Geology, B.S.
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 |
| Major-Specific | ||
| GLY 200 | The Dynamic Earth | 3 |
| GLY 210L | Earth Materials Lab | 1 |
| GLY 201 | The Earth Through Time | 3 |
| GLY 211L | Earth Through Time Lab | 1 |
| 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 418 | Invertebrate Paleontology | 3-4 |
| or GLY 426 | Geophysics | |
| GLY 420 | Principles of Geochemistry | 3 |
| GLY 421 | Igneous& Metamorphic Petrology | 4 |
| or GLY 423 | Sedimentary Petrology | |
| GLY 455 | Hydrogeology | 3 |
| GLY 455L | Hydrogeology Laboratory | 1 |
| GLY 457 | Engineering Geology | 4 |
| GLY 491 | Capstone Experience | 2-4 |
| or GLY 492 | Capstone Experience | |
| CHM 211 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 217 | Principles of Chem Lab I | 2 |
| GLY Elective | 4 | |
| GLY Elective | 4 | |
| GLY Elective | 3 | |
| PHY 201 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 202 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 1 | |
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.
- MTH 229 Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) 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.
- 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 each spring (GLY 492 Capstone Experience).