Major Academic Plan (MAP) Associate in Arts BS in Geology (108 credits) Department College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics 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. An opportunity exists to earn a double major with a BS in both Geology and Environmental Science. Bachelor of Science in Geology Required Courses (53 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 408 Invertebrate Paleontology (4) GEOL 411 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy (4) GEOL 430 Structural Geology I (4) GEOL 431 Structural Geology II (4) GEOL 490 Senior Capstone: Geology Field Camp (10) Required Supporting Courses (43 credits) CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5) CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5) CHEM 153 General Chemistry (5) GEOG 323 GIS for Environmental Science (3) MATH 161 Calculus I (5) MATH 162 Calculus II (5) or MATH 380 Elementary Probability & Statistics (5) Choose one of the following sequences: BIOL 171, 172, 173; PHYS 131/161, 132/162, 133/163; or PHYS 151/161, PHYS 152/162, PHYS 153/163 Elective Credits (12) See the University catalog for descriptions. General Admissions Requirements for Geology High school students planning to major in Geology should take two years of algebra, one year of geometry/trigonometry and one year of chemistry and physics. They are also encouraged to take four years of English. The ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form, is fundamental to all sciences. Entering freshmen and transfer students electing to major in Geology should contact the Department for advising as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in an additional year to finish the BS program. Especially important for beginning students is early completion of the chemistry sequence. Department Chair Jennifer A Thomson, Ph.D Science Hall 134 509-359-7478 jthomson@ewu.edu Department Assistant Carolyn Harbolt SCI 130 509-359-2286 charbolt@ewu.edu Sample Careers Geotechnical and environmental fields, petroleum industry, mineral exploration and mining, hydrogeology
AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements CLARK C.C. COURSES E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS (10 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5) ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition & Argument (5) ENGL& 102 English Composition II (5) ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) QUANTITATIVE SKILLS/SYMBOLIC REASONING SKILLS (5 credits) MATH 111 College Algebra (5) MATH 141 Precalculus I (5) HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. ORAL COMMUNICATION (5 credits) HUMANITIES (15 credits) SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits) NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits) GEOL& 101 Intro Physical Geology (5) GEOL 120 Phys Geol: The Solid Eath (5) CHEM& 141 General Chemistry I (4) and CHEM& 151 General Chemistry Lab I (1) CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5) MATH 103 College Trigonometry (5) MATH 142 Precalculus II (5) SPECIFIED ELECTIVES (12 credits) GEOL 102 Intro to Geol II: Earth’s Surface Processes (5) GEOL 121 Phys Geol: Surficial Process (5) CHEM& 142 General Chemistry II (4) and CHEM&152 General Chemistry Lab II (1) CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5) GENERAL ELECTIVES (15 credits) CHEM& 143 Gen. Chem III (4) and CHEM& 153 Gen. Chem Lab III (2) CHEM 153 Gen. Chem (5) The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program Cultural Diversity (one course) ART 250 Women Artists Through History (5) CMST 216 Intercultural Communication (5) ENGL 140 Women in Literature (3) ENGL 254 Introduction to Queer Literature (3) ENGL 267 American Multiethnic Lit (3) HIST 251Women in World History I (5) HIST 252 Women in World History II (5) HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History (5) HIST& 219 Native American History (5) HUM 210 Intro to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Trans Stud (5) SOC 121 Marriage and Family Experiences in the U.S. (3) SOC 131 Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. (3) WS 101 Introduction to Women’s Studies (5) WS 210 Women’s Culture (3) WS 220 Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality (5) International Studies (one course) ECON 110 Introduction to the Global Economics (5) GEOG 220 The Geopolitics of the Middle East (5) GEOG 221The Geopolitics of Africa (5) GEOG 222 The Geopolitics of China, Japan, and East Asia (5) GEOG 223 The Geopolitics of South and Central Asia (5) HIST 221East Asian History (5) HIST 260 African History (5) HIST 285 History of Latin America (5) POLS 151 Model United Nations (2) POLS 152 Model United Nations (2) POLS 153 Model United Nations (2) POLS 161 World Without War (3) POLS 251Model United Nations (2) POLS 252 Model United Nations (2) POLS 253 Model United Nations (2) POLS& 203 International Relations (5) SOC& 201 Social Problems (5) WS 201 Women around the World (3)