's offerings to meet the Minimum Requirement.
2. SECONDARY EARTH SCIENCE EDUCATION MAJORRecommended for students who are in Education and wish to teach Earth Science at the junior or senior high school level.
Required Credits: 36 minimum (Required courses in departments other than Geology are not included in the minimum except for Astronomy (82-103) and Geography (50-342 or 50-335)).
Required Courses: In addition to the Core Courses:
Geology: 51-309, 51-320 or 51-335, 51-328, 51-344. Other Requirements: Two semesters of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Electives: 51-331 strongly recommended.
VII. MINOR(S)1. GEOLOGY MINORRequired Credits: 22 minimum
Required Courses:
Electives: Sufficient courses from the Department's offerings to meet the Minimum Requirement.
2. SECONDARY EARTH SCIENCE EDUCATION MINORRequired Credit: 32 minimum
Required Courses:
Geology: 51-150; 51-109; 51-205; 51-206; 51-309; 51-320 or 51-335; 51-328. Please Email registrar@uwosh.edu Last Updated July 1, 1999 |