Environmental Geoscience, Emphasis
An integration of modern environmental issues in a geologic context. Students will investigate real world problems and solutions from a geologist's perspective preparing them for careers in environmental resource management. This is an optional area of 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 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| 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) | 5 |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| Core II Social Science | 3 | |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| GLY 200 & GLY 210L | The Dynamic Earth and Earth Materials 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 & GLY 210L | The Dynamic Earth and Earth Materials Lab | 4 |
| GLY 201 & GLY 211L | The Earth Through Time and Earth Through Time Lab | 4 |
| GLY 212 | Geologic Field Methods | 3 |
| GLY 313 | Structural Geology | 4 |
| GLY 314 | Mineralogy | 4 |
| GLY 320L | Geology Lab Techniques | 2 |
| GLY 325 | Stratigraphy & Sediment | 4 |
| GLY 420 | Principles of Geochemistry | 3 |
| GLY 451 | Principles Geomorphology | 4 |
| GLY 455 | Hydrogeology | 3 |
| GLY 455L | Hydrogeology Laboratory | 1 |
| GLY 456 | Environmental Geology | 4 |
| GLY 491 | Capstone Experience | 2-4 |
| or GLY 492 | Capstone Class | |
| Geology Electives (6 hours from the following) | 6 | |
| Tectonics | ||
| Igneous& Metamorphic Petrology | ||
| Applied Geophysics | ||
| Fossil Fuels | ||
| Engineering Geology (PR: GLY 100/200 & GLY 210L & MTH 130)) | ||
| Non-GLY Requirements | ||
| CHM 211 & CHM 217 | Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chem Lab I | 5 |
| ENG 354 | Scientific & Tech Writing | 3 |
| GEO 222 | Global Environment Issues (CT) | 3 |
| GEO 429 | GIS Location Analytics | 3 |
| or NRE 423 | GIS and Data Systems | |
| GEO 431 | Remote Sensing & Photogram | 3-4 |
| or NRRM 433 | GIS/RS in Natural Resources | |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| PHY 201 & PHY 202 | College Physics I and General Physics I Laboratory | 4 |
| Free Electives | 12 | |
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 & GLY 210L | The Dynamic Earth and Earth Materials Lab | 4 |
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| UNI 100 | Freshman First Class | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GLY 201 | The Earth Through Time | 3 |
| GLY 211L | Earth Through Time Lab | 1 |
| CT Designated Course | 3 | |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Multicultural/International | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CHM 211 & CHM 217 | Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chem Lab I | 5 |
| GLY 212 | Geologic Field Methods | 3 |
| GLY 325 | Stratigraphy & Sediment | 4 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 354 | Scientific & Tech Writing | 3 |
| GLY 313 | Structural Geology | 4 |
| GEO 431 or NRRM 433 | Remote Sensing & Photogram or GIS/RS in Natural Resources | 3-4 |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16-17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| GLY 320L | Geology Lab Techniques | 2 |
| GLY 314 | Mineralogy | 4 |
| PHY 201 & PHY 202 | College Physics I and General Physics I Laboratory | 4 |
| GLY elective | 3 | |
| Core II: Social Science | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| GLY 420 | Principles of Geochemistry | 3 |
| GLY 456 | Environmental Geology | 4 |
| GLY elective | 3 | |
| Free elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| GLY 491 | Capstone Experience or Capstone Class | 2-4 |
| GLY 451 | Principles Geomorphology | 4 |
| Core II: Humanities | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12-14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GEO 429 or NRE 423 | GIS Location Analytics or GIS and Data Systems | 3 |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| GEO 222 | Global Environment Issues (CT) | 3 |
| GLY 455 | Hydrogeology | 3 |
| GLY 455L | Hydrogeology Laboratory | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120-123 | |