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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Geology Minor

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Schedule of Classes

Specific offerings for each semester may be found in the Schedule of Classes.

Requirements for the liberal arts minor in geology

To earn a minor in geology, students must complete the following requirements.

Required courses

PHY 1060 - Earth Science/Physical Geography (4) or GEO 1060 - Earth Science/Physical Geography (4) or ENV 3090 - Principles of Geology (3)
PHY 2660 - Introduction to the Physics of Vibrations and Waves (4)
PHY 3070 - Geophysics (4)
PHY 3080 - Physical Oceanography (4)
BIO 1004 - Life on Earth (4) or BIO 3343 - Earth and Life Coevolution (2) or ENV 3700 - Principles of Soil Science (4)

Applicable Majors

All Majors can declare this Minor.