In the undergraduate program, students are required to complete at least 128 credit units within four years. The courses offered in the undergraduate programs are listed in table below. Fieldwork is particularly emphasized in the curriculum so students can gain basic knowledge and training in geology, geochemistry and geophysics leading to professional and research careers. Students are encouraged to take optional courses in other fields for their minor, during their sophomore and junior years.
Class | credit |
Freshman | |
INTRODUCTION TO GEOSCIENCES | 6 |
CALCULUS (GENERAL MATHEMATICS) (A) | 8 |
Sophomore | |
EARTH MATERIALS & LAB. | 4 |
EARTH STRUCTURE | 3 |
EARTH HISTORY & LAB. | 4 |
GEOPHYSICS | 3 |
Junior | |
GEOCHEMISTRY | 3 |
FIELD GEOLOGY & LAB. | 3 |
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS | 2 |
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING GEOLOGY | 2 |
Senior | |
GEOLOGICAL RESOURCES | 2 |
SUMMER FIELD CAMP* | 2 |
SEMINAR | 2 |
*This course is available from June to September.