Effective Fall 2011
The B. S. in Geology/Energy Resources is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in the energy sector. As the world's energy demands continue to grow, nations face the challenge of maintaining reliable energy supplies. Conventional oil, coal and natural gas continue as mainstays of the energy industry, but renewable and/or carbon-neutral energy sources are gaining attention in response to growing concerns about climate change and finite reserves of fossil fuels. The Energy Resources Track will prepare students for direct entry into the energy industry with a focus on the discovery and development of energy resources and geophysical exploration techniques.
Summary
Liberal Studies Requirements: 50cr
Major Requirements: 59cr
Free Electives: 11cr
Total: 120cr
Liberal Studies Requirements: (50 credits)
As outlined in the Liberal Studies section, with the following specifications by the Geoscience Department:
- Mathematics: MATH 121: Calculus I for Business, Natural and Social Sciences
- Liberal Studies Elective: MATH 122: Calculus II for Business, Natural and Social Sciences
- Natural Science:
- CHEM 111 General Chemistry I or CHEM 113 Concepts in Chemistry I
- PHYS 111 & 121 : Physics I and Physics I Lab
Major Requirements: (34 credits)
- GEOS 201 Foundations of Geology
- GEOS 202 Quantitative Methods in the Geosciences
- GEOS 203 Surficial Processes
- GEOS 323 Geophysics
- GEOS 324 Geology of Oil and Gas
- GEOS 352 Sedimentation and Stratigraphy
- GEOS 470 Research Methods in the Geosciences
- GEOS 480 Geoscience Seminar
- PHYS 112 Physics II Lecture and PHYS 122 Physics II Lab OR CHEM 112 General Chemistry II
- Field Geology Experience: One of the following courses
- GEOS 303 Field Geology
- Geoscience Field Workshop (401-402, 403-404, 405-406, 407-408)
- Up to four credits of a summer field camp, internship, or independent study, all of which must be approved by the department, may substitute for GEOS 303 Field Geology or a Geoscience Field Workshop.
Controlled Electives (25 credits)
Only one Geoscience Field Workshop (including prerequisite 1cr Seminar) may be applied toward controlled electives. A maximum of 12 credits from non-GEOS courses may be applied toward controlled electives.
Select from the following list:
- One 100-level or 200-level GEOS course (must have been taken before GEOS major declared)
- Any 300-level GEOS course
- Any 400-level GEOS course
- Foreign Language, Intermediate Level
- CHEM 112 (if not taken above), 231, 232, 322, 323, 341
- ECON 122, 331, 361
- GEOG 415, 419
- MATH 216 or 217, 241
- PHYS 112-122 (if not taken above), 241
- COSC 110, 210, 250, 310, 362
For more information, see the undergraduate catalog. Students can track their progress using our degree checklists.
