Bachelor of Arts in Geology

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The Bachelor of Arts in Geology is a physical science major composed of foundation courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics; core courses in geology; and electives in geology or related disciplines. The elective course choices in this program make it easier to pursue related minors or concentrations. The program is designed to prepare students to immediately enter positions in the geoscience workforce in consulting firms or government agencies; pursue professional studies; or undertake graduate studies.

General Education

All students starting before Fall 2018 and transfer students must complete the University General Education Requirements as described in the Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Core

All first-time Freshmen starting in Fall 2018 or after must complete the University Rowan Core Requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Experience

All students must complete the Rowan Experience requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 51 s.h.

STAT 02260 - Statistics I Credits: 3 *
CHEM 06100 - Chemistry I Credits: 4 *
CHEM 06101 - Chemistry II Credits: 4
BIOL 01104 - Introduction to Evolution and Scientific Inquiry Credits: 4
GEOL 01101 - Physical Geology Credits: 4
GEOL 01102 - Earth Through Time Credits: 4
GEOL 01201 - Mineralogy and Petrology Credits: 4
GEOL 01210 - Invertebrate Paleontology Credits: 4
GEOL 01230 - Paleoclimatology Credits: 4
GEOL 01240 - Introduction to Field Methods in Geology Credits: 4
GEOL 01320 - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy Credits: 4
GEOL 01340 - Tectonics and Structural Geology Credits: 4
GEOL 01450 - Senior Seminar in Geology Credits: 2
GEOL 01460 - Current Research in Geology Credits: 2

Note:

*Part of Rowan Core requirements