1. 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. 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 Dr. Jennifer Thomson SCI 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 Associate in Arts & Sciences BS in Geology (108 credits) Department of Geology College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Design

2. Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU  International Studies (4 quarter credit minimum) o AMES 194 Special Topics – American Minority and Ethnic Studies (1-5) o BUS 181 Introduction to International Business (5) o BUS 186 International Marketing (5) o ENVS 204 Natural Science and the Environment (5) o HIST 230 20 th Century Europe (5) o HIST 231 Modern Asia (5) o HUMAN 133 People, language and Culture (5) o HUMAN 186 Peoples of the World (5) o HUMAN 190 Latin American Culture Through Literature (5) o PHIL 210 Comparative Religion (5) o PHIL 220 Introduction to Eastern Philosophy (5) o POLS& 203 international Relations (5) o POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5) o SOC& 201 Social Problems (5) BASIC SKILLS (15 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL 127 Writing: Social Science(5) or ENGL 128 Research Writing: Science/Engineering/Business ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5)MATH 141 Precalculus I (5) HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS/ENGLISH (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL SCIENCE (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits) CHEM& 161 General Chem. w/Lab I (6)CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5) MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5)MATH 142 Precalculus II (5) GEOL 206 Earth History (5)GEOL 122 Historical Geology (5) ADDITIONAL CREDITS (15 credits) CHEM& 162 General Chem. w/Lab II (6) CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5) GEOL& 101 Intro to Physical Geology (5) GEOL& 208 Geology of the PNW (5) GEOL 120 Phys. Geol. – The Solid Earth (5) GEOL 121 Phys. Geol. – Surficial Processes (5) LIFETIME FITNESS/WELLNESS AND ACTIVITY (4-9 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT (1 course) *Speak with advisor at Eastern. ELECTIVES (6-11 credits) CHEM& 163 General Chem. w/Lab III (6)CHEM 153 General Chemistry (5)  Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit minimum) o AMES 100 Introduction TO American Minority and Ethnic Studies (5) o AMES 150 Race and Ethnicity in the Pacific (5) o ANTH 211 Nuu-Chah-Nulth-Indians (5) o ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5) o ANTH& 216 Northwest Coast Indians (5) o CJ 220 Multicultural Diversity in Criminal Justice 95) o CMST 238 Intercultural Communication (5) o ENGL 160 Literature By and About Women (5) o ENGL 249 U.S. Latino Literature (5) o HIST 224 African-American History (5) o HIST 233 History of Latin America (5) o HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History (5) o SOC 220 Sex and Gender in Society (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.