Major Academic Plan (MAP) Why study geology? Geology is the science of planet Earth. Geologists use elements of chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics in interpreting the evolution of the earth and its life forms. Applied geology addresses exploration of earth resources, environmental quality and hazards and practical understanding of the planet on which we live. Other Degree Options BS in Geology BAE in Earth and Space Science, Secondary Education Minor in Geology Bachelor of Arts in Geology Required Courses (31-37 credits) GEOL 120 Physical Geology–The Solid Earth (5) GEOL 121 Physical Geology–Surficial Processes (5) GEOL 122 Historical Geology (5) GEOL 311 Earth Materials (4) GEOL 312 Crystallography and Optical Mineralogy (4) GEOL 313 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (4) GEOL 490 Senior Capstone: Geology Field Camp (10) Requires GEOL 430/431 or GEOL 490 Water and the West (4) or GEOL 491 Senior Thesis (4) Required Supporting Courses (10 credits) CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5) CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5) Choose from one of the following supporting courses (5 credits ) BIOL 171 Biology I (5) GEOG 328 Geographic Information Systems I (5) GEOG 410 Geomorphology (5) MATH 161 Calculus I (5) MATH 380 Elementary Probability and Statistics (5) PHYS 131 Introductory Physics I (4) and PHYS 161 Mechanics Lab (1) Elective Credits (20) GEOL 320 Environmental Geology (4) GEOL 360 Geologic Hazards (4) GEOL 408 Invertebrate Paleontology (4) GEOL 411 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (4) GEOL 430 Structural Geology I (4) GEOL 431 Structural Geology II (4) GEOL 470 Hydrogeology (4) GEOL 496 or GEOL 425 Geology field course or Eastern WA Geology, respectively (up to 5 credits) Department Chair Dr. Jennifer Thomson SCI Department Assistant Carolyn Harbolt SCI Sample Careers Park naturalist Urban regional planner Geological technician Associate in Arts & Sciences BA in Geology (66 – 72 credits) Department of Geology College of Science, Health and Engineering
Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU International Studies (4 quarter credit min) o ANTH& 234 Religion and Culture (5) o GEOG 102 World Regional Geography (5) o GEOG 105 Geography of World Affairs (5) o GEOG 123 Intro to Globalization (5) o HIST 115 English History 1603 to Present (5) o HIST 210 Global History (5) o HIST 223 History of Russia and Eastern Europe 1533 to Pres (5) o HIST 230 Revolutions in the Modern World (5) o HIST 280 History of Africa (5) o HUMAN 205 Life & Culture for Study Abroad (1-5) o INTST 105 Geography of World Affairs (5) o INTST 150 International Business (5) o INTST 200 States & Capitalism: Origin/Modern Global System (5) o INTST 201 Intro to International Political Economy (5) o INTST 202 Cultural Encounters & Tensions (5) o INTST 204 Global History (5) o INTST 261 The Middle East in the Islamic Era (5) o INTST 280 History of Africa (5) o MKTG 200 International Marketing (1-10) o MUSC 117 Music of the World (5) o PHIL 201 Introduction to Political Philosophy (5) o POLS 227 Middle East Politics & Society (5) o POLS& 203 International Relations (5) o SOC& 201 Social Problems (5) WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (10 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL 201 The Research Paper (5)ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Documentation (5) QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. HUMANITIES (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. NATURAL SCIENCES (15-16 credits) CHEM& 161 General Chemistry I (6)CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5) GEOL& 208 Geology of the Pacific NW (6) GEOL 121 Physical Geology – Surficial Processes (5) ELECTIVES (30+ credits) CHEM& 162 General Chemistry II (6)CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5) GEOL 103 History of the Earth (6)GEOL 122 Historical Geology (5) These courses can be taken before or during the major Program. Foreign Language o Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation. Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit minimum) o CES 257 Queer Studies (5) o CES/ETHN 100 Race in the United States (5) o CES/ETHN 109 Introduction to Women’s Studies (5) o CES/ETHN 120 Introduction to Native American Studies (5) o CES/ETHN 152 Introduction to Asian American Studies (5) o CMST 280 Intercultural Communication (5) o CMST 330 Intercultural Communication for the Professional (5) o ENGL 276 Women Writers (5) o HD 140 U.S. Race Relations (2) o PSYC 250 Cross Cultural Psychology (5) o PSYC 257 Psychology of Sex & Gender (5) o SOC 105 Blacks in America (5) o SOC 262 Sociology of Race & Ethnicity (5) Course(s) listed in the left column are those offered at your institution, course(s) listed in the right column are those that are equivalent at EWU.