Archaeological Geology, Emphasis
The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Core 1: Critical Thinking | ||
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Critical Thinking Course | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking Course | 3 | |
| Core 2 | ||
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 3-5 |
| or MTH 140 | Applied Calculus | |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| Core II Social Science | 3 | |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| GLY 201 & GLY 211L | The Earth Through Time and Earth Through Time Lab | 4 |
| Additional University Requirements | ||
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Multicultural or International | 3 | |
| GLY 491 | Capstone Experience | 2-4 |
| or GLY 492 | Capstone Class | |
| Major-Specific | ||
| GLY 200 | The Dynamic Earth | 3 |
| or GLY 100 | Earth's Fury and Fortune | |
| GLY 210L | Earth Materials Lab | 1 |
| GLY 201 & GLY 211L | The Earth Through Time and Earth Through Time Lab | 4 |
| GLY 212 | Geologic Field Methods | 3 |
| GLY 314 | Mineralogy | 4 |
| GLY 320L | Geology Lab Techniques | 2 |
| GLY 420 | Principles of Geochemistry | 3 |
| GLY 491 | Capstone Experience | 2-4 |
| or GLY 492 | Capstone Class | |
| CHM 211 & CHM 217 | Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chem Lab I | 5 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 3-5 |
| or MTH 140 | Applied Calculus | |
| PHY 201 & PHY 202 | College Physics I and General Physics I Laboratory | 4 |
| Area of Emphasis-Specific | ||
| GLY 426 | Applied Geophysics | 3 |
| GLY 450 | Geoarchaeology | 4 |
| GLY 451 | Principles Geomorphology | 4 |
| ANT 322 | Archaeology | 3 |
| ANT 323 | Archaeolog Field Train | 3-6 |
| ANT 324 | Archaeological Analysis | 3 |
| ANT 442 | The Native Americans | 3 |
| Choose one | 3-4 | |
| Analytical Methods: Statistics | ||
| Foundations of Statistics and Foundations of Statistics Lab | ||
| Introductory Statistics (CT) | ||
| NRE 423 | GIS and Data Systems | 3 |
| or GEO 429 | GIS Location Analytics | |
| ENG 354 | Scientific & Tech Writing | 3 |
| Area of Emphasis Electives (choose 3) | 9-12 | |
| Stratigraphy & Sediment | ||
| Hydrogeology and Hydrogeology Laboratory | ||
| Engineering Geology | ||
| World Prehistory | ||
| Biological Anthropology | ||
| Remote Sensing & Photogram | ||
| Free Electives | 8 | |
Major Information
- Students are strongly encouraged to select courses that meet two or more Core or College requirements. For example, a writing intensive literature course could satisfy the College of Science literature requirement as well as the Core II writing intensive requirement.
- Course offerings and course attributes are subject to change semesters. Please consult each semesters schedule of courses for availability and attributes.
- Math is based on an ACT Mathematics score of 27 or higher. Students with an ACT Mathematics score less than 27 will be placed in the appropriate mathematics and science courses.
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The capstone experience (GLY 491 Capstone Experience) is an individualized research project or internship experience requiring a written report and an oral presentation. The capstone requirement may be met alternatively by attending geology summer field camp or by completing the capstone seminar offered on demand in the spring (GLY 492 Capstone Class).
Semester Plan
Programs of study offered by the Department of Geology are designed for individuals seeking a career as an earth scientist. The greatest numbers of geologists are employed by natural resource industries. These include metallic and nonmetallic mining companies as well as petroleum, natural gas, and coal companies. This area of emphasis utilizes an interdisciplinary curriculum, which will prepare graduates for careers involving the application of geologic concepts to the solution of environmental problems.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| GLY 200 | The Dynamic Earth or Earth's Fury and Fortune | 3 |
| GLY 210L | Earth Materials Lab | 1 |
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) or Applied Calculus | 3-5 |
| UNI 100 | Freshman First Class | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 14-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GLY 201 & GLY 211L | The Earth Through Time and Earth Through Time Lab | 4 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Multicultural/International | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| GLY 212 | Geologic Field Methods | 3 |
| GLY 314 | Mineralogy | 4 |
| CHM 211 & CHM 217 | Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chem Lab I | 5 |
| Critical Thinking Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GLY 450 | Geoarchaeology | 4 |
| GLY 451 | Principles Geomorphology | 4 |
| NRE 423 or GEO 429 | GIS and Data Systems or GIS Location Analytics | 3 |
| ANT 322 | Archaeology | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Summer | ||
| ANT 323 | Archaeolog Field Train | 3-6 |
| Credit Hours | 3-6 | |
| First Semester | ||
| ANT 324 | Archaeological Analysis | 3 |
| Core 2 Social Science | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Choose one | 3-4 | |
| Analytical Methods: Statistics | ||
| Foundations of Statistics and Foundations of Statistics Lab | ||
| Introductory Statistics (CT) | ||
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ANT 442 | The Native Americans | 3 |
| GLY 426 | Applied Geophysics | 3 |
| ENG 354 | Scientific & Tech Writing | 3 |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| GLY 491 | Capstone Experience or Capstone Class | 2-4 |
| PHY 201 & PHY 202 | College Physics I and General Physics I Laboratory | 4 |
| GLY 320L | Geology Lab Techniques | 2 |
| Area of Emphasis Elective | 3-4 | |
| Critical Thinking Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14-17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GLY 420 | Principles of Geochemistry | 3 |
| Area of Emphasis Elective | 3-4 | |
| Area of Emphasis Elective | 3-4 | |
| Core 2 Humanities | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15-17 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120-131 | |