GEOSCIENCES MAJOR: Students majoring in geosciences are required to:

1. Fulfill the general College requirements.

2. Complete the following:

a. GE 101, and either GE 102 or GE 112
b. An approved course in GIS
c. CH 105, CH 106 by the end of the junior year
d. MA 111, MA 113, or MA 108, MA 109, and MA 113 by the end of the junior year
e. GE 216 and two additional 200-level courses
f. GE 304, GE 377, and two additional 300-level courses, excluding GE 399
g. One additional GE course at the 200- or 300-level, excluding GE 399

In cooperation with the advisor, a student majoring in geosciences should construct a program to include a broad knowledge of the geosciences in general, as well as specific knowledge of one area of geosciences in greater depth. GE 371 is strongly recommended for students who intend to pursue graduate studies or a career in the field.

HONORS: To be recommended for honors in geosciences, students must meet the college requirements of a grade-point average of 3.0 and a 3.5 in the major. Students must also earn at least an A- in GE 371 thereby demonstrating superior accomplishment in the major.

THE GEOSCIENCES MINOR: The geosciences minor includes six GE courses. At least two of these six courses must be at the 200-level and at least two at the 300-level.